Margo MacDonald | |
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 MacDonald in 2011 | |
| Member of the Scottish Parliament for Lothian Lothians (1999–2011) (1 of 7 Regional MSPs) | |
| In office 6 May 1999 – 4 April 2014 | |
| Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party | |
| In office 1974–1979 | |
| Leader | William Wolfe |
| Preceded by | Gordon Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Douglas Henderson |
| Member of Parliament for Glasgow Govan | |
| In office 8 November 1973 – 8 February 1974 | |
| Preceded by | John Rankin |
| Succeeded by | Harry Selby |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Margo Symington Aitken 19 April 1943 Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland |
| Died | 4 April 2014 (aged 70) Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Political party | Independent (2003–2014) Scottish National Party (1973–2003) |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Dunfermline College of Physical Education |
| Occupation | Politician, Teacher, Broadcaster |
Margo Symington MacDonald (née Aitken; 19 April 1943 – 4 April 2014) was a Scottish politician, teacher and broadcaster. She was the Scottish National Party (SNP) Member of Parliament (MP) for Glasgow Govan from 1973 to 1974 and was Depute Leader of the Scottish National Party from 1974 to 1979. She later served as an SNP and then Independent Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Lothian from 1999 until her death.