Fran Watson

Whitburn and Blackburn By-Election Vote for David McLennan on 14 November 2024

Whitburn and Blackburn By-Election Vote for David McLennan on 14 November 2024

My name is David McLennan and I was born in Edinburgh 64 years ago. I am now semi-retired and live in West Calder with my wife Fiona. I had never been involved in any major capacity with any of the main political parties, believing that politicians were a special kind of animal to be observed […]

ANDREW CURWAN FOR CENTRAL BUCHAN BY-ELECTION – 7 NOVEMBER 2024

ANDREW CURWAN FOR CENTRAL BUCHAN BY-ELECTION – 7 NOVEMBER 2024

I am your Reform candidate for Buchan Central By-election which is being held on the 7th November 2024. My name is Andrew Curwen, I’m 53 years old, born in Peterhead and raised and educated in Aberdeen. I now live in Aberdeenshire where I work as a coach driver. I am a Gordon Highlanders veteran and […]

Inverclyde West By-Election 7 November 2024

Inverclyde West By-Election 7 November 2024

John Burleigh was born in Largs in 1953 and educated at Keil Boarding School in Dumbarton. He is married to Heather and has two daughters and 9 grandchildren. He was an engineer working for Babcock Power at Torness Nuclear Power Station before going to Jordanhill Teacher Training College and then working as a technical teacher […]

SNP and Liberal Democrat Councillors voted to cut swimming and curling facilities in Perthshire!

SNP and Liberal Democrat Councillors voted to cut swimming and curling facilities in Perthshire!

Stop Press! SNP and Liberal Democrat Councillors voted to cut swimming and curling facilities in Perthshire! On 4th September, SNP and Liberal Democrat councillors in Perth and Kinross pushed through a proposal to demolish the leisure pool and ice rink at Dewars centre, replacing it with much less provision. This will cost at least £61m, […]

Sonia Davidson for Ward 11 – Perth City North, Perth and Kinross Council

Sonia Davidson for Ward 11 – Perth City North, Perth and Kinross Council

My name is Sonia Davidson and I have lived and worked in and around Perth for the last 35 years, from Receptionist to Data Analyst through barmaid along the way. Let’s be clear, I never thought I would be standing for public office, let alone as a member of a political party. I’m just a […]

Iain Richmond for Ward 14 – Inverness Central Highland Council – 26th September 2024

Iain Richmond for Ward 14 – Inverness Central Highland Council – 26th September 2024

I grew up in Inverness in the 60’s, moved away for University and returned to the area, with a young family, in the mid eighties. I recently retired as a physics teacher. I am astonished by the expansion rate of Inverness without adequate additional infrastructure, whilst woefully inadequate existing infrastructure continues to deteriorate because of […]

Roland Hanning for WARD 06 – CROMARTY FIRTH, HIGHLAND COUNCIL – 26 SEPTEMBER 2024

Roland Hanning for WARD 06 – CROMARTY FIRTH, HIGHLAND COUNCIL – 26 SEPTEMBER 2024

The son of a farmer, I served in the army for twelve years before becoming a senior manager in the NHS. I am now a stay-at-home father and manage a small holiday let. I am passionate about supporting local businesses, improving early years education and fixing our roads and rubbish. Get the basics right! Highland […]