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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

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 5490
Text relay calls welcome.

Contact at local office

51 Victoria Road
Aberdeen
AB11 9LS

Phone: 01224 876743
Text relay calls welcome.

Committees

Audrey is a member of 2 committees

Cross-party groups

Audrey is a member of 10 cross-party groups

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Colleges and Universities

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Diabetes

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Drug and Alcohol Misuse

Co-Convener

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Fisheries and Coastal Communities

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Men's Violence Against Women and Children

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Music

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Tourism

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women in Enterprise

Member

Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Women, Families and Justice

Member

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.

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 4 February 2026

The Convener: "The next item of business is an evidence-taking session on the challenges and reforms facing the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. We have two panels of witnesses, and I refer members to papers 1 and 2…

Decision on Taking Business in Private

Criminal Justice Committee meeting date: 4 February 2026

The Convener (Audrey Nicoll): "A very good morning, and welcome to the fifth meeting in 2026 of the Criminal Justice Committee. We have no apologies.Our first item of business is a decision on taking business in private. Does the committee agree to take item 3 in private…

Prison Population

Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2026

Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "The Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025 required a review of the operation of the reduction of the automatic early release point to be published by this time next year. That is a really important part of post-legislative scrutiny…

Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill: Stage 1

Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2026

Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "I am very pleased to open on behalf of the Criminal Justice Committee…

Prison Population

Chamber meeting date: 3 February 2026

Audrey Nicoll (Aberdeen South and North Kincardine) (SNP): "The Prisoners (Early Release) (Scotland) Act 2025 required a review of the operation of the reduction of the automatic early release point to be published by this time next year. That is a really important part of post-legislative scrutiny…

Votes

How Audrey Nicoll has voted in Parliament

Find out how Audrey Nicoll has voted recently.

Budget (Scotland) (No. 5) Bill

Motion ref. S6M-20720

Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026

Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 12, 2026

Result 65 for, 30 against, 24 abstained, 10 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Safety of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Motion ref. S6M-20731

Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026

Supported by: Anas Sarwar, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Result 63 for, 58 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted against

Agreed

Community Policing

Motion ref. S6M-20730

Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, February 9, 2026

Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Result 66 for, 54 against, 1 abstained, 8 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Community Policing

Motion ref. S6M-20730.1

Submitted by: Angela Constance, Almond Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Supported by: Siobhian Brown
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Result 66 for, 55 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Agreed

Safety of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Motion ref. S6M-20731.1

Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie and Shotts, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Supported by: Tom Arthur, Jenni Minto, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Result 59 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

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: 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…

Question reference: S6W-42474

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

Date lodged: 9 December 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide what information it has on the number of teachers, broken down by gender, in (a) nursery and early years settings, (b) primary schools and (c) secondary schools, also broken down by (i) nationally and (ii) local authority area."

Question reference: S6W-42473

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

Date lodged: 9 December 2025

Current Status: Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 5 January 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide what information it has on the number of English teachers there are in each local authority area, broken down by (a) gender and (b) nationally."

Question reference: S6W-42472

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

Date lodged: 15 December 2025