A former Scottish Parliament presiding officer gifted Natalie McGarry about £300 to £500 per month, a court has heard.
Tricia Marwick, 68, who served as presiding officer from 2011 to 2016, appeared as a witness at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday.
Her niece, Natalie McGarry, 40, is accused of embezzling £21,000 while treasurer for Women for Independence (WFI) between April 26 2013 and November 30 2015.