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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) 2007 - 2011

Former MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region) 2003 - 2007

About Jim Mather

Previous roles

Jim has had 4 previous roles

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

17 May 2007 - 25 May 2011

Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism

Scottish Government

30 May 2003 - 02 April 2007

Party Spokesperson on Enterprise

Scottish National Party

03 September 2003 - 02 April 2007

Environment and Rural Development Committee

Substitute Member

04 June 2003 - 02 April 2007

Finance Committee

Member