Scottish Parliamentary Elections

Who is responsible for the election

The Chief Executive of The Highland Council, Derek Brown, is the Returning Officer. He is responsible for administering the election for the following constituencies:

  • Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
  • Inverness and Nairn
  • Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch

The Returning Officer is also the Regional Returning Officer for the Highlands and Islands region. This region includes:

  • Argyll and Bute
  • Caithness, Sutherland and Ross
  • Inverness and Nairn
  • Moray
  • Na h‑Eileanan an Iar
  • Orkney
  • Shetland
  • Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch

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