Peter McColl (born 9 May 1980) is a political campaigner and writer who was Rector of the University of Edinburgh 2012–2015.

He has been involved with charity work and is editor of the progressive blog Bright Green.

McColl was confirmed as Rector of the University of Edinburgh on 11 January 2012, following an uncontested election.

He lost to his opponent, media executive Steve Morrison, who won with 61.9% of the vote.

[21] Mccoll has also served as the Co-Chair of the Edinburgh Green Party and (until 2011) as Chair of climate action group Transition Scotland Support.