MIchael Russell 

Chair, Scottish Land Commission (from 1st February 2024) 

Honorary Professor in the College of Arts, The  University of Glasgow

Patron, National Adult Learners Forum 

Patron, The Burgh Hall, Dunoon 

Trustee,  Baird of Bute

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MIchael Russell 

Chair, Scottish Land Commission (from 1st February 2024) 

Honorary Professor in the College of Arts, The  University of Glasgow

Patron, National Adult Learners Forum 

Patron, The Burgh Hall, Dunoon 

Trustee,  Baird of Bute

Trustee, Cruach Mhor Windfarm Trust 

Trustee, Eilean Mor MacCormick 

Member ,Colintraive & Glendaruel Community Council 

President of the Scottish National  Party 2020-2023.   MSP for Argyll & Bute (2011-2021) , previously MSP for the South of Scotland Region (1999-2003 & 2007-2011).   Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe & External Affairs,  (17 Feb 2020 - 19 May 2021) Cabinet Secretary for Government Business & Constitutional Relations (26th June 2018 - 17th Feb 2020) , Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe,  ( 25th August 2016 - 26th June 2018) , Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, (2009-14) ,Minister for Culture, External Affairs and the Constitution (2009), Minister for Environment (2007-09). 

Convenor Scottish Parliament Finance & Constitution Committee June - August 2016.

SNP Parliamentary Business Manager (1999-2000).  Shadow Minister for  Children, Education & Culture (2000-03) .

Professor in Scottish Culture & Governance, The University of Glasgow 15th May 2015 to 1st September 2016 &  1st August 2021 - 31st March 2023 . Hon Professor , College of Arts, The University of Glasgow,  2017 to 2021 

Hon President, The European Movement in Scotland 2021-2023

SNP Chief Executive (1994-99) , Director Eala Bhan Ltd (1991-2009)), Executive Director Network Scotland Ltd (1983-91) , Founder  & First Director, Celtic Media Festival (1980-83), Director Cinema Sgire (1977-81) Creative Producer, Church of Scotland (1974-77).

Educated at the University of Edinburgh (MA 1970-74), & The Marr College , Troon (1964-70).

Born Bromley, Kent,  August 1953 

Former TV Producer,  Author of seven books including one novel . Previously  Columnist for The Herald, Times Ed Sup Scotland, Holyrood Magazine & The National and contributor on occasion to other titles. 

Married and lives in rural Argyll.