Edward Mountain
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2016 - present day
About Edward Mountain
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: edwardmountainmsp.scot
X (previously known as Twitter): @1edmountain
Facebook: Edward's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6143
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Regional Office
10 Drummond Street
Inverness
IV1 1QD
Phone: 01463 230 777
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Edward is a member of 2 committees
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Edward is a member of 4 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Islands
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Edward has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Edward does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Edward has had 13 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
01 February 2023 - 29 June 2023
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Veterans
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Substitute Member
08 September 2022 - 20 September 2022
Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 20 May 2022
Deputy Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
15 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Convener
15 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
conveners group
Member
18 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Development
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
Register of interests
Edward's register of interests
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Edward Mountain. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a Partner in Delfur Farms Farming Partnership, of Moray, a farming business with ancillary residential lettings. I draw down capital to cover utilities and insurance for my home of between £40,001 and £45,000 per annum. I expect to spend in the region of an average of 4 hours a week overseeing the business. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I am a partner in and owner of 50% of Delfur Fishings, of Moray, a rod and line salmon fishing. I expect to spend in the region of an average of 2 hours a week on this role. In 2017 I received £10,000 income from this fishery. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
Gifts
On Monday 28th November 2022, I received £1200 from MacDonald Hotels & Resorts (Whiteside House, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2RX) as sponsorship for my 2022 Christmas card. [Registered 14 December 2022]
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
I own a house in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £500,001 and £600,000 with gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own a house in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a 50% share of a rod and line salmon fishing in Moray, operated by Delfur Fishings, which has a total market value of between £7,600,001 and £7,700,000. The property yields a gross annual income in the range £230,001 – £240,000. [Amended interest 22 November 2022, Amended interest 30 March 2023, Amended interest 16 November 2023]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000.
I own a farmhouse in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
I own dog kennels, which is a potential building site, in the Moray local authority area with a market value of up to £50,000. [Amended interest 22 November 2022]
I own a house in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £500,001 and £600,000 with gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own approximately 460 acres of farmland in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £2,000,001 and £2,100,000. [Amended interest 16 May 2023]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of up to £50,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. This cottage is a service occupancy and I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of up to £50,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a farmhouse in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000. This farmhouse is a service occupancy and I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. This cottage is a reserved service occupancy and I receive no rental income from this property. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. I currently receive no rental income from this property. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000. This cottage is a service occupancy and I receive no rental income from this property. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own a croft in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
Interest in shares
I own ordinary shares in HSBC with a value of £55,588.
Voluntary
On 1 November 2017 I attended the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation Annual Dinner 2017 in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration.
I completed an MSP survey for Savanta ComRes and, in return, a donation of £75 was made to Moray Riding for the Disabled.
On 9 March 2019, as a guest of BT Scotland, I attended the Six On Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield. The value of the gift falls below the threshold for registration.
On 18th October 2023, I received a cheque for £75 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Yonder Consulting Limited, for completing a survey. [Registered 26 October 2023]
On 2 October 2019 I attended the Helping It Happen Awards Ceremony and Dinner at The Sheraton Grand Hotel as a guest of Scottish Land and Estates. The value of the gift falls below the threshold for registration.
On 9th February 2023, I attended the National Farmers' Union of Scotland Annual Dinner at The Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow as a guest of NFUS. The value of the gift falls below the threshold for registration. [Registered 9 March 2023]
On Saturday 8 February 2020, I attended the Scotland v England Rugby match at Murrayfield as a guest of BT. The approximate cost of the hospitality was £250.
On Wednesday 22 November 2017, I attended a private dinner with Serco Group Plc, in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration.
I took part in an MSP survey and for completing it, a donation was made to a charity nominated by me. A bank transfer of £100 was made payable to MacMillan Cancer Research, Speyside Branch after notifying the details on 1 December 2020.
On 6 February 2017, I received a cheque for £100 to my nominated charity of 'Guide Dogs for the Blind', from ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd.
I am an unremunerated Honorary Associate of the British Veterinary Association (usual cost of membership is in the region of £356).
On Tuesday 8th November 2022, I attended a private dinner with Serco Group, in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration. [Registered 22 November 2022]
On 6th July 2023, I received a cheque for £75 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Savanta for completing a survey. [Registered 20 July 2023]
On Tuesday 14 November 2017, I attended a private dinner with EE (hosted by Kate Forbes MSP and Brendan Dick, Director, BT Scotland, Managing Director BT Regions) in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration.
I completed an MSP survey for ComRes Ltd and, in return, a donation of £50 was made to Moray Riding for the Disabled.
On Wednesday 16 November 2016 I attended a dinner hosted by the Port of Cromarty Firth, in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration.
On 16th March 2023, I received a cheque for £75 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Savanta ComRes for completing a survey. [Registered 30 March 2023]
I took part in an MSP survey and for completing it, a donation was made to a charity nominated by me. A cheque for £100 was made payable to Moray Riding for the Disabled and issued and posted by PA Advocacy on 4 October 2017.
On 5th April 2022, I received a cheque for £55 for my nominated charity of Moray Riding for the Disabled from Savanta ComRes for completing a survey. [Registered 11 April 2020]
On 4th December 2023, a payment was made for £65 to my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Savanta for completing a Savanta ComRes MSP survey. [Registered 6 December 2023]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Edward Mountain has said in Parliament
These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 30 April 2024
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Edward Mountain): "Good morning, and welcome to the 15th meeting of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee in 2024. Those who are following our agenda for this week will know that we should have been doing stage 2 of the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 30 April 2024
Transport Partnerships (Transfer of Functions) (Scotland) Order 2024 [Draft]
The Convener: "The second item on the agenda is consideration of a draft statutory instrument, the Transport Partnerships (Transfer of Functions) (Scotland) Order 2024…
Chamber meeting date: 24 April 2024
Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture (Overseas Trips)
7. Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost has been of overseas trips undertaken by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, on behalf of the Scottish Government, since his appointment in 2021. (S6O-03330)"
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 23 April 2024
Climate Change Committee’s Review of Scottish Emissions Targets and Progress Report 2023
The Convener: "Item 2 is an evidence session with the Climate Change Committee to discuss its annual report for 2023, “Progress in reducing emissions in Scotland—2023 Report to Parliament”, on progress towards meeting Scotland’s emissions reduction targets…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 23 April 2024
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Edward Mountain): "Good morning, everyone, and welcome to the 14th meeting in 2024 of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. The first item on the agenda is a decision on whether to take items 3 and 4 in private…
Votes
How Edward Mountain has voted in Parliament
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WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Humza Yousaf, Glasgow Pollok, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Supported by: Paul McLennan, Emma Roddick, Shirley-Anne Somerville
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 75 for, 0 against, 52 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP abstained
Vote Passed
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Paul O'Kane, West Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 21 for, 95 against, 11 abstained, 2 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
WASPI: Women Against State Pension Inequality
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 31 for, 74 against, 21 abstained, 3 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Motion of No Confidence
Submitted by: Anas Sarwar, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Friday, April 26, 2024
Supported by: Jackie Baillie, Claire Baker, Jeremy Balfour, Neil Bibby, Sarah Boyack, Alexander Burnett, Foysol Choudhury, Katy Clark, Alex Cole-Hamilton, Pam Duncan-Glancy, Tim Eagle, Rhoda Grant, Mark Griffin, Dr. Sandesh Gulhane, Rachael Hamilton, Daniel Johnson, Monica Lennon, Richard Leonard, Douglas Lumsden, Michael Marra, Liam McArthur, Pauline McNeill, Carol Mochan, Edward Mountain, Paul O'Kane, Willie Rennie, Alex Rowley, Colin Smyth, Paul Sweeney, Annie Wells, Tess White, Martin Whitfield, Beatrice Wishart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Result 58 for, 70 against, 0 abstained, 1 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Mackay, Central Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, April 29, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Result 123 for, 1 against, 0 abstained, 5 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Edward Mountain in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Edward Mountain has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 1 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what analysis it has carried out on any prospective rent rises following the expiry of the rent cap."
Taken in the Chamber on 9 May 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to ensure that users of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) are exempt from any charges under the Low Emission Zones (LEZ) that are being set up across Scotland."
Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 19 April 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 April 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the total cost has been of overseas trips undertaken by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, on behalf of the Scottish Government, since his appointment in 2021."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 April 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with the Executive Chief Officer for Education and Learning at Highland Council, and what was discussed."
Taken in the Chamber on 21 March 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-23132 by Jenni Minto on 4 December 2023, whether it plans to meet the Scottish Stoma Forum to discuss the results of the recent information gathering exercise on the provision of stoma care and stoma specialist nurse coverage across Scotland."
Answered by Jenni Minto on 13 March 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 11 March 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will address the significant concerns raised by the chair of the Regulatory Review Group regarding its proposed Heat in Buildings Bill."
Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 28 February 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-23132 by Jenni Minto on 4 December 2023, when it will provide an update on any action taken or proposed by the Scottish Executive Nurse Directors (SEND) to address any shortfalls and inconsistencies in stoma care and stoma specialist nurse coverage across Scotland as a result of…
Answered by Jenni Minto on 11 March 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it anticipates that the total cost of HMP Highland will remain within the £139.5 million budget by its planned completion in June 2025."
Taken in the Chamber on 31 January 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 17 January 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to take any action on any concerns that it may have regarding the 2018 GP contract in relation to rural practices."
Taken in the Chamber on 24 January 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 6 December 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to propose the scheduling of time for a ministerial statement on the dualling of the A9."
Taken in the Chamber on 13 December 2023
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