Scottish National Party
MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands (Constituency) 2011 - present day
The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
20 May 2021 - 18 April 2023
Scottish National Party
09 January 2015 - 23 March 2016
Scottish Government
22 April 2014 - 09 January 2015
Scottish Government
01 October 2012 - 22 April 2014
Scottish Government
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 Gordon MacDonald. The date of their initial statement was 01 June 2021.
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I am a Trustee of Currie Youth Club trading as Currie Community Centre.
I am a member of Historic Scotland.
I am the Chair of the CPG on Independent Convenience Stores.
From 24 to 25 August 2023 I visited Islay as an office-bearer of the Cross-Party Group on Scotch Whisky. The costs of the visit, including travel, accommodation and hospitality amounted to £495 and were met by the Scotch Whisky Association (of Quartermile Two, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh EH3 9GL). [Registered 12 September 2023]
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: 8 January 2026
7. Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what impact recent recruitment initiatives have had on staffing levels across NHS Scotland. (S6O-05345)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
7. Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what impact recent recruitment initiatives have had on staffing levels across NHS Scotland. (S6O-05345)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
7. Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what impact recent recruitment initiatives have had on staffing levels across NHS Scotland. (S6O-05345)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
7. Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what impact recent recruitment initiatives have had on staffing levels across NHS Scotland. (S6O-05345)"
Chamber meeting date: 8 January 2026
7. Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP): "To ask the Scottish Government what impact recent recruitment initiatives have had on staffing levels across NHS Scotland. (S6O-05345)"
Find out how Gordon MacDonald has voted recently.
Motion ref. S6M-20844
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Ivan McKee
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, February 19, 2026
Result 93 for, 29 against, 1 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20826.1
Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Motion ref. S6M-20827
Submitted by: Graeme Dey, Angus South, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 112 for, 7 against, 1 abstained, 9 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20820.2
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Alex Rowley, Paul Sweeney
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 93 for, 28 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Motion ref. S6M-20819.3
Submitted by: Angus Robertson, Edinburgh Central, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Supported by: Graeme Dey
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Result 89 for, 7 against, 27 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Find out what motions Gordon MacDonald has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 25 February 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 4 March 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how proposed changes to deer management policy will affect land use and biodiversity across Scotland."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 29 January 2026
Current Status: Answered by Richard Lochhead on 30 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports of a particularly challenging year for international trade, what action it has taken to support people and businesses in Scotland in delivering Scotland’s Vision for Trade, and whether it plans to publish a fourth annual report of its progress."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 28 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 5 February 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government how the draft Scottish Budget 2026-27 aims to invest in and deliver for Scotland’s transport sector."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 21 January 2026
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 28 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what recent engagement it has had with the Arctic Circle Assembly."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 17 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact recent recruitment initiatives have had on staffing levels across NHS Scotland."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 3 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 10 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy, whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the UK Government regarding the Office for Budget Responsibility’s recent economic forecasts."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Angela Constance on 3 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when the Digital Evidence Sharing Capability is expected to be rolled out across Scotland."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 12 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 19 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on its engagement with the UK Government regarding the upcoming UK Budget and any implications for Scotland’s public finances."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 5 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 13 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what impact its transport policies are having on people in the Edinburgh Pentlands constituency."
Asked by: Gordon MacDonald, Edinburgh Pentlands, Scottish National Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 8 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it supports the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in relation to its overseas tours and performances, in light of their reported contribution to the Tattoo’s reputation and economic impact in Scotland."
See all of Gordon MacDonald's questions submitted in Parliament