Nigel Anderson Don (born 16 April 1954) is a

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composer, arranger and former politician. He was a

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(MSP) for two parliamentary terms, first for the North East Scotland region 2007–2011 then for the Angus North and Mearns constituency in the 2011–2016 term.

Background

He was educated at

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(MA 1978; MEng 2001) and the

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(LLB). Don had a 13-year career as a chemical engineer with

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. He then decided to take time out of working to stay at home and raise his children, which allowed his wife to continue working. He later became a music teacher and a publisher. From May 2016, Don has been working as a full-time composer based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Political career

Prior to his election to the Scottish Parliament, Don was a councillor (2003–2007) for Ninewells ward, and SNP Group Convenor on

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. He was elected to the multi-member Lochee ward but resigned as councillor on 23 August 2007 to concentrate on his role as MSP. He stood as a SNP candidate at the 2007 election and was elected from the SNP's regional list for the North East Scotland. In the 2011 election he was elected for the Angus North and Mearns constituency. He was a Member of the Justice Committee and the Public Petitions Committee. Don was Convenor of the Delegated Powers 2011–2013 then Convener of the Law Reform Committee 2013–2016. and a member of the Public Audit Committee from 2014. His Political Interests included Law, Energy, Nutrition and Weight Management, Environment and Culture. In August 2015 Don was deselected as candidate for the Angus North and Mearns constituency for the upcoming 2016 Scottish elections by local SNP members and replaced by

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, who won with a 54% majority.

Personal life

Don is married to Dr Wendy Wrieden; they have two adult children.

References

External links

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Personal website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Don, Nigel Anderson 1954 births Living people People educated at King's College School, London Alumni of Pembroke College, Cambridge Alumni of the University of London Scottish National Party MSPs Members of the Scottish Parliament 2007–2011 Members of the Scottish Parliament 2011–2016 Scottish National Party councillors Councillors in Dundee