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The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland, leader of the Scottish Government and keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland.The first minister is responsible for the exercise of functions by the Cabinet of the Scottish Government; policy development and coordination; relationships with the rest of the United Kingdom, Europe and international relations.
The first minister of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: prìomh mhinistear na h-Alba, [ˈpʰrʲiəv ˈvinɪʃtʲɛr nə ˈhal̪ˠapə], formally known as the First Minister and Keeper of the Scottish Seal, [5] is the head of government of Scotland and the leader of the Scottish Government, the executive branch of the devolved government of Scotland ...
Pages in category "First ministers of Scotland" The following 9 pages are in this category, out of 9 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Two of Scotland's eight first ministers attended a fee-paying high school, Donald Dewar [1] and Humza Yousaf. [2] All eight attended state primary schools. Three first ministers pursued degrees in law, two working as solicitors (Nicola Sturgeon [3] and Donald Dewar [4]), the other an advocate (Jim Wallace [5]). Only one first minister of ...
John Ramsay Swinney (born 13 April 1964) is a Scottish politician who has served as First Minister of Scotland since May 2024. Swinney has served as Leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) on two occasions, since May 2024 and between 2000 and 2004.
Jack Wilson McConnell, Baron McConnell of Glenscorrodale, PC (born 30 June 1960) is a Scottish politician who served as First Minister of Scotland and Leader of the Labour Party in Scotland from 2001 to 2007.
First ministers of Scotland (1 C, 9 P) Pages in category "Members of the Scottish Cabinet" The following 12 pages are in this category, out of 12 total.
Dr. Henry Duncan (1774–1846), Church of Scotland Minister; started the world's first savings bank in Ruthwell, Dumfries and Galloway; John Elder (1824–1869), marine engineer and shipbuilder; Sir Tom Farmer (born 1940), entrepreneur; Robert Fleming (1845–1933), financier, founder of Robert Fleming & Co. merchant bank