Max Bannerman

Max Bannerman
MSP
Official portrait, 2026
Member of the Scottish Parliament
for Highlands and Islands
(1 of 7 Regional MSPs)
Incumbent
Assumed office
7 May 2026
Reform Scotland
Shadow portfolios
2026–presentShadow Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform
2026-presentShadow Parliamentary Business Manager
2026Whip
Personal details
BornFebruary 1997 (age 29)
PartyReform UK
Other political
affiliations
Conservative

Max Mackenzie Bannerman (born February 1997) is a Scottish politician, who has served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Highlands and Islands since May 2026. He is a member of Reform Party Scotland. He is a cousin of former MEP David Campbell Bannerman.

Early life and work

Bannerman studied at the University of Edinburgh, where he was a member of the executive committee of the Edinburgh University Conservative and Unionist Association.

He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland in 2018.

After university, Bannerman worked in the office of former Conservative MSP for the Highlands and Islands Jamie Halcro Johnston.

As of 2026, Bannerman was listed in the Register of Interests of Lords Members' Staff as a member of staff to Malcolm Offord. He is a director of Balintraid Strategy Limited.

Political career

Bannerman was previously a member of the Scottish Conservatives and was its candidate in the 2021 Inverness West by-election, placing third. He was also the Conservative candidate for East Sutherland and Edderton in the 2022 Highland Council election, placing fourth.

Bannerman was elected as one of seven regional members for Highlands and Islands at the 2026 Scottish Parliament election.

References

  1. ↑ McLaren, Paul; Lyst, Catherine (8 May 2026). "Scottish election results 2026 live: SNP forecast to win 58 seats but second place party too close to call". BBC News.
  2. ↑ @Max4Moray (18 July 2026). "Good to be in the same party as my cousin David once again" (Tweet) – via X (formerly Twitter).
  3. ↑ @EUCUA (29 March 2017). "Post on X (formerly Twitter) by Edinburgh University Conservative and Unionist Association" (Tweet). Retrieved 9 May 2026 – via Twitter.
  4. ↑ "Trustees' Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018–19" (PDF). Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. 2019. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "Cross-Party Group on Islands: Initial Meeting Minute, 14 December 2022" (PDF). Scottish Parliament. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  6. ↑ "Staff for Lord Offord of Garvel". UK Parliament. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "Max Mackenzie Bannerman: appointments". Companies House. Retrieved 9 May 2026.
  8. ↑ "Max Bannerman for Moray in the Scottish Parliament elections (Constituencies)". whocanivotefor.co.uk.
  9. ↑ "Results - Scottish Parliament Elections". The Highland Council. 9 May 2026. Retrieved 9 May 2026.