Brian Taylor is BBC Scotland's Political Editor. Brian joined the BBC in 1985. After a spell co-presenting the political programme Left, Right and Centre, he was appointed Political Correspondent and then Political Editor.

In that role, Brian Taylor covers Scottish politics for all outlets, including BBC Scotland and UK network programmes. In addition, he has presented Good Morning Scotland and is a regular contributor to other BBC programmes.

Before joining the BBC Brian Taylor worked in newspapers for eight years, including six years as a lobby correspondent at Westminster.

Brian has written two books on Scotland's new Parliament and co-written eight more. Among other things, he is the author of ''The Scottish Parliament'', a definitive account of the road to devolution and its consequences, now republished in revised form.

He updated that narrative in ''Scotland's Parliament - Triumph and Disaster''. This publication analyzes the early years of the new Parliament.

Brian has lectured on politics and identity in Washington USA, Stockholm, Madrid, Edinburgh, London and Germany.

Brian Taylor is gaining a reputation as a superb after dinner speaker and a thoroughly professional conference host and keynote speaker.

Brian can also provide a thought-provoking talk on the concept of modern leadership. With a particular emphasis on government, he analyses three forms of leadership, describing the upsides and downsides of each. This talk can form the basis of discursive seminars on best practice in translating ideas and concepts into action

Born in 1955 in Dundee, he is a former pupil of Dundee High School and graduated MA (Honours) in English from the University of St Andrews in 1977. He is married with two sons.

Brian maintains contact with the harsh realities of Scottish life through a passionate support of Dundee United Football Club. Other interests include literature, theatre and golf.