Glenrothes (Scottish Parliament constituency)

Glenrothes (Scottish Parliament constituency) is a Scottish Parliament constituency in the Mid Scotland and Fife electoral region. It was created in 1999, as part of the Scottish Parliament's first election, and is represented by Jenny Gilruth of the Scottish National Party. The constituency is located near the towns of Glenrothes, Leslie, Fife, and Markinch, and is close to the city of Kirkcaldy. The area is also near the Fife Coastal Path and the Lomond Hills.

● Glenrothes (Scottish

Parliament constituency) The constituency is one of nine in the Mid Scotland and Fife region, which also includes the constituencies of Cowdenbeath (Scottish Parliament constituency), Dunfermline (Scottish Parliament constituency), Kelty (Scottish Parliament constituency), Kinross-shire and Ochil (Scottish Parliament constituency), Kirkcaldy (Scottish Parliament constituency), North East Fife (Scottish Parliament constituency), Perthshire North (Scottish Parliament constituency), and Stirling (Scottish Parliament constituency). The Scottish National Party has held the seat since the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, with Tricia Marwick and then Jenny Gilruth representing the constituency. The area is also close to the University of St Andrews, Dundee University, and Napier University, and is near the Forth Bridge and the Tay Bridge.

● History

The constituency was created in 1999, as part of the Scotland Act 1998, which established the Scottish Parliament. The first election to the constituency was held in 1999, and was won by John MacDougall (politician) of the Labour Party (UK). The constituency has been represented by Labour Party (UK) and Scottish National Party members, including Tricia Marwick, who later became the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament. The area has a rich history, with nearby attractions including St Andrews Cathedral, Dunfermline Abbey, and Edinburgh Castle. The constituency is also close to the Battle of Stirling Bridge and the Battle of Falkirk.

● Electoral wards

The constituency is composed of the following electoral wards: Glenrothes North, Leslie and Markinch, Glenrothes Central and Thornton, and Glenrothes West and Kinglassie. These wards are also used for Fife Council elections, and are part of the Fife (council area). The area is also close to the City of Edinburgh, Perth and Kinross, and Clackmannanshire. The constituency is near the River Forth and the River Tay, and is close to the Ochil Hills and the Lomond Hills.

● Members of

the Scottish Parliament The constituency has been represented by two members: John MacDougall (politician) of the Labour Party (UK) from 1999 to 2011, and Tricia Marwick and then Jenny Gilruth of the Scottish National Party from 2011 to present. The area is also close to the constituencies of Alex Rowley and Claire Baker (politician), who represent the Mid Scotland and Fife (Scottish Parliament electoral region). The constituency is near the Scottish Parliament building and the Royal Mile.

● Election results

The constituency has been contested in several elections, including the 1999 Scottish Parliament election, 2003 Scottish Parliament election, 2007 Scottish Parliament election, 2011 Scottish Parliament election, 2016 Scottish Parliament election, and 2021 Scottish Parliament election. The Scottish National Party has held the seat since the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, with Tricia Marwick and then Jenny Gilruth representing the constituency. The area is also close to the University of Dundee and the Abertay University, and is near the V&A Dundee and the McManus Galleries.

● Boundaries and constituency profile

The constituency is located in the Mid Scotland and Fife electoral region, and is one of nine constituencies in the region. The constituency is bounded by the Fife Coastal Path to the east, and the Ochil Hills to the west. The area is also close to the M90 motorway and the A92 road, and is near the Edinburgh Airport and the Dundee Airport. The constituency has a diverse economy, with major industries including technology, manufacturing, and tourism. The area is also home to several major employers, including Diageo, Amazon, and BSkyB. The constituency is near the Falkland Palace and the Hill of Tarvit, and is close to the Loch Leven and the Loch Ore.