Finlay Carson

Finlay Carson is a Scottish Conservative Party politician who has served as the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Galloway and West Dumfries since 2016. Before his election to the Scottish Parliament, he served as a councillor for Castle Douglas and Glenkens starting in 2012. In addition to his parliamentary duties, he has held the position of Convener of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee. Carson, who holds a degree in agriculture, previously worked in the IT sector. Politically, he has focused on regional investment in south-west Scotland and has been a vocal advocate for his constituents' interests within the Scottish Parliament.