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.Sanderson Commission report, p. 15.
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 No. Portrait Name Term start Term end 1 Ruth Davidson 4 November 2011 29 August 2019 Jackson Carlaw was interim leader during this period 2 Jackson Carlaw 14 February 2020 30 July 2020 3 Douglas Ross 5 August 2020 27 September 2024 4 Russell Findlay 27 September 2024 Incumbent
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