The SNP has appointed former MP and council leader Callum McCaig as its new chief executive.

He takes over the role from Carol Beattie who is stepping down from the post with immediate effect, due to “personal health reasons”.

McCaig is a former leader of Aberdeen Council, a former MP for Aberdeen South and served as a special adviser to two SNP first ministers.

The SNP announced his appointment following a meeting of the party’s National Executive Committee on Sunday.

McCaig said: “It is a great privilege to be appointed as chief executive and I pay tribute to the work of my predecessor, Carol Beattie.

“The party is fighting-fit and election-ready.

“I look forward to working with John Swinney to secure that victory in 2026, and onward to independence.”

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