MSP for Aberdeenshire West (Constituency)
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Aberdeenshire
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Aberdeenshire West (Constituency)
05 May 2016 to present
Substitute Member
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
22 September 2022 to 09 September 2025
Member
20 September 2022 to 08 September 2025
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
17 June 2021 to 22 September 2022
Member
08 September 2021 to 22 September 2022
Substitute Member
20 May 2022 to 20 September 2022
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 20 May 2022
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 20 May 2022
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
21 May 2021 to 20 May 2022
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
11 August 2020 to 04 May 2021
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
29 June 2017 to 04 May 2021
Member
18 February 2020 to 11 August 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
26 May 2016 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
28 June 2017 to 18 February 2020
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
08 June 2016 to 29 June 2017
Member
28 June 2016 to 29 June 2017
Substitute Member
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 Alexander Burnett. The date of their initial statement was 11 June 2026.
I am a Director of Bancon Developments Holdings Limited, a company concerned with the building, contracting, dealing, developing and managing of property. I expect to receive remuneration in the range of £30,001 to £40,000 in 2026/27. I expect to spend between 0 and 1 day per month on this role. I expect to receive a dividend from this company of approximately £90,000 in 2026/27.
I am a Director of North Banchory Company Limited, of Banchory Business Centre, Burn O'Bennie Road, Banchory, AB31 5ZU. This is a property development and letting company. I received private medical insurance of approximately £3,300 in 2026/27. I do not expect to receive a salary or pension contribution in the coming year and will register any contributions in the future in accordance with the rules. I expect to spend between 0 and 1 day per month on this role.
I own and am a sole trader of AJA Burnett Estate, a property leasing and forestry undertaking managed by Leys Estate Group, Banchory Business Centre, Burn O'Bennie Road, Banchory, AB31 5ZU. The level of profits and losses fluctuates. I anticipate to withdraw between £250,001 and £260,000 in 2026/27. I expect to spend between 0 and 1 day per month on this role.
I am a partner in Burnett Farms Partnership, which is a farming partnership managing farmland owned by the Leys Estate Group, Banchory Business Centre, Burn O'Bennie Road, Banchory, AB31 5ZU. As a partner, I have made a capital contribution of £1,000. I have received no remuneration to date and expect to spend between 0 and 1 day per month on this role.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
No registrable interests.
I am a Trustee and sole beneficiary of the Banchory Trust, which encompasses agricultural land, residential and commercial lettings, wayleaves, small biomass district heat networks and sporting interests. The Trust owns property in Aberdeenshire with a market value of between £17,100,001 and £17,200,000. The property generates a gross annual income of between £420,001 and £430,000, excluding the proceeds from land and property disposals. I do not expect to receive any income from the Banchory Trust this session.
I am a Trustee and secondary beneficiary of the Fordie Trust. The Trust owns property in Aberdeenshire with a market value of between £4,700,000 and £4,800,000. The property generates a gross annual income of between £180,001 and £190,000. I do not expect to receive any income from the Fordie Trust this session.
I own AJA Burnett Estate in Aberdeenshire which encompasses agricultural land, residential and commercial lettings, wayleaves and recreational, a small biomass district heat network, arts, sporting and forestry interests. The market value of the property is in the range £18,100,001 - £18,200,000. The property generates a gross annual income of between £840,001 and £850,000, excluding any one off property transactions.
I hold ordinary shares of £1 each in North Banchory Company Limited, a property development and letting company. The shares represent 100% of the issued share capital, with a value of approximately £2,493,000. I do not expect to receive any dividend from this company during this session.
Through North Banchory Company Limited, I hold ordinary shares of £1 each in Hill of Banchory ESCo Limited, a company providing heat energy to residential and commercial consumers. The shares represent 100% of the issued share capital, with a value per the statutory accounts of nil. I do not expect to receive any dividend from this company during this session.
I hold ordinary £1 shares in Inchmarlo Land Holdings Limited, a holding company. The shares represent 37.59% of the issued share capital. The market value of the shares falls below the threshold for registration. I do not expect to receive any dividend from this company during this session.
Through Inchmarlo Land Holdings Limited, I hold “A” ordinary £1 shares in Inchmarlo Land Company Limited, which encompasses commercial and residential property, and a golf course. The shares represent 19.2% of the issued share capital, with a value per the statutory accounts of nil. I do not expect to receive any dividend from this company during this session.
I hold ordinary £1 shares in Bancon Developments Holdings Limited, a company concerned with the building, contracting, dealing, developing and managing of property. The shares represent 37.59% of the issued share capital, with a value of approximately £11,277,000.
No registrable interests.
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: 29 September 2026
6. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of projected costs and savings associated with its proposed restructuring of local government. (S7O-00306)"
Chamber meeting date: 29 September 2026
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "This debate is an important opportunity to discuss the SNP’s proposals for local government reform. If there are opportunities to improve services, reduce duplication and deliver better value for taxpayers, such proposals deserve consideration…
Chamber meeting date: 15 September 2026
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. My app did not refresh. I would have voted yes."
Chamber meeting date: 1 September 2026
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "The Cairngorms wildfire caused great disruption and concern among local communities, and I give Andrew Baxter credit for bringing this debate to the chamber…
Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "I, Alexander James Amherst Burnett of Leys, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."
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Motion ref. S7M-01517.2
Submitted by: Maggie Chapman, North East Scotland, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Supported by: Patrick Harvie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 65 for, 42 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517
Submitted by: Neil Gray, Airdrie, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Supported by: Kirsten Oswald
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 70 for, 37 against, 0 abstained, 22 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.1
Submitted by: Pauline McNeill, Glasgow, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 96 for, 13 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01517.3
Submitted by: Amanda Bland, Central Scot and Lothians West, Reform UK . Date lodged: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Result 35 for, 74 against, 0 abstained, 20 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01460.3
Submitted by: James Adams, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Result 102 for, 15 against, 0 abstained, 12 did not vote
MSP not voted
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: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many vacant special care dentistry posts there are in each NHS board, and what steps it is taking to address any workforce shortages."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what procedures and guidelines are in place for providing special dentistry care with regard to patient preferences."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what improvement plans it has implemented or expects to implement to improve access to special care dentistry for people in rural communities."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what funding has been allocated to special care dentistry services in each NHS board in each year since 2021-22."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether there is sufficient specialist special care dentistry capacity to meet demand."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of reported shortages of special care dentistry staff on patient access to treatment in NHS Grampian."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many special care dentists there have been in each NHS board in each year since 2021-22."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 23 September 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 29 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what estimate it has made of projected costs and savings associated with its proposed restructuring of local government."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 10 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 23 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether NHS Scotland Assure has received, reviewed or approved any technical derogations from, or deviations to, the ventilation standards set out in SHTM 03-01 in relation to the open-plan treatment spaces within the ANCHOR Centre or the Baird Family Hospital and, if so, whether they were based on historical…
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 10 September 2026
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 22 September 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will publish all risk assessments, clinical review notes and comparative benchmarking documentation in which Aberdeen Maternity Hospital and older oncology units were used as baseline metrics for the ANCHOR Centre or the Baird Family Hospital during NHS Scotland Assure Key Stage Assurance Reviews (KSARs)."
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