Chair reappointed to the VisitScotland Board - News

Article published 21/10/2026

Chair

Stephen is CEO and Executive Chair of Crieff Hydro, a family run hotel and estate. The company is now the oldest trading registered company in Scotland.

He brings a broad background to VisitScotland. As an operator of hotels, self-catering and attractions across different parts of rural Scotland, Stephen is well versed in the challenges and opportunities on the ground.

Stephen is a long-time advocate for Scotland's wider tourism and business community and was previously invited to serve as Chair of the Scottish Government's Tourism Leadership Group.

As a longstanding Chair, he is experienced in working to maximise the impact of boards and organisations. Most recently, Stephen served as Chair of the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) until March 2024.

Find out more about our Chair

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Stephen Leckie, VisitScotland Chair

Further information

Reappointments

This reappointment will be for three years and will run from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2030.

This reappointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Remuneration and time commitment

This reappointment is part-time and attracts a remuneration of £424 per day for a time commitment of 84 days per year.

Other Ministerial appointments

Stephen does not hold any other public appointments.

Political activity

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.

Stephen has had no political activity within the last five years.

Read the Scottish Government press release