Scottish Green Party

South of Scotland

Map of the South of Scotland/In 2003, Chris Ballance was returned as Green MSP for the South of Scotland.

Chris Ballance

Photo of Chris Ballance/Chris Ballance has been working hard for you on issues such as better public transport and support for locally owned businesses. He led the parliamentary campaign against Trident nuclear weapons.

Abbie Marland

Photo of Abbie Marland/Abbie Marland is an environmental consultant based in East Lothian, leading projects at local and national levels, and is committed to increasing support for young people.

Chris and Abbie will work to

  • tackle climate change – reduce pollution and increase energy efficiency;
  • safeguard the natural environment – healthy and productive land and seas;
  • phase out nuclear power in Scotland and invest in renewable energy;
  • strengthen local communities and increase local decision-making;
  • keep public services public – stop privatisation of the NHS and Scottish Water.

Chris Ballance says

It has been a privilege to be the first Green elected in South Region. We have been able to raise issues, launch inquiries and hold events, to put the Green message on the parliamentary agenda as it has never been before. If you think Green, vote Green.

Abbie Marland says

The Scottish Green Party takes the real needs of community and country straight to the heart of government. If you want to secure the future with a fair and powerful voice, vote Green.

Re-elect Chris Ballance and elect Abbie Marland!