Douglas Ross was announced as Leader on 5 August 2020 after running unopposed.

[1] On 30 July 2020, Jackson Carlaw resigned as leader of the Scottish Conservatives after he said that he wasn't the right person to lead Scotland's voice in the union.

[3][4] The previous leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson, agreed to represent the party at First Minister's Questions until a replacement leader was chosen, and until the 2021 Scottish Parliament election if the new leader was not a current MSP, at which point she would stand down to take up her seat in the House of Lords.

[5] Douglas Ross, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Moray confirmed his intention to run for the leadership on 31 July.

[6][7] Ross also said he intended to stand as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on the Highlands and Islands regional list if elected, while continuing to represent Moray in Westminster.