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Register of Members’ Interests

Reviewed April 2026

Councillor: Dr Stephen Clackson

Ward: North Isles

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1. Remuneration

  • Clackson Partners, West Manse, Sanday, Orkney KW17 2BN (German language services, including tour-guiding) – Partner.

  • Orkney & Shetland Valuation Joint Board – Depute Convener

  • Qualifications Scotland (previously known as Scottish Qualifications Authority), The Optima Building, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow, G2 8DQ (National Examinations Board) – Invigilator.

  • Beekeeping – Sale of honey produced from own hives.

2. Other Roles

None.

3. Contracts

None.

4. Election Expenses

Nil.

5. Houses, Land and Buildings

Joint owner (North Isles Ward)

6. Interest in Shares and Securities

None.

7. Gifts and Hospitality (N/A see paragraph 4.21 of Councillors’ Code of Conduct)

Nil.

8. Non-Financial Interests

  • Life Member of Orkney Heritage Society.

  • Member of the World Federation of Scientists.

  • Member of Orkney Beekeepers’ Association.

  • Member of Orkney Club.

  • Member of Orkney Family History Society

  • Member of HMS Royal Oak Association

  • Life Member of Scottish Youth Hostels Association.

  • Member of Sanday Afternoon Club

  • Member of Sanday Agriculture Association.

  • Member of Sanday Development Trust

  • Fellow of Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

  • Member of British Numismatic Society.

  • Fellow of Royal Numismatic Society.

  • Member of Scottish Beekeepers’ Association.

  • Member of the Co-operative Group.

  • Director on the Board of Orkney Ferries Ltd (May 2017- June 2022)

  • OIC Representative on the University of the Highlands & Islands Foundation.

  • OIC Representative on the Highlands & Islands Science Skills Academy (June 2016 – June 2024).

  • OIC Representative on the Scottish Councils Committee on Radioactive Substances.

  • OIC Representative on the Dounreay Stakeholder Group.

9. Close Family Members

  • Spouse works part-time for Orkney Islands Council as Relief Fire-Fighter at Sanday Airfield and Leisure Assistant at Sanday Swimming Pool.