Scottish Government
The Scottish Government is the national, devolved government of Scotland. It has power over many aspects of government in Scotland, from providing health care, to justice, through to education.
Scottish Government Media
Thomas McKinnon Wood, Secretary of State for Scotland (1912–1916), leader of the Scotland Office, the main government department responsible for Scottish affairs prior to 1998
Following the Scotland Act 1998, Donald Dewar became First Minister and led the first Scottish Government since 1707.
The first cabinet of Alex Salmond (2007–2011)
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon before the Scottish Parliament during First Minister's Questions
Finance Secretary Kate Forbes prepares the 2022–2023 Scottish budget.
Bute House in Edinburgh is the official residence of the first minister.
The incumbent Scottish Government; May 2024–present
The Scottish law officers – the Lord Advocate (right) and Solicitor General for Scotland (left)