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13 November 2024 - 19 June 2025
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18 September 2024 - 20 November 2024
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06 March 2024 - 11 September 2024
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16 November 2023 - 05 March 2024
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29 June 2023 - 16 November 2023
Substitute Member
27 April 2023 - 29 June 2023
Deputy Convener
18 April 2023 - 26 April 2023
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20 May 2021 - 18 April 2023
Scottish National Party
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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03 December 2020 - 04 May 2021
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06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
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03 September 2019 - 25 February 2020
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24 May 2018 - 03 September 2019
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08 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
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29 September 2016 - 06 September 2018
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19 May 2016 - 09 November 2017
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07 September 2016 - 29 September 2016
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09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Government
03 April 2014 - 23 March 2016
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27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016
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22 April 2014 - 09 January 2015
Scottish Government
01 June 2011 - 27 November 2014
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01 October 2012 - 22 April 2014
Scottish Government
23 June 2011 - 03 April 2014
Substitute Member
12 June 2013 - 21 January 2014
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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 Gordon MacDonald. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2021.
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I am a Trustee of Currie Youth Club trading as Currie Community Centre.
From 24 to 25 August 2023 I visited Islay as an office-bearer of the Cross-Party Group on Scotch Whisky. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation and hospitality amounted to £495 and were met by the Scotch Whisky Association (of Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL). [Registered 12 September 2023]
I am the Chair of the CPG on Independent Convenience Stores.
I am a member of Historic Scotland.
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: 8 October 2025
8. Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in relation to its overseas tours and performances, in light of their reported contribution to the tattoo’s reputation and economic impact in Scotland. (S6O-05033)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2025
Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "Since 2020, Scotland’s construction workforce has increased from 226,000 to 240,000, but a high turnover and retirements are straining capacity…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
4. Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of the steps that it is taking to support innovation and entrepreneurship in Scotland. (S6O-05013)"
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
4. Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "To ask the First Minister, regarding the potential impact on marginalised communities and public services in Scotland, what the Scottish Government’s response is to UK Government proposals to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme. (S6F-04356)"
Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting date: 1 October 2025
Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "Good morning. I have a few questions about artificial intelligence. First, the Scottish Government’s forthcoming AI action plan builds on the AI strategy of 2021. What is taking place in that area at the moment…
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Submitted by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, Dunfermline, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Kaukab Stewart
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 81 for, 10 against, 23 abstained, 15 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Gillian Martin, Aberdeenshire East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 87 for, 23 against, 1 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 9, 2025
Result 52 for, 63 against, 0 abstained, 14 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 51 for, 25 against, 33 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP not voted
Agreed
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Result 85 for, 0 against, 26 abstained, 18 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
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These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:1 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in relation to its overseas tours and performances, in light of their reported contribution to the Tattoo’s reputation and economic impact in Scotland."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:29 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2025
"To ask the First Minister, regarding the potential impact on marginalised communities and public services in Scotland, what the Scottish Government’s response is to UK Government proposals to introduce a mandatory digital ID scheme."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:24 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide further details of the steps that it is taking to support innovation and entrepreneurship in Scotland."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:15 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025
"To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the potential impact on households in Scotland of the forecasts from the Food and Drink Federation that food and drink inflation could reach 5.7% by December."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:10 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how much it has invested in education infrastructure since 2011."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:3 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 11 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions the economy secretary and business minister have had with the UK Government regarding tariff exemptions and other support for the Scotch whisky industry."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:27 August 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on its energy policy and strategy, what its response is to Ofgem's announcement on 27 August regarding the energy price cap."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:11 June 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 18 June 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what proportion of care home providers have reported recruitment difficulties since the UK left the EU."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:14 May 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 21 May 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding the impact of the increase to employer national insurance contributions on local government finances."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged:23 April 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 30 April 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent discussions it has had with the City of Edinburgh Council regarding the progress of the Edinburgh City Plan 2040."
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