OYTS Cheque Handover

Stuart was on hand to help with the cheque handover from the Bank of Scotland Foundation to Greenock based charity Ocean Youth Trust Scotland

McMillan and First Minister Welcome OYTS to Scottish Parliament

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has welcomed the Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYTS) to the Scottish Parliament building for First Minister Question Time (FMQ's) and a tour of the building. The group were invited to the Scottish Parliament building by the First Minister Alex Salmond MSP and OYTS Ambassador Stuart McMillan MSP.

During their time in the Scottish Parliament the OYTS, along with Riverside Inverclyde's Chief Executive Bill Nicol, were shown round the building, attended FMQ's, and met the First Minister in his office.

Mr McMillan said;

"I was delighted to welcome the Ocean Youth Trust Scotland and Riverside Inverclyde to the Scottish Parliament building for a tour and to attend First Minister Question Time.

"It was a tremendous opportunity for the organisation to meet the First Minister and highlight to him the excellent work they do with adventure under sail.

"I was also pleased that some of the young people were able to attend the Parliament visit and make the First Minister aware of the benefits of sailing and joining the OYTS.

"I know the First Minister got an excellent appreciation of the excellent work the OYTS do and all the young people who have benefited from this opportunity."

Nick Fleming, Chief Executive of OYTS said;

"It was great for Ocean Youth Trust Scotland and the young people to be able to come to the Scottish Parliament and meet the First Minister.

"It's important that we showcase the excellent work that OYTS undertake and highlight the positive aspect this has on the young people's lives.

"Therefore, meeting the First Minister was an ideal opportunity to promote the organisation and for him to hear first hand the work that we do."

McMillan Hosts Ocean Youth Trust Scotland Reception in Parliament

Stuart McMillan MSP, (SNP) has today (Wednesday 24th June) hosted a reception for the Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYTS) in the Scottish Parliament. The reception was attended by a range of people such as Ambassadors of OYTS, Members of the Scottish Parliament, Trustees of Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, sponsors, youth groups and Mr & Mrs Mills who are patrons for OYTS. The reception was an opportunity to showcase the excellent work OYTS does with young people and highlighted the enjoyment to be had in sailing.

Mr. McMillan said;

"As Ambassador for the Ocean Youth Trust Scotland (OYTS) I was only too happy to welcome them to Parliament today in order to show MSP's the great work the OYTS does for young people.

"By encouraging teamwork, working on confidence and a number of other essential skills the OYTS provide a stable and safe environment for young people to enjoy sailing.

"I was delighted to welcome Iona Bruce to speak about her own experiences with OYTS and Keith Brown MSP as Minister for Schools and Skills to highlight the support the Scottish Government gives to such organisations.

"I look forward to continuing my role as Ambassador for the OYTS and wish the team every success for the coming months and in their new offices in Greenock which I hope to be visiting in the month of July".