| Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party | |
|---|---|
 Logo for the Scottish Conservative Party | |
 IncumbentRussell Findlay since 27 September 2024 | |
| Type | Party leader |
| Precursor | Leader of the Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament |
| Inaugural holder | Ruth Davidson (as Leader) |
The leader of the Scottish Conservative Party (officially the leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) is the highest position within the Scottish Conservative Party. The current holder of the position is Russell Findlay, who was elected to the position on 27 September 2024, replacing Douglas Ross.
If the Scottish Conservative Party were to be in Scottish Government, the leader would usually become the First Minister of Scotland as well as appointing the Scottish cabinet.
Background
The position of Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party was created in 2011. The new position of Scottish party leader was created following the recommendations of the Sanderson Commission.
Prior to the creation of the post, the leader was Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament (1999–2011).
Leaders of the party
| Leader (birth–death) |
Took office | Left office | Election | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Ruth Davidson (born 1978) |
4 November 2011 | 29 August 2019 | 2011 |
|
Jackson Carlaw (born 1959) |
29 August 2019 | 30 July 2020 | Feb 2020 |
|
Douglas Ross (born 1983) |
5 August 2020 | 27 September 2024 | Aug 2020 |
|
|
Russell Findlay (born 1972 or 1973) |
27 September 2024 | 2024 | |
References
- Sanderson Commission report, p. 15.