Edward Mountain is a Scottish Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands Region and also serves as the Convenor of the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee.
His areas of interest includes health care provision in the Highlands, improving infrastructure, and developing a strong rural economy.
Before entering politics Edward enjoyed a long career as a soldier. He joined the army in 1980 and his military service took him to Cyprus, Uganda, Germany, Canada, United Kingdom, Spain and Egypt. Edward left the army in 1992 but continued to serve as a reservist for a further six years.
After leaving the army, Edward went on to qualify as a chartered surveyor in 1997, becoming a senior partner for a firm based in Inverness in 2006.
In 2007, Edward returned home to farm and run a herd of 180 pedigree Simmentals and grow 300 acres of barley.