Sheriffs Association

The Sheriffs’ Association promotes of the interests of the sheriffs of Scotland and the consideration of subjects connected with the law and the administration of justice.  The Association represents sheriffs in dealings with the Scottish Government, the Scottish Court Service and the Judicial Office for Scotland. It is frequently consulted on any proposed legal reforms or amendments and seeks to assist in the improvement of the law and the administration of justice while continuing to uphold the important constitutional doctrine of judicial independence.   

The Association also appoints two members of the Judicial Council for Scotland.

President: Sheriff Nigel Morrison Q.C., Edinburgh; Vice President: Sheriff Lindsay Wood, Glasgow; Sec/Treasurer: Sheriff G Liddle , Edinburgh

Sheriff Nigel Morrison QC

Sheriff Morrison

President of the Sheriffs' Association, resident sheriff in Edinburgh.

Find out more

Sheriff Lindsay Wood

Sheriff Wood

Vice President of the Sheriffs' Association, resident sheriff in Glasgow.

Find out more

Sheriff Gordon Liddle

Secretary/Treasurer of the Sheriffs' Association, resident sheriff in Edinburgh

Find out more