Renewed focus needed on climate emergency
Energy security drive must align with climate goals
Current role holder: Nicola Sturgeon
As head of the Scottish Government, the First Minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administration's policies and for promoting and representing Scotland at home and overseas.
Subject to Parliament's agreement, the First Minister appoints other ministers - including a Deputy First Minister and cabinet secretaries - from among Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs).
The First Minister chairs the Scottish Cabinet, the main forum for ministers to consider and make key decisions on the strategic priorities and policies of the government to achieve its objectives.
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Energy security drive must align with climate goals
Global Affairs Framework launched.
Changes come into force 18 April.
Speech delivered by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Brookings Institution, Washington DC, 16 May 2022.
Speech delivered by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the All Energy Conference, SEC, Glasgow, 11 May 2022
Statement by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon on COVID-19 to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 30 March 2022.
Watch live or view past recordings of First Minister's Questions on the Scottish Parliament website.
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Find out more information about Nicola Sturgeon's journey into the role of First Minister.
Postal address:
The First Minister
The Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
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