Nigel Anderson Don(born 16 April 1954) is aScottishcomposer, arranger and former politician. He was aScottish National Party(SNP)Member of the Scottish Parliament(MSP) for two parliamentary terms, first for theNorth East Scotlandregion 2007–2011 then for theAngus North and Mearnsconstituency in the 2011–2016 term.
Nigel Don | |
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| Convener of theScottish Parliament Subordinate Legislation Committee | |
| In office 14 June 2011 – 4 June 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Jamie Stone |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament forAngus North and Mearns | |
| In office 5 May 2011 – 24 March 2016 | |
| Succeeded by | Mairi Evans |
| Majority | 7,286 |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament forNorth East Scotland | |
| In office 3 May 2007 – 22 March 2011 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 April 1954 London,England |
| Nationality | Scottish |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Website | nigeldon |
Background
editHe was educated atKing's College School,Pembroke College, Cambridge(MA 1978; MEng 2001) and theUniversity of London(LLB).
Don had a 13-year career as a chemical engineer withUnilever.He then decided to take time out of working to stay at home and raise his children, which allowed his wife to continue working. He later became a music teacher and a publisher. From May 2016, Don has been working as a full-time composer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.[citation needed]
Political career
editPrior to his election to the Scottish Parliament, Don was a councillor (2003–2007) for Ninewells ward, and SNP Group Convenor onDundee City Council.He was elected to the multi-member Lochee ward but resigned as councillor on 23 August 2007 to concentrate on his role as MSP.[1]
He stood as a SNP candidate at the2007 electionand was elected from the SNP's regional list for the North East Scotland.
In the2011 electionhe was elected for the Angus North and Mearns constituency. He was a Member of the Justice Committee and the Public Petitions Committee.[2]
Don was Convenor of the Delegated Powers 2011–2013 then Convener of the Law Reform Committee 2013–2016.[3]and a member of the Public Audit Committee from 2014.[3]
His Political Interests included Law, Energy, Nutrition and Weight Management, Environment and Culture.
In August 2015 Don was deselected as candidate for the Angus North and Mearns constituency for the upcoming2016 Scottish electionsby local SNP members and replaced byMairi Evans,who won with a 54% majority.[4]
Personal life
editDon is married to Dr Wendy Wrieden; they have two adult children.
References
edit- ^"Nationalist MSP quits dual role as councillor".The Scotsman.27 August 2007.Retrieved30 December2014.
- ^"Previous MSPs: Session 4 (2007–2011): Don, Nigel".Scottish Parliament.Archived fromthe originalon 8 May 2019.Retrieved7 August2016.
- ^ab"Previous MSPs: Session 4 (2011–2016): Don, Nigel".Scottish Parliament.Archived fromthe originalon 8 May 2019.Retrieved7 August2016.
- ^"Second SNP MSP ditched by own supporters ahead of Holyrood election".STV.14 August 2015. Archived fromthe originalon 19 August 2015.Retrieved20 August2015.
External links
edit- Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs:Nigel Don
- Personal website