On 2 August 2025 I received two complimentary day tickets for the Party at the Palace music festival in Linlithgow from the organisers of the festival. The total value of the tickets was £121. [Registered 20 August 2025] 🔗

On 20 November 2021 I was a guest of BT, with hospitality, at BT Murrayfield for the Scotland v Japan rugby international. The value of the gift was below the threshold for registration. [Registered 1 December 2021] 🔗

On 13 August 2025, I was a guest of the Royal Navy (Royal Navy, 2 Deck, Navy Command HQ, HMS Excellent, Portsmouth, PO2 8BY) for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then at the Royal Military Tattoo. The value of the hospitality was £787. [Registered 3 September 2025] 🔗

On 22 August 2024, I was a guest of the Royal Navy (Royal Navy, 2 Deck, Navy Command HQ, HMS Excellent, Portsmouth, PO2 8BY) for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then at the Royal Military Tattoo. The value of the hospitality was £760. [Registered 25 September 2024] 🔗

On 19 November 2023 I attended the Scottish BAFTAs at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central as a guest of Channel 4 Television Corporation (of 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX). The cost of attendance was £258. [Registered 30 November 2023] 🔗

On 12 September 2023 I was invited by Channel 4 Television Corporation (of 124 Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2TX) to attend the Scotland vs England 150th Anniversary Heritage match with hospitality provided at Hampden Park Letherby Drive, Glasgow G42 9BA. The cost for both the ticket and hospitality amounted to £478.00. [Registered 15 September 2023] 🔗

I am a Patron of Visions Schools Scotland. This is a partnership between the University of West of Scotland and the Holocaust Educational Trust, promoting excellence in the teaching of Holocaust education. 🔗

I am the unremunerated Honorary President of Dunbartonshire Disability Sports Club. I became Honorary President on 13 November 2013. 🔗

I am an unremunerated Honorary Vice-President of Energy Action Scotland. 🔗

I am an unremunerated Director of Strathleven Regeneration Company. 🔗

On 1 December 2025 I attended a conference of teachers/educators in Aalborg, Denmark. The cost of flights (approximately £1,394) and accommodation (approximately £152) were met by the conference organisers Foreningen til fremme af kulturbærende undervisning (Association for the Promotion of Culturally Integrative Education) an organisation promoting civic education amongst teacher in Denmark, of Hasserisvej 200, 9000 Aalborg, Denmark) [Registered 10 December 2025] 🔗

From 10 to 15 November 2025 I visited Iceland for attendance at the Reykjavik Global Forum, Iceland Noir Book Festival and two events for Arion Bank. The cost of flights was £347 and was met by the Reykjavik Global Forum (of AUSTURSTRÆTI 10, 101 REYKJAVÍK, ICELAND) and accommodation costs of £1,680 were met by Arion Bank (a financial institution of Borgartúni 19, 105 Reykjavík). [Registered 3 December 2025] 🔗

On 15 August 2025 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £75,300 made via my literary agent, DHA (7th floor, Waverley House, 7-12 Noel Street, London, W1F 8GQ). This represents the third of four instalments of a book advance from Pan Macmillan of £75,000 (plus VAT and minus agent commission). [Registered 14 September 2025] 🔗

On 3 July 2025 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £600 (plus VAT) from Tortoise Media for a book review written by me. [Registered 28 July 2025] 🔗

On 16 April 2025 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £600 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 16 April 2025] 🔗

On 21 March 2025 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £76,500 made via my literary agent, DHA (7th floor, Waverley House, 7-12 Noel Street, London, W1F 8GQ). This represents the second of four instalments of a book advance from Pan Macmillan of £75,000 (plus VAT and minus agent commission). [Registered 16 April 2025] 🔗

On 3 January 2025 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £750 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 2 February 2025] 🔗

On 27 November 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £750 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 19 December 2024] 🔗

On 23 October 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £700 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 10 November 2024] 🔗

On 10 October 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £500 (plus VAT) from the Guardian for a book review written by me. [Registered 10 November 2024] 🔗

On 5 September 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £25,000 (plus VAT) from ITN Limited in respect of my appearance on the channel’s General Election results programme on 4 and 5 July 2024. [Registered 3 October 2024] 🔗

On 25 September 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £700 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 3 October 2024] 🔗

On 24 May 2024 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £1,000 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 21 June 2024] 🔗

On 6 December 2023 my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £1,000 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 21 December 2023] 🔗

On 6 June 2023 I participated in a panel discussion at a conference at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose, University College London. In addition to the hospitality provided at the event, the cost of the train travel and overnight hotel accommodation for me and an aide was £1,599.60 and was met by the University College London. [Registered 8 June 2023] 🔗

I have purchased £250 of community shares as part of a scheme to raise fund for Govanhill Baths in my constituency. 🔗

On 16 April my company NICOLA STURGEON LIMITED received a payment of £600 (plus VAT) from the New Statesman for a book review written by me. [Registered 16 April 2025] 🔗

Since September 2025, I have been in receipt of the services of an intern for four days per week. The intern has attended the CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) education and training Leadership Programme outside of her time providing services for me. [Registered 9 October 2025] 🔗

Since July 2023, I have employed an intern for four days per week. Since September, the intern has attended the CARE (Christian Action Research and Education) education and training Leadership Programme outside of his time employed by me. [Registered 14 September 2023] 🔗

Between 26 and 29 April 2023, I attended and spoke at a United Nations conference in Dubrovnik entitled “Reducing Demand for Sexual Exploitation of Trafficking Victims in South-Eastern Europe: Commitment to Comprehensive Action”. The total cost of the visit, including travel, accommodation and subsistence, came to £1,388.34 and was met by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - Human trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section, Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch. [Registered 11 May 2023] 🔗

Between 10 and 13 May 2022, I attended and spoke at a United Nations conference entitled "Improving response to trafficking in persons for sexual exploitation especially women and girls, through addressing demand in South-Eastern Europe". The total cost of the visit, including travel, accommodation and subsistence, came to £1,184 and was met by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - Human trafficking and Migrant Smuggling Section, Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking Branch. [Registered 28 July 2022] 🔗

I received on bottle of whisky from the Scotch Whisky Association, the nominal value for the COP26 Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky to be £30, although it is not for commercial sale. [Registered 16 December 2021] 🔗

I received £100 from Unison as a contribution to my regional list selection campaign. 🔗

I am a member of the Co-Operative Party MSP Group. 🔗

I am a member of the Co-Operative Party. 🔗

I am a member of Unison. 🔗

I am the Vice Chair of Friends of the Far North Line. This is an honorary position for which I receive no remuneration. 🔗

From 29 September 2020 until 22 July 2021, I was in receipt of the services of an intern. The intern received a bursary from CARE (Christian Action Research and Education), for the educational component of its Leadership Programme only, and provided services separately to me in their own time. I paid for their services, for seven hours per week, between April and July 2021 and the intern was a self-funded volunteer for the rest of the placement. [Amended interest, 4 July 2022; Amended interest, 18 July 2022] 🔗

From 16 to 26 October 2025, I was part of a delegation of MSPs who met with the Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition, with MPs, NGOs, entrepreneurs and artists in Bhutan. The purpose of the trip was to exchange ideas and information about our respective countries and legislatures. The costs of flights, travel within Bhutan, accommodation and meals amounted to £4,513.19 and were met by the permissible donor, the Tam O’Shanter Trust (of Little Milton, Nr Kingussie, Inverness-shire, PH21 1NS), a registered Scottish charity (number SC030043). Some personal costs, such as vaccinations, visa and travel to and from Edinburgh Airport were met by me. [Registered 17 November 2025] 🔗

No registrable interests 🔗

I am an Ambassador for Highland Renewables. This is an unpaid role. [Registered 21 October 2025] 🔗

I am an Ambassador for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. [Registered 17 September 2024] 🔗

I have an Honorary Fellowship from the Chartered Institute of Highways & Transportation. [Registered 5 August 2024] 🔗

On 12 August 2023 I and my wife attended a football game as guests of the board of Queen’s Park Football Club (of Lesser Hampden Park, Letherby Drive, Glasgow G42 9BA). I was invited on an individual basis. The value of the tickets was approximately £200. [Registered 30 November 2023] 🔗

In relation to a complaint I made to Police Scotland about a non-crime hate incident, I benefited from legal advice to the value of £13,771.20 which was paid on my behalf by the Free Speech Union (of 85 Great Portland Street, London, W1W 7LT). [Registered 14 January 2026] 🔗

On 16 August 2024, a family member and I were guests of the Royal Navy (Royal Navy, Navy Command HQ, Leach Building, Whale Island, Portsmouth PO2 8BY) for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then transported by coach to the Royal Military Tattoo. The combined value of the hospitality was £1520.[Registered 24 September 2024] 🔗

From 27th November to 1st December 2023 I attended the American Legislative Exchange Council States & Nation Policy Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, as a speaker, and held a range of discussions with US State legislators. The cost of travel, accommodation, and some subsistence of approximately £2,000 was met by the American Legislative Exchange Council, a not-for-profit voluntary membership organisation of state legislators, of 2900 Crystal Drive, 6th Floor, Arlington, VA 22202, USA. [Registered 8 December 2023] 🔗

I am a Trustee of the Guardians of Scotland Trust, a Scottish charity (SCO43198). 🔗

I am Honorary Vice-President of Energy Action Scotland, a registered charity. 🔗

I am a trustee of the National Prayer Breakfast for Scotland, a registered charity. 🔗

I am a Patron to the Scottish Asian Pakistan Foundation (unremunerated). 🔗

I am a Member of the Law Society of Scotland. 🔗

On Sunday 24th November 2024 I attended the Scotland v Australia rugby match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield as a guest of Vodafone. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was £550. [Registered 27 November 2024] 🔗

On Saturday 24 February 2024 I attended the Scotland v England rugby match at Scottish Gas Murrayfield as a guest of BT Group. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was £550. [Registered 27 November 2024] 🔗

I own, jointly with my husband, a house in France with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. [Registered 2 August 2024] 🔗

On Saturday 5 February 2022 I attended the Scotland v England rugby match at BT Murrayfield as guests of Openreach. In addition to tickets for the match, the hospitality included food and drink. I understand that the cost of this hospitality was approximately £600. [Registered 10 February 2022] 🔗

In 2024, I organised a competition among local schools to design my official Christmas card. I received the following donation to offset the costs of printing, etc: £50 from Bob Golland, heating engineer, Isle of Lewis. [Registered 11 December 2025] 🔗

In 2025, I ran a competition in local schools to design my official Christmas card. I received the following sponsorship to partially offset the costs of printing, etc: £200 from Ask Car Hire, Benbecula; £250 from Loganair Ltd; and £50 from Ken MacDonald Lawyers and Estate Agents, Stornoway. [Registered 5 December 2025] 🔗

In December 2023, I ran a competition in local schools to design my official Christmas card. I received the following sponsorship to help offset the costs of printing, etc: £100 from Ken MacDonald and co, Stornoway, £100 from Essence of Harris Ltd, and £20 from Greenall Odell Studio. [Registered 30 November 2023] 🔗

I own a single £25 non-profit share in Northton Heritage Trust Community Benefit Society in the Isle of Harris. I gain no remuneration from this share, and it represents less than 1% of the company's value. [Registered 28 October 2023] 🔗

In December 2022, I ran a competition in local schools to design my official Christmas card. I received the following contributions to help offset the cost of printing: £50 from the Borve Lodge Estate, Isle of Harris and £50 from the Church Street Chip Shop, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. [Registered 31 January 2023] 🔗

I have a single £25 share in Seallam Ltd, a community company seeking to develop a genealogical visitor centre in Harris. I make no profit from this share, and it represents less than 1% of the company’s value. [Registered 10 November 2022] 🔗

In June 2022, I appeared at the Borders Book Festival. My fee of £175 was paid direct to Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative. [Registered 27 June 2022] 🔗

I own a single £25 share in April 2022 in the Seallam! Hebrides People Visitors’ Centre, a community - owned company in the Isle of Harris. [Registered 10 April 2020] 🔗

In 2021, I ran a competition in local schools to design my official Christmas card. The costs of printing, etc, were offset by three donations: S.R. Smile, (Castleview Dental Practice), Stornoway £100, Ken MacDonald & Co Solicitors, Stornoway £100 and Bob Golland Heating Services, Isle of Lewis £40. [Registered 5 December 2021] 🔗

In September 2021, ThunderPoint Publishing are due to publish my book “Tweed Rins tae the Ocean”. Any royalties due to me are being divided equally between two charities. These are the Western Isles Cancer Care Initiative and the Maimi Martin Fund (which provides education for girls in Malawi). Any monies will be paid directly by the publishers to the charities. 🔗

In 2020, I ran a competition in local schools to design my official Christmas card and received the following sponsorship to partially offset costs for printing, etc. The donations received were as follows: The Scottish Salmon Company, Isle of Lewis, £100.00; Ken MacDonald Lawyers and Estate Agents, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, £50.00; Hebridean Tea Store, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, £50; The Island Spirit Whisky Shop, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, £40. For one further sponsor of this competition, see the “gifts” section of the register. 🔗

In 2019 I ran a competition among schools in my constituency to design my official Christmas card. I received the following amounts of sponsorship: Horshader Community Development Trust - £250; Hebridean Energy - £100; Bob Golland Plumbing and Heating - £40; Ken MacDonald & Co - £100; and The Blue Pig Studio, Carloway - £50 🔗

On 5 July 2019 I joined Comunn Eachdraidh Sgìre a’ Bhac (Back History Association). I derive no financial benefit from this. 🔗

In 2018 I organised a Christmas card competition in local schools. A number of local firms contributed towards offsetting my costs of doing this, though this year, I gave 50% of the below donations to the Iolaire centenary commemoration fund. The donations received were as follows: Creagorry Motors, Isle of Benbecula £200; Luskentyre Harris Tweed Company, Isle of Harris £50; Ken MacDonald and Co, Estate Agents, Isle of Lewis, £50; AJ Martin Builders, Isle of Lewis £50; Mr Alan Brown, £100; Harris Tweed Hebrides, Isle of Lewis, £100. 🔗

On Friday 20 July 2018 I visited the Shiant Isles to see the work undertaken by a seabird recovery project. This visit was organised and facilitated by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds Scotland. The total cost was £60 and this was paid for by the ‘Shiant Isles Restoration Project’. The project is an EU LIFE funding project, delivered by Scottish Natural Heritage and RSPB Scotland. 🔗

In 2017 I ran a competition in schools in the Western Isles to design my official Christmas card. The following donations were made by local firms to cover some of the costs of these cards; Harris Tweed Hebrides, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, £100; Lighting Electrical, Stornoway, £100; Isle of Barra Beach Hotel, Isle of Barra, £50; and Bob Golland Plumbing, Isle of Lewis, £20. For one further sponsor of this competition, see the “gifts” section of the register. 🔗

In 2016 I ran a Christmas card competition in local schools, and offset the cost of printing, etc, through donations from the following local companies: £250 from the Crown Hotel, Stornoway, £100 from Harris Tweed Hebrides, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, £50 from Alex Martin Builders, Vatisker, Isle of Lewis, £30 from Scarista House Hotel, Isle of Harris, and £30 from WJ MacDonald Butchers, Stornoway. 🔗

Since 2016 I have been an honorary patron of the Helping Hand Trust, Scotland (a trust which is seeking to promote the Norwegian community and their culture in Scotland and to develop friendly ties between the two countries, through activities in and around the former Norwegian Seaman’s Church in Leith). I derive no financial gain from this connection. 🔗

I am a member of the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society. I derive no financial benefit from this. 🔗

In 2015 I ran a competition in local schools for a design for my Christmas card. The costs of printing were offset by sponsorship from: AJ Martin Builders Ltd, Vatisker, Isle of Lewis (£60); Alex Murray Construction Ltd, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis (£50); and Rodel Hotel, Isle of Harris (£50). 🔗

I am a member of the Norwegian Scottish Association in Edinburgh. I gain no financial benefit from this membership. 🔗

In 2014 I ran a Christmas card competition in local schools at my own expense. I offset the costs with the following donations from local businesses: Hebrides Art Ltd, Isle of Harris (£50); Alex Murray Construction Ltd, Isle of Lewis (£50); Rodel Hotel, Isle of Harris (£50); Alex Martin Builders, Vatisker, Isle of Lewis (£50); and Ardhasaig filling station, Isle of Harris (£20). 🔗

On 13 January 2014 I was presented with a copy of the book "From the Land Comes the Cloth" by Harris Tweed Hebrides Ltd, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis. The value of the book is £125. 🔗

I am member of Royal British Legion Scotland. I derive no financial benefits from this membership. 🔗

In 2013 I ran a competition in local schools for a design for my Christmas card. The costs of printing were offset by sponsorship from: Alex Murray Construction Ltd, Isle of Lewis (£50); SBA architects, Stornoway (£25); Rodel Hotel, Isle of Harris (£50); Macleod Garages Stornoway (£40); Hebrides Art Ltd, Isle of Harris (£50); and Alex Martin Builders Ltd, Vatisker, Isle of Lewis (£100). 🔗

In 2012 I ran a competition in local schools for a design for my Christmas card. The costs of printing were offset by sponsorship from: Rodel Hotel, Rodel, Isle of Harris (£50); Luskentyre Harris Tweed Ltd, Luskentyre, Isle of Harris (£25); AMK Plant and Tipper Hire Ltd, 4 New Park, Callanish, Isle of Lewis (£25); Alex Murray Construction Ltd, Island Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis (£50); Alex Martin Builders, 55 Vatisker, Isle of Lewis (£50); and Isle of Barra Beach Hotel, Tangasdale, Isle of Barra (£50). 🔗

In October 2012 I received a gift of a large framed photograph of the isle of Harris for the wall of my office in Holyrood from the Morvern Gallery ltd, Barvas, Isle of Lewis. The estimated value of this gift is £400. 🔗

I am a member of Uist Wool, from which I receive no financial or other benefit. 🔗

I am a member of the Western Isles Credit Union, where I have had a token amount of £5 invested since 2009. I do this to indicate my support for the Credit Union movement and receive no material financial benefit. 🔗

I am a member of Coisir Sgir’ a Bhac (Back Gaelic Choir). I have been involved with this choir since 2006 and subsequently become a paid up member. I receive no remuneration from this membership. 🔗

I am a member of Dualchas Bharraigh (Barra Heritage Society) (Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XD). I receive no remuneration for this membership. 🔗

I am a member of Comunn Eachdraidh Eiriosgaidh (Eriskay Historical Society) (c/o the community hall, Eriskay). I receive no remuneration for this membership. 🔗

On 3 July 2010 I visited Grimersta Lodge (Uig, Isle of Lewis), in my constituency. The visit included a day’s fishing. The costs of the fishing (£300) were met by Grimersta Lodge. 🔗

I am a member of Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non- proliferation and Disarmament, from which I derive no remuneration. 🔗

From 3 to 7 July 2009 I visited St. Kilda in my constituency. The National Trust for Scotland (Charlotte Square, Edinburgh) met the costs of my visit which comprised a return helicopter flight from Benbecula to St. Kilda and bunkhouse accommodation on St. Kilda. I estimate the value of the flights and accommodation to be £200. 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament, from which I derive no remuneration. 🔗

On 11 October 2008 and 16 May 2009 I received dinner, bed and breakfast at Amhuinnsuidhe Castle, Isle of Harris. The castle was not open to the public at the time but I estimate the value of this to be £250 on each occasion. 🔗

I am a member of the Saltire Society, from which I derive no remuneration. 🔗

I am a member of the Robert Burns World Federation, from which I derive no remuneration. 🔗

I am a member of the Harris Development Trust from which I derive no remuneration. 🔗

I am an associate member of Storas Uibhist (South Uist Community Trust) from which I derive no remuneration. 🔗

I am a member of Amnesty International from which I derive no remuneration. 🔗

I have a £25 share in Buth Tholastadh (the shop, Tolsta, Isle of Lewis). This is a community owned shop from which I derive no remuneration. 🔗

On 26 August 2022, my wife and I were guests of Air Vice Marshall Ross Thomson and the RAF (Royal Air Force, 25 Learmonth Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 1NZ) at a performance of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The estimated value of the hospitality received was £773. [Registered 20 September 2022] 🔗

From 8 to 10 April 2018 I visited the European Parliament in Brussels. During this visit I met with MEPs, members of UKREP and others in connection with the ongoing Brexit negotiations and other matters of interest. Contributory support towards costs arising from travel, accommodation and hospitality in respect of this visit were made by the ECR (European Conservative and Reformists) within the European Parliament to a value of £500. 🔗

I am an unremunerated Director of the National Library of Scotland Foundation. 🔗

I am Vice-Chair of the National Mining Museum of Scotland. I receive no remuneration for this role. [Amended interest 23 September 2021, Amended interest 9 March 2022] 🔗

I am a member of The Jags Foundation. [Registered 29 September 2025] 🔗

On 22 February 2016 I received donations of refreshments from Food and Drink Hub Scotland, based at Napier Road, Wardpark North, Cumbernauld, G68 0EF which were provided to attendees at an Employment Fayre that I was jointly hosting with my colleague Stuart McDonald MP at Cumbernauld New Town Hall in my constituency. Members of staff from the Food and Drink Hub Scotland were also in attendance to help distribute these refreshments. I estimate the total value of these gifts to be less that £300. 🔗

On 18 November 2014 I attended the Scotland v England football match at Celtic Park, Glasgow as a guest of Lloyds Banking Group. I estimate that the total cost was less than £300. 🔗

On 27 May 2011 I received gifts of a plaque and a book from representatives of the Commune de Croy in Switzerland. I have donated the gifts to the Croy Historical Society which is based in my constituency. I estimate the total value of these gifts to be less than £300. 🔗

On 23 July 2010 I was presented with a copy of “Airdrie Savings Bank – A History” by the Chief Executive of Airdrie Savings Bank on a visit to the Bank’s headquarters. I estimate the value of the book to be in the region of £20. 🔗

I received a gift of a personalised bottle of whisky in a presentation box with two whisky glasses by the company Matisse, through the Taipei Representative Office in Edinburgh, to mark the establishment of the Cross-Party Group on Taiwan, of which I was a member. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300. 🔗

On 7 September 2009 I received a gift of a copy of “An incredible journey…the First story” and an umbrella from First Bus Glasgow. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300. 🔗

On 29 July 2009 I received a gift of a decorative vase from Steven, R.Y. Chu, Director General of the Taipei Representative Office in the United Kingdom, Edinburgh Office. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300. 🔗

On 28 October 2008 I met with the Ukrainian Consul in Edinburgh and received a gift of two bottles of vodka and a book. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300. 🔗

On 13 September 2008 I attended the Clyde v Partick Thistle game at Broadwood Stadium as a guest of North Lanarkshire Council who met the costs of the tickets, hospitality and transport to the ground. The value of this gift is estimated to be below £300. 🔗

I am a member of the Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament. 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. 🔗

I am a member of Jags Trust. 🔗

I am a member of Amnesty International. 🔗

I am a Board Member of Greenock Towns Board. [Registered 28 November 2024] 🔗

I ceased being an Executive Committee member of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) representing the Scottish Parliament on 10 October 2025. [Registered 5 May 2023; Amended interest 5 November 2025; Ceased interest 5 November 2025] 🔗

On 3 May 2015 I was elected to the board of Moving On Inverclyde, a local Recovery service. I became Vice Chair on 7 November 2022 and I became Chair on 19 February 2024. I receive no remuneration for my involvement with Moving On Inverclyde. [Amended interest 8 November 2022, Amended interest 21 February 2024] 🔗

I am a lifetime honorary member of Action on Asbestos. 🔗

I am a lifetime honorary member of the Greenock and District Model Railway Club. 🔗

I have been an ambassador for the Ocean Youth Trust for Scotland since 6 April 2009. I receive no remuneration for this role. 🔗

I was a member of the former Possilpark Business Improvement District Steering Group. [Registered 27 September 2021, Amended interest 28 January 2026] 🔗

On 13 November 2025, I stood down as a trustee of Spirit of Springburn SCIO (SCO 50744). [Amended interest 28 January 2026] 🔗

From 9 to 15 February 2018 I was part of a Tearfund humanitarian delegation travelling to Nepal to learn how projects in relation to child trafficking, earthquake relief and flood prevention are transforming lives. The costs of the visit amounted to £1,300 and were met by Tearfund Scotland (a Christian charity of 29 Canal St, Glasgow G4 0AD). I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test. 🔗

From 31 July to 5 August 2016 I was part of a fact finding political delegation to Israel and the West Bank for Scottish Conservative MSPs. The costs of the visit amounted to £2,000 and were met by Conservative Friends of Israel (of CFI Ltd, PO Box 72288, London, SW1P 9LB). I do not consider that this visit meets the prejudice test. 🔗

From 5 to 9 December 2025, I attended the Doha Forum in Doha, Qatar. The costs for accommodation, travel and some subsistence were met by the State of Qatar, the organisers of the Doha Forum. [Registered 12 December 2025] 🔗

From 5 to 10 November 2025, I visited the United States to be hosted by the Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC). During my stay we engaged with communities in Washington DC, Chicago, Phoenix and Los Angeles to discuss current affairs and in particular how to tackle the rise of the far-right in both the UK and the US. I also took part in their annual Gala Dinner on 9th November. The cost of my flights, accommodation and subsistence were met by MPAC. [Registered 3 December 2025] 🔗

From 30 October to 2 November 2025, I attended the TRT World Forum in Istanbul and took part in a panel session titled “Palestine: International Law in Retreat”. The approximate costs of the trip were £951 for travel expenses and £502 for accommodation and were paid by TRT World Forum Ltd. [Registered 5 November 2025] 🔗

On 23 September 2024 my company H & N YOUSAF LTD received a payment of £2400 for presentations delivered at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva. [Registered 24 September 2024] 🔗

On 2 and 3 September 2024 I delivered presentations focussed on issues related to Scotland's experience of devolution over the last 25 years, at the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva. Travel and accommodation costs were covered by the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue. The approximate cost of travel was £660 and the approximate cost of accommodation for two nights was £430. [Registered 24 September 2024] 🔗

From 30 October to 2 November 2025, I attended the TRT World Forum in Istanbul and took part in a panel session titled “Palestine: International Law in Retreat”. The approximate costs of trip were £951 for travel expenses and £502 for accommodation and were paid by TRT World Forum Ltd. [Registered 5 November 2025] 🔗

On 12th August 2022, my wife and I were guests of Air Vice Marshall Ross Thomson and the RAF, 25 Learmonth Terrace, Edinburgh EH4 1NX for a performance at the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The estimated value for the evening including hospitality received was £773.48. [Registered 21 September 2022] 🔗

From 7 October to 13 October 2021, I was part of an MP delegation from the British-Qatari APPG to meet ministers and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Qatar. Discussions centred around Qatar’s humanitarian and political response to the Afghanistan crisis, preparations for the World Cup, workers' rights reform and bilateral relations. On the 25th October the Embassy of Qatar confirmed the costs of the visit amounted to £7,856.24 and were met by The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Qatar (Qatar Embassy, 1 South Audley Street, London W1 1NB). [Registered 15 November 2021] 🔗

On 18 June 2021 I was a guest of the UK Government Department for Culture, Media and Sport at the England v Scotland Euro 2020 Group Stage match at Wembley stadium. 🔗

From 31 Jul to 5 August 2016, I was part of a fact-finding political delegation to Israel and the West Bank for Scottish Conservative MSPs. The costs of the visit amounted to £2,000 and were met by Conservative Friends of Israel (of CFI Ltd, PO BOx 72288, London, SW1P 9LB). 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish Senior Football Referees Association. 🔗

On 24 February 2026, I received a payment of £75 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity for completing a Savanta survey. [Registered 26 February 2026] 🔗

On 5 November 2025, I received a payment of £80 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity for completing a YouGov survey. [Registered 5 November 2025] 🔗

On 14 October 2025, I received a cheque for £125 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from PA Advocacy Ltd for completing an annual survey. [Registered 4 November 2025] 🔗

On 15 July 2025, I received a cheque for £75 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Savanta for completing a survey. [Registered 25 July 2025] 🔗

On Monday 16 June 2025, I was appointed a Director of Fisheries Management Scotland. I receive no renumeration or expenses for this role which I estimate will take approximately 10 hours of work each calendar month. [Registered 17 June 2025] 🔗

On 6th February 2025, 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 (approximately £95). [Registered 10 February 2025] 🔗

On 21 February 2025, I was elected, for a term of three years, to the Spey Fishery Board constituted under the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 2023. I receive no renumeration or expenses for this role which I estimate will take approximately 35 hours of work each calendar year. [Registered 25 February 2025] 🔗

On 29 October 2024, I received a cheque for £75 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Yonder Consulting Limited for taking part in a BT Group interview. [Registered 30 October 2024] 🔗

On 15 October 2024, I received a cheque for £125 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from PA Advocacy Limited for completing an interview. [Registered 30 October 2024] 🔗

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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] 🔗

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

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 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. 🔗

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 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. 🔗

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 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 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 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 cheque for £100 was made payable to Moray Riding for the Disabled and issued and posted by PA Advocacy on 4 October 2017. 🔗

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 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. 🔗

I have received support from Marie Curie (14 Links Place, Edinburgh, EH6 7EB) to assist with the analysis and preparation for publication of responses to the consultation on my proposed Members Bill on a Right to Palliative Care. The value of this support to date is £295. [Registered 16 September 2024] 🔗

I am a member of USDAW. [Registered 3 December 2025] 🔗

On 16 November, I and a guest attended the BAFTA Scotland Awards at the invitation of Sky UK Ltd (of Grant Way, Isleworth, Middlesex, TW7 5QD). The total value of the tickets and hospitality received amounted to £570. [Registered 3 December 2025] 🔗

On 15 December 2024, I and a guest received tickets to the President's Suite at Hampden Park for the Scottish League Cup Final courtesy of the Scottish Professional Football League (Hampden Park, Glasgow, G42 9DE). The value of the tickets and hospitality received is estimated to be £350. [Registered 13 January 2025] 🔗

On 24 November 2024 I attended Murrayfield Stadium for the Scotland v Australia match as a guest of Vodafone Ltd (The Speechmark, 114 Great Suffolk Street, London, SE1 0BE). The value of the ticket and hospitality is estimated to be £550. [Registered16 December 2024] 🔗

On 2 November 2024, I and a guest received tickets to the President’s Suite at Murrayfield for the Scotland v Fiji match courtesy of the Scottish Rugby Union (Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ). The value of the ticket is estimated to be £300 per person, the total is estimated to be £600 for myself and my guest. [Registered 8 November 2024] 🔗

On 21 July 2024 I and a guest received hospitality including lunch and tickets to the Open Golf Championships courtesy of R&A Championships Limited (Beach House, Golf Place, St Andrews, KY16 9JA). The tickets and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £900. [Registered 29 July 2024] 🔗

On 23 September 2023, I and a guest received hospitality including lunch and tickets to the Ayr Gold Cup courtesy of Scottish Racing (c/o Hamilton Park Racecourse Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW). The tickets and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £756. [Registered 19 October 2023] 🔗

On 12 September 2023 I attended Hampden Park Stadium for the Scotland vs England friendly match as a guest of Channel 4 Television Corporation (a broadcasting company of 124 Horseferry Road, London, SW1P 2TX). The ticket and associated hospitality amounted to a total of £478. [Registered 15 September 2023] 🔗

I am a member of Unite the Union. 🔗

I am a member of GMB Scotland. 🔗

The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) and the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), provided in kind support for events aimed at promoting my proposed Tied Pubs (Code and Adjudicator) (Scotland) Bill. The value of this support is estimated to be less than £300. 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish Co-operative Party. 🔗

On 20 September 2025, I attended the Ayr Gold Cup at Ayr Racecourse as a guest of Ladbrokes Coral Group plc (a betting and gambling company of 5th Floor, The Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6SQ). The value of the gift, which comprised a ticket and hospitality, was £375+vat. [Registered 19 December 2025] 🔗

I am the Patron of Arbroath St Thomas Swimming Club. 🔗

I have a Standard Life Pension. 🔗

I am a season ticket holder Carnoustie Golf Links. 🔗

On 22 June 2025 I was presented with an inscribed decanter by the RMT trade union at their Annual General Meeting in Glasgow. The value of the decanter was approximately £100. [Registered 28 July 2025] 🔗

On 4 May 2025 I attended the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) annual awards ceremony as a guest of the PFA. The value of the hospitality was £51. [Registered 15 May 2025] 🔗

I am a friend of the Grassic Gibbon Centre. [Registered 4 October 2024] 🔗

On Sunday 5 May 2024 I attended the Professional Footballers Association Scotland (PFAS) annual awards ceremony as a guest of the PFAS. The value of the hospitality was £60. [Registered 10 May 2024] 🔗

On 15 February 2024 I accepted two tickets by invitation from Scottish Opera for a performance of Marx In London! at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow. The value of the tickets and associated hospitality was £203. [Registered 23 February 2024] 🔗

On 14th of May 2023 I attended the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) Scotland Annual Dinner as a guest of the PFA. The value of the dinner was £50. [Registered 27 July 2023] 🔗

On Saturday 26 November 2022 I attended and spoke at a conference on Community Wealth Building in Preston. This event was sponsored by the Communication Workers Union (a trade union) which provided bed and breakfast accommodation in the Holiday Inn Preston on Friday 25 November 2022. The value of the hospitality was £120. [Registered 16 January 2023, Amended interest 20 January 2023] 🔗

On Sunday 1 May 2022 I attended the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) annual awards ceremony as a guest of the PFA. The value of the hospitality was £50. [Registered 16 July 2022] 🔗

I am Convenor of the PFA Scotland Parliamentary Interest Group. [Registered 11 November 2021] 🔗

I am the Convener of the RMT Scottish Parliamentary Group. [Registered 22 June 2021] 🔗

I am a member of the William Morris Society. 🔗

I am a member of the Keir Hardie Society. 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish Labour History Society. 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament. 🔗

I am a member of Friends of the Earth Scotland. 🔗

I am a member of the Co-operative Party. 🔗

I am a member of Unite the Union. 🔗

I am a member of the GMB Union. 🔗

Expenses incurred in the constituency campaign for the Scottish Parliament Election of 6 May 2021 were met by Airdrie and Shotts Constituency Labour Party (A&S CLP). To assist in this campaign A&S CLP received, from permissible sources, the following donations: £2,000 from Unite the Union, a trade union (of John Smith House, 145/165 West Regent Street, Glasgow G2 4RZ). £1,000 from CWU, a trade union (of 150 The Broadway, Wimbledon, SW19 1RX). £250 from ASLEF, a trade union (of 77 St John Street, Clerkenwell, London EC1M 4NN). £450 from UNISON Scotland a trade union (of 14 West Campbell Street, Glasgow G2 6RX). £100 from TSSA, a trade union (of 2nd floor, 17 Devonshire Square, London EC2M 4SQ). £500 from the RMT, a trade union (of Unity House. 39 Chalton Street. London NW1 1JD). 🔗

From 2 to 5 October 2025, I travelled to The Netherlands at the invitation of ‘affect lab’ to be a guest speaker at their Bloody Beautiful Festival, Amsterdam. The purpose of the trip was to discuss The Period Products (Free Provision) Act. The costs of €311.22 for accommodation and €250 towards my flights were met by affect lab (Studio 0.74, Wibautstraat 150, 1091GR Amsterdam, The Netherlands). [Registered 29 October 2025] 🔗

I am Chair of the Scottish Labour Trade Union Parliamentary Group. 🔗

I am a Member of the Ecocide Alliance. 🔗

I am a Member of the Communication Workers Union Parliamentary Group. 🔗

I am a Member of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Parliamentary Group. 🔗

I am a Patron of Disability Equality Scotland. 🔗

I am a Member of Unite the Union. 🔗

I am a member of the Co-operative Party. 🔗

I am a member of GMB Trade Union. 🔗

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 16 May 2024] 🔗

I am registered on the roll of Scottish Solicitors. 🔗

Until March 2016 I was Director and controlling shareholder of Keyshift Ltd., a manufacturing consultancy business which is now wound up. 🔗

In October 2015 I resigned as Director of Excel Assemblies Ltd., a manufacturing business based in Manchester. 🔗

In December 2015 I resigned as Director of Greenfold Systems Ltd., a manufacturing business based in Dunfermline. 🔗

I am a member of the Royal Yachting Association. 🔗

I am a member of the RNLI. 🔗

I own a small number of shares in Aberdeen Community Energy, a community group which has installed a community hydro-electric turbine in the Tillydrone area of Aberdeen. I do not consider these shares to be above the threshold for registration. 🔗

I am a supporter of the following charities: ActionAid; The SOKO Fund, Lendwithcare. 🔗

I am a member of the Institute of Advanced Motorists. 🔗

I am registered with the Law Society of England and Wales. 🔗

I am registered with the Law Society of Scotland. 🔗

As of 12 June 2025, I am a Non-Executive Director at Scotland’s Rural College (the SRUC). This appointment lasts for 3 years, with the option for it to be extended by a further 3 years. This role is unpaid and I do not intend to reclaim any expenses from the SRUC while I am still a Member of the Scottish Parliament. [Registered 9 June 2025] 🔗

I am a parliamentary member of the Progressive International. [Registered 19 March 2025] 🔗

On Sunday 21st January 2024 I attended a recording of the Mark Radcliffe Show for Radio 2 at the BBC's Glasgow studios. Although I was invited to attend in my capacity as an MSP, tickets for the recording were free and also available to members of the public. [Registered 23 January 2024] 🔗

On 19th November 2023 I was a guest of Screen Scotland at the BAFTA Scotland awards. The value of my seat at their table was approximately £258. [Registered 13 December 2023] 🔗

I am a member of the Milngavie Business Improvement District as a result of my regional office being located within its boundaries. The office also receives relief from Non-Domestic Rates as a result of its rateable value falling within the Small Business Bonus Scheme. [Registered 29 May 2023] 🔗

Since 14th March 2023 I am a member of the re-established PCS union Parliamentary Group. [Registered 14 March 2023] 🔗

On 18th September 2022 I received two ‘1900 Club’ day tickets to the Davis Cup in Glasgow from the Lawn Tennis Association (National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5JQ). The value of these tickets was £205 each. [Registered 21 September 2022] 🔗

In June 2022 the Educational Institute of Scotland (EIS) provided me with overnight hotel accommodation at a value of £124 for the purpose of attending their Annual General Meeting in Dundee. [Registered 21 September 2022] 🔗

In April 2021 the Scottish Green Party received £500 from the RMT Union for the purpose of supporting my campaign. 🔗

I am a member of the RMT Parliamentary Group. 🔗

I am a member of Free Tibet. 🔗

I am a member of the Church of Scotland and hold membership of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme through the Church. [Amended interest 19 March 2025] 🔗

I am a member of the National Union of Journalists. 🔗

On 14 December 2025 I received hospitality and a ticket for the Scottish League Cup Final at Hampden Park. The hospitality and match ticket were not available for commercial purchase and were received in a personal capacity from a friend. [Registered 18 December 2025] 🔗

I am an Honorary Patron of the road safety charity, Central Safe Drive, Stay Alive. [Registered 23 October 2024] 🔗

I am a trustee of The Trojan Women Project (Registered Scottish Charity) which creates a platform for Syrian refugees to tell their own stories through drama. 🔗

I was awarded the MBE, Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2016 and it was presented on 4 July 2016 at the Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh. 🔗

I am a member of the Order of St John. 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish National Party. 🔗

I am a Burgess of Aberdeen City. 🔗

In December 2025 the Clydebank Co-operative sponsored the printing of my Christmas card. The value of the sponsorship was £151.20. [Registered 18 December 2025] 🔗

I am a member of Unison Union. [Registered 11 May 2023] 🔗

From 3 to 6 November 2024, I visited Sarajevo and Srebrenica with Beyond Srebrenica, a charity that educates and informs about the atrocities of the civil war in Bosnia. The costs of the travel and accommodation amounted to £900 (flights £605, accommodation and meals £295) and were met by Beyond Srebrenica (a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation No SCO46540; Beyond Srebrenica, c/o Turcan Connell Solicitors, Princes Exchange, Earl Grey Street, Edinburgh EH3 9EE). [Registered 2 December 2024] 🔗

From 4 to 5 September 2023, I attended and gave a talk at the Promoting International Cooperation, Cultural Understanding & Peace Conference in Skopje, North Macedonia. The costs of the travel and accommodation amounted to £753.41 and were met, along with hospitality costs, by the Institute of Cultural Diplomacy (an international, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization with headquarters in the USA and in Germany). [Registered 3 October 2023] 🔗

On 22 April, I was appointed an Ambassador of the Transparency Taskforce, a social enterprise concerned with the promotion of ongoing reform of the financial sector. This is an unremunerated role. [Registered 22 April 2022] 🔗

I am a director of Revive, a Community Interest Company which promotes the understanding of issues arising from explosive devices. I receive no income, benefit, or gifts for this role. 🔗

I am an Ambassador of the Westminster All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Fair Business Banking. I receive no income, benefit, or gifts for this role. 🔗

I registered as a Director of May Murray LLP in April 2024. As of 16 February 2025, I have not carried out any active work for this company. The company was dissolved on 27 January 2026. [Registered 16 February 2025, Amended interest 3 February 2026] 🔗

I took part in an MSP survey and for completing it, a donation was made to a charity nominated by me. A payment for £105 was made payable to Action in Mind in Stirling and issued by PA Advocacy. [Registered 9 November 2023] 🔗

From 6 September 2023, I am a director of Scotland’s Future Forum Limited. This is an unremunerated position. [Registered 14 September 2023] 🔗

I am a member of Loreburn Housing Association Ltd. 🔗

I am a member of GMB Trade Union. 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish National Party. 🔗

In February 2026, I was appointed to the Neighbourhood Board in South Ayrshire which is responsible for overseeing funding from the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme. [Registered 18 February 2026] 🔗

On 8 August I made a constituency site visit to the Port Ellen Distillery on Islay as a guest of Diageo. The value of the visit was £250. [Registered 16 September 2025] 🔗

I was a Trustee and Director of Argyll and Bute Third Sector Interface from August 2016 to August 2019. I derived no financial benefit. 🔗

My husband and I jointly edited a book, Islay Voices, published by Birlinn. 🔗

I have a £5k shareholding in Islay Energy Community Benefit Society, which returns 4% interest each year. IECBS’s aim is to benefit the community through the development and operation of renewable energy projects on, or in the seas around the island of Islay. The society is owned and controlled by its shareholders, who as members have one vote each, irrespective of the size of their shareholding. The turbine was erected by 31 October 2014, and produced its first electricity on the 13 December 2014, the turbine was finally declared up and running at full capacity on Friday 13 February 2015. 🔗

I am a member of Islay Energy Trust, this derives no financial benefit. 🔗

I am a member of RSPB, this derives no financial benefit. 🔗

I am a Trustee of the Museum of Islay Life, this derives no financial benefit. 🔗

I am a member of the Shelter Scotland Committee. [Registered 4 August 2025] 🔗

I am a Board member of the Simon Community Scotland's Connect Hub for Women. [Registered 25 October 2024] 🔗

I am a member of the Humanist Society of Scotland. [Registered 29 April 2024] 🔗

I am a member of Women for Independence. 🔗

I am currently a member of the 16th Ayrshire Scout Group. 🔗

On 14 October 2025 I received two tickets to the value of £120 to The Seagull at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh. [Registered 22 November 2025] 🔗

On 27 February 2025 I received tickets and hospitality to the value of £200 from Scottish Opera for the Scottish Opera performance of "The Makropulos Affair". [Registered 25 March 2025] 🔗

I am a Guild Brother of the Guildry of Stirling. [Registered 25 March 2025] 🔗

I am a member of the Royal British Legion. [Registered 25 March 2025] 🔗

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Stirling and Alloa. [Registered 2 November 2021] 🔗

Until 31 December 2024, I was an unpaid adviser to the Institute of Sales Professionals, an association concerned with professional standards in the field of sales (of 19, Old Hall St, Liverpool, L3 9JQ). [Amended interest 25 March 2025] 🔗

Until 31 December 2024, I was an unpaid adviser to the British Cleaning Council, an association of the UK’s cleaning, hygiene and waste management industries (of Pacioli House, 9 Brookfield, Duncan Close, Moulton Park, Northampton NN3 6WL). [Amended interest 25 March 2025] 🔗

I am a Trustee of Freedom Declared Foundation (Company number 10524561; charity number 1174966). I receive no remuneration for this role. 🔗

I am a Director of Conservative Friends of the Union Ltd. (Company number 13411041. I receive no remuneration for this role. 🔗

I am a Director of Whistleblowers (Company number 09347927). I receive no remuneration for this role. 🔗

As of April 2025, I have been appointed as a member of the “Pregnant, Then Screwed” advisory board. [Registered 29 April 2025] 🔗

My husband is employed by the Department for Work and Pensions as an operational delivery officer. [Registered 1 October 2024] 🔗

I received on bottle of whisky from the Scotch Whisky Association, the nominal value for the COP26 Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky to be £30, although it is not for commercial sale. [Registered 20 December 2021] 🔗

I am a co-opted member of the European Young Conservatives. 🔗

I am a member of the Conservative Women's Association. 🔗

I am a member of Women to Win. 🔗

I was the Chair of the Scottish Conservative Councillor's Association. [Amended interest 5 May 2022] 🔗

I am a member of North Lanarkshire Conservative and Unionist Association. 🔗

I am a volunteer befriender in Motherwell. 🔗

As of 28 August 2025, I am a co-opted committee member of Reidvale Housing Association. The role is unremunerated. [Registered 16 September 2025] 🔗

I am a trustee of the Courtyard Pantry Enterprise (SC051688). [Registered 26 October 2023] 🔗

I am a Member of the Open Labour Executive Committee. [Registered 23 October 2023] 🔗

I am a Member of the Co-operative Party's National Executive Committee. [Registered 23 October 2023] 🔗

I am a trustee of The Egyptian Halls SCIO (administered by the Scottish Civic Trust). 🔗

I am a member of the Glasgow Building Preservation Trust. 🔗

I am a Member of the Campaign for Socialism. 🔗

I am a Member of Open Labour. 🔗

I am a Member of the Fabian Society. 🔗

I am a Member of the Co-operative Party. 🔗

I am a Member of GMB Union. 🔗

I am a Member of Unite the Union. 🔗

I am a Director and Council Member of the Institution of Engineers in Scotland. 🔗

I am a Trustee of Beatroute Arts. 🔗

I am a Trustee and Director of the Glasgow City Heritage Trust. 🔗

I am a Chair and Trustee of the Springburn Winter Gardens Trust. 🔗

I have received an MBE. 🔗

I am a member of the Co-operative Party. 🔗

I am a member of Community the Union. 🔗

I am a member of Unison. 🔗

I am a member of the GMB. 🔗

I am an unremunerated director of We Level Up LTD (SC583510) and was appointed on the 11th Dec 2017. The company is currently dormant and will be closed imminently. 🔗

As a disabled person, I receive money from the Independent Living Fund, Direct Payments and Access to Work to pay for the carers who I employ directly to support me with personal, social and domestic tasks. 🔗

I previously worked full time in a Policy role for Inclusion Scotland (2009-2015). In that time I worked with local and national Government to advance the human rights of disabled people. 🔗

I served on the Board of Engender Scotland for three years. My period of office came to an end in November 2021. 🔗

On 27th July 2022 I attended a cricket match organised by “Beyond Boundaries” as a guest of Puneet Gupta of PG Paper Ltd. The cost of the ticket was below the threshold for registration. [Registered 1 August 2022] 🔗

On 29th July 2022, I undertook a telephone interview by Viewpoint Research. In return, Viewpoint gave a £100 donation to my nominated charity, Bananabox Trust. [Registered 15 August 2022] 🔗

I am a "Paths Champion" for Ramblers Scotland. [Registered 30 September 2021] 🔗

I am a champion for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. [Registered 30 September 2021] 🔗

I am a member of the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin. 🔗

I have previously worked as a doctor for multiple GP practices and hospitals. 🔗

I was a broadcaster for STV. 🔗

I was a broadcaster for BBC TV and Radio. 🔗

I am a member of the Medical and Dental Defence Union Scotland. 🔗

I am a former member of the Royal College of Surgeons. [Amended interest 17 August 2022] 🔗

I am a member of the Royal College of General Practitioners. 🔗

I am a member of the British Medical Association. 🔗

I was paid £100 by You Gov on 25 September 2024 for completing a survey. [Registered 25 September 2024] 🔗

I received two complimentary tickets from the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland of Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB for my husband and I to attend the Royal Highland Show on Sunday 23 June 2024, the estimated value of the tickets was £68.00. [Registered 16 September 2024] 🔗

I received two complimentary tickets from the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland of Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB for my husband and I to attend the Royal Highland Show on Sunday 25 June 2023, the estimated value of the tickets was £68.00. [Registered 16 September 2024] 🔗

I was paid £70 by You Gov on 25 July 2024 for completing a survey. [Registered 16 September 2024] 🔗

I was paid £100 by You Gov on 10 July 2024 for completing a survey. [Registered 16 September 2024] 🔗

I was paid £75 by Savanta on 26 June 2024 for completing a survey. [Registered 16 September 2024] 🔗

I was paid £30 by You Gov on 25 April 2024 for completing a survey. [Registered 16 September 2024] 🔗

I am a member of GMB Union. 🔗

I am a member of ENABLE Scotland. 🔗

I am the Chair of Trustees of Neilston War Memorial Association. 🔗

I am a patron of LGBT Labour. 🔗

I am a member of LGBT Labour Scotland. 🔗

I am a member of the Scottish Co-operative Party. 🔗

I am a member of Community Union. 🔗

On 22 August 2024, a family member and I were guests of the Royal Navy for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia and then transported by coach to the Royal Military Tattoo. The combined value of the hospitality was £1520. [Registered 24 September 2024] 🔗

No registrable interests 🔗

I am Rector of the University of Dundee, having been elected to this role in March 2025. My term of office runs from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2028. This is a voluntary role, for which I receive no remuneration. [Registered 25 March 2025, Amended interest 5 August 2025] 🔗

I am a member of Unite the Union. [Registered 22 November 2022] 🔗

I am a Board member of the North East Scotland Climate Action Network, a hub organisation that supports and encourages communities in the North East to take local action to tackle to climate emergency. This is a voluntary role, for which I receive no remuneration. [Registered 22 November 2022] 🔗

I am a member of the editorial committee of the Scottish Left Review, which produces a bi-monthly magazine on left politics. This is a voluntary role, for which I receive no remuneration. 🔗

I am a member of the National Executive of Democratic Left Scotland, a political organisation that focusses on the left / radical politics of Scotland. This is a voluntary role, for which I receive no remuneration. 🔗

On 21 March 2025 I was elected Rector of the University of Dundee. My three-year term in this role will begin on 1 August 2025. This is a voluntary role, for which I receive no remuneration. [Registered 25 March 2025] 🔗

Member of ACORN tenants' union. 🔗

Member of Living Rent tenants' union. 🔗

Member of Unite the Union. 🔗

As a funded PhD student prior to the election, I received a monthly stipend of £1,273.75. I received the last stipend on 28 May 2021, but returned this to the university on 8 June 2021. 🔗

On 5 December 2023 I received a gift of a food hamper valued at approximately £150 from Community Windpower Ltd (Godscroft Lane, Frodsham, Cheshire, WA6 6XU). The gift was to me as an individual. [Registered 12 December 2023] 🔗

I was paid £75 by Savanta on 21 November 2022 for completing a survey. [Registered 12 December 2022] 🔗

I was paid £100 by You Gov on 21 November 2022 for completing a survey. [Registered 12 December 2022] 🔗

Between 12 June and 19 June 2022 I travelled to Jersey to head an Electoral Observation Mission on behalf of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association British Islands and Mediterranean Region (CPA BIMR). The purpose of the visit was to observe the Island election as BIMR did in 2018. An initial report was published at the end of the visit with a full report being prepared with the mission's observations and recommendations. The total cost of the visit, met by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, was £3,000. [Registered 3 August 2022] 🔗

On the 27 April 2022, I attended the Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2022, as a guest of Young Scot. The hospitality had a value of £150. [Registered 4 May 2022] 🔗

On 26 February 2022 I was the guest of NatWest Group at Scotland France 6 Nations Rugby Game. The value of the gift was ticket valued at £111.50 and hospitality of £35.00. The combined value of this gift and hospitality is below the threshold for registration in the Gifts category. [Registered 2 March 2022] 🔗

I was paid £150 from Ipsos MORI for their Annual Survey of MSPs on 22 December 2021. I donated this fee to charity. [Registered 22 December 2021] 🔗

I received a bottle of whisky from the Scotch Whisky Association, the nominal value for the COP26 Limited Edition Blended Scotch Whisky to be £30, although it is not for commercial sale. [Registered 22 December 2021] 🔗

I was paid £170 by You Gov on 11 November 2021 for completing a survey. [Registered 2 December 2021] 🔗

I was paid £100 by You Gov on 27 July 2021 for completing a survey. 🔗

I am a Member of EIS. 🔗

I am a Trustee and Chair of the Burke-Veitch Scholarship which provides funds to allow children / young people to attend drama school. I have no financial interests arising from this role. 🔗

I am a Trustee of Garden Elf, a small charity working with schools on gardening. I have no financial interests arising from this role. 🔗

I am a member of Unite the Union. [Registered 18 March 2025] 🔗

My husband works for Heriot Watt University. [Amended interest 18 March 2025] 🔗

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 31 August 2022] 🔗

I am the Chair of the Conservative Women's Organisation 🔗

I am a member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. [Registered 18 June 2025] 🔗

Between 2017 and 2022 I was a Councillor for Moray Council. 🔗

Until my election I was a Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Lanarkshire. 🔗

I am a member of Eddlewood Bowling Club. 🔗

I am a Trustee of Sense Scotland. 🔗