Scottish Green Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2003 - 2007
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Stirling Business Centre
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29 April 2025 - 02 September 2025
Member
29 November 2023 - 29 April 2025
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 - 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 - 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 - 26 June 2024
Member
14 June 2017 - 09 March 2022
Trustee
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Member
16 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
29 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 - 16 September 2020
Deputy Convener
04 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
Member
29 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
21 June 2005 - 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 May 2003 - 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 June 2006 - 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
09 September 2004 - 07 June 2006
Deputy Convener
30 June 2004 - 09 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 - 30 June 2004
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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 Mark Ruskell. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Until May 2017 I was a local authority councillor for Stirling Council (of Old Viewforth, 14-20 Pitt Terrace, Stirling FK8 2ET). I worked 15 hours per week in this role. Until 15 May 2016, when my salary ceased, I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum.
No registrable interests
From 14 t o 16 August 2018 I travelled to Norway on a study visit to explore Deposit Return Schemes. The costs of the visit were approximately £689, £220 for hotel, £319 for flights and around £150 for meals, which were met by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (a registered charity that funds the charitable work of organisations that are building an inclusive, creative and sustainable society of Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG).
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I am an Honorary Associate Member of the British Veterinary Association.
I am a hobby beekeeper. [Registered 28 May 2024]
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: 9 October 2025
7. Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposed ferry route between Rosyth and Dunkirk. (S6O-05048)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 October 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I find it incredible that Parliament is being asked to back a set of carbon budgets with no accompanying plan that spells out the action that is needed to deliver them. Members have talked about learning the lessons from 2019…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 7 October 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Apologies for being slightly late to the meeting. I will come back to the issue of speed limits…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I thank my colleague Ariane Burgess for lodging the motion…
Chamber meeting date: 2 October 2025
5. Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with residents in Tillicoultry who were evacuated from their homes two years ago when reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was discovered. (S6O-05022)"
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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 against
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 abstained
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: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:24 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 7 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) percentage and (b) area in km2 of (i) inshore Marine Protected Areas and (ii) other inshore waters have year-round spatial restrictions on (A) scallop dredging, (B) nephrops trawling, (C) both scallop dredging and nephrops trawling, (D) creeling and (E) all commercial fishing."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:1 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposed ferry route between Rosyth and Dunkirk."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:24 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with residents in Tillicoultry who were evacuated from their homes two years ago when reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was discovered."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:22 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 23 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it has supported residents in Tillicoultry who were evacuated from their homes in September 2023 due to the discovery of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC)."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:21 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 18 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has made any progress towards a decision on the Waterborne Freight Grant Application, submitted by DFDS, in relation to the Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry route."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:20 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 16 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how many road accidents on the (a) A84 and (b) A85 have been reported between January 2023 and August 2025, broken down by (i) month and (ii) severity."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:22 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 16 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what engagement it has had with the UK Government regarding reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in private and public housing stock in Scotland."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:22 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 16 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it is facilitating reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) exploration work in residential properties across Scotland."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:20 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 9 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what action is being taken to improve road safety on the (a) A84 and (b) A85, in light of recent reports of road traffic incidents."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged:21 August 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 8 September 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it has had any discussions with (a) the UK Government and (b) Port of Rosyth officials regarding any estimated costs to upgrade the Port of Rosyth’s infrastructure to support the proposed Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry."