Annabelle Ewing graduated with EC Law Honours from Glasgow University in 1981. Following post-graduate studies in Bologna and Amsterdam, and 10 years as a Brussels-based EC lawyer, Annabelle returned to run a legal practice in Glasgow. She was previously elected as the MP for Perth between 2001-2005. As an MSP, Annabelle was elected for Mid Scotland and Fife region in May 2011 and re-elected in May 2016. She was appointed as Minister for Youth and Women's Employment on November 2014. Annabelle is interested in reading, travelling, gardening and swimming.