Background
Margo was born in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, and educated at Hamilton Academy; she trained as a teacher of physical education.
Margo MacDonald is married to former politician and columnist Jim Sillars, who won the 1988 Glasgow Govan by-election for the SNP.
Her daughter Petra is married to one half of The Proclaimers, Craig Reid and they have four children (Rosanne, Lena, Peter and John).
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