Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey since 2005. Political career: Head of Communications, Britain in Europe 1999–2004; Director of Communications, European Movement 1996–99; Press Officer, Scottish Liberal Democrats 1993–95. Education: Lochaber High School, Fort William; Oxford University, Honours Degree, PPE. Hobbies: Hill-walking, fishing, travel, all kinds of sports.
b. 15 May 1972. Living with partner.

2005				2001
LIB DEM GAIN	Votes	%	+/- %	Votes	%
Lib Dem	17,830	40.3	-	9,420	22.2
Labour	13,682	30.9	-	15,605	36.8
SNP	5,992	13.5	-	10,889	25.6
Conservative	4,579	10.4	-	5,653	13.3
Green	1,065	2.4	-	-	-
Publican Party	678	1.5	-	-	-
Scot Soc	429	1.0	-	894	2.1
Majority	4,148	9.4	-	4,716	11.1
Turnout	44,255	63.6	-	42,461	63.2