Ruth Charteris
Ruth Charteris | |
|---|---|
 Official portrait, 2026 | |
| Lord Advocate | |
| Assumed office 19 June 2026 | |
| Monarch | Charles III |
| First Minister | John Swinney |
| Preceded by | Dorothy Bain |
| Solicitor General for Scotland | |
| In office 22 June 2021 – 19 June 2026 | |
| Monarchs | Elizabeth II Charles III |
| Preceded by | Alison Di Rollo |
| Succeeded by | Brian Gill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ruth Barbara Charteris 1973 (age 52–53) Glasgow, Scotland |
| Party | Independent |
| Education | University of Glasgow |
| Occupation | Advocate |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Ruth Barbara Charteris KC (born 1973) is a Scottish advocate who has served as Lord Advocate since June 2026. Charteris served as Solicitor General for Scotland from 2021 until her appointment as Lord Advocate in 2026, replacing Dorothy Bain KC. Brian Gill KC was appointed in June 2026 as Charteris’ deputy to succeed her as Solicitor General.
Charteris is a legally qualified chair of the Scottish Social Services Council since 2017, and has served as Chair of the Fitness to Practice Panel of the SSSC since 2017.