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John Scott MSP
John Scott MSP John Scott was first elected to the Scottish Parliament in March 2000, after winning the Ayr by-election. He was re-elected in May 2003 and May 2007.

John Scott has been a farmer for over 30 years. Before his election to the Scottish Parliament, he was also a partner in his wife's catering business.

This introduction was written by John Scott MSP and is current as of May 2007

John is a member of the following committees:

  Deputy Convener of the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee

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Some information about John

Member for:
Ayr

Party:
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date of Birth:
07 June 1951

Place of Birth:
Girvan, Scotland

Religious Affiliation:
Church of Scotland

Family Information:
Widower, 1 son, 1 daughter

Trade Union/Professional Membership:
2001-2005 - Chairman, Scottish Association of Farmers' Markets
National Farmers' Union of Scotland
SAOS

Education:
George Watson's College, Edinburgh

Edinburgh University
BSc in Civil engineering, graduated 1973

Career History:
1973-to present
Farmer, W Scott & Son

1999
Founder Ayrshire Farmer's Market

2001 Founder/ Chairman of Scottish Association of Farmers Markets