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I received a payment of book royalties of £320 from Birlinn Ltd. (of West Newington House, 10 Newington Road, Edinburgh EH9 1QS) on 12 August 2016. On 31 August 2017 I received a further payment of book royalties of £127 from Birlinn Ltd. 🔗
I received a fee of £300 from Culture & Sport Glasgow (of PO Box 26816, Glasgow G2 9AF) for speaking at the Aye Write! Book Festival on 12th March 2016. 🔗
Since April 2023, I have been officiating local football matches in Orkney for fixtures organised by the Orkney Amateur Football Association (of Kinnmohr, Holm, Orkney, Scotland, KW17 2SD). I referee between two and three matches per month in the period between April and August each year. I have also undertaken officiating at Orkney FC matches in the North Caledonian League and inter-country fixtures. I have received match fees of between £25 and £50 and total payments received are between £501 and £1,000. I have donated the majority of the fees to a local charity, Inclusive Orkney, and to other local causes. 🔗
I published a book with Harper Collins Publishers (a publishing firm of 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF). I received a final payment on 4 June 2026 for £287.35 for a textbook I co-authored in 2014. I do not expect to receive any further payments as the textbook is out of print. 🔗
I am employed as a Bank Band 5 Staff Nurse. I work an average of 12.5 hours per month for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (a national health board of 1055 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 0XH). I earn between £3,001 – £5,000 per annum before deductions for tax and national insurance. 🔗
I expect to receive dividends from Trinity Kerr Limited of between £500 and £2,000 per annum. 🔗
I am a director and employee of Trinity Kerr Limited, (a provider of legal services, c/o Infinity Partnership, Aberdeen). From May 2016 until July 2016 I received a gross salary of between £1,001 and £2,000. From July 2016 I have received no salary from this company. 🔗
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I am a Director of Bancon Developments Holdings Limited, a company concerned with the building, contracting, dealing, developing and managing of property. I expect to receive remuneration in the range of £30,001 to £40,000 in 2026/27. I expect to spend between 0 and 1 day per month on this role. I expect to receive a dividend from this company of approximately £90,000 in 2026/27. 🔗
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I am a partner in Burnett Farms Partnership, which is a farming partnership managing farmland owned by the Leys Estate Group, Banchory Business Centre, Burn O'Bennie Road, Banchory, AB31 5ZU. As a partner, I have made a capital contribution of £1,000. I have received no remuneration to date and expect to spend between 0 and 1 day per month on this role. 🔗
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I own and am a sole trader of AJA Burnett Estate, a property leasing and forestry undertaking managed by Leys Estate Group, Banchory Business Centre, Burn O'Bennie Road, Banchory, AB31 5ZU. The level of profits and losses fluctuates. I anticipate to withdraw between £250,001 and £260,000 in 2026/27. I expect to spend between 0 and 1 day per month on this role. 🔗
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I am a Director of North Banchory Company Limited, of Banchory Business Centre, Burn O'Bennie Road, Banchory, AB31 5ZU. This is a property development and letting company. I received private medical insurance of approximately £3,300 in 2026/27. I do not expect to receive a salary or pension contribution in the coming year and will register any contributions in the future in accordance with the rules. I expect to spend between 0 and 1 day per month on this role. 🔗
Until 7 May 2021, when I resigned, I was a caseworker for Allan Dorans MP (of House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA). I spent around 21 hours per week on this role. The remuneration I received was between £15,000 and £20,000 per annum. 🔗
Until 14 January 2022, when I resigned, I was a Councillor for South Ayrshire Council (of County Buildings, Wellington Square, Ayr, KA7 1DR). I spent around 25 hours per week on this role. The remuneration I received was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum which I donated (after tax) to local Ayr West charities until I resigned. 🔗
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the Invicta Public Affairs Limited, a company which engages with government on behalf of clients (of 9 George Square, Glasgow, G2 1QQ). I was involved with the marine energy sector and the wood panel industries. I received between £35,001 and £40,000 per annum for occasional work. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions. 🔗
Until February 28 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the Sign Language Interactions Limited, a company which delivers BSL interpreter services within the public, private and voluntary sector (of Claremont Office, 112 Cornwall Street, South Kinning Park, Glasgow G41 1AA). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions. 🔗
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed paid Consultant for the British Cleaning Council, an association of UK’s cleaning, hygiene and waste management industries (of Pacioli House, 9 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions. 🔗
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed Consultant for the Association of Professional Sales, now known as the Institute of Sales Professionals, an association concerned with professional standards in the field of sales (of 19, Old Hall St, Liverpool, L3 9JQ). I received between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum and spent 2 days per month in the role. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions. 🔗
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed Consultant for Results Based Leadership Ltd, a management consultancy (of Wallace House, Maxwell Place, Stirling FK8 1JU). I received between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum for occasional work. I received a payment of between £10,001 and £20,000 for work I completed before I was elected in 2021. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions. 🔗
Until March 31 2021, I was a self-employed independent assessor for the Faculty of Professional and Social Sciences at Middlesex University, an organisation concerned with course assessments (of The Burroughs, Hendon, London, NW4 4BT). I received between £1,001 and £2,000 pr annum for occasional work. This represents gross invoiced income before cost deductions. 🔗
I published a book with Inner Traditions International Ltd, (of 1 Park Row, Rochester, Vermont, 05767, USA), a publishing house. I expect to receive remuneration of up to £500 per annum. This remuneration represents royalties for a book written prior to my election. 🔗
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I previously worked as an Operations Manager for BAE Systems – Naval Ships (a shipbuilding company of South Street, Scotstoun, Glasgow G14 0XN). I worked full time and my salary was between £30,001 and £35,000. I resigned from the company in September 2015 but I am registering this interest on the basis of the prejudice test having been met. 🔗
Until April 2019 I was Chief Executive Officer of the Scottish Council for Visual Impairment (SCOVI), a charitable organisation which serves as an umbrella body for organisations concerned with visual impairment (of C/o 50 Gillespie Crescent, Edinburgh, EH10 4JB). I spent 21 hours per week in the role and received between £20,001 and £25,000. 🔗
Until 30 June 2021 I was the Chief Operating Officer of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, a charitable organisation supporting survivors of sexual violence (of 17 Claremont Crescent, Edinburgh, EH7 4 HX). I spent 28 hours per week in the role and received between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. 🔗
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I am a sole trader and owner of Hillfords Farm, of Moray. I expect to spend in the region of an average of 15 hours a week on this role. I receive an income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum, including from single farm payment and payment from the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme, in connection with the operation of my farm. 🔗
I am a Councillor for Dundee City Council (of 21 City Square, Dundee DD1 3BY). I work in the region of 8 hours per week. I receive a salary and use of a laptop. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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I am a partner and owner of 50% of Haar Sauna Ltd (of St Olaf's Hall Church Road, Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland, ZE1 0FD). I do not expect to spend any time overseeing the business as I resigned from the role of Director in February 2026. I expect to receive income of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. 🔗
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Until 12 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Senior Design Manager for Jacobs UK LTD (engineering consultants; of 95 Bothwell Street, Glasgow G2 7HX). I spent in the region of 40 hours per week on this role prior to my election. Following my election, I was not physically working 40 hours per week due to annual leave. I received remuneration of between £75,001 and £80,000 per annum. I received my final payment of £2,001.80 on 28 May 2026. 🔗
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Until 21 May 2026, I was a Professor of International Relations at the University of St Andrews (of North Street, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9AJ). I spent half a day per week on this role. My salary was between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. I received a final salary payment of £390.93 on 28 May 2026. 🔗
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Until 14 May 2026, I was the Member of Parliament for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry (House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA). I worked full time in this role prior to my election, attending the House of Commons weekly when it was in session. I received remuneration of between £95,001 and £100,000 per annum. Following my election as an MSP, I spent 2 days on this role and received no additional income from holding a dual mandate as the salary was deducted from my MSP salary. All of my expenses in my UK Parliament role are publicly available on the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority website at www.theipsa.org.uk. 🔗
I am a local authority Councillor for Dumfries and Galloway Council (English Street, Dumfries DG1 2DD). I spend in the region of 2 days per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum and use of a laptop, tablet computer, and mobile phone. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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Until 14 May 2026, I was the Member of Parliament for Aberdeen South (House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA). I worked full time in this role prior to my election, attending the House of Commons weekly when it was in session. I received remuneration of between £95,001 and £100,000 per annum. Upon my election as an MSP, I received no additional income from holding a dual mandate for 6 days as the salary was deducted from my MSP salary. All of my expenses in my UK Parliament role are publicly available on the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority website at www.theipsa.org.uk. And my registrable interests as an MP were available on the UK Parliament website at www.parliament.uk. 🔗
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Until 4 June 2026, when I resigned, I was a Councillor for City of Edinburgh Council (of City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ). I spent a variable amount of time in this full time role, dependent on council business. I received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum and use of a laptop, mobile phone and tablet. I also received a tax deductible bus pass which ended in June 2026. As part of my councillor role, until 21 May 2026, I was the Governance, Risk and Best Value Convener. In this role I convened committee every 6-8 weeks and undertook other business as required. I received remuneration of between £45,001 and £50,000 pro rata which included the basic councillor salary. The basic rate of the councillor salary was deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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I am a self-employed crofter on the Isle of Lewis. I spend around 4 days per month on this role earning up to £500 gross per annum, before deductions for tax and national insurance. I am a recipient of various agricultural payments amounting to £3,487.73 per annum from the Scottish Government relating to my crofting business, as part the Basic Payment Scheme, the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme, and the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme. 🔗
Until 4 June 2026, when I resigned, I was a local authority Councillor for Edinburgh City Council (of 249 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ). I spent in the region of 40 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum for the role of Councillor. The basic rate of the councillor salary was deducted from my MSP salary. I also received the Senior Councillor Allowance amounting to £18,682 for my role as an SNP Group Leader which I resigned from on 21 May 2026. I received the use of two laptops, a computer tablet, and a mobile phone as part of my roles. 🔗
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I am a Principal Hydrologist for Kiloh Associates (civil, structural and environmental engineering consultancy; of Pitreavie Business Park, Unit 6 Pitreavie Ct, Dunfermline, KY11 8UU). I anticipate working up to 1 day per month in an ad hoc peer review role. I anticipate receiving remuneration of between £1,001 and £2,000 annually. 🔗
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I am a Councillor for Fife Council (of Fife House, North Street, Glenrothes, KY7 5LT). I spend around 2-3 days per week on this role. I receive a salary between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. Until 10 June 2026, when I resigned, I also received senior responsibility allowance amounting to £10,986 for my role as Convener of South and West Fife Area Committee. 🔗
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Prior to my election as an MSP, I was a Lecturer at City of Glasgow College (of 190 Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RF). I worked variable hours each month in this role. I received remuneration of between £45,001 and £50,000 per annum (pro-rata to hours worked) and will receive a final payment consisting of accrued holiday pay in July 2026. 🔗
I am a registered Mental Health Nurse for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (of Gartnavel Royal Hospital, Glasgow, G12 0XH). I expect to work an average of 12 hours per month in this role. I expect to earn between £5,001 – £10,000 per annum to maintain nursing registration requirements. 🔗
I am a Councillor for Renfrewshire Council (of Cotton Street, Paisley, PA1 1WB). I work in the region of 12 to 20 hours per week in this role. Until 14 May 2026 I received remuneration of between £30,001 and £35,000 per annum for the Senior Councillor role. Since 15 May 2026 I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 for the councillor role. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
Prior to my election, I was a staff musicianship tutor at the National Youth Choir of Scotland (a musical organisation; of 3rd Floor (Centre), Savoy House, 140 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3DH). I spent 2 hours per week during term time on this role and earned between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum. I am no longer employed in this role and on 28 May 2026 I received a final payment of £68.36. 🔗
I am a Councillor for West Lothian Council (of Howden South Road, Livingston EH54 6FF). I spend in the region of 20 hours per week on this role although this is highly variable from week to week. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone, laptop and tablet. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
I am a self-employed professional face painter at Flair Face Painting. I spend occasional days on this role, typically during school holidays. I earn between £1,001 and £2,000 gross per annum. 🔗
I am a Councillor for the City of Edinburgh Council (of City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ). Following my election, I spend approximately 30 hours per month on this role, which varies widely from week to week. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone, laptop and tablet. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic annual councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
I am a Councillor for East Renfrewshire Council (Eastwood Park, Rouken Glen Road, Giffnock, G46 6UG). I typically spend between two and five days per week on this role as and when required by Council business. I receive a salary of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
Until 7 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Caseworker for Claire Haughey MSP (of 85 Main Street, Rutherglen, G73 2JQ). I spent 24 hours per week on this role prior to my resignation and received remuneration of £28,500 per annum. I received a final salary payment of £302.39 on 29 May 2026. 🔗
I am a Councillor for Glasgow City Council (of Glasgow City Chambers, George Square, G2 1DU). I work in the region of 14 hours per week in this role. I receive a salary and use of a phone and laptop. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
I am a Councillor with Glasgow City Council (of City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow, G2 1DU). Following my election, I work in the region of 16 hours per week. I receive a salary and use of a phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
I am a self-employed driving instructor at the Dawn Black, ADI. I spend around 2 hours per week in this role. I earn between £501-£1,000 gross per annum before deductions for tax and national insurance. 🔗
I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire Council (Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB). I spend around 10 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. [Amended interest 24 June 2026] 🔗
I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire City Council (Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB). I spend around 10 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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I am a Councillor for Falkirk Council (The Foundary, 4 Central Boulevard, Central park, Larbert FK5 4RU). I spend around 25 hours per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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Until 18 June 2026, when I resigned, I was as a Key Account Manager (Scotland) for Peter Cox Ltd (Rentokil Initial PLC; experts in property preservation; of 1 Aquarius Court, Viking Way, Rosyth, KY11 2DW). Prior to my election, I worked 40 hours per week and following my election I worked 15 hours per week. I received remuneration of between £40,001 and £45,000 per annum including an allowance for a company car. I expect to receive a final payment of £1,951.40 on 6 July 2026. 🔗
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Until 11 May 2026, I worked as a Client Director for Sabio LTD (a digital customer experience company; of 110 Southwark Street, London SE1 0SU). My last working day was 1 May 2026 and I took the final days as annual leave. I worked fulltime in this role and received remuneration of between £100,001 and £105,000 per annum, including car allowance. I also received on target earnings commission amounting to £95,000. I received the final payment of £4,190 on 29 May 2026 which was for the period of work until 11 May 2026, including payments for the holiday entitlement. I also received an additional commission payment of £7,837.90 on 22 June 2026. 🔗
I am a councillor at Angus Council (Orchardbank Business Park, Forfar, DD8 1AN). I attend the full council meetings once per six-week cycle until the end of my dual mandate. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum and the use of a laptop and a mobile phone. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
Until 7 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a caseworker for Gordon Macdonald MSP (of 9 Kingsknowe Park, Edinburgh, EH14 2JQ). I spent around 20 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. I received a final salary payment of £522.99 on 31 May 2026. 🔗
I am a Councillor for Fife Council (of North Street, Glenrothes. KY7 5LT). I work in the region of 20-25 hours per week since becoming an MSP. I receive a salary and use of a tablet and desktop. I receive remuneration of £25,982 per annum which is deducted from my MSP salary, meaning I receive no additional income for this role. 🔗
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Until 8 May 2026, when I resigned, I worked as Director of Practice and Innovation for Scottish Autism, a charity and third sector service provider (of Hilton House, Whins Road, Alloa FK13 3SA). I spent 37 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £95,001 and £100,000, which included a vehicle allowance, and the use of a laptop and mobile phone. I took unpaid leave in the final weeks of the election campaign. On 28 May 2026 I received a final payment of £1,661.39 in lieu of accrued annual leave. 🔗
I am a Councillor for the City of Edinburgh Council (of City Chambers, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1YJ). I spend in the region of 25 hours per week on this role. Until 21 May 2026, I received remuneration of between £35,001 and £40,000 per annum which included an allowance for the Convener role. I currently receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
Until 8 May 2026, when I resigned following my election, I was a Casework Assistant to the Office of Maggie Chapman MSP (of Panmure Street, Dundee DD1 2BW). I spent 12 hours per week on this role and received remuneration of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. 🔗
Until 8 May 2026, when I resigned following my election, I was a Regional Assistant to the Office of Lorna Slater MSP at the Scottish Parliament (of Edinburgh EH99 1SP). I spent 10 hours per week on this role and received remuneration of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. 🔗
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I am a Sub Post Master at the Fisherrow Post Office (of 119/121 North High Street, Musselburgh EH21 6JE). I spend approximately 10 hours per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £20,001 and £30,000 per annum. 🔗
Until 8 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Director at The Fabian Society, a think tank (of 61 Petty France, Westminster, London, SW1H 9EU). I worked 8 hours per week and received remuneration of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. I received a final salary payment of £425.67 on 19 May 2026. 🔗
Prior to my election, I worked as Operations and Communications Manager for Ariane Burgess MSP at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. I worked 30 hours per week and my remuneration was between £40,001 and £45,000. This employment ceased when I was elected as an MSP. On 29 May 2026, I received a final payment of between £501 and £1,000. 🔗
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I am a director of Cairndale Ltd, of Moffat, a label and ribbon printing company. I spend approximately 4 hours per month on this role undertaking occasional graphic design work. I receive between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum in dividends. 🔗
I am a Councillor for South Lanarkshire Council (South Lanarkshire Council HQ, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA). I estimate to spend an average of 15 house per week in this role. I receive the basic councillor salary of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum which is deducted from my MSP salary. The Council also provides me the use of mobile devices. From May 2022 to 27 May 2026, I was Council Leader but I chose to forego the full Leader's salary for the period between 8 and 27 May 2026 during the transition to a new Council Leader. The full Council Leader salary for South Lanarkshire Council was between £60,001 and £65,000. 🔗
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Until 9 May 2026, when I resigned, I was a Partner of S & S Beresford (a vehicle repair workshop and MOT testing centre, trading as Akers Garage; of Unit 6 Downsway Industrial Estate, Locharbriggs, Dumfries, DG1 3RS). I spent 30 hours per week on this role and received remuneration of between £75,001 and £80,000 per annum. I received payments of £650 per week up until 25th June 2026 totalling £4,550. [Amended interest 6 July 2026] 🔗
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I am a Partner of S & S Beresford (a vehicle repair workshop and MOT testing centre, trading as Akers Garage; of Unit 6 Downsway Industrial Estate, Locharbriggs, Dumfries, DG1 3RS). I spend 30 hours per week on this role and receive remuneration of between £75,001 and £80,000 per annum. 🔗
Until 31 May 2026, I was Chief of Staff for Angus MacDonald MP (House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA). I spent in the region of 24 hours per week on this role. I received remuneration of between £30,001 and £35,000 per annum. 🔗
I am a local authority Councillor for Highland Council (Glenurquhart Road, Inverness, IV3 5NX). I spend in the region of 20-30 hours per week on this role. I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum and use of a laptop. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
I am a Councillor for Glasgow City Council (of City Chambers, George Square, Glasgow G2 1DU). I spend approximately 30 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire Council (of Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB). I spend approximately 2.5 days per week in this role depending on Council meetings and casework. I receive the basic councillor salary of between £25,001 and £30,000 which is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire Council (Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB). I spend approximately 2.5 days per week in this role depending on Council meetings and casework. I receive the basic councillor salary of between £25,001 and £30,000 which is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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Until 29 May 2026 I was a Senior Economist at EnQuest Britain Ltd, an oil and gas production company (of Annan House, 33-35 Palmerston Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5QP). I worked fulltime in this role and received remuneration of between £95,001 and £100,000 per annum. I received a final payment of £2,558 on 22 May 2026. 🔗
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I am a Councillor for Aberdeen City Council (of Marischal College, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1AB). I spend around 15 to 20 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
Until 18 May 2026, when I resigned, I worked as Project Officer: Community Engagement and Support at the University of Glasgow (of University Avenue, Glasgow, G122 8QQ). I spent around 28 hours per week on this role. The remuneration I received was between £20,001 and £25,000 per annum. I received a final payment of £965.15 on 29 May 2026. 🔗
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I am a director of Only Forward Ltd, a software consultancy company specialising in technical writing services. Prior to my election, I spent 30 hours per week on this role and received remuneration of between £45,001 and £50,000 (pro-rated). Following my election, I do not work any hours on this role and the company is to be wound up. Once the company is wound up, I expect to receive a single payment of approximately £10,000. 🔗
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I am self-employed independent author of commercial fiction. I earn between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum in royalty payments, which are consumed by advertising and other fees. 🔗
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I was an Engineering Consultant at Morson Edge (an engineering consultancy company; of Adamson House, Centenerary Way, Salford, Manchester, M50 1RD, company headquarters). I worked remotely 37 hours per week in this role and received remuneration of between £105,001 and £110,000 per annum. My employment ended on 22 May 2026. Following being elected as an MSP on 8 May 2026, I worked 3 days in this role for handover purposes. Between 8 May and 29 May 2026 I received 4 payments totalling £3,418.96. 🔗
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Prior to my return to Parliament, I worked part-time as a Senior Library Assistant for North Ayrshire Council (Cunninghame House, Friars Croft, Irvine, KA12 8EE). I worked 15 hours per week and my remuneration was between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. I expect to receive a final payment for the hours I worked prior to my election which I estimate to be less than £500. 🔗
Until 7 May 2026, when I resigned, I worked full-time as a Research Assistant in the office of Michael Marra MSP at the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP. The remuneration I received was between £35,001 and £40,000. I received one final payment of £773.30 on 31 May 2026. 🔗
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I am employed as a Doctor for NHS Lothian (of Waverley Gate, 2-4 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EG). I spend 2 days per week on this role and receive remuneration of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. 🔗
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I am a Councillor for Orkney Islands Council (of School Place, Kirkwall, KW15 1NY, Orkney). I work in the region of 12 to 20 hours per week in this role. Until 15 May 2026 I received remuneration of between £35,001 and £40,000 per annum for the Senior Councillor role. Since 15 May 2026 I receive remuneration of between £25,001 and £30,000 for the Councillor role. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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I receive gross rental income from a caravan in the Highland local authority area of between £9,001 and £15,000 per annum. 🔗
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I published two books on Lyme disease with Brown Dog Books (of 10b Greenway Farm Bath Rd Wick, nr. Bath BS30 5RL). I earn between £501 and £1,000 in royalty payments per annum. 🔗
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I am a Councillor for the Highland Council (of Glenurquhart Road, Inverness IV3 5NX). I spend around 35 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a laptop and mobile phone. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. 🔗
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I am a sole trader providing freelance services on Lyme disease prevention. I spend around five hours per week on this role. I earn between £1,001 and £3,000 gross per annum, before deductions for costs, tax and national insurance. 🔗
