Jim Fairlie (MSP)

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This article is about the current MSP for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire. For his father, the former Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party, see Jim Fairlie.

Jim Fairlie
MSP
Jim Fairlie MSP.jpg
Official portrait, 2021
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire
Assumed office
8 May 2021
Preceded byRoseanna Cunningham
Personal details
Political partyScottish National Party

James McGregor Fairlie is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire since May 2021.

Early life[]

In 1996, as a sheep farmer, Fairlie launched Perth Farmer's Market.[1] His father Jim Fairlie was a senior member of the SNP for several decades and stood as an unsuccessful candidate in several elections; his brother Andrew (died 2019) was a renowned chef.[2]

Political career[]

In September 2020, Fairlie announced his intention to seek election to the Scottish Parliament.[2]

On 8 May 2021 he was elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Perthshire South and Kinross-shire.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ O’Neil, Sean (31 May 2019). "Perth Farmer's Market celebrates 20th anniversary milestone". The Courier (Dundee). Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b Richards, Xander (13 September 2020). "Jim Fairlie bids to become Perthshire South and Kinross-shire's next SNP MSP". The National. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Elections 2021". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2021.

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