Ian McKee

Ian McKee (born 1940) is an English-born Scottish National Party politician.[1] He was a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Lothians region from 2007 to 2011.[2]

Ian McKee
Member of the Scottish Parliament
for Lothians
(1 of 7 Regional MSPs)
In office
3 May 2007 – 22 March 2011
Personal details
NationalityBritish
Political partyScottish National Party

Early life

Born in South Shields, England, McKee was educated at Fettes College in Edinburgh and at the University of Edinburgh. He then became a hospital doctor in the National Health Service, before becoming a Medical Officer in the Royal Air Force (RAF) from 1966 to 1971.[3] He worked as a general practitioner in a medical practice in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.[4] He formerly wrote a column in The Scotsman newspaper.[5]

Political career

McKee was elected during the 2007 election for the Lothians region.[6]

In 2010, at the age of 70, he announced that he would not be standing for re-election.[4]

References
  1. Newsroom (29 May 2010). "Ian McKee: 'Country needs more politicians like him'". Scotsman.
  2. "Previous MSPs: Session 3 (2007–2011): Ian McKee MSP". The Scottish Parliament. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  3. "Ian McKee MSP biography pages". Scottish Parliament. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010.
  4. "Ian McKee reveals plan to quit Holyrood". The Scotsman. 29 May 2010. Retrieved 31 December 2013.
  5. "Ian McKee: Register of Interest". Scottish Parliament. Archived from the original on 31 August 2010.
  6. "Elections May 2007". Edinburgh South SNP. Archived from the original on 30 May 2008. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
  • Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Ian McKee
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