Audrey Elizabeth Nicoll (née Gibb; born 1961)[1] is a Scottish politician who has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine since 2021. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), she has represented the Torry/Ferryhill ward in the Aberdeen City Council since 2019
Audrey Nicoll | |
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 Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine | |
| Assumed office 7 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Maureen Watt |
| Majority | 1,671 (4.3%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Audrey Gibb 1961 (age 62–63) Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Spouse | Alex Nicoll |
Early life edit
Nicoll was born Audrey Gibb in Aberdeen.[2] She worked as a detective sergeant police officer in both uniformed and specialist roles, retiring in 2015.[3][4] After retiring, she gave lectures in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice at Robert Gordon University.[5]
Political career edit
On 21 November 2019 she was elected to Aberdeen City Council in the by-election for the Torry/Ferryhill ward.[6]
On 7 May 2021 in the 2021 Scottish Parliament election she was elected as Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine.[7][8]
Personal life edit
Nicoll is married to Alex Nicoll, the SNP's group leader in Aberdeen.[2]
References edit
- ^ Hall, Jamie. "North-east candidate profiles: Aberdeen South and North Kincardine". Evening Express. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ a b "COUNCILLORS | Aberdeen SNP". aberdeensnp.org. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Beattie, Kieran (14 October 2019). "SNP reveal candidate for upcoming by-election in Aberdeen". The Press and Journal.
- ^ McCall, Chris (7 April 2021). "Scots still have faith in police despite 'challenging' year ,says SNP candidate". Daily Record. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ Nicoll, Audrey. "Meet the SNP candidate for Aberdeen South and North Kincardine: Audrey Nicoll". The National. Herald and Times Group. Newsquest Media Group. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ Merson, Adele (22 November 2019). "'Thumping' victory for SNP in Aberdeen by-election". Evening Express. Aberdeen Journals Ltd. DC Thomson Media. Retrieved 11 May 2021.
- ^ "Scotland Election 2021". BBC News. Retrieved 7 May 2021.
- ^ "Session 6 Criminal Justice Committee". www.parliament.scot. Retrieved 22 June 2021.
External links edit
- Scottish Parliament profiles of MSPs: Audrey Nicoll
- profile at Aberdeen City Council
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