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Great Scots to inspire Holyrood

Six renowned Scots are to become a daily inspiration to MSPs as they carry out their work at Holyrood.

The Scottish Parliament has announced it will name its committee rooms after historical figures who made a significant contribution to the nation.

The six rooms are currently known only by number.

Poet Robert Burns and explorer David Livingstone are among those to be picked from a list of 170 nominations proposed by 45 MSPs.

Read entire article at BBC