Margo MacDonald
Scottish politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Margo MacDonald?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Margo Symington MacDonald (née Aitken; 19 April 1943 – 4 April 2014) was a Scottish politician, teacher and broadcaster. She was the Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Glasgow Govan from 1973 to 1974 and was Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party from 1974 to 1979. She later served as an SNP and then Independent Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Lothian from 1999 until her death.
Quick Facts Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party, Leader ...
Margo MacDonald | |
---|---|
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Lothian Lothians (1999–2011) (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
In office 6 May 1999 – 4 April 2014 | |
Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party | |
In office 1974–1979 | |
Leader | William Wolfe |
Preceded by | Gordon Wilson |
Succeeded by | Douglas Henderson |
Member of Parliament for Glasgow Govan | |
In office 8 November 1973 – 8 February 1974 | |
Preceded by | John Rankin |
Succeeded by | Harry Selby |
Personal details | |
Born | Margo Symington Aitken (1943-04-19)19 April 1943 Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
Died | 4 April 2014(2014-04-04) (aged 70) Edinburgh, Scotland |
Political party | Independent (2003–2014) Scottish National Party (1973–2003) |
Spouses | |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Dunfermline College of Physical Education |
Occupation | Politician, Teacher, Broadcaster |
Close