Born: 1964 (age 59 years), Irvine, United Kingdom
Spouse: Kenneth Anderson
Previous offices: Minister for Transport for Scotland (2023–2024), Scottish Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture (2020–2021), Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs (2009–2020), and more
Education: Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus, University of Glasgow, and Ayr Academy
Office: Member of the Scottish Parliament since 2011
Party: Scottish National Party
Nationality: Scottish