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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.

For more information, please visit Election 2026

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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)

Jim Mather


Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Argyll and Bute (Constituency)
03 May 2007 to 22 Mar 2011

Scottish National Party
Former MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)
01 May 2003 to 02 Apr 2007

About Jim Mather

Parliamentary history

Jim Mather had the following roles in Parliament

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

17 May 2007 to 25 May 2011

Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism

Scottish Government

30 May 2003 to 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Enterprise

Scottish National Party

04 June 2003 to 02 April 2007

Finance Committee

Member

03 September 2003 to 02 April 2007

Environment and Rural Development Committee

Substitute Member