George Reid

George Reid, former Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament

Early Years

Born on 4 June 1939, George Reid was educated at Dollar Academy and the University of St Andrews (MA Hons). Reid has a background in journalism, as a Features Writer for the Scottish Daily Express, Reporter and Head of News and Current Affairs for Scottish Television, Producer for Granada Television and a presenter for the BBC.

Parliamentary Years

A Scottish Nationalist, his parliamentary career began in 1974 when he was elected MP for Stirlingshire East and Clackmannanshire (until 1979), becoming Vice Convener of the SNP (1997-99), a member of the Scottish Parliament for Mid Scotland and Fife (1999-2003) and for Ochil (2003-2007) during which time he was elected Presiding Officer (2003-2007).

Corporate Connections

The Rt Hon George Reid is a board member of the Futures Forum, a think-tank established by the Scottish Executive.

In 2007, the Rt Hon George Reid was made one of four Independent Directors of Culture and Sport Glasgow.