Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party

{{Infobox political post

| post = Leader

| insignia = ScottishConservativeLogo2022.png

| insigniasize = 250px

| insigniacaption = Logo for the Scottish Conservative Party

| image = Russell Findlay 2021.jpg

| type = Party leader

| incumbent = Russell Findlay

| incumbentsince = 27 September 2024

| formation =

| 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 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.[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/pdfs/26_11_10_toryreport.pdf 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).