Born in 1946 and brought up in Cupar, Fife, I was educated at the local school - 
Newly re-elected MSP for Banffshire & Buchan Coast, Stewart Stevenson has been announced as Minister for the Environment & Climate Change in the new SNP Government.
Addressing a meeting of his Constituency Association in Banff, Stewart Stevenson MSP said:
"I am delighted to be part of the Rural Affairs team in the new Scottish Government.
"As an early priority we shall be working closely with UK Ministers in particular to ensure that Scottish interests are properly represented in the European Union.
"Where we have the powers, we shall seek to work with rural, marine and environmental stakeholders to ensure that we understand and respond to their needs and concerns.
"For me personally, this is a superb opportunity to work in Government on a range of issues in which I have personal interest.
"I look forward to working with First Minister Alex Salmond and Cabinet Secretary Richard Lochhead and the rest of our strong team."
Karen Adam is now the MSP for Banffshire and Buchan Coast
