MSP for Angus North and Mearns (Constituency)
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Scottish National Party
MSP for Angus North and Mearns (Constituency)
07 May 2026 to present
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
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 Dawn Black. The date of their initial statement was 15 May 2026.
I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire City Council (Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB). I spend around 10 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary.
I am a self-employed driving instructor at the Dawn Black, ADI. I spend around 2 hours per week in this role. I earn between £501-£1,000 gross per annum before deductions for tax and national insurance.
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Since August 2022 I am Chairperson of Kincardine and Mearns Youth Clubs, a registered charity (SCO51940).
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: 18 June 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "The high rates of inflation in recent years, which are thanks to Westminster economic mismanagement, have had a huge knock-on effect on the Scottish budget…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests: I am a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency-approved driving instructor and a serving councillor in Aberdeenshire…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "I thank Helen McDade for bringing this members’ business debate to the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 17 June 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "I thank Helen McDade for bringing this members’ business debate to the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 16 June 2026
Dawn Black (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP): "Offshore Energies UK has warned that North Sea energy infrastructure should be designated critical national infrastructure and, as such, should be guarded by the navy and air force to protect against potential Russian attacks…
Read all of Dawn Black's contributions in the Debating Chamber
Find out how Dawn Black has voted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-00397
Submitted by: Jamie Hepburn, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 108 for, 10 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00380
Submitted by: John Swinney, Perthshire North, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 102 for, 16 against, 0 abstained, 11 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.4
Submitted by: Craig Hoy, Dumfriesshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 10 for, 107 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367.1
Submitted by: Graham Simpson, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 23 for, 78 against, 15 abstained, 13 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-00367
Submitted by: Stephen Flynn, Aberdeen Deeside and North Kincardine, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, June 15, 2026
Supported by: Tom Arthur
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Result 93 for, 26 against, 0 abstained, 10 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Dawn Black has submitted recently.
Motion ref. S7M-00402
Motion ref. S7M-00279
Motion ref. S7M-00175
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Dawn Black, Angus North and Mearns, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 June 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 June 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress of the business plan for the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme, including when it expects the scheme to move from the development pipeline to the delivery pipeline."