Tim Eagle
Tim Eagle | |
|---|---|
 Eagle in 2024 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| Assumed office 13 February 2024[1] | |
| Preceded by | Donald Cameron |
| Scottish Conservative portfolios | |
| 2024 - onwards | Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Eagle |
| Political party | Scottish Conservatives |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen |
| Occupation | Farmer, Land Agent |
| Website | timeagle |
Tim Eagle is a Scottish Conservative politician, serving as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Highlands and Islands region since 2024.
Career
[edit]Eagle runs a small arable and sheep farm, and prior to his election, was a land agent.[2]
Eagle was the Conservative candidate in Moray in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election. He was fifth place on the regional list.[3]
Eagle was a candidate in 2022 Buckie by-election for Moray Council.[4] He served in the ward from 2017 to 2022 and was the Conservative group leader on the council.[5]
When Donald Cameron was appointed to the House of Lords in the 2024 Special Honours, Eagle moved up the list into the Scottish Parliament.[6] He was sworn in on 20 February.[7]
In October 2024, Eagle was appointed Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Fishing in the Shadow Cabinet of Russell Findlay.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "MSP contact details" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 1 March 2024.
- ^ "ELECTION 2021: Tim Eagle vows to be an 'MSP for all'". Northern Scot. 2021-04-01. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- ^ "Scottish Parliament election 2021: Highlands and Islands regional candidates". BBC News. 2021-04-06. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ McAngus, Sean (2022-09-26). "Buckie by-election: Tim Eagle launches comeback bid for Moray Tories". Press and Journal. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "SNP retains Moray Council control on a cut of playing cards". BBC News. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "Tory MSP Donald Cameron to take up House of Lords seat". BBC News. 2024-02-09. Retrieved 2024-02-10.
- ^ "New Tory MSP to be sworn in after Donald Cameron leaves Holyrood for Lords". The National. 2024-02-19. Retrieved 2024-02-20.
- ^ "Russell Findlay announces new Scottish Tory frontbench". Holyrood Website. 2024-10-08. Retrieved 2024-10-13.