I am a Councillor for Stirling West and hail originally from the St Ninians area of Stirling. Until recently I worked as a Geographical Information Services consultant for a local company. I attended Stirling High School and Edinburgh University, graduating with an MA in Politics and Economic History. I also completed an MSC in GIS. I am a keen motorcyclist - driving a Harley Davidson 883 Sportster and an am enthusiastic, if untalented, musician - keenly playing the guitar, violin and piano. Before being elected as a Councillor in 2007, I had a career in retail management, working in specialist retail for a major national supermarket chain. I also served as Vice-President of Edinburgh University Union in 2003. During that time I developed a love of craft beer and whisky which I still enjoy to this day. I am now Leader of the Conservative Group at Stirling Council and Convenor of the Audit Committee. I also serve on a number of other committees and an opposition spokesperson for Finance and Economy.
Surgeries for Stirling West
| Date | Venue | Attending |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 04 Aug 2020 6:30 PM | Stirling High School | Scott Farmer |
| Wednesday 19 Aug 2020 6:30 PM | Borestone Primary School | Neil Benny |
| Tuesday 15 Sep 2020 6:30 PM | Cambusbarron Community Centre | Neil Benny |
| Wednesday 16 Sep 2020 6:30 PM | Borestone Primary School | Christine Simpson |
| Tuesday 06 Oct 2020 6:30 PM | Stirling High School | Neil Benny |
| Tuesday 20 Oct 2020 6:30 PM | Cambusbarron Community Centre | Scott Farmer |
| Wednesday 21 Oct 2020 6:30 PM | Borestone Primary School | Neil Benny |
| Tuesday 17 Nov 2020 6:30 PM | Cambusbarron Community Centre | Christine Simpson |
| Wednesday 18 Nov 2020 6:30 PM | Borestone Primary School | Neil Benny |
| Tuesday 01 Dec 2020 6:30 PM | Stirling High School | Scott Farmer |
Registered Interests
| Remuneration | Employed as Chief of Staff to Stephen Kerr MP |
| Related Undertakings | Director - Improvement Service |
| Contracts | None |
| Election Expenses | £507 paid by Stirling and Clackmannanshire Conservative Association |
| Houses, Land and Buildings | Owner of residential property in the Stirling Council area. |
| Shares and Securities | Small Shareholding in BrewDog Limited (below reportable amount) |
| Non Financial Interests |
Stirling & Clackmannanshire Conservative and Unionist Association Stirling Area Local Access Forum COSLA Convention Trustee - Patrons of Cowane's Hospital Trustee - Spittals Trust |
| Gifts and Hospitality | None |
| External Appointments |