 The latest in a series of Parliament days came to Dumfries on the 23rd of February. Parliament days were initiated by presiding officer the right honourable Trisha Marwick MSP and involved the Parliament moving out of Edinburgh and into communities around Scotland. The presiding officer welcomed guests to a civic reception at the Crichton campus where they were entertained by local musician Claire Hastings. Afterwards MSPs were able to meet and hear the views of people from the local area. The following morning started with a visit to West Sound Radio where the presiding officer met staff and was interviewed for the station by reporter Natasha Reid. This was followed by a visit to Ken Muir Sawmills, one of the most technologically advanced in Europe where BSW Timber is a major employer in the area. The presiding officer, accompanied by Galloway and West Dumfries constituency MSP Alex Ferguson was shown round by Mill Manager Ian Merchie and Chair Martin Gale. They also had an opportunity to speak to staff and to meet some of the modern apprentices. Next on the itinerary was a visit to Scotland's smallest school, Mouswold Primary accompanied by Dumfriesshire constituency MSP Elaine Murray. There they met all or rather both of the school's pupils and heard about the varied activities the girls have been involved in. A visit to Maxwelltown High School followed where the presiding officer told a group of S4 to S6 pupils about the work of the Parliament. The three MSPs then answered questions from the pupils rounding off a varied and informative visit to the people of Dumfries and the surrounding area.