Jackie Bird, née Macpherson, was born in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire, and became one of the best-known faces on television in Scotland. She can turn her hand to anything. She presents BBC Scotland's flagship nightly news programme 'Reporting Scotland' and also hosts other key programmes including the 'Hogmanay Show' and 'Children in Need'. She is also the regular presenter of the monthly political programme 'Scottish Questions from Westminster'.

      Jackie also writes and produces for TV and radio. 2007 saw the launch of her new comedy series 'The Lewis Lectures', for BBC Radio Scotland, and a six part sitcom series 'Having It All'. A busy newspaper columnist and contributor, Jackie is in high demand as host of corporate events including conferences, award ceremonies and after dinner speaking.

     Jackie is a keen runner and patron of Jog Scotland. She is also a swimmer and an all-round sports enthusiast.