

5 December 2017
The First Minister met Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong in Edinburgh to discuss relations between Scotland and China. Discussion points included gender and social equality, higher


5 December 2017
The First Minister met Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong in Edinburgh to discuss relations between Scotland and China. Discussion points included gender and social equality, higher


First Minister supports Scotland’s HIV Anti-Stigma campaign
30 November 2017
Ahead of World AIDS Day 2017, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon backed Scotland’s HIV Anti-Stigma campaign by taking an instant result HIV self-test. Supported by George
Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment opened
29 November 2017
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon officially opened the Royal Edinburgh Building – the first phase of the £48 million Royal Edinburgh Hospital redevelopment. The First Minister


Tackling rough sleeping this winter
29 November 2017
First Minister visited homelessness charity Streetwork to announce actions to tackle rough sleeping this winter.


23 November 2017
The First Minister delivered this year’s Kilbrandon Lecture at Barony Hall, Strathclyde University. Lord Kilbrandon report of 1964 led to the establishment of the children’s


First Minister thanks BiFab workers
22 November 2017
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited BiFab in Methil, Fife, to thank workers for their dedication as the company faced the risk of administration last week,


22 November 2017
The First Minister was in Port Glasgow to launch the UK’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG) passenger ferry on the Clyde. The MV Glen Sannox


20 November 2017
Scotland’s first Arctic Circle Forum is underway in Edinburgh. The forum is co-hosted by the Scottish Government and the Arctic Circle international cooperation network and,