UK Elections Info

Data Last Updated: 7 August 2025
Application Last Amended: 20 July 2024
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Born: 15 November 1938

Died: 21 February 2001

Baron Mackay of Ardbrecknish - 26 June 1991

Member of Privy Council - 26 June 1996

son of Jackson Mackay

Campbeltown Grammar School

Glasgow University

Jordanhill College of Education, Glasgow

Teacher

Under Secretary of State for Scotland	6 April 1982	14 June 1987	(Dismissed)
Lord in Waiting	27 May 1993	20 July 1994	(Reshuffled)
Under Secretary of State for Transport	20 July 1994	5 July 1995	(Reshuffled)
Minister of State for Social Security	5 July 1995	4 May 1997	(Dismissed)

15 October 1964	Argyll	Liberal Party	6,707	23.86
31 March 1966	Argyll	Liberal Party	7,512	26.66
28 February 1974	Western Isles	Conservative & Unionist Party	1,042	6.93
10 October 1974	Argyll	Conservative & Unionist Party	11,036	36.66
3 May 1979	Argyll	Conservative & Unionist Party	12,191	36.80
9 June 1983	Argyll & Bute	Conservative & Unionist Party	13,380	38.63
11 June 1987	Argyll & Bute	Conservative & Unionist Party	12,332	33.52