Dave Thompson MSP

Dave Thompson, SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch has raised a motion in parliament to highlight the attempts by the Skye Terriers Club to raise awareness of the vulnerable breed.

There are only around 3,000 of the native Scots breed left around the world, and the Skye Terriers Club have organised a 42 mile sponsored walk from Armadale Castle to Portree between the 21st and 24th May.

Dave said: “I wish the Skye Terriers Club every success in its bid to raise awareness of the Scottish breed, one notable example of which is the famous Greyfriars Bobby. The breed is unfortunately top of the vulnerable breeds list, with only between 30 and 40 puppies registered each year.

“As well as their fundraising walk which is to support the construction of a statue at Armadale Castle, the Club have a number of other activities arranged which are designed to raise awareness. I hope that they are able to secure the future of both the statue and boost the resilience of the breed."

Notes:

Motion S4M-06570: Skye Terrier Club
Date Lodged: 14/05/2013

That the Parliament wishes the Skye Terrier Club success in its upcoming fundraising walk between 21 and 24 May 2013; understands that the club will walk 42 miles between Armadale Castle and Portree to raise funds for a statue of two Skye Terriers at Armadale Castle; notes that the Skye Terrier is a famous Scottish breed, of which the famous Greyfriars Bobby was a notable example; understands that the breed is regrettably top of the vulnerable breeds list with only around 3,000 in the world and 30 to 40 puppies registered each year; hopes that the Skye Terrier Club is successful in its fundraising walk and other planned activities, and further hopes that the iconic Skye Terrier will remain resilient and continue for many, many years.