Douglas Ross and his wife Krystle have announced the birth of their second child, a boy named James.

The Scottish Conservative leader said James arrived in the early hours of Wednesday, following an ambulance journey to Aberdeen.

The Moray MP and his wife welcomed their first son Alastair in 2019.

Mr Ross said: “Krystle and I are over the moon to welcome James into the world as a little brother to our son Alistair.

“Our thanks go to the incredible teams at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin and at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for all their support during the birth.

“Both James and his mother are doing well back home following the excellent care we’ve received over the last couple of days.”

 

 

Former Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson replied to the post, saying: "Oh he's beautiful. Congratulations Douglas. X"

Labour MSP Monica Lennon added: "Congratulations! Glad to hear mum and baby are well!"

And SNP MSP James Dornan said: "Congratulations to you all Douglas, that’s lovely news. What a smashing name too, I’m touched".

The Moray Conservatives Association tweeted: “On behalf of the Moray Conservatives, we’d like to wish Douglas, Krystle and the whole Ross family the warmest congratulations on the arrival of wee baby James.”