Alasdair Allan
Alasdair James Allan (born 6 May 1971) is a Scottish politician serving as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Na h-Eileanan an Iar constituency since 2007. A member of the Scottish National Party (SNP), he served as a Scottish Government from 2011 to 2018, first as Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland's Languages and then Minister for International Development and Europe.
Alasdair Allan MSP | |
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Official portrait, 2021 | |
| Minister for International Development and Europe | |
| In office 18 May 2016 – 26 June 2018 | |
| First Minister | Nicola Sturgeon |
| Preceded by | Humza Yousaf |
| Succeeded by | Ben Macpherson |
| Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland's Languages | |
| In office 20 May 2011 – 18 May 2016 | |
| First Minister | Alex Salmond Nicola Sturgeon |
| Preceded by | Angela Constance |
| Succeeded by | Shirley-Anne Somerville |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Na h-Eileanan an Iar | |
| Assumed office 3 May 2007 | |
| Preceded by | Alasdair Morrison |
| Majority | 3,441 (23.7%) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 6 May 1971 Ashkirk, Scotland |
| Political party | Scottish National Party |
| Alma mater | University of Aberdeen University of Glasgow |
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