List of ministers' interests
The Ministerial Code states: ministers must ensure that no conflict arises, or could reasonably be perceived to arise, between their public duties and their private interests, financial or otherwise.
Interests by minister
First Minister and Deputy First Minister
John Swinney MSP, First Minister
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Until his resignation on 25 May 2026 the First Minister was a Director of the Logierait Bridge Company which is a private company that maintains a bridge in his constituency for public access. The First Minister has now become an Honorary Patron of the company which is a non-remunerated position.
3. Heritable Property
By virtue being the Leader of the Scottish National Party, the First Minister is a trustee of an island, Eilean Mor of the MacCormaig Isles. This is owned by the Scottish National Party. It is a non-remunerated position.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
The First Minister is a member of the National Trust for Scotland and the Church of Scotland;
The First Minister contributes financially to the Scottish Charity Air Ambulance; the Church of Scotland; the Catholic Church; the RNLI; Mary’s Meals; SCIAF; and Christian Aid.
7. Any other relevant interests
The First Minister was an Honorary Professor at the Centre for Public Policy at the University of Glasgow but resigned on becoming First Minister.
The First Minister has recused himself from any decisions relating to the fragment of stone held by the SNP thought to be part of the Stone of Destiny in either his capacity as First Minister, the Leader of the SNP, or as a Commissioner for the Safeguarding of the Regalia in order to avoid a conflict of interest between these roles.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member works for the BBC.
A close family member works for Qualifications Scotland.
A close family member works for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 8 June 2026.
Jenny Gilruth MSP, Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Deputy First Minister is a registered teacher with the General Teaching Council for Scotland although does not currently wish to teach.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member is a member of the Oversight Board of “The Promise”. Policy responsibility for The Promise sits within the Education portfolio. Oversight, and any Cabinet Secretary-level sign-off required in relation to funding, will be provided by the Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic.
A close family member is a trustee of Shelter and Chair of Shelter Scotland (this appointment will end in October 2026).
A close family member is a Director of the Electoral Reform Society.
A close family member is a trustee and Chair of Stonewall UK (from September 2026).
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 22 June 2026.
Cabinet Secretaries
Angela Constance MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
The Cabinet Secretary is Honorary President of West Lothian Family History Society
7. Any other relevant interests
Within the Cabinet Secretary’s constituency are St John’s Hospital and HMP Addiewell - healthcare within prisons is the responsibility of the NHS.
The Cabinet Secretary has occasional use of a property in Argyll which is owned by the Cabinet Secretary’s husband. The Cabinet Secretary has no ownership and neither the Cabinet Secretary nor her husband receive any income or financial benefit from it.
Until 23 December 2020 the Cabinet Secretary was a board member of Commonweal, a campaigning think tank, but stood down when she returned to government as a junior minister. The Cabinet Secretary was not renumerated for this position.
The Cabinet Secretary, as a local MSP, chairs quarterly meetings of the River Almond Water Quality Improvement Group in her constituency.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member is employed by the mental health charity Voices of Experience (VOX) Scotland.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 22 June 2026.
Stephen Flynn MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
The Cabinet Secretary jointly owns, and rents out, a flat in Aberdeen.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Cabinet Secretary has recused himself from Ministerial involvement and decision making in relation to:
- the proposed rail stations at Cove and Newtonhill, given his constituency interests;
- local transport and roads funding bids, or approvals that are specific to Dundee (e.g. bus service improvement funding, active travel funding, and local rail schemes) given his personal connections to Dundee City Council;
- matters relating to Dundee Airport, the Dundee Public Service Obligation, and Dundee Airport Limited given his personal connections to Dundee City Council;
- the Aberdeen – Central Belt Rail Service Improvement Project with the Dundee to Arbroath enhancement as part of this in active development, given both his constituency interests and his personal connections to Dundee City Council;
- the Suburban Battery Electric Multiple Unit procurement which includes a depot and stabling facility in Dundee, given both his constituency interests and his personal connections to Dundee City Council;
- Dundee Waterfront, the Growth Accelerator Model, V&A Dundee and other tourism related infrastructure projects within Dundee given his personal connections to Dundee City Council;
- significant governance or financial changes regarding Tay Cities Region Deal which would include any specific City Deal funding or project changes within the Dundee local authority area, given his personal connections to Dundee City Council;
- Dundee specific decisions where the Council is a direct party or beneficiary and where there is immediate portfolio interest, given his personal connections to Dundee City Council.
In addition, the Cabinet Secretary has noted:
- Issues relating to the A90 are generally operational matters but should the need for Ministerial involvement arise in the future the Cabinet Secretary will review the position and consider whether recusal would be appropriate;
- Transport Scotland is a statutory consultee on planning applications that may affect the operation and safety of the trunk road network. Should the need for Ministerial involvement arise in the future the Cabinet Secretary will review the position and consider whether recusal would be appropriate;
- There may be occasions where Highlands and Islands Airports Limited and Dundee interests overlap. In such instances, the Cabinet Secretary will adopt a case-by-case approach to recusals.
The Minister for Business and Fair Work will take decisions on the portfolio matters that the Cabinet Secretary has recused himself from, with the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government providing Cabinet Secretary-level oversight.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
The Cabinet Secretary’s father is the Leader of Dundee City Council.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 17 June 2026.
Neil Gray MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Justice
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Cabinet Secretary has a constituency interest in the Monklands Hospital Replacement Project and has recused himself from Government decisions on this issue.
The Cabinet Secretary is a volunteer Scottish Youth Football Association Children’s Team Coach, for a local club.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A family member is a practicing solicitor who also represents the Edinburgh constituency on the Council of the Law Society of Scotland; is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators; as well as an Ambassador for the Scottish Arbitration Centre.
A family member is a practising King’s Counsel who is a Director of Themis Advocates and has represented the UK Government on numerous cases. He holds a number of judicial and tribunal posts. He is a Part-time Sheriff; a Chair of the Pensions Appeal Tribunal for Scotland; President of Pensions Appeal Tribunal Scotland; and a member of the Police Appeals Tribunal. He was also appointed to the Equality and Human Rights Commission Panel of Counsel in Scotland in 2019.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 29 June 2026.
Gillian Martin MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
The Cabinet Secretary owns a one bedroom holiday cottage on the Moray coast which is for family use only.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
Nothing declared.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member is a director of Scottish Enterprise.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 3 June 2026.
Màiri McAllan MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
The Cabinet Secretary is a member of the Scottish Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Cabinet Secretary has recused herself from any Ministerial involvement in Healthy Valley’s Community Asset Transfer request made to South Lanarkshire Council of McClymont House, given her constituency interest.
The Cabinet Secretary has recused herself from any Ministerial involvement in the Rogerhill Solar and Battery Storage proposal, given her constituency interest.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
The Cabinet Secretary’s husband is a farmer. The Partnership has, from time to time, been approached in respect of local renewable energy and biodiversity projects. The Cabinet Secretary is not a Partner and takes no part in the running or decision making of the Partnership. The Cabinet Secretary has no role in the partnership nor in the day-to-day running of the farm business.
The Cabinet Secretary’s sister is a practising artist who, from time to time, may apply to or receive public funding although the Cabinet Secretary has no direct knowledge or role in this.
The Cabinet Secretary has two sisters in law who are secondary school teachers.
A close family member is a senior Scottish Government Official currently holding post of Director of Public Service Reform.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 22 June 2026.
Ivan McKee MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform
1. Financial Interests
The Cabinet Secretary has accounts with the Nationwide Building Society.
The Cabinet Secretary is a member of the Glasgow Credit Union.
The Cabinet Secretary has an ISA, a SIPP, and investments in Unit Trusts. These are managed by a financial adviser in accordance with an agreed risk profile.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
The Cabinet Secretary owns 50 per cent of the ordinary share capital of EISM Properties Ltd, a residential property rental business shared with a close family member. He has no day to day dealings in the running of the company which is run by the close family member and through an agent.
3. Heritable Property
The Cabinet Secretary previously owned a house in Stirling local authority area which was sold in 2025. Nothing else declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
Nothing declared.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member is a director of the following businesses:
- EISM Properties Ltd, sole director and 50 per cent share ownership; and
- Excel Assemblies Holdings Ltd, director and 5 per cent share ownership. Holder of a loan note payable by the company.
A close family member’s partner works for the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
A close family member works for Lindsays Solicitors.
A close family member works for the UK Government Department for Business and Trade.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 9 June 2026.
Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any Other Relevant Interests
The Cabinet Secretary has recused herself from Ministerial decisions on welfare and debt advice services, given her personal connection. The Minister for Equalities and International Development will take day to day Ministerial decisions on these matters, with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care providing Cabinet Secretary-level oversight.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member works for Citizens Advice Scotland and is a board member of MND Scotland.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
The Cabinet Secretary confirmed that their tax affairs were up to date and they were not under investigation by HMRC.
The Cabinet Secretary did not declare any other legal obligations.
Declaration updated: 15 June 2026.
Ministers
Tom Arthur MSP, Minister for Business and Fair Work
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
The Minister owns a £1 share in Barrhead Housing Association.
3. Heritable Property
Noting declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Minister is a member of a Musicians Union.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
Nothing declared.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 18 June 2026.
Siobhian Brown MSP, Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Minister’s child attends a primary school in South Ayrshire.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
Nothing declared.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 10 June 2026.
Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agriculture, Marine and The Islands
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Minister was a farmer and was member of the National Farmers Union of Scotland.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
Nothing declared.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
The Minister knows James Whithers, owner of JR Withers Advisory Ltd and member of the Executive Board of the Scottish Tourism Alliance; and Ian Davidson, independent advisor for the Scottish Land Matching Service. Both have or have had connections to the Scottish Government in an advisory capacity.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 19 June 2026.
Stephen Gethins MSP, Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
The Minister was a Director of Blebo Global Limited. This company is now dissolved.
3. Heritable Property
The Minister leased a flat in London paid for by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority. This ended on 31 July 2026 as the Minister is no longer an MP.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
The Minister is an Honorary Member of Dundee and Angus Chamber of Commerce.
6. Charities
The Minister was a Trustee of the John Smith Trust until 21 May 2026.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Minister was a Professor at St Andrew’s University until 21 May 2026 and is currently on a leave of absence.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
Nothing declared.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 9 June 2026.
Hannah Mary Goodlad MSP, Minister for Public Finance
1. Financial Interests
The Minister is a 50 per cent owner, alongside her husband, of Haar Sauna Ltd, Lerwick, Shetland. She receives 50 per cent of the dividends of the company which is forecast to be £15,000 to £20, 000. The Minister undertakes no work and has resigned as director.
Haar Sauna has been awarded Scottish Edge money in the past. The company won a £15,000 grant in February 2025. The company then was awarded Scottish Edge winner of £100,000 (70 per cent loan and 30 per cent grant) in May 2025. Haar sauna has made a 50 per cent draw down from this to date and does not plan to draw down the remaining capital.
The Minister has written a book on saunas that will be published by Birlinn.
The Minister was previously employed by Equinor UK Ltd and has participated in the Company Shares Savings Program since 2014, a program that all Equinor employees are entitled to participate in.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
As noted under (1).
3. Heritable Property
The Minister owns a property in Aberdeen, which was acquired in August 2017 and has a market value of £200,000 to £250,000. The gross income through rent is between £5,001 and £10,000 per annum. The property was initially the Minister’s residential home and since moving away from Aberdeen with work it has been retained and rented out.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
Nothing declared.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
The Minister’s immediate family has several activities and ownerships in companies in Scotland:
- Havsea Ltd, Seafood Consulting. This is all overseas work and 100 per cent owned
- St. Olaf Hall LLP, an office rental property with a 50 per cent share
- Hammers Hill Ltd, a wind farm. An expansion is being scoped, with planning permission not yet applied for. This is a minority share of 0.5 per cent: recusal arrangements are being put in place
- North Fish Ltd, an energy company. An application for funding for expansion under the Islands Deal is being prepared. This is a minority share of 25 per cent; recusal arrangements are being put in place
- Good & Proper Tea Ltd, a drinks company. This is a minority share of 2 per cent
- Energy Isles Ltd, a wind farm. Planning permission has been granted but it has not yet been developed. It is owned by Statkraft, and the Minister’s family has a minority share of 2 per cent
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated 3 July 2026
Jamie Hepburn MSP, Minister for Parliamentary Business and Veterans
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
Nothing declared.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
The Minister’s wife is, at present, employed by the SNP.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 2 June 2026.
Simita Kumar MSP, Minister for Equalities and International Development
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
The Minister resigned from Capital City Partnership, a not for profit registered charity, on 21 May 2026 where she was a Director.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
The Minister declared her interest with a Children’s Charity.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Minister has previously benefitted from the services of 'Elect-Her', an organisation that aims to give women the knowledge, confidence and skills to take the next step on their political journey. The organisation receives Scottish Government funding through Ms Kumar’s portfolio.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
Nothing declared.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 10 June 2026.
Kirsten Oswald MSP, Minister for Victims and Community Safety
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Minister recorded her personal connection to a family engaged in a Fatal Accident Inquiry.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member is a Chair in the Children’s Hearing Scotland System.
A close family member is a Police Scotland Inspector.
Two further family members are Trustees of The Moira Fund charity.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated 21 June 2026.
Alison Thewliss MSP, Minister for Community Care
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
The Minister is a community shareholder, holding one share in Govanhill Baths Community Trust.
The Minister is a Board Member of the Well Society.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
The Minister is currently Chair of the Clyde Gateway Urban Regeneration Company. She has notified the Chief Executive of her intention to resign this position as soon as interim arrangements can be put in place.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
Nothing declared.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member is employed by the Scottish Football Association.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 24 June 2026.
Maree Todd MSP, Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
The Minister is a Patron of the John O’Groats Trail.
The Minister is Vice President of Friends of the Far North Line.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Minister is a Registered member of the General Pharmaceutical Council.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
A close family member:
- is employed by the Scottish National Party;
- is employed by the charity Coigach Community Development Company;
- is a Trustee at Tiny Changes;
- is a Non-Executive Director at New Start Highland;
- is a Non-Executive Director at Community Land Scotland Limited;
- is a Non Executive Director and Chair at Aban Outdoor Limited.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 10 June 2026.
Law Officers
Lord Advocate Ruth Charteris KC
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
The Lord Advocate is a Trustee of the Lawscot Foundation.
The Lord Advocate is a member of the Dowanvale Free Church of Scotland.
The Lord Advocate is a member of the Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship.
7. Any other relevant interests
Nothing declared.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
Nothing declared.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
Nothing declared.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 25 June 2026.
Solicitor General BJ Gill KC
1. Financial Interests
Nothing declared.
2. Directorships and Shareholdings
Nothing declared.
3. Heritable Property
Nothing declared.
4. Sponsorship
Nothing declared.
5. Public Appointments
Nothing declared.
6. Charities
Nothing declared.
7. Any other relevant interests
The Solicitor General is a non-practising member of the Faculty of Advocates.
8. Interests of Spouse, Partner or Close Family Member
Nothing declared.
9. Relationships with the Government of Close Acquaintances or Advisers
The Solicitor General is a close acquaintance of someone who is employed by Public Services Delivery Scotland, in a role funded by the Scottish Government Justice Directorate which involves work across a range of public bodies including COPFS.
10. Compliance with Legal Obligations
Tax affairs are up to date and not in dispute with or under investigation by HMRC.
No other legal obligations declared.
Declaration updated: 3 July 2026.
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