The 23rd Inverness Brownies have captured the imagination of Highland MSP Emma Roddick during her recent visit to their bustling troop meeting, leading to an exciting artistic collaboration for the festive season.
Our Highland parliamentarian was thoroughly impressed by the young members’ engaging questions, which ranged from local concerns about pavement parking to sophisticated queries about mortgage rates, demonstrating the remarkable awareness of our region’s youth.
The Brownie pack, which meets regularly in Inverness, showcased the vibrant spirit that has long made the Girl Guiding movement a cornerstone of youth development in the Highlands.
Ms Roddick, speaking to The Highland Times, expressed her delight at discovering such “curious, kind, and confident” young minds amongst our Highland community.
The MSP’s enthusiasm for the troop’s engagement has resulted in a special commission, with the Brownies tasked with designing her official 2024 Christmas card, a prestigious opportunity for our young Highland artists.
The selection process proved challenging for the MSP, who found herself spoilt for choice among the creative submissions from these talented young Highland residents.
This collaboration between our Highland parliamentary representative and local Brownies exemplifies the strong community connections that make our region special.
The chosen design will carry seasonal greetings across the Highlands and beyond, representing both the artistic talent and community spirit of our youngest citizens.
Local Guide leaders have praised this initiative as an excellent example of how community engagement can boost young people’s confidence and showcase their abilities on a broader stage.
Ms Roddick has already extended an invitation for the troop to visit the Scottish Parliament, further encouraging their interest in civic engagement and democracy.
