Age, Biography and Wiki
David Whitton was born on 22 April, 1952 in Forfar, Scotland, is an A scottish television presenter. Discover David Whitton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
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71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
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22 April 1952 |
| Birthday |
22 April |
| Birthplace |
Forfar, Scotland |
| Nationality |
Scotland
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He is a member of famous television presenter with the age 71 years old group.
David Whitton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, David Whitton height not available right now. We will update David Whitton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is David Whitton's Wife?
His wife is married
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married |
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two |
David Whitton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Whitton worth at the age of 71 years old? David Whitton’s income source is mostly from being a successful television presenter. He is from Scotland. We have estimated David Whitton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
television presenter |
David Whitton Social Network
Timeline
David Whitton (born 22 April 1952) is a Scottish journalist, Labour Party politician and former Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP).
He began his journalistic career with D. C. Thomson in 1970 before moving to the Fife Free Press and then the Evening Express in Aberdeen, specialising in local government activities.
He worked at The Scotsman in Glasgow for three years then moved to the Daily Record where he became Industrial Editor in 1983.
From 1986–96, Whitton worked at Scottish Television in a variety of roles including producer of news and current affairs programmes, Lobby Correspondent at Westminster, presenter of political programming and on screen news reporter.
He was Head of Public Affairs from 1994–96.
Whitton's time at Scottish Television was followed by a short period as a Director of the PR company, Media House.
David Whitton is married and has two children and two grandchildren.
He is a member of the National Union of Journalists.
In 1999 Whitton became Special Adviser to the then Scottish Secretary Donald Dewar.
Whitton was a member of Scottish Labour Party's Scottish Parliament election campaign responsible for organising broadcasting coverage and media activity for the Party leader.
Following the first Scottish Parliament elections, Whitton became Special Adviser to the First Minister of Scotland, Donald Dewar and Official Spokesman for the First Minister and the Scottish Executive.
Whitton delivered a reading at Dewar's funeral at Glasgow Cathedral on 18 October 2000.
In 2000, Whitton established his own public affairs consultancy with clients including Scottish Enterprise, The Scottish Council for Development and Industry, The Al‑Maktoum Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies.
He was elected to the Scottish Parliament for Strathkelvin and Bearsden in 2007, defeating the incumbent Independent MSP Jean Turner, and losing the seat at the 2011 election to Fiona McLeod of the Scottish National Party.
Whitton was educated at the Morgan Academy in Dundee.
Whitton was elected to the Scottish Parliament in May 2007 for the constituency of Strathkelvin and Bearsden becoming Parliamentary Aide to Wendy Alexander MSP until her resignation as party leader on 28 June 2008.
In addition to a position as Deputy Labour Party Spokesperson on Finance, he was a substitute member of the Economy, Energy and Tourism Committee, Member of the Finance Committee, a member of the Labour Trade Union Group, and a board member of the Scottish Parliamentary Business Exchange.
In 2010/11 Whitton claimed more than £34,000 in expenses which was the sixth highest amount at the Scottish Parliament.
In the SNP landslide victory in the 2011 Scottish Parliament election, he lost his seat to Fiona McLeod, on a swing of 7.7%.
