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Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)
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Tim Eagle

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)

About Tim Eagle

Contact details

Contact online

X (previously known as Twitter): @x.com/TimEagleMSP

Contact at the Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP

Phone: 0131 348 6989
Text relay calls welcome.

Career as MSP

Career as MSP

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
MSP for Highlands and Islands (Region)
13 Feb 2024 to present

Committees

Tim Eagle is a member of 2 committees

Rural Affairs Committee

Substitute Member

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Deputy Convener

Cross-party groups

Tim Eagle is not a member of any cross-party groups

Parliamentary and Government Roles

Tim Eagle has 1 parliamentary and government role

Parliamentary Bureau

Member

Party Roles

Tim Eagle has 1 party role

Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Housing & Transport

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Previous roles

Tim Eagle has had the following roles in Parliament

Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.

02 September 2026 to 30 September 2026

Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee

Substitute Member

11 June 2026 to 25 June 2026

Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee

Member

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Land Reform

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Rural Affairs

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Party Spokesperson on Fishing

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

08 September 2025 to 08 April 2026

Chief Whip

Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

10 October 2024 to 08 April 2026

Rural Affairs and Islands Committee

Member

09 September 2025 to 08 April 2026

Parliamentary Bureau

Member

21 March 2024 to 10 October 2024

Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee

Member

Register of interests

Tim Eagle's register of interests

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.

Recent Activity

Official Report

What Tim Eagle has said in Parliament

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.

Non-domestic Rates System

Chamber meeting date: 10 June 2026

Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government when it will bring forward proposals to reform the non-domestic rates system. (S7O-00029)"

Decision Time

Chamber meeting date: 9 June 2026

Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I could not connect to the voting system. I would have voted yes."

Oaths and Affirmations

Chamber meeting date: 14 May 2026

Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "I, Tim Eagle, do swear that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

NHS Grampian (Savings)

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

8. Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "To ask the Scottish Government, in light of reports that NHS Grampian is looking to save £177 million over the next five years, what impact this will have on the board's staff and services, and, in particular, on Dr Gray's hospital. (S6O-05708)"

Rural Support Plan

Chamber meeting date: 25 March 2026

Tim Eagle (Highlands and Islands) (Con): "I remind members of my entry in the register of members’ interests—I am a small farmer.This is one of those moments not of anger, but of disappointment…

Votes

How Tim Eagle has voted in Parliament

Find out how Tim Eagle has voted recently.

Scottish Rate Resolution

Motion reference: 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 against

Agreed

Business Programme

Motion reference: S6M-20826.1

Submitted by: Douglas Ross, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Jackson Carlaw, Finlay Carson, Sharon Dowey, Tim Eagle, Russell Findlay, Murdo Fraser, Meghan Gallacher, Maurice Golden, Dr Pam Gosal MBE, Dr Sandesh Gulhane, Jamie Halcro Johnston, Rachael Hamilton, Craig Hoy, Liam Kerr, Stephen Kerr, Douglas Lumsden, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Result 51 for, 71 against, 0 abstained, 7 did not vote

MSP voted for

Disagreed

Approval of SSI

Motion reference: 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

A Just Transition Fund for Mossmorran

Motion reference: 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 against

Agreed

Ending US Military Use of Scottish Airports

Motion reference: 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 abstained

Agreed

Motions

Motions made by Tim Eagle in Parliament

Find out what motions Tim Eagle has submitted recently.

Questions

Questions Tim Eagle has asked

These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.

Question reference: S7W-04142

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with NHS boards regarding the recruitment of additional multidisciplinary staff to take up posts in expanded services for the treatment of energy-limiting conditions."

Question reference: S7W-04139

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has had with Public Health Scotland regarding its plans to measure patient outcomes once NHS Highland’s Post-Infection Recovery Service, and similar services in other NHS board areas, become fully operational."

Question reference: S7W-04141

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether it is aware of any instances in which an NHS board has suspended referrals for long COVID (a) assessment and (b) treatment as a result of plans to merge long COVID services with services for the treatment of other energy-limiting conditions."

Question reference: S7W-04155

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many times Transport Scotland has met with (a) CMAL or (b) CalMac to discuss the reinstatement of a ferry service between Campbeltown and Ardrossan since summer 2022."

Question reference: S7W-04163

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when it will finalise appointments to its non-domestic rates (NDR) independent rapid review panel, and when the panel is expected to commence its work."

Question reference: S7W-04140

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government how many NHS boards (a) have merged, or (b) plan to merge, their long COVID services with services for other energy-limiting conditions, including myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and post-viral fatigue."

Question reference: S7W-04156

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government when CalMac last held consultation events with residents in (a) Campbeltown and (b) the wider Kintyre area regarding the future of the Campbeltown to Ardrossan ferry route."

Question reference: S7W-04154

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether Transport Scotland has held any discussions with (a) CMAL or (b) CalMac about chartering a vessel to operate the Campbeltown to Ardrossan ferry route."

Question reference: S7W-04144

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government what discussions it has held with NHS Highland about its proposed Post-Infection Recovery Service, and when it anticipates that the service will become fully operational."

Question reference: S7W-04159

Asked by: Tim Eagle, Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Date lodged: 8 October 2026

Current Status: Answer expected on 5 November 2026

"To ask the Scottish Government whether Transport Scotland has held any discussions with (a) CMAL or (b) CalMac about permanently discontinuing the Campbeltown to Ardrossan ferry route."