I am a Director of a media company, Eala Bhan Ltd, of Feorlean, Glendaruel, Argyll PA22 3AH. As a result of the election my previously full time work for this company will be reduced to virtually zero. I receive remuneration for this work of between £1,001 and £2,000 per annum. I also have use of a leased laptop (Mac) and my wife also has use of a company computer.

I am the Director of Digital Glen Ltd of Feorlean, Glendaruel, Argyll, PA22 3AH. This associated company of Eala Bhan Ltd is a non trading company set up to pursue a project which did not materialise. This company does not and is not likely to trade.

On 28 May 2007, I received a gift of a painting from Don McNeil of a monetary value of between £501 and £1,000. The painting was by Don McNeil, an artist living in Newton, by Strathchan, Argyll.

In April 2007, I received a gift of between £501 and £1000 from my company Eala Bhan Ltd. This donation was for use in my election campaign in Dumfries.

I own 99.6% of the issued share capital in EALA Bhan Ltd, a media company. These are ordinary shares with a market value of £4980.

I own 90% of the issued share capital in Digital Glen Ltd, a non trading company for a media project that did not take place. These are ordinary shares.

On election I resigned as a Director of the Hill Adamson Photographic Museum.

On election I resigned as a Director of Aim-Hi Ltd.

On election I resigned as a Director of Skeklers Theatre Company Ltd, which is based in Shetland.

On election I resigned from membership of Lodge 1120, Kyles of Bute, which I had been admitted to in December 2004.

I am a member of the Scottish Episcopal Church associated with the congregations in Rothesay and Dunoon.

In April 2007 I donated an additional £650 to my election campaign in Dumfries.

I am a member of the Glasgow Art Club. [Registered 19 July 2007]

I am a member of the Scottish Society for the History of Photography. [Registered 19 July 2007]

In June 2007 I received a gift of waterproofs, wellington boots, an umbrella and a fleece jacket from the Forestry Commission with an approximate value of £250. [Registered 19 July 2007]

I am a member of Eriskay Pony Society. [Registered 22 July 2007]

I am a member of the Scottish Flag Trust at Athelstaneford. [Registered 22 July 2007]

I am a member of the Saltire Society. [Registered 22 July 2007]

I am a member of the Loreburn Housing Association in which I own one share worth one pound. [Registered 2 October 2007]

In February 2008 the Scottish Ornithologists Club gave me membership to the Scottish Ornithologists Club. This membership expires in August 2008 and is valued at less than £20. [Registered 21 February 2008]

On 15 January 2008 I gave a Brodie’s Environmental Lecture at the University of Edinburgh. This lecture is hosted by the University of Edinburgh and supported by Brodies LLP. On 20 February 2008 the University of Edinburgh gave me £100 in book tokens in thanks. [Registered 21 February 2008]

On 2 April 2008 I was an overnight guest at Inverlochy Castle Hotel at the invitation of the owner to discuss wood fuel with a variety of local stakeholders in my ministerial capacity. The value of lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast is estimated to be £600. [Registered 17 April 2008]

From 15 to 21 July 2008 my wife and I were guests of Dennis and Glynnis Macleod at their home (on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada) and on their boat. [Registered 1 August 2008]

On 8 September 2008 I was a guest of the American Tennis Association at the final of the US Tennis Open held at Flushing Meadow, New York. I received a ticket and hospitality with a total estimated value of £250. [Registered 16 September 2008]

On 9 November 2008 I was appointed Director of the Colintraive and Glendaruel Development Trust (a local charitable body that is limited by guarantee). I receive no remuneration in relation to this position. [Registered 13 November 2008]