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Parliament dissolved ahead of election

The Scottish Parliament is now dissolved ahead of the election on Thursday 7 May 2026.

During dissolution, there are no MSPs and no parliamentary business can take place.

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

Jenny Gilruth


Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Mid Fife and Glenrothes (Constituency)
05 May 2016 to 08 Apr 2026

About Jenny Gilruth

Parliamentary history

Jenny Gilruth had the following roles in Parliament

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

24 January 2022 to 30 March 2023

Minister for Transport

Scottish Government

19 May 2021 to 24 January 2022

Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development

Scottish Government

18 February 2020 to 19 May 2021

Minister for Europe and International Development

Scottish Government

25 September 2019 to 19 February 2020

Justice Sub-Committee on Policing

Member

19 April 2018 to 19 February 2020

Justice Committee

Member

06 September 2018 to 19 February 2020

Education and Skills Committee

Member

07 September 2016 to 19 February 2020

Social Security Committee

Substitute Member

30 March 2017 to 06 September 2018

Local Government and Communities Committee

Member

14 June 2016 to 28 June 2018

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills

Scottish Government

30 March 2017 to 19 April 2018

Health and Sport Committee

Member

06 September 2016 to 30 March 2017

Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee

Member

08 June 2016 to 06 September 2016

Education and Skills Committee

Member

08 June 2016 to 06 September 2016

Public Audit Committee

Member