John Swinney – The early years He was born on in Edinburgh on 13 April 1964. He attended the University of Edinburgh, where he graduated with an MA Honours degree in politics in 1986. Personal life He married work colleague Lorna in 1991. They had two children. The marriage ended in 1998 (annulled in 2000) … Continue reading John Swinney – politician of conviction or opportunist chancer who clings to power on Sturgeons skirts