Clerk of the Scottish Parliament
| Clerk of the Scottish Parliament | |
|---|---|
Incumbent since 2019David McGill  | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
| Status | Principal constitutional adviser to the House and Corporate Officer of the House | 
| Seat | Scottish Parliament | 
| Appointer | Scottish Parliament Corporate Body (de jure) | 
| Inaugural holder | Paul Grice | 
| Formation | 1999 first temporary appointment  | 
The clerk of the Scottish Parliament is the chief executive of the Scottish Parliament.