Conservatives name Angus South candidate for Scottish election
Angus MacMillan Douglas has been selected as the Scottish Conservative candidate for Angus South at May's Scottish Parliament elections.
Mr MacMillan Douglas grew up near Glamis and attended Douglastown Primary School before a long career with BP, which included holding senior posts in Africa, Brussels, London and Washington.
He was awarded an OBE for services to healthcare following his work as director of the Scottish Blood Service, overseeing programmes to improve safety and efficiency with UK and European partners.
He also served on the Court of Abertay University, helping to strengthen the university’s financial position. He is also a Fellow of the institution.
Mr MacMillan Douglas was a councillor for Kirriemuir and Dean between 2017 and 2022, serving as the local authority’s finance chief when the council had to make savings of more than £40 million due to Scottish Government cuts.
He said: “I have the background, experience and local knowledge to deliver for people in Angus South.
“I understand the pressure that high Council Tax can put on households, which is why I worked to address it during my time on the council. My aim has always been to make systems work better for communities.”
He added: “May's contest is a two-horse race, adding: “Only the Scottish Conservatives can beat the SNP here.
“A vote for one of the other parties will only elect an SNP MSP who won't hold the Scottish Government to account on education, health, finance, justice, planning and many other issues it has sole responsibility for.”