A former police officer and part-time lecturer has been selected as the SNP candidate for the upcoming Torry and Ferryhill by-election in Aberdeen.
The local SNP group has put forward Audrey Nicoll to stand for the seat next month.
During her time serving in the police, Ms Nicoll worked in both uniformed and specialist roles, and was involved in the establishment of the force’s first serious sexual offences specialist investigation unit.
Since retiring from the police, she has used her experience of working with vulnerable people in her role as part-time lecturer, where she supports public protection learning for nursing and midwifery students.
Ms Nicoll also volunteers with the Bikeability programme, the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and gives up her time as the child protection officer for a local rugby club.
Ms Nicoll said: “I’m really excited to be the SNP candidate for Torry and Ferryhill.
“I will be working extremely hard in the coming weeks to speak to as many voters as possible to hear, first-hand, about the issues that matter most to them.”
Stephen Flynn, the leader of the city council’s SNP group, said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have Audrey as our candidate.
“She has a wealth of experience both in a professionally and voluntary capacity, and would be a huge asset to the city and the ward.”
