World AIDS Day 2017

December 1, 2017November 30, 2017Ken Macintosh

On 1st December 2017, we mark the 29th World AIDS Day. It is a day to pause and remember the estimated 35 [...]

Looking out for the Black Grouse

May 5, 2017May 10, 2017Ken Macintosh

Ken enjoyed an early start as he joined RSPB Scotland and the Forestry Commission Scotland to observe a Black Grouse ‘lek’ at Loch Arklet. [...]

Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh MSP pictured in the MSP garden on Reid's Close on 30 June 2016. Pic - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Scotland’s Futures Forum’s Scotland 2030 Programme

April 13, 2017April 20, 2017Ken Macintosh

Presiding Officer and Chair of Scotland’s Futures Forum, Rt Hon Ken Macintosh MSP, launches the Forum’s Scotland 2030 Programme, which will run over [...]

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip with the Presiding Office Ken MacIntosh at the Opening of the first session of the Scottish Parliament. June 2 2016.

State Opening of Parliament 2016

July 2, 2016October 10, 2016Ken Macintosh

Read my speech from the 2016 State Opening of the fifth Scottish Parliament or click here to watch it. Your majesty, your Royal Highness, [...]

Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh MSP was joined by mini a ‘Presiding Officer’ in the form of a LEGO mini figure to launch This year’s Festival of Politics which will see political statesmen, big thinkers, Borgen and even LEGO® come together at Holyrood. Political statesmen such as the Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable and Chris Mullin will take part in panels in the Debating Chamber. Elsewhere, there will be a chance for children (of all ages) to build a giant vertical map of Scotland made entirely from LEGO® 15 June 2016. Pic - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Festival of Politics 2016 Launch event

June 12, 2016October 10, 2016Ken Macintosh

I was delighted to launch this year’s Festival of Politics. Below you will find a copy of my welcome to the Festival alongside [...]

Ken Macintosh MSP is elected Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament by a secret ballot of MSPs, 12 May 2016 Pic - Andrew Cowan/Scottish Parliament

Speech: Election as Presiding Officer

May 12, 2016October 10, 2016Ken Macintosh

I thank you all, my fellow MSPs. I am very grateful indeed for the honour and privilege that you have granted me of [...]

Ken Macintosh MSP

MSP for the West of Scotland region and Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament

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