Alan Reid
is the Liberal Democrats candidate for Argyll and Bute constituency in the Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies).
Alan Reid's policies
Statement to voters
Alan Reid was the Lib Dem MP for Argyll and Bute between 2001 and 2015, while in Parliament he served on the Scottish Affaris Committee.
Full statement
He served as Councillor on Argyll & Bute Council for 5 years. Before being elected to Parliament he worked as a computer systems analyst.
Upon being annouced as the candidate he said: "I warned the SNP 15 years ago that if they didn’t invest in new ferries, the ageing fleet would break down regularly. Sadly they ignored all the warnings and local people are now suffering the consequences.
“We urgently need several new car ferries as well as new vessels for Dunoon and Kilcreggan and a bridge or tunnel to replace the Corran ferry.
“Our crumbling roads need investment, particularly the A82, A83 and A816.
“Liberal Democrats would tackle these problems where the SNP and the Tories have failed.
“I look forward to campaigning on these issues across the whole of Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber”.
This statement was last updated on Aug. 17, 2025.
This statement was added by Alan Reid, their team, or by a Democracy Club volunteer, based on information published by the candidate elsewhere.
Record in office
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Alan Reid online
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- http://www.alanreid.org/
| Date | Election | Party | Results | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Argyll and Bute: Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies) | Liberal Democrats | (Results due after 07 May 2026) | Position not available |
| 2024 | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 7,359 votes (not elected) | 4th / 6 candidates |
| 2021 | Argyll and Bute: Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies) | Liberal Democrats | 6,874 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 4 candidates |
| 2021 | Highlands and Islands: Scottish Parliament elections (Regions) | Liberal Democrats | Not elected (vote count not available) | Position not available |
| 2019 | Argyll and Bute: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 6,832 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 4 candidates |
| 2017 | Argyll and Bute: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 8,745 votes (not elected) | 3rd / 4 candidates |
| 2017 | Cowal: Argyll and Bute Council local election | Liberal Democrats | We do not collect voting data for Single Transferable Vote elections. | 3rd / 6 candidates |
| 2016 | Argyll and Bute: Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies) | Liberal Democrats | 7,583 votes (not elected) | 2nd / 4 candidates |
| 2016 | Highlands and Islands: Scottish Parliament elections (Regions) | Liberal Democrats | Not elected (vote count not available) | Position not available |
| 2015 | Argyll and Bute: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 14,486 votes (not elected) | 2nd / 5 candidates |
| 2010 | Argyll and Bute: UK Parliamentary general election | Liberal Democrats | 14,292 votes (elected) | 1st / 7 candidates |
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