Muir Russell
| Muir Russell | |
|---|---|
| Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow | |
| In office 1 October 2003 – 1 October 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Professor Sir Graeme Davies | 
| Succeeded by | Professor Anton Muscatelli | 
| Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Executive | |
| In office May 1998 – July 2003 | |
| First Minister | Donald Dewar Henry McLeish Jack McConnell | 
| Preceded by | Sir Russell Hillhouse | 
| Succeeded by | Sir John Elvidge | 
| Chair of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland | |
| In office 2008–2010 | |
| First Minister | Alex Salmond | 
| Preceded by | Neil McIntosh | 
| Succeeded by | Dr Michael Ewart | 
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alastair Muir Russell 9 January 1949 Glasgow, Scotland | 
| Spouse | Eileen Mackay | 
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow | 
| Profession | Civil servant | 
Sir Alastair Muir Russell KCB DL FRSE (born 9 January 1949) is a Scottish retired civil servant and former Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, and Chairman of the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.