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At a glance Dawn Black is a Scottish National Party Member of the Scottish Parliament for Angus North and Mearns.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 2,903 Holyrood divisions on record. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out. At Holyrood an abstention is a deliberate recorded vote, distinct from not voting at all.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Committees
- Public Audit Committee Deputy Convener
- Rural Affairs Committee Member
Voting record
The most recent divisions Dawn Black voted in. For, Against and Abstain are as recorded.
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | For |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Achieving a Sustainable Prison Population | Against |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | Scotland Needs Reform: Five Years to 2031 | For |
| 24 Jun 2026 | National Security (State Threats) Bill – UK Legislation | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | For |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Meeting the Challenge of Climate Change | Against |
| 23 Jun 2026 | Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - UK Legislation | For |
| 17 Jun 2026 | Suspension of Standing Orders | For |
Register of interests
From the Scottish Parliament's Register of Interests. Shown as registered; nothing is added or interpreted.
Controlled transactions2
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
Gifts2
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
Heritable property2
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
Interest in shares2
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
Overseas visits2
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
- No registrable interests. (lodged 15 May 2026)
Remuneration and related undertaking4
- I am a self-employed driving instructor at the Dawn Black, ADI. I spend around 2 hours per week in this role. I earn between £501-£1,000 gross per annum before deductions for tax and national insurance. (lodged 15 May 2026)
- I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire Council (Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB). I spend around 10 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. [Amended interest 24 June 2026] (lodged 15 May 2026)
- I am a self-employed driving instructor at the Dawn Black, ADI. I spend around 2 hours per week in this role. I earn between £501-£1,000 gross per annum before deductions for tax and national insurance. (lodged 15 May 2026)
- I am a Councillor for Aberdeenshire City Council (Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen AB16 5GB). I spend around 10 hours per week on this role. I receive a salary and use of a mobile phone and laptop. I estimate the total combined value of this remuneration is between £25,001 and £30,000 per annum. The basic rate of the councillor salary is deducted from my MSP salary. (lodged 15 May 2026)
Voluntary2
- Since August 2022 I am Chairperson of Kincardine and Mearns Youth Clubs, a registered charity (SCO51940). (lodged 15 May 2026)
- Since August 2022 I am Chairperson of Kincardine and Mearns Youth Clubs, a registered charity (SCO51940). (lodged 15 May 2026)
Questions
Dawn Black has tabled 3 questions in the Scottish Parliament.
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that healthcare professionals across all NHS boards ar…
To ask the Scottish Government what steps it is taking to ensure that healthcare professionals across all NHS boards are aware of the potential risks associated with the long-term use of the contraceptive injection, Depo-Provera, and that users receive clear, consistent and appropriate advice.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to carry out a rapid review of the available evidence on the risks ass…
To ask the Scottish Government what plans it has to carry out a rapid review of the available evidence on the risks associated with the long-term use of the contraceptive injection, Depo-Provera.
Awaiting an answer.
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress of the business plan for the A90/A937 Laur…
To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide an update on progress of the business plan for the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme, including when it expects the scheme to move from the development pipeline to the delivery pipeline.
Awaiting an answer.
Motions lodged
Speeches
Recent things Dawn Black has said in the chamber and in committee, from the Official Report.
25 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
Ensuring that Scotland’s communities remain safe places to live in is absolutely crucial, which is why we must invest in early intervention to target those who are at risk of engaging in crime. Can the minister advise how that is reflected…
24 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
Every child’s day should start with a nutritious meal. We know that that benefits their learning experience and that wraparound care aims to accommodate parents’ working hours. Will the cabinet secretary outline the role of breakfast clubs…
23 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
Despite Scotland’s vast energy resources, energy policy remains reserved to the UK Government, meaning that the benefits of our energy wealth are not felt by the Scottish people. What assessment has the minister made of that lack of contro…
18 Jun 2026 Provisional Outturn 2025-26 (draft)
The high rates of inflation in recent years, which are thanks to Westminster economic mismanagement, have had a huge knock-on effect on the Scottish budget. Does the minister agree that that makes a clear case for the block grant in Scotla…
17 Jun 2026 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis) (draft)
I thank Helen McDade for bringing this members’ business debate to the chamber. It is such an important subject, and I applaud her for putting it forward, considering the negative and derogatory views of neurodiversity that have been expre…
17 Jun 2026 Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Autism (Diagnosis) (draft)
I thank Helen McDade for bringing this members’ business debate to the chamber. It is such an important subject, and I applaud her for putting it forward, considering the negative and derogatory views of neurodiversity that have been expre…
17 Jun 2026 Bus Fares (draft)
I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests: I am a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency-approved driving instructor and a serving councillor in Aberdeenshire. I should also say that members might have a little bit of …
17 Jun 2026 Bus Fares (draft)
I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests: I am a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency-approved driving instructor and a serving councillor in Aberdeenshire. I should also say that members might have a little bit of …
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
I absolutely agree with that—no matter where the funding is coming from, whether it is local authorities or the National Lottery Community Fund, we need to look towards the sustainability of our third sector so that it can plan ahead.We ne…
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
The member can use mine.
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
Yes, I will give way.
16 Jun 2026 Partnership with the Third Sector (draft)
I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests, as I am a serving councillor on Aberdeenshire Council and chair of the charity Kincardine and Mearns Youth Clubs.I welcome the debate on improving and strengthening the Sco…
16 Jun 2026 Aberdeen’s Union Street and Glasgow’s People’s Palace (Investment) (draft)
I welcome the Scottish Government’s ongoing support for the regeneration of Aberdeen and the north-east. Does the minister share my view that community-led regeneration initiatives such as the Our Union Street campaign demonstrate the powe…
16 Jun 2026 First Minister’s Question Time (draft)
Offshore Energies UK has warned that North Sea energy infrastructure should be designated critical national infrastructure and, as such, should be guarded by the navy and air force to protect against potential Russian attacks. The Westmins…
11 Jun 2026 Antisocial Behaviour (draft)
I point to my entry in the register of interests, which shows that I am the chair of the Kincardine and Mearns Youth Clubs charity.We all know that antisocial behaviour can impact local communities through severe psychological distress, in…
11 Jun 2026 Public Service Reform (Staff, Service Users and Local Communities) (draft)
I refer members to my entry in the register of members’ interests, which states that I am a councillor in Aberdeenshire Council.It is an absolute pleasure to be here, in this chamber, representing the people of Angus North and Mearns. I th…
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I thank the cabinet secretary for the detail that he has already given, but could he also outline what more can be done to use the public service reform agenda to encourage staff to move outside the central belt and into other regions and …
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
I thank the cabinet secretary for the detail that he has already given, but could he also outline what more can be done to use the public service reform agenda to encourage staff to move outside the central belt and into other regions and …
10 Jun 2026 Portfolio Question Time (draft)
It is welcome that the minister has given a clear commitment to consider carefully what improvements the Government could make as quickly as possible to ensure that all businesses can continue to invest, rather than have issues arising wit…
9 Jun 2026 General Question Time (draft)
Given that the scheme was approved, in principle, for funding in 2018 and that the last objections to the project were resolved in early 2025, does the cabinet secretary appreciate the restrictions on life that the lack of a flyover at the…
Seat & career
- Angus North and Mearns Constituency MSP 7 May 2026 – present
Contact & offices
Source: this MSP's official Scottish Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.