| Post: | Leader |
| Insignia: | ScottishConservativeLogo2022.png |
| Insigniasize: | 250px |
| Insigniacaption: | Logo for the Scottish Conservative Party |
| Type: | Party leader |
| Incumbent: | Douglas Ross |
| Incumbentsince: | 5 August 2020 |
| Inaugural: | Ruth Davidson (as Leader) |
| Body: | the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party |
| Precursor: | Leader of the Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament |
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 Douglas Ross, who was elected to the position on 5 August 2020, replacing Jackson Carlaw.[1]
When the Scottish Conservative Party is in Scottish Government, the leader would usually become the First Minister of Scotland as well as appointing the Scottish cabinet.
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.[2] Prior to the creation of the post, the leader was Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party in the Scottish Parliament (1999–2011).
| Leader (Birth–Death) | Took office | Left office | Election | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Davidson (1978–) | 4 November 2011 | 29 August 2019 | 2011 | |
| Jackson Carlaw (1959–) | 29 August 2019 | 30 July 2020 | Feb 2020 | |
| Douglas Ross (1983–) | 5 August 2020 | Aug 2020 | ||