Former Liberal Democrat minister Jo Swinson has announced that she is standing at the General Election.
Ms Swinson lost her seat to the SNP in 2015.
But she said that most people in her former East Dunbartonshire constituency had voted to stay in the UK, and the EU.
The seat is the SNP's second most marginal seat, with a majority of just 2,167.
Ms Swinson said: “This next Parliament will be pivotal for our country, both for Scotland’s place in the UK, and the UK’s relationship with the rest of Europe.
“I’m standing in the General Election because I’m passionate about keeping Scotland in the UK, and averting the disaster of the Tories’ hard Brexit.
"Most people in East Dunbartonshire agree – 61 per cent voted to stay in the UK and 71 per cent voted to Remain in the EU.
"They deserve a pro-UK, pro-EU MP."
She added: "The result last time makes it absolutely clear: this is a fight between the SNP and the Liberal Democrats, and one I fully intend to win.”
Since 2015 the seat has been held by SNP MP John Nicolson.
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