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Chamber and committees

Callander Jazz and Blues Festival's 20th Anniversary

  • Submitted by: Evelyn Tweed, Stirling, Scottish National Party.
  • Date lodged: Wednesday, 24 September 2025
  • Motion type: Standard Motion
  • Motion reference: S6M-19044

That the Parliament congratulates Callander Jazz and Blues Festival on its 20th anniversary and 19th festival; understands that the festival was first held in 2006 and has been growing ever since; further understands that the 2025 festival will see 66 gigs across 10 venues and is the largest rural jazz and blues festival in Scotland; commends what it sees as this excellent achievement; understands that the Callander Jazz and Blues Festival has built an excellent reputation and is able to attract renowned musicians; notes the great benefit that the festival brings to Callander and the surrounding area through increased visitor numbers and the provision of excellent experiences to locals and visitors alike; congratulates the festival’s organisers, who are all volunteers, and wishes them the best for future festivals.


Supported by: Karen Adam, Clare Adamson, Jeremy Balfour, Colin Beattie, Miles Briggs, Stephanie Callaghan, Jackie Dunbar, Annabelle Ewing, Murdo Fraser, Jamie Hepburn, Bill Kidd, Fulton MacGregor, Rona Mackay, Paul McLennan, Marie McNair, Edward Mountain, Audrey Nicoll, Mark Ruskell, Alexander Stewart, Paul Sweeney, David Torrance, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield