Article: Conquering perilous Rockall.

A RATHER unusual motion was raised by Isles MSP Alasdair Allan in Parliament on Tuesday, May 20.

The motion asked 'That the Parliament notes the achievement of Innes Smith, aged 21, who landed on Rockall on Wednesday May 14 with Charles Veley, the world's most travelled man; congratulates Innes for swimming out to Rockall before climbing to the top of the rock with a Saltire and a flag made of Harris Tweed; notes that Innes is most probably the youngest person to land on Rockall and is the only person to circumnavigate the rock by kayak; acknowledges this very rare feat, and congratulates Innes for his achievements'.

Speaking of his adventure, Innes, ...

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