Audrey Nicoll

This isn’t change.
It’s chaos.

Anas Sarwar, where are you?

Audrey Nicoll MSP and Liam Kerr MSP stand in front of a building with a large sign above them saying "HMP & YOI Grampian".

Criminal Justice Committee Convener @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social & Deputy Convener Liam Kerr MSP visited HMP & YOI Grampian as part of their inquiry into the harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish prisons.

Share your views on this issue by 22 August: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...

🤞 Good luck to all those receiving exam results today!

📱 If you have questions or require assistance, you can contact Skills Development Scotland on 0808 100 8000.

📣 “A generation has now clearly passed.” - FM John Swinney

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 A whole new generation ready to have their say on the kind of Scotland they want to live in.

Scotland has the highest drug death rate in Europe. What bold action is needed to tackle this crisis - and end the stigma? with Stirling University @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social , Kirsten Horsburgh, @catrionamath.bsky.social and Patricia Tracey

🎟️ Book your tickets now: ow.ly/vgwV50WjB0C #FoP2025

Yesterday, the Criminal Justice Committee, which I convene, launched a call for views on our 2026/27 pre-budget scrutiny. How should bodies like the police, fire service, prisons, the courts etc be funded for the coming year?

Give us your views: ow.ly/eN3u50Wlu7n.

🔗 Find out more: www.biba.org.uk/Flood-insura...

With climate change increasing the risk of flooding, it’s more important than ever that households can access affordable, reliable insurance cover.

The Flood Insurance Directory helps people in flood-prone areas find the protection they need, including those in homes not covered by standard schemes

🌟 Happy Volunteers’ Week 2025!

A heartfelt thank you to all the incredible volunteers across Aberdeen South and North Kincardine. Your time, effort and commitment make a real difference to our communities every single day.

Your work is valued, appreciated and truly inspiring. Thank you. 💛

👮‍♀️ The Scottish Parliament Criminal Justice Committee is seeking your views as part of the new inquiry into tackling harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish prisons.

💻 Watch our video to learn more, and our call for views is open until 22 August.

Get in touch 📝 ow.ly/4STC50VTefG

Inquiry into the harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish Prisons - Scottish Parliament - Citizen Space Find and participate in consultations run by the Scottish Parliament

👮‍♀️ The Scottish Parliament Criminal Justice Committee is seeking your views as part of the new inquiry into tackling harm caused by substance misuse in Scottish prisons.

💻 Watch our video to learn more, and our call for views is open until 22 August.

Get in touch ow.ly/4STC50VTefG

This morning, I attended a briefing at Energy Transition Zone's W-Zero 1 facility, with North East colleagues @audreynicollsnp.bsky.social and Dawn Black.

It was great to hear about their work to date, their plans for their future, and how we can support the North East’s energy transition.

How I Will Vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill On Tuesday (13/05/2025), MSPs will consider and debate the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill at Stage 1.I commend Liam McArthur MSP for bringing the Bill forward, and the Health...

How I Will Vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill: www.audreynicoll.info/post/how-i-w...

⭕ Yesterday, I challenged Labour’s Martin Whitfield on the 250 job losses at Harbour Energy in Aberdeen, a direct result of Westminster’s damaging windfall tax.

🥀Thanks to Labour, we have lost jobs, lost investment, and our North East region is being left behind.

250 oil & gas jobs gone, thanks to Labour’s reckless Westminster windfall tax.

🔴 78% tax rate
🔴 Extended to 2030
🔴 Investment driven out of the North East

This wasn’t an accident. It was a decision made in Westminster, rubber-stamped by Labour.

🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

We're in Torry, finding out what residents make of Michael Gove's new Lord of Torry title.

'Day one of independence, we can get rid of all these lords and it won't cost us a penny'

#aberdeen #scotland #Tories #ukpolitics

I’ll continue to work cross-party and with all stakeholders to support those impacted.

If you are a homeowner affected by RAAC, you can contact me at Audrey.Nicoll.MSP@Parliament.scot or call 01224 876743.

🏠 Today, I met with Housing Minister Paul McLennan MSP and homeowners in Balnagask, Torry, affected by RAAC.

Residents shared their experiences and concerns in an open, honest discussion. I’m hopeful this will be a step forward toward a fair and timely solution.

📚 Great to visit The Open University stall at the Scottish Parliament today.

✍ We had a really valuable discussion on the importance of upskilling Scotland’s workforce, the future of the energy sector and how we can widen access to higher education for all.

🐕 Delighted to visit members of the Unbound the Greyhound Coalition at the Scottish Parliament this week, as well as greyhounds Sasha, Abbey and Katy.

✍ I'm glad to offer my support for the Bill to end greyhound racing in Scotland.

🌱 Delighted to sponsor EDF Renewables UK exhibition in the Garden Lobby as they showcase their work in the Scottish Parliament this week.

⚡ Their investment in Scotland’s renewable energy future is helping us on the path to a net-zero nation by 2045, creating jobs and supporting communities.

Wishing everyone celebrating a very happy Easter! 🐣

🤝 I was delighted to catch up with the team at the Net Zero Technology Centre this week.
⚡ NZTC plays a pivotal role in supporting TechX startups so our wealth of home grown talent and skills remains at the forefront of innovation in the energy sector.

💛 Thank you to everyone who visited me today at my Kincorth and Garthdee surgeries. We had some great discussions, and I have plenty of casework to follow up on.

📱 If you could not attend today and wish to get in touch, you can do so at: Audrey.Nicoll.MSP@Parliament.scot or call 01224 876743.

👩‍⚕️ I am proud to submit a motion to the Scottish Parliament recognising the groundbreaking research underway at Robert Gordon University to develop a blood test for faster endometriosis diagnosis.

💉 This innovation can transform lives by speeding up diagnosis and access to treatment.

🔴 The SNP’s plan to abolish the two-child benefit cap is stuck in Westminster’s grip.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland needs independence, not permission.

🔥 Fires involving rechargeable lithium-ion batteries are on the rise across Scotland.

Make sure you:

✅ Buy from reputable retailers
✅ Use the correct charger
✅ Don’t charge overnight or on soft surfaces
✅ Recycle batteries responsibly

More info 🔗: www.firescotland.gov.uk/at-home/lith...

Following the passing of Christina McKelvie MSP, an online book of condolence remains open for people who wish to leave messages of sympathy.

Comments will be collated and shared with her family: www.parliament.scot/christina-mc...

A book is also available in Parliament for visitors

On Wednesday 2nd of April at 2pm there will be a Motion of Condolence for Christina McKelvie MSP, led by First Minister John Swinney MSP.

It will be streamed live on Scottish Parliament TV: www.scottishparliament.tv