Scottish Green Party
MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2016 - present day
Former MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife (Region) 2003 - 2007
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The Scottish Parliament
Edinburgh
EH99 1SP
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Unit 23
Stirling Business Centre
Wellgreen
Stirling
FK8 2DZ
Phone: 01786 448 203
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Scottish Green Party
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Previous roles in cross-party groups are not included in this list.
21 May 2025 - 18 November 2025
Substitute Member
29 April 2025 - 02 September 2025
Member
29 November 2023 - 29 April 2025
Substitute Member
21 May 2021 - 01 July 2024
Scottish Green Party
29 November 2023 - 26 June 2024
Substitute Member
08 September 2021 - 26 June 2024
Member
14 June 2017 - 09 March 2022
Trustee
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
26 May 2016 - 04 May 2021
Scottish Green Party
29 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
08 June 2016 - 04 May 2021
Member
16 September 2020 - 04 May 2021
Member
06 September 2018 - 04 May 2021
Substitute Member
13 September 2018 - 16 September 2020
Deputy Convener
04 September 2018 - 13 September 2018
Member
29 June 2016 - 06 September 2018
Substitute Member
21 June 2005 - 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 May 2003 - 02 April 2007
Scottish Green Party
28 June 2006 - 02 April 2007
Substitute Member
09 September 2004 - 07 June 2006
Deputy Convener
30 June 2004 - 09 September 2004
Member
03 September 2003 - 30 June 2004
Substitute Member
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ 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 Mark Ruskell. The date of their initial statement was 02 June 2021.
Until May 2017 I was a local authority councillor for Stirling Council (of Old Viewforth, 14-20 Pitt Terrace, Stirling FK8 2ET). I worked 15 hours per week in this role. Until 15 May 2016, when my salary ceased, I received remuneration of between £15,001 and £20,000 per annum.
No registrable interests
From 14 t o 16 August 2018 I travelled to Norway on a study visit to explore Deposit Return Schemes. The costs of the visit were approximately £689, £220 for hotel, £319 for flights and around £150 for meals, which were met by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation (a registered charity that funds the charitable work of organisations that are building an inclusive, creative and sustainable society of Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG).
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I am an Honorary Associate Member of the British Veterinary Association.
I am a hobby beekeeper. [Registered 28 May 2024]
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: 16 December 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I recognise that a large number of people responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation. However, to be honest, I am more concerned about the 1,978 people who were seriously injured on our roads last year and the 146 people who lost their lives…
Chamber meeting date: 11 December 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "The future of Grangemouth has always been linked to Mossmorran, and for decades they have shared a common workforce…
Chamber meeting date: 10 December 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Speaking as a motorist, I welcome sensible investment in our roads, but building roads is not the only way to generate economic growth, and roads are not even the most effective transport infrastructure to achieve that goal…
Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting date: 10 December 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "I will speak to amendments 78 and 79 on behalf of Ariane Burgess. Amendment 78 would establish a requirement to consult with communities in relation to new forestry…
Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting date: 9 December 2025
Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green): "Cabinet secretary, can you say a bit more about area-based management tools and how you anticipate the legislation working in a devolved context…
Find out how Mark Ruskell has voted recently.
Submitted by: Shona Robison, Dundee City East, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Thursday, December 11, 2025
Result 79 for, 27 against, 0 abstained, 23 did not vote
MSP voted for
Agreed
Submitted by: Douglas Lumsden, North East Scotland, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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, Roz McCall, Edward Mountain, Oliver Mundell, Douglas Ross, Liz Smith, Alexander Stewart, Sue Webber, Annie Wells, Tess White, Brian Whittle
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 34 for, 89 against, 0 abstained, 6 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Sue Webber, Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party. Date lodged: Monday, December 8, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 34 for, 87 against, 1 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Fiona Hyslop, Linlithgow, Scottish National Party. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Supported by: Jim Fairlie
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 60 for, 60 against, 2 abstained, 7 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Submitted by: Daniel Johnson, Edinburgh Southern, Scottish Labour. Date lodged: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Current status: Taken in the Chamber on Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Result 23 for, 98 against, 0 abstained, 8 did not vote
MSP voted against
Disagreed
Find out what motions Mark Ruskell has submitted recently.
These are the questions that this MSP has asked in Parliament. It also includes any answer to those questions.
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 10 December 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 17 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what progress has been made to update national guidance for local authorities on their responsibilities to uphold public access rights."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 9 December 2025
Current Status: Answer expected on 6 January 2026
"To ask the Scottish Government what it considers the practical effects of Part 5 of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill would be with respect to reserved matters, including energy consents, transport and telecommunication."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 9 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the extent to which the Housing Emergency Action Plan is helping to meet its commitment to end homelessness."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 26 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Jim Fairlie on 8 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it anticipates that it will publish its response to NatureScot’s review of the bird species on schedule 2 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 25 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Mairi McAllan on 2 December 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government how it will use the learnings from the Ask and Act pilots to determine budget requirements for the full implementation of the homelessness duties contained in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 19 November 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 27 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government, further to the assessment by the Scottish Human Rights Commission that disabled and autistic people are not being supported to exercise their right to independent living, as enshrined in Article 19 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, what discussions the social justice…
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 4 November 2025
Current Status: Answered by Fiona Hyslop on 12 November 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what actions it is taking to facilitate access to EV charging using home energy tariffs for residents with no off-street parking."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 24 September 2025
Current Status: Answered by Gillian Martin on 7 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government what (a) percentage and (b) area in km2 of (i) inshore Marine Protected Areas and (ii) other inshore waters have year-round spatial restrictions on (A) scallop dredging, (B) nephrops trawling, (C) both scallop dredging and nephrops trawling, (D) creeling and (E) all commercial fishing."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 1 October 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 9 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on the proposed ferry route between Rosyth and Dunkirk."
Asked by: Mark Ruskell, Mid Scotland and Fife, Scottish Green Party
Date lodged: 24 September 2025
Current Status: Taken in the Chamber on 2 October 2025
"To ask the Scottish Government when it last met with residents in Tillicoultry who were evacuated from their homes two years ago when reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete was discovered."