Edward Mountain
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2016 - present day
About Edward Mountain
Contact details
Contact online
Email: [email protected]
Website: edwardmountainmsp.scot
Twitter: @1edmountain
Facebook: Edward's facebook
Contact at the Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
Phone: 0131 348 6143
Text relay calls welcome.
Contact at local office
Regional Office
10 Drummond Street
Inverness
IV1 1QD
Phone: 01463 230 777
Text relay calls welcome.
Find out when the MSP's surgery times are on their website.
Committees
Edward is a member of 2 committees
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
Cross-party groups
Edward is a member of 4 cross-party groups
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Armed Forces and Veterans Community
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Crofting
Co-Convener
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Islands
Member
Cross-Party Group in the Scottish Parliament on Rural Policy
Co-Convener
Parliamentary and Government Roles
Edward has 1 parliamentary and government role
Conveners Group
Member
Party Roles
Edward does not have any party roles
Previous roles
Edward has had 13 previous roles
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
01 February 2023 - 29 June 2023
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 - 29 June 2023
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 28 June 2023
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Veterans
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 September 2021 - 01 February 2023
Rural Affairs Islands and Natural Environment Committee
Substitute Member
08 September 2022 - 20 September 2022
Net Zero Energy and Transport Committee
Member
21 May 2021 - 20 May 2022
Deputy Chief Whip
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
15 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Convener
15 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Conveners Group
Member
18 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
Standards Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Substitute Member
28 June 2017 - 18 February 2020
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Rural Development
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2016 - 29 June 2017
Public Petitions Committee
Substitute Member
26 May 2016 - 28 June 2017
Deputy Party Spokesperson on Land Reform
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 - 15 June 2016
Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee
Member
Register of interests
Edward'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 Edward Mountain. The date of their initial statement was 10 June 2021.
Remuneration and related undertaking
I am a Partner in Delfur Farms Farming Partnership, of Moray, a farming business with ancillary residential lettings. I draw down capital to cover utilities and insurance for my home of between £40,001 and £45,000 per annum. I expect to spend in the region of an average of 4 hours a week overseeing the business. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I am a partner in and owner of 50% of Delfur Fishings, of Moray, a rod and line salmon fishing. I expect to spend in the region of an average of 2 hours a week on this role. In 2017 I received £10,000 income from this fishery. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
Gifts
On Monday 28th November 2022, I received £1200 from MacDonald Hotels & Resorts (Whiteside House, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 2RX) as sponsorship for my 2022 Christmas card. [Registered 14 December 2022]
Overseas visits
No registrable interests.
Controlled transactions
No registrable interests.
Heritable property
I own a house in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a house in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £500,001 and £600,000 with gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000.
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000 with gross rental income of between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum.
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. This cottage is a reserved service occupancy and I receive no rental income from this property. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of up to £50,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a farmhouse in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a croft in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £50,001 and £100,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000. This cottage is a service occupancy and I receive no rental income from this property. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own dog kennels, which is a potential building site, in the Moray local authority area with a market value of up to £50,000. [Amended interest 22 November 2022]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. This cottage is a service occupancy and I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a house in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £500,001 and £600,000 with gross rental income of between £10,001 and £15,000 per annum. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own approximately 460 acres of farmland in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £2,000,001 and £2,100,000. [Amended interest 16 May 2023]
I own a 50% share of a rod and line salmon fishing in Moray, operated by Delfur Fishings, which has a total market value of between £7,500,001 and £7,600,000. The property yields a gross annual income in the range £230,001 – £240,000. [Amended interest 22 November 2022, Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £100,001 and £150,000. I currently receive no rental income from this property. [Amended interest 30 March 2023]
I own a cottage in the Moray local authority area with a market value of up to £50,000. I receive no rental income from this property.
I own a farmhouse in the Moray local authority area with a market value of between £150,001 and £200,000. This farmhouse is a service occupancy and I receive no rental income from this property.
Interest in shares
I own ordinary shares in HSBC with a value of £55,588.
Voluntary
I took part in an MSP survey and for completing it, a donation was made to a charity nominated by me. A cheque for £100 was made payable to Moray Riding for the Disabled and issued and posted by PA Advocacy on 4 October 2017.
I completed an MSP survey for ComRes Ltd and, in return, a donation of £50 was made to Moray Riding for the Disabled.
I completed an MSP survey for Savanta ComRes and, in return, a donation of £75 was made to Moray Riding for the Disabled.
On 2 October 2019 I attended the Helping It Happen Awards Ceremony and Dinner at The Sheraton Grand Hotel as a guest of Scottish Land and Estates. The value of the gift falls below the threshold for registration.
On 16th March 2023, I received a cheque for £75 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Savanta ComRes for completing a survey. [Registered 30 March 2023]
On 5th April 2022, I received a cheque for £55 for my nominated charity of Moray Riding for the Disabled from Savanta ComRes for completing a survey. [Registered 11 April 2020]
I took part in an MSP survey and for completing it, a donation was made to a charity nominated by me. A bank transfer of £100 was made payable to MacMillan Cancer Research, Speyside Branch after notifying the details on 1 December 2020.
On 6 February 2017, I received a cheque for £100 to my nominated charity of 'Guide Dogs for the Blind', from ScottishPower Energy Retail Ltd.
On Tuesday 14 November 2017, I attended a private dinner with EE (hosted by Kate Forbes MSP and Brendan Dick, Director, BT Scotland, Managing Director BT Regions) in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration.
On Wednesday 22 November 2017, I attended a private dinner with Serco Group Plc, in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration.
On Saturday 8 February 2020, I attended the Scotland v England Rugby match at Murrayfield as a guest of BT. The approximate cost of the hospitality was £250.
On 9th February 2023, I attended the National Farmers' Union of Scotland Annual Dinner at The Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow as a guest of NFUS. The value of the gift falls below the threshold for registration. [Registered 9 March 2023]
On Tuesday 8th November 2022, I attended a private dinner with Serco Group, in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration. [Registered 22 November 2022]
On Wednesday 16 November 2016 I attended a dinner hosted by the Port of Cromarty Firth, in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration.
On 1 November 2017 I attended the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation Annual Dinner 2017 in Edinburgh. The value of this hospitality was below the threshold for registration.
On 9 March 2019, as a guest of BT Scotland, I attended the Six On Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield. The value of the gift falls below the threshold for registration.
I am an unremunerated Honorary Associate of the British Veterinary Association (usual cost of membership is in the region of £356).
On 6th July 2023, I received a cheque for £75 for my nominated charity of The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity from Savanta for completing a survey. [Registered 20 July 2023]
Recent Activity
What was said
What Edward Mountain 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.
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 19 September 2023
Decision on Taking Business in Private
The Convener (Edward Mountain): "Good morning, and welcome to the 26th meeting in 2023 of the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee. The first item on the agenda is a decision on whether to take items 5 and 6 in private…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 19 September 2023
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Revocation and Sunset Disapplication) Regulations 2023 [Draft]
The Convener: "Welcome back, everyone. Our next item of business is consideration of a type 1 consent notification for the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Revocation and Sunset Disapplication) Regulations 2023…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 19 September 2023
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2023 (SI 2023/850)
The Convener: "The next item of business is consideration of a negative instrument. This order is a little unusual, in that although it is a UK instrument, it has been laid in all the constituent legislatures of the United Kingdom…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 19 September 2023
Scottish Government Priorities
The Convener: "Our next item of business is an evidence session with the Scottish Government to discuss its priorities following the change of First Minister and the associated reshuffle earlier this year…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 13 September 2023
Deer (Close Seasons) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2023 (SSI 2023/184)
Edward Mountain: "I thank the committee for allowing me to question the minister first…
Votes
How Edward Mountain has voted in Parliament
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Approval of SSI
Submitted by: George Adam, Paisley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Result 83 for, 27 against, 3 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Protecting Scotland's Nature
Submitted by: Rhoda Grant, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 18, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney, Mercedes Villalba
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Result 63 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Protecting Specialist Neonatal Services in Lanarkshire
Submitted by: Jenni Minto, Argyll and Bute, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Supported by: Michael Matheson, Maree Todd
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Result 63 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Protecting Specialist Neonatal Services in Lanarkshire
Submitted by: Jackie Baillie, Dumbarton, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Monday, September 18, 2023
Supported by: Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Result 63 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Protecting Scotland's Nature
Submitted by: Lorna Slater, Lothian, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Supported by: Neil Gray, Richard Lochhead, Gillian Martin
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Result 63 for, 50 against, 0 abstained, 16 did not vote
MSP not voted
Vote Passed
Motions
Motions made by Edward Mountain in Parliament
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Questions
Questions Edward Mountain has asked
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 August 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what additional resources will be made available to NHS Highland, in light of reports of an estimated annual overspend of over £55 million."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 September 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 3 July 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its plans are for the HMP Inverness site once HMP Highland is constructed and operational."
Answered by Angela Constance on 25 July 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 9 June 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the answer to question S6W-12736 by Michael Matheson on 16 December 2022, whether it will provide an update on whether Crown Estate Scotland will be permitted to keep and use for the Crown Estate 9% of the gross revenue from the option fees raised via the ScotWind leasing process."
Answered by Mairi Gougeon on 26 June 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 21 June 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the total cost of its Building a New Scotland papers, including civil servants' time and printing costs."
Taken in the Chamber on 28 June 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the priority set out in the 2020 document, Recovery and Redesign: An Action Plan for Cancer Services, to "work with the Scottish Hepatobiliary Network and support clinical consensus on redesign of pancreatic…
Answered by Michael Matheson on 6 June 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 5 June 2023
"To ask the First Minister whether extra resources will be made available to local authorities for additional rangers to help with the reported upcoming tourist influx in rural Scotland."
Taken in the Chamber on 8 June 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 31 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what percentage of Creative Scotland’s total awards funding was allocated to the Highlands and Islands in the last financial year."
Taken in the Chamber on 7 June 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 23 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many CT scanners are currently in operation within NHS Scotland."
Answered by Michael Matheson on 31 May 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 30 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether orthopaedic appointments and surgeries, when they do not require the use of general anaesthetic, should be carried out in local community hospitals."
Taken in the Chamber on 30 May 2023
Asked by: Mountain, Edward, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, Date Lodged: 24 May 2023
"To ask the Scottish Government how many mothers from Moray it anticipates will give birth at Raigmore each year until the new service at Dr Gray's is up and running, in light of its decision in December 2022 not to continue with model 4."
Taken in the Chamber on 31 May 2023
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