Lists of MPs for constituencies in Scotland facts for kids

Have you ever wondered who speaks up for people in Scotland in the UK government? These lists are all about the people called Members of Parliament, or MPs, who represent different parts of Scotland. An MP is like a voice for their local area, called a 'constituency', in the big UK Parliament in London.

MPs are chosen by people in their local area through elections. Once elected, their job is to represent the people in their constituency, help make new laws, and discuss important issues that affect the whole country.

Understanding Scottish MPs

Scotland is part of the United Kingdom, and Scottish MPs are elected to the UK Parliament in London. Each MP represents a specific area of Scotland, called a constituency. When they go to Parliament, they work with MPs from all over the UK to make decisions for everyone.

How MPs Serve in Parliament

MPs serve for a certain period, usually around five years, which is called a 'parliamentary term'. After this term, there's usually another election, and people vote again for who they want to represent them. Because of this, the group of MPs changes over time.

The lists below show who served as an MP for a Scottish constituency during different parliamentary terms. This helps us see how representation has changed over the years.

• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1955–1959)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1959–1964)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1964–1966)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1966–1970)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1970–February 1974)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (February 1974–October 1974)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (October 1974–1979)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1979–1983)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1983–1987)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1987–1992)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1992–1997)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (1997–2001)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2001–2005)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2005–2010)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2010–2015)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2015–2017)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2017–2019)
• List of MPs for constituencies in Scotland (2019–present)

More About Parliament

If you're interested in learning more about how the UK Parliament works or who has served in it, these links can help:

• List of parliaments of the United Kingdom
• Scottish representatives to the first Parliament of Great Britain