In 2011 he stood as lead party - list candidate for UKIP in the Scottish Parliament constituency of Mid Scotland and Fife but did not gain election , with the UKIP list coming seventh after scoring 1.1 % of the region 's vote .
In 2011 he stood as lead party - list candidate for UKIP in the Scottish Parliament constituency of Mid Scotland and Fife . 
 Despite failing to gain representation in the Scottish Parliament , UKIP improved its performance in Mid Scotland and Fife , gaining 1.1 % of the region 's vote .