Henry McLeish, Scottish footballer, academic, and politician, 2nd First Minister of Scotland

Henry Baird McLeish is a Scottish politician, author, academic and former professional footballer who served as First Minister of Scotland from 2000 to 2001. With a term of 1 year, 12 days, he is the shortest serving holder of that office. He served as the Leader of the Labour Party in Scotland from 2000 to 2001.

The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland. The first minister leads the Scottish Government, the executive branch of the devolved government, and is the keeper of the Great Seal, one of the great officers of state in Scotland.