Biography
Linda Holt
Scottish Political Commentator · Editor · Writer · Councillor
Linda Holt is a Scottish political commentator, editor, writer and councillor with more than a decade of active engagement in Scottish public life.
As a former parliamentary candidate for Perthshire North and a serving councillor in Fife, Linda brings direct experience of both electoral politics and the practical operations of local government to her commentary.
She is a regular contributor to ThinkScotland, Scotland's leading centre-right online policy journal, and serves as an editor at The Reformer, a publication focused on political accountability and institutional reform in Scotland.
Career Timeline
Councillor — Fife Council
Serving elected councillor, representing constituents on planning, transport, social services and community development matters.
Editor — The Reformer
Editorial role at The Reformer, a Scottish political publication focused on accountability, transparency and institutional reform.
Contributor — ThinkScotland
Regular writer for ThinkScotland, Scotland's centre-right online journal covering politics, public policy and constitutional affairs.
Parliamentary Candidate — Perthshire North
Stood for election at the 2021 Scottish Parliament elections for the Perthshire North constituency.
Academic & Community Work
Extensive background in humanities scholarship, community activism and public affairs engagement across Fife and Perthshire.