Ian Jenkins (politician)

Archibald Ian Jenkins (born 18 March 1941, Rothesay) is a former Scottish Liberal Democrat politician. He was the Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for Tweeddale, Ettrick and Lauderdale from 1999 to 2003.

Jenkins was educated at Rothesay Academy and the University of Glasgow, where he read English. He was a teacher before his election to Holyrood, ending his career as head of the English department at Peebles High School. He was the Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Education, Culture and Sport. He stood down at the 2003 election.