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 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]
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]
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 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 £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 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000.
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 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 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 £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 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 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 £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 £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 between £100,001 and £150,000. This cottage is a service occupancy and 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 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 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 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 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 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.
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 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]
I completed an MSP survey for ComRes Ltd and, in return, a donation of £50 was made to Moray Riding for the Disabled.
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 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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
I am an unremunerated Honorary Associate of the British Veterinary Association (usual cost of membership is in the region of £356).
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.
Chamber meeting date: 26 June 2024
Climate Emergency
Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Will the minister give way on that point?"
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 26 June 2024
Salmon Farming in Scotland
Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Yes. I reiterate that I have an interest in a salmon fishing partnership on the river Spey, which relies on wild salmon. Those salmon migrate around Scotland’s coast as smolt, heading north…
Chamber meeting date: 25 June 2024
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3
Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "Most single-use vapes lie around our streets after they have been discarded. What concerns me about the amendment is that there is no way to stop that happening or to encourage people to hand them back…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 25 June 2024
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Edward Mountain): "Good morning, and welcome to the 23rd meeting of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee for 2024. We have apologies from Monica Lennon and I welcome her substitute, Sarah Boyack, to the meeting…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 25 June 2024
Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1
The Convener: "We turn to agenda item 2, which is our fourth evidence session on the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill. Our focus today is on part 2 of the bill, “Leasing Land”…
Votes
How Edward Mountain has voted in Parliament
Find out how Edward Mountain has voted recently.
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 50 for, 68 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 24, 2024
Supported by: Màiri McAllan
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 116 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Passed
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Supported by: Mark Ruskell
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 8 for, 108 against, 0 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Vote Defeated
Scottish Government Priorities: Tackling the Climate Emergency
Submitted by: Sarah Boyack, Lothian, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 58 for, 59 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted for
Vote Defeated
Approval of SSI
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Result 68 for, 0 against, 46 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP abstained
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: 12 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that capital expenditure work has now been stopped at Raigmore Hospital, when it will publish its plan for the Moray maternity services redesign."
Taken in the Chamber on 19 June 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 10 June 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether bowel cancer screening is being carried out to detect cancer at the earliest possible stage or whether it is being determined by NHS capacity for colonoscopies and treatment."
Taken in the Chamber on 11 June 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 29 May 2024
"To ask the Scottish Government what the longest projected wait is, in years, for a neurodevelopmental assessment for a child currently on an NHS waiting list."
Taken in the Chamber on 6 June 2024
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 13 May 2024
"To ask the First Minister, in light of the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service contract expiring in September, when the Scottish Government will publish the tender process for the new contract."
Taken in the Chamber on 16 May 2024
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 8 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
See all of Edward Mountain's questions submitted in Parliament