Members of Parliament
| Year | Member | Party | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Albert McQuarrie | Conservative | |
| 1987 | Rt Hon Alex Salmond | SNP | |
| 2010 | Dr Eilidh Whiteford | SNP | |
Alex Salmond was the MP for Banff & Buchan from 1987 to 2010, and is currently the MSP for the Gordon Constituency and First Minister in the Scottish Parliament. Salmond stood down at the 2010 General Election so that he could focus on the job as an MSP and First Minister of Scotland.
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