Hannah Mary Goodlad

Hannah Mary Goodlad
MSP
Official portrait, 2026
Minister for Public Finance
Incumbent
Assumed office
21 May 2026
First MinisterJohn Swinney
Preceded byIvan McKee
Member of Scottish Parliament for Shetland Islands
Incumbent
Assumed office
7 May 2026
Preceded byBeatrice Wishart
Majority1,517 (13.2%)
Personal details
BornHannah Mary Goodlad
(1990-05-12) 12 May 1990
Lerwick, Shetland, Scotland
PartyScottish National Party
EducationImperial College London
University of Glasgow

Hannah Mary Goodlad (born (1990-05-12)12 May 1990) is a Scottish National Party (SNP) politician who has served as Minister for Public Finance since 20 May 2026.[1] She has been the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Shetland Islands since 8 May 2026.[2]

Early life

Hannah Mary Goodlad was born in the Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick. She is the daughter of John Goodlad, a former chief executive officer of the Shetland Fishermen's Association[3] who in the 1980s stood as a candidate for the Shetland Movement;[4] and Wilma Goodlad, who is the director of the Shetland branch of Samaritans[5] and is a trustee of the Fishermen's Mission.[6] Hannah Mary has a younger sister Johanna.[7]

As a child Goodlad took part in Highland dancing through the Shetland School of Dancing.[8]

Goodlad attended Glasgow University where she studied geology and chemistry, then studied in London for a masters degree.[9]

Energy industry

Goodlad has worked in a number of roles within the energy industry, including at Statoil/Equinor, and the Energy Institute.[10]

2026 Scottish Parliament election

Goodlad's intention to stand as a candidate for the SNP in the Shetland constituency was noted in local media in March 2025,[9] and she was confirmed as the SNP candidate by 7 May 2025.[11] Her campaign featured regular videos posted on social media,[12] a series of letters published in local news media,[13] a visit to the Faroe Islands,[14] the publication of a Shetland-specific manifesto,[15] as well as participation in a number of hustings.[16] First Minister of Scotland and leader of the SNP John Swinney made three trips to Shetland during her campaign.[17] Goodlad received a number of endorsements from Shetland constituents which were published in the lead up to the election.[18]

Goodlad won the seat. Her main opponent was the Scottish Liberal Democrats candidate Emma Macdonald, political leader of the Shetland Islands Council.[19] Goodlad secured 5,453 votes (47.5% vote share) compared to Macdonald's 3,936 (34.3%).[20] The Liberal Democrats had not lost Shetland in any election (Scottish Parliament or Westminster) since 1950.[21]

Minister for Public Finance

On 20 May 2026 Goodlad was appointed the Minister for Public Finance, a junior ministerial role. Prior to Goodlad, the last Shetland MSP to hold a position in government was Liberal Democrat Tavish Scott when he was Minister for Transport and Telecommunications from 2005-2007.[1]

Personal life

Goodlad is married to Callum Scott. Both are directors of Haar Sauna Ltd, a mobile sauna business.[22][23]

Goodlad was the Church of Scotland's National Youth Assembly Moderator.[24]

Goodlad is a committee member of Shetland ForWirds.[25]

References

  1. ^ a b Marter, Hans (20 May 2026). "A seat at the table? Goodlad lands minister role in government". Shetland News. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  2. ^ McLaren, Paul; McCool, Mary (8 May 2026). "Scottish election results 2026 live: First Scottish election results declared as Labour expect 'terrible' news in Glasgow". BBC News. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  3. ^ "Seafood Matters Podcast". YouTube. Ep 24. John Goodlad. 22 April 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  4. ^ Civico, Adam (1 December 2020). "It's time to be bold over extra powers, former Shetland Movement candidate urges politicians". Shetland Times. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  5. ^ "Samaritans Scotland Volunteers' Week - Wilma Goodlad". Samaritans. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  6. ^ McBride, Oliver (6 July 2023). "The Fishermen's Mission appoints new Trustees to the Charity's Council of Management". The Fishing Daily - Irish, UK and European Fishing Industry News. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  7. ^ "Births, marriages and deaths". Fraserburgh Herald and Northern Counties' Advertiser. 19 February 1993. p. 8. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  8. ^ "Dancing through the examinations". The Shetland Times. Lerwick. 6 December 1996. p. 21. Retrieved 12 May 2026 – via British Newspaper Archive.
  9. ^ a b Marter, Hans J (19 March 2025). "Hannah Mary Goodlad likely to contest Shetland seat for SNP in Holyrood elections". Shetland News. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  10. ^ Goodlad, Hannah Mary. "Experience". LinkedIn. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  11. ^ "SNP confirms Goodlad will stand as election candidate". Shetland News. 7 May 2025. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
  12. ^ Hannah Mary Goodlad on Facebook
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  14. ^ Marter, Hans J (20 November 2025). "Finding a new direction for Shetland in Faroe". Shetland News. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  15. ^ "SNP candidate Hannah Mary Goodlad launches manifesto during town hall event". Shetland News. 24 March 2026. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
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  17. ^ "First minister John Swinney returns for third visit of election campaign". Shetland News. 20 April 2026. Retrieved 11 May 2026.
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  19. ^ "Emma Macdonald". Shetland News. 1 April 2026. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  20. ^ "Shetland Islands - Scottish Parliament constituency". BBC News. Retrieved 17 May 2026.
  21. ^ Banks, Ken; Campbell, Kirsten (8 May 2026). "Lib Dems lose stronghold Shetland seat to SNP". BBC News.
  22. ^ Riddell, Neil (25 April 2024). "Sauna culture comes to Shetland". Shetland.org. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  23. ^ "HAAR SAUNA LTD people - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
  24. ^ The Church of Scotland (3 June 2016). National Youth Assembly Moderator's Report to General Assembly 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2026 – via YouTube.
  25. ^ "About us". Shetland ForWirds. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
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