Sam is the youngest Councillor in Aberdeenshire Council, representing West Garioch. He has lived in Kemnay for most of his life, having attended Kemnay Primary and Academy. He hopes to not only represent West Garioch, but also the interests of young people across Aberdeenshire.

Passionate for the environment, Sam sits on the Sustainability Committee in the Council and can often be found up Bennachie at the weekend. He is also the Scottish Ambassador for the Conservative Environment Network.

With first-hand experience of the winter storms here in the North-East, Sam is a campaigner for greater community resilience, ensuring that when the next weather event comes, we are all prepared.

West Garioch Ward includes:

Blairdaff, Burnhervie, Chapel of Garioch, Craigearn, Durno, Insch, Kemnay, Meikle Wartle, Old Rayne, Oyne and Whiteford.