Shetland MSP Beatrice Wishart set to stand down
Getty ImagesShetland MSP Beatrice Wishart has announced she will be not be standing at next year's Holyrood election.
The Liberal Democrat MSP was first elected in 2019.
She said the May 2026 Scottish Parliament election was the appropriate time for her to step aside.
Ms Wishart described it as an "honour and a privilege" to have represented the people of Shetland.
She succeeded Tavish Scott, who had been MSP for the constituency since 1999.
"I have taken the difficult decision not to seek re-election for the Shetland constituency at the next Scottish Parliament election," Ms Wishart said.
"After careful consideration, I think May 2026 is an appropriate time for me to step aside."
Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton praised Ms Wishart as a "fantastic voice for Shetland and a wonderful colleague in the Scottish Parliament".