Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee

Convener

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Substitute Member

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

Conveners Group

Member

Deputy Party Spokesperson on Veterans

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023

Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

01 February 2023 - 29 June 2023

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Substitute 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

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 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 £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 £100,001 and £150,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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 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 between £150,001 and £200,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000.

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 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 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 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]

Interest in shares

I own ordinary shares in HSBC with a value of £55,588.

Voluntary

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 6 February 2017, I received a cheque for £100 to my nominated charity of 'Guide Dogs for the Blind', from ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd.

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 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 Savanta ComRes and, in return, a donation of £75 was made to Moray Riding for the Disabled.

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 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]

I am an unremunerated Honorary Associate of the British Veterinary Association (usual cost of membership is in the region of £356).

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 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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

I completed an MSP survey for ComRes Ltd and, in return, a donation of £50 was made to Moray Riding for the Disabled.

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]

On 9th July 2024, a payment of £65 was made to my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Savanta for completing a survey. [Registered 29 July 2024]

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]

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 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]

Motion ref. S6M-15551

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Financial Resolution

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Motion ref. S6M-15531

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill

Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024

Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, November 21, 2024

Motion ref. S6M-15545

Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Bill: Timetable and Procedures for Consideration

Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Motion ref. S6M-15529.2

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Craig Hoy, South Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Motion ref. S6M-15529

Impact of National Insurance Increase on Public Services

Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 18, 2024

Supported by: Ivan McKee, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Motion ref. S6M-15215

Whyte and Mackay Celebrates Two Wins at Prosper Highlands and Islands Business Excellence Awards

Motion ref. S6M-15218

RNLI Volunteer Receives Long Service Medal

Motion ref. S6M-15214

Highland Boxing Academy Triumphs with Five Gold Medal Wins at National Championships

Motion ref. S6M-15026

Dunbeath and District Centre

Motion ref. S6M-15213

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Invests £3 million into Inverness Community Fire Station