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I am a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands Region (Scottish Conservative).

I am one of the seven regional MSPs for the Highlands and Islands Region having been re-elected on 6 May 2021 and I also serve as the Convenor of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee.

My areas of interest includes health care provision in the Highlands, improving infrastructure, and renewing the Highland school estate. I am also passionate about developing a strong local economy as well as supporting agriculture and fisheries.

Before entering politics I enjoyed a long career as a soldier. I joined the army in 1980 and my military service took me to Cyprus, Uganda, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain and Egypt. I left the army in 1992 but continued to serve as a reservist for a further six years.

After leaving the army, I went on to qualify as a chartered surveyor in 1997, becoming a senior partner for a firm based in Inverness in 2006.

In 2007, I returned home to farm and run a herd of 180 pedigree Simmentals and grow 300 acres of barley.