Travelling Cabinet
Inveraray to host Cabinet public discussion.
Current role holder: Humza Yousaf MSP
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.
Inveraray to host Cabinet public discussion.
First Minister arrives in New York ahead of Climate Week NYC.
Action to protect young people and the planet.
Speech by First Minister Humza Yousaf at the Financing the Green Economy event, Climate Week NYC, on 18 September 2023.
First Minister's statement to the Scottish Parliament on the Programme for Government, 5 September 2023.
First Minister's speech at first Scottish Global Dialogues lecture given at the Signet Library, Edinburgh on 24 August 2023.
Watch live or view past recordings of First Minister's Questions on the Scottish Parliament website.
Follow the First Minister, Humza Yousaf on Twitter to receive regular updates.
Find out more information about Humza Yousaf's journey into the role of First Minister.
First Minister
Scottish Government
St Andrew's House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG
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