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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

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Audrey Nicoll

Scottish National Party

MSP for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine (Constituency) 2021 - present day

About Audrey Nicoll

Contact details

Contact online

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

Phone: 01224 876743
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

51 Victoria Road
Aberdeen
AB11 9LS

Committees

Audrey is a member of 2 committees

Cross-party groups

Audrey is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Audrey has 1 parliamentary and government role

Conveners Group

Member

Party Roles

Audrey does not have any party roles

Previous roles

Audrey has had 2 previous roles

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

18 April 2023 - 16 November 2023

Constitution Europe External Affairs and Culture Committee

Substitute Member

17 June 2021 - 22 June 2021

Criminal Justice Committee

Member

Register of interests

Audrey's register of interests

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 Audrey Nicoll. The date of their initial statement was 26 May 2021.

Remuneration and related undertaking

Until 5 May 2022, I was a Councillor for Aberdeen City Council (of Town House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1FY). I spent around 15-25 hours per week on this role. I received a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration was between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum. [Amended interest 2 June 2022].

Gifts

No registrable interests

Overseas visits

No registrable interests

Controlled transactions

No registrable interests

Heritable property

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 14 February 2023]

On 28 September 2022, I purchased a flat in Edinburgh with a market value of between £200,001-£250,000 from which I receive no rental income. I own a 50% share of the property. [Registered 30 September 2022]

Interest in shares

No registrable interests

Voluntary

I am a member of the Scottish National Party.

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 7 June 2023]

On 29 July 2022, I accepted the Scottish Renewables invitation to visit the Vattenfall European Offshore Wind Deployment Centre in Aberdeen Bay preceded by lunch at the Silver Darling Restaurant, Aberdeen. The value of this hospitality was below the discretion threshold. [Registered 24 September 2022]

[Ceased interest removed from entry: 7 June 2023]

Until 31 March 2021 I was a volunteer with Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

On 25 August 2022, I attended the Scottish Renewables Net-Zero Energy Transition Awards 2022 at the Chester Hotel, Aberdeen. The value of this hospitality was below the discretion threshold. [Registered 24 September 2022]

Until 1 May 2021 I was a Child Protection Officer at Aberdeen Grammar Rugby.

Recent Activity

What was said

What Audrey Nicoll has said in Parliament

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.

Mobile Phone Use in Schools (Ban)

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "I thank Pam Gosal for securing this debate on a Scotland-wide ban on the use of mobile phones in schools, and I congratulate her on her powerful and comprehensive speech…

Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Chamber meeting date: 18 March 2026

Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I would have voted yes."

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 18 March 2026

The Convener (Audrey Nicoll): "Good morning, and welcome to the 11th meeting in 2026 of the Criminal Justice Committee. We have received no apologies, and we expect to be joined by Pauline McNeill and Katy Clark shortly…

Crime and Policing Bill

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 18 March 2026

The Convener: "Our next item of business is an oral evidence session on a supplementary legislative consent memorandum for the UK Government’s Crime and Policing Bill…

Antisocial Behaviour (Fixed Penalty Offences) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Order 2026 [Draft]

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 18 March 2026

The Convener: "Our next item of business is an oral evidence-taking session on an affirmative Scottish statutory instrument that has been relaid by the Scottish Government. We are joined by the Minister for Victims and Community Safety…

Votes

How Audrey Nicoll has voted in Parliament

Find out how Audrey Nicoll has voted recently.

Railways Bill - UK Legislation

Motion ref. S6M-21168

Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Friday, March 20, 2026

Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 91 for, 1 against, 28 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21120

Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 121 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Visitor Levy (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21103

Submitted by: Ivan McKee, Glasgow Provan, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Shona Robison
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill

Motion ref. S6M-21104

Submitted by: Jim Fairlie, Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, March 16, 2026

Supported by: Mairi Gougeon
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Result 119 for, 0 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Motion ref. S6 SP Bill 71 Amendment 47

Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, March 19, 2026

Result 22 for, 84 against, 1 abstained, 22 did not vote

MSP voted against

Disagreed

Motions

Questions

Questions Audrey Nicoll has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S6O-05637

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 4 March 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 12 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what support it is providing to colleges and universities to address skills shortages in the defence, aerospace and space sectors."

Question reference: S6O-05589

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 25 February 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what action it is taking to support women with MRKH syndrome to access fertility treatment."

Question reference: S6W-43780

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 17 February 2026

Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 18 February 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its refresh of the Good Practice Principles for Community Benefits from Onshore Renewable Energy Developments."

Question reference: S6W-42808

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 5 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the scale and nature of vehicle and freight crime in Scotland, and whether intelligence from the National (a) Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service and (b) Freight Crime Database is used to inform this assessment."

Question reference: S6W-42810

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 5 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what consideration it has given to contributing to, or facilitating Scottish industry participation in, the funding of (a) the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service and (b) similar specialist vehicle and freight crime intelligence services."

Question reference: S6W-42807

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 5 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the National Vehicle Crime Intelligence Service (NaVCIS), including its freight crime function, and whether any discussions have been held regarding the scope of NaVCIS's role in Scotland."

Question reference: S6W-42809

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 5 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 19 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the process used to (a) create, (b) classify and (c) review crime codes relating to vehicle and freight crime in Scotland, and whether it considers that the existing crime codes are sufficient to capture freight and cargo crime accurately."

Question reference: S6W-43012

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 14 January 2026

Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 14 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on when it expects a new chair to be in place for the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry."

Question reference: S6O-05379

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 7 January 2026

Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 15 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the transport secretary has had with the justice secretary regarding action it is taking to tackle freight crime in Scotland."

Question reference: S6W-42495

Asked by: Audrey Nicoll, Aberdeen South and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party

Date lodged: 10 December 2025

Current Status: Answered by Kate Forbes on 6 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6O-05250 by Kate Forbes on 4 December 2025, and in light of the First Minister stating on 3 September 2025 that “anyone watching the war in Ukraine would recognise the importance of defence…the invasion shows that we live in a world in which our national security faces…