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
08 September 2021 to 22 September 2022
Substitute Member
17 June 2021 to 22 September 2022
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
28 June 2016 to 29 June 2017
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 to 29 June 2017
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: 4 November 2026
8. Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of flood prevention measures delivered since storm Frank. (S7O-00432)"
Chamber meeting date: 28 October 2026
Alexander Burnett (Aberdeenshire West) (Con): "As the founder of the cross-party group on autism and its co-convener for the past decade, I am pleased to speak in the debate and to add my voice to calls for the Scottish Government to bring back the learning disabilities, autism and neurodivergence bill before the end of 2027.For many years, autistic people, other neurodivergent individuals and…
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."
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Motion ref. S7M-01838
Submitted by: Tom Arthur, Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026
Supported by: Siobhian Brown, Stephen Flynn, Màiri McAllan, Alyn Smith
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Result 80 for, 23 against, 13 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01838.3
Submitted by: Rachael Hamilton, Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Result 25 for, 94 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted for
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01838.2
Submitted by: Iris Duane, Glasgow, Scottish Green Party. Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Result 77 for, 25 against, 14 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Agreed
Motion ref. S7M-01838.4
Submitted by: Angela Ross, Edinburgh and Lothians East, Reform UK . Date lodged: Monday, November 2, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Result 14 for, 105 against, 0 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S7M-01766
Submitted by: Maree Todd, Highlands and Islands, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Supported by: Angela Constance, Alison Thewliss
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, October 29, 2026
Result 76 for, 24 against, 14 abstained, 0 did not vote
MSP voted against
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: 4 November 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on any further discussions it has had with COSLA regarding its proposals for local government reform."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the potential for the Insch Hospital site to support integrated community health and social care provision, including diagnostic, rehabilitation, preventative and palliative care services."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how its commitment to developing community health and care hubs and expanding community-based healthcare in rural areas will inform its engagement with NHS Grampian regarding the future of the Insch Hospital site."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what information it holds regarding the progress made by NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership in exploring the creation of a wellbeing hub and additional clinical space within the Insch Hospital site, as agreed by the Integration Joint Board in July 2025."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care has had with NHS Grampian regarding the alternative integrated health and social care model proposed by Friends of Insch Hospital for the future use of the Insch Hospital site."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 3 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 17 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS Grampian regarding the future disposal of the Insch Hospital site, and what opportunities exist for the community's proposed alternative model of care to be considered before any disposal is completed."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 2 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government when it expects to implement the proposals contained in the resolution, "Ending an outdated model of community representation", which was passed at the Scottish National Party's conference on 16 October 2026."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 2 November 2026
Current Status: Answer expected on 16 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how many schools have closed between 2007 and 2026 to date, broken down by local authority area."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 28 October 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 November 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the effectiveness of flood prevention measures delivered since Storm Frank."
Asked by: Alexander Burnett, Aberdeenshire West, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Date lodged: 8 October 2026
Current Status: Answered by Alison Thewliss on 27 October 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."
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