Age, Biography and Wiki
David McLetchie (David William McLetchie) was born on 6 August, 1952 in Edinburgh, Scotland, is a Scottish Conservative politician (1952–2023). Discover David McLetchie's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 61 years old?
| Popular As |
David William McLetchie |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
61 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
6 August, 1952 |
| Birthday |
6 August |
| Birthplace |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Date of death |
2013 |
| Died Place |
Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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David McLetchie Height, Weight & Measurements
At 61 years old, David McLetchie height not available right now. We will update David McLetchie's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is David McLetchie's Wife?
His wife is Sheila
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Sheila |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 child, 2 stepchildren |
David McLetchie Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David McLetchie worth at the age of 61 years old? David McLetchie’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated David McLetchie's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
David McLetchie Social Network
Timeline
David William McLetchie CBE (6 August 1952 – 12 August 2013) was a Scottish politician who served as Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party from 1999 to 2005.
Born in Edinburgh, McLetchie attended Leith Academy and George Heriot's School and graduated from the University of Edinburgh with a degree in law in 1974.
He trained as a solicitor with Shepherd and Wedderburn, before joining Tods Murray where he was assumed a partner.
He specialised in tax, trusts, and estate planning.
In 1979, he contested the Edinburgh Central seat for the Conservatives, but lost to Robin Cook of the Labour Party.
McLetchie became Leader of the Scottish Conservative Party upon the creation of the Scottish Parliament in 1999, having been elected in the 1998 Scottish Conservative Party leadership election.
McLetchie was elected as an additional member for the Lothians region in 1999 and the Edinburgh Pentlands constituency in 2003.
Following his resignation as leader, he had a short spell as a backbencher in the Parliament though he remained a prominent figure, his major successes from this period include his campaigns on free personal care and road pricing.
He was Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) for the Edinburgh Pentlands constituency from 2003 to 2011 and the Lothian region from 1999 to 2003 and 2011 to 2013.
He was forced to resign as Scottish Conservative leader following a scandal over his expense claims in 2005.
McLetchie announced his resignation as Scottish Conservative Party leader on 31 October 2005, after it was revealed he had spent £11,500 of taxpayers' money on taxi fares, more than any other MSP.
The problem was not so much the large bill, but that he had used taxis for Conservative party business (as opposed to constituency business).
McLetchie was re-elected in Edinburgh Pentlands in 2007 with an increased share of the vote and his majority doubled.
On his return, he was made Conservative Chief Whip and business manager, a role which was set to be more important than ever before; given the minority SNP administration.
Although not re-elected in Pentlands, he was returned to Parliament as a "list" MSP for the Lothian region.
McLetchie was appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the 2013 Birthday Honours.
He died of cancer on 12 August 2013, aged 61.
