Investing in green hydrogen
Funding to support just energy transition.
First Minister
Current role holder: Humza Yousaf MSP
Responsibilities
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.
- Read the First Minister's biography.
- Find out more about the history of the office of the First Minister.
- Get in touch with the First Minister: firstminister@gov.scot.
Supporting Ministers
News
Motion to mark Coronation
Scottish Parliament congratulates The King and Queen.
Scotland marks Coronation day
Street parties, gun salutes and charity events to celebrate historic occasion.
Speeches and statements
All Energy Conference: First Minister’s speech – 10 May 2023
Speech given by First Minister Humza Yousaf at the Scottish Exhibition Centre on Wednesday 10 May 2023.
Coronation: First Minister’s speech – 9 May 2023
Statement given by First Minister Humza Yousaf at the Scottish Parliament on Tuesday 9 May 2023.
Cross party anti-poverty summit: First Minister’s opening remarks – 3 May 2023
Opening remarks given by First Minister Humza Yousaf at a cross party anti-poverty summit in Edinburgh on Wednesday 3 May 2023.
View First Minister's Questions
Watch live or view past recordings of First Minister's Questions on the Scottish Parliament website.
Follow the First Minister on Twitter
Follow the First Minister, Humza Yousaf on Twitter to receive regular updates.
Read the First Minister's biography
Find out more information about Humza Yousaf's journey into the role of First Minister.
Contact
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First Minister
Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
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