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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)

Mark McDonald

Independent

Former MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency) 2017 - 2021

Scottish National Party

Former MSP for Aberdeen Donside (Constituency) 2013 - 2017

Former MSP for North East Scotland (Region) 2011 - 2013

About Mark McDonald

Previous roles

Mark has had 16 previous roles

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

19 May 2016 - 04 November 2017

Minister for Childcare and Early Years

Scottish Government

09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Deputy First Minister

Scottish Government

09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy

Scottish Government

27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Devolution Further Powers Committee

Member

27 November 2014 - 23 March 2016

Finance Committee

Member

07 November 2013 - 27 November 2014

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Member

27 June 2013 - 07 November 2013

Health and Sport Committee

Member

27 June 2013 - 07 November 2013

Economy Energy and Tourism Committee

Member

01 October 2012 - 14 May 2013

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the First Minister

Scottish Government

18 September 2012 - 14 May 2013

Local Government and Regeneration Committee

Substitute Member

18 September 2012 - 14 May 2013

Health and Sport Committee

Member

24 June 2011 - 30 September 2012

Parliamentary Liaison Officer to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Employment and Sustainable Growth

Scottish Government

15 December 2011 - 18 September 2012

Finance Committee

Member

08 September 2011 - 18 September 2012

Public Petitions Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 15 December 2011

Public Audit Committee

Member

01 June 2011 - 07 September 2011

Rural Affairs Climate Change and Environment Committee

Member

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