Winnie Ewing gave a memorable address at the first session of the Scottish Parliament in 1999.
The prominent Scottish nationalist and former MP, MEP and MSP who was nicknamed Madame Ecosse by opponents in Brussels and adopted the moniker with pride, presided over the first session of the Scottish Parliament, opening it with these words.
“The Scottish Parliament, adjourned on the 25th day of March 1707, is hereby reconvened.”