MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)
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Scottish Green Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)
06 May 2021 to present
Scottish Green Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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
02 September 2025 to 08 April 2026
Member
22 June 2021 to 08 April 2026
Convener
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
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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.
Chamber meeting date: 4 June 2026
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of the growing number of people swimming in Scotland’s waters and the United Kingdom Government bringing forward a Clean Water Bill, what consideration is being given to introducing equivalent legislation in Scotland. (S7O-00019)"
Chamber meeting date: 27 May 2026
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "Although I share the cabinet secretary’s ambition for homes, I have concerns. Evidence from previous help-to-buy schemes is that they make properties less affordable, not more…
Chamber meeting date: 19 May 2026
Ariane Burgess (Highlands and Islands) (Green): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I pressed my button in error, so that can be disregarded."
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 24 March 2026
The Convener (Ariane Burgess): "Good morning, and welcome to the 13th meeting in 2026 of the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee. I remind all witnesses and members to ensure that their devices are on silent…
Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee meeting date: 24 March 2026
The Convener: "The next item is consideration of the Non-Domestic Rates (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2026. I remind those watching that this is a negative instrument and, as such, it is laid after it is made…
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Motion ref. S7M-00249
Submitted by: Jenny Gilruth, Mid Fife and Glenrothes, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Supported by: Hannah Mary Goodlad
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 84 for, 28 against, 10 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00249.5
Submitted by: Willie Rennie, Fife North East, Scottish Liberal Democrats. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 52 for, 69 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00249.3
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 28 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00249.1
Submitted by: Patrick Harvie, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 30 for, 37 against, 55 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00249.4
Submitted by: Michael Marra, North East Scotland, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, June 4, 2026
Result 95 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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Motion ref. S6M-19857
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: 29 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 12 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of any barriers that the current costs and legal requirements associated with obtaining a Power of Attorney create for (a) low-income households, (b) older people and (c) disabled people, and whether it will consider introducing officially approved standard templates or additional financial…
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 8 June 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 22 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports regarding the Bakkafrost Loch Torridon marine salmon farm site, where fish were allegedly found after the site had been declared fallow and weekly sea lice records were reportedly retrospectively altered, what assessment it has made of whether official reporting requirements were misrepresented;…
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what monitoring is being undertaken of NHS board compliance with the recommendations of the rapid review into healthcare provision in police custody."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 28 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Maree Todd on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the letter of 11 February 2026 by the Minister for Drugs and Alcohol Policy and Sport to the Convener of the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee regarding PE1900 (Access to prescribed medication for detainees in police custody), whether NHS Grampian now has appropriate arrangements in…
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the Highland Council regarding reports of unsafe toilet facilities and class cancellations at Rosebank Primary School, and what support is available to local authorities to ensure that school buildings are fit for purpose."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 8 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of serious bullying allegations at Ben Wyvis Primary School, what action it can take, including through engagement with the Highland Council and/or Education Scotland, to ensure that concerns regarding safeguarding and support for pupils are appropriately addressed."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 2 June 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 5 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is currently taking, or plans to take, to improve financial oversight and consumer protection in relation to care home providers, in light of concerns reported by the recent BBC Disclosure programme, Cashing in on Care, regarding families seeking to recover upfront fees and care home deposits."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that greenhouse gas emissions analysis underpinning its “green data centre” policy might not fully account for hyperscale AI data centres, what plans it has to review these figures."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of data centres applying for gas connections, how many such applications it is aware of in Scotland, and what its position is on gas-fired power generation for data centres."
Asked by: Ariane Burgess, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 May 2026
Current Status: Answered by Tom Arthur on 4 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has carried out of the potential particulate pollution and greenhouse gas emissions associated with diesel and gas backup generation that might be required for hyperscale AI data centres proposed in Scotland."
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