[2] She worked as a detective sergeant police officer in both uniformed and specialist roles, retiring in 2015.

[3][4] After retiring, she gave lectures in the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice at Robert Gordon University.

I look forward to any contest, where of course it will be for branch members to select those they wish to represent them in Holyrood in the 2026 Scottish Parliament elections.

A source close to Nicoll, however, told BBC Scotland that she had perceived an "underlying inference" in the phone call that he wanted her to stand down.

[12] Facing significant criticism, on 21 November 2024, Flynn announced that he would not seek a dual mandate to stand in both Westminster and Holyrood.