Two highly-experienced Scottish journalists have take on advisory roles with a growing communications consultancy.

Catherine McLeod and Chris Deerin have joined Edinburgh-based strategic comms and reputation risk consultancy Charlotte Street Partners as senior advisers.

Catherine, pictured, is a former political editor of The Herald and was special adviser to Chancellor Alistair Darling in 2008-10, helping oversee the Treasury’s communications operation during the financial crisis.

Chris is a former executive editor of Scotland on Sunday and head of comment at the Daily Telegraph and is now Scotland editor of the New Statesman as well as writing for a variety of publications, including the Financial Times, The Economist and the Press & Journal.

Catherine will offer bespoke media training and political advisory services to Charlotte Street Partners’ clients, while Chris will provide advice on policy and the political scene

Malcolm Robertson, founding partner of Charlotte Street Partners, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Catherine and Chris to our senior advisory team. Their diverse expertise and deep industry knowledge will further strengthen our ability to deliver strategic counsel and innovative solutions to our clients.”