New summary sheriffs appointed
His Majesty The King has appointed Collette Gallagher, Anna Reid, Joseph Stewart, Lorna Anderson, Clare Arias, Sean Lynch, Angela Farrell, Edward Gilroy, Maria Kicinski, Mark Allan, Neil Kinnear, Clair McLachlan and Mark O’Hanlon to the office of summary sheriff, on the recommendation of the first minister.
First Minister Humza Yousaf made his recommendation for appointment on the basis of a report by the Judicial Appointments Board for Scotland.
The salary of a summary sheriff is £126,514 per annum.