MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)
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Scottish Green Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)
06 May 2021 to present
Deputy Convener
Substitute Member
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
11 June 2026 to 25 June 2026
Member
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
21 May 2021 to 08 April 2026
Scottish Green Party
22 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Convener
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
22 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Member
29 April 2025 to 02 September 2025
Substitute Member
01 February 2023 to 29 April 2025
Member
21 May 2021 to 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 to 18 June 2024
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 01 February 2023
Member
17 June 2021 to 22 June 2021
Member
MSPs must provide details of their financial interests in the Register of Interests. They make an initial statement on becoming or being returned as an MSP. This is then updated with any changes they provide.
Here is the register for Ariane Burgess. The date of their initial statement was 21 May 2026.
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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These are the official transcripts of what was said by this MSP in the chamber and at committee meetings. You'll find the topic discussed and how many times this MSP has contributed to the discussion.
Climate Action Committee meeting date: 17 September 2026
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "As you were saying that, cabinet secretary, something dawned on me. Obviously, the Government owns land that is used for crofting—Donald MacKinnon will be aware of that…
Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "I warmly thank my colleague Jenni Minto for bringing this really important debate and for invoking memories of that fantastic ceremony and celebration at Cormonachan woods during COP26.We are in a global biodiversity crisis…
Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "I warmly thank my colleague Jenni Minto for bringing this really important debate and for invoking memories of that fantastic ceremony and celebration at Cormonachan woods during COP26.We are in a global biodiversity crisis…
Chamber meeting date: 16 September 2026
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "I warmly thank my colleague Jenni Minto for bringing this really important debate and for invoking memories of that fantastic ceremony and celebration at Cormonachan woods during COP26.We are in a global biodiversity crisis…
Chamber meeting date: 9 September 2026
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "The bluetongue situation is likely to be dire not only for livelihoods in the south-west of Scotland, but—judging by the minister’s statement—those in the Highlands and Islands region, too…
Read all of Ariane Burgess's contributions in the Debating Chamber
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Motion ref. S7M-01200
Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Supported by: Martyn Day, Alison Thewliss, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 17, 2026
Result 109 for, 2 against, 1 abstained, 17 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01200.1
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Supported by: Irshad Ahmed, Joe Long, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 17, 2026
Result 96 for, 17 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01200.3
Submitted by: Helen McDade, Mid Scotland and Fife, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, September 17, 2026
Result 18 for, 95 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01178.1
Submitted by: David Green, Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Result 95 for, 25 against, 0 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01178.4
Submitted by: Russell Findlay, West Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Supported by: James Adams
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Result 25 for, 85 against, 10 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Ariane Burgess has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-00742
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 21 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking following the dredging incident in Ardmore Bay on 23 August 2026 and whether (a) the incident is being investigated and, if so, when this will conclude and the findings will be published and (b) it will issue an urgent Marine Conservation Order and/or take other protective measures to prevent…
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 18 September 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 2 October 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the analysis by Moriarty et al in Decoding persistent elevated mortality in farmed marine Scottish Atlantic salmon using artificial intelligence and logical modelling, which was published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine, what information it holds regarding which salmon farm sites were identified as…
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how much the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has invested in new equipment required to tackle wildfires in each of the last 10 years."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the level of access that Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operational personnel have to appropriate (a) personal protective equipment (PPE) and training, and (b) decontamination facilities, in wildfire situations."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding the culture within the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, what plans it has to review the (a) workplace culture, (b) management culture and (c) actions that the organisation takes in response to instances of (i) bullying, (ii) harassment, (iii) sexism, (iv) racism, and (v) misogyny."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operational personnel are currently equipped with (a) breathing apparatus with in-built face mask communications and (b) wildfire-appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)…
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to address failings in (a) workplace culture and (b) management culture at the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many Scottish Fire and Rescue Service operations control rooms have fully updated and operational communications systems installed."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to reform the operation of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Board to ensure greater public participation in its (a) decision making, (b) scrutiny and (c) accountability."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Neil Gray on 18 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many wildfires have been attended by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service since its establishment in 2013."
See all of Ariane Burgess's questions submitted in Parliament