The Scottish Young Conservatives is the youth wing of the Scottish Conservatives, representing members under the age of 26. The Scottish Young Conservatives formed in 2019 following the dissolution of Conservative Future Scotland.
Scottish Young Conservatives | |
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National Chairman | Josh Macleod |
National Campaign Coordinator | Kai Suleman |
National Secretary | Cameron McPhail |
Honorary President | Meghan Gallacher |
Founded | 2019 |
Mother party | Scottish Conservatives |
Website | https://www.scottishconservatives.com/ |
Current National Board
Board | ||
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Office | Incumbent | |
Chairman of the board |
Josh Macleod | |
National Campaign Coordinator |
Kai Suleman | |
National Secretary | Cameron McPhail | |
North Regional Chairman | Abigail Brooks | |
East Regional Chairman | Vacant | |
West Regional Chairman | Vacant |
Former Chairmen
- Holly Moscrop 2022-2024
- Emma Currie - 2021-2022
- Cameron Findlay -2020-2021
- Michael Bow - 2019-2020
- Cllr. James Bundy - 2018-2019
Activity
The Scottish Young Conservatives were established in 2019 following the dissolution of Conservative Future Scotland. Since 2019, Scottish Young Conservatives have been active in elections across Scotland.
The Scottish Young Conservatives have worked with members of the Scottish Conservatives shadow cabinet to develop party policy.
In 2023 and 2024, the Scottish Young Conservatives held events at the Scottish Conservative Party conferences, highlighting the importance of the youth wing in the party.
During the 2024 General Election, Scottish Young Conservative activists campaigned across Scotland, helping retain 5 out of the 6 Conservative seats in Scotland, including a gain in Gordon and Buchan.
Organisation
The Scottish Young Conservatives is run by a national board of six members elected annually. These include three national positions and three regional chairs.
The Scottish Young Conservatives also have affiliated associations in universities across Scotland:
- University of Aberdeen Conservative and Unionist Association
- Glasgow University Conservative Association
- University of St Andrews Conservative and Unionist Association
- University of Edinburgh Conservative and Unionist Association
- University of Strathclyde Conservative and Unionist Alliance