John Swinney has announced his full Scottish Government ministerial team following the formation of a new streamlined Cabinet.
The new Scottish Government will consist of eight Cabinet Secretaries, including the Deputy First Minister, alongside eleven Ministers.
Seven new Ministers have joined the government, including six entering government roles for the first time.
Among the new appointments are Stephen Flynn, Stephen Gethins, Hannah Mary Goodlad, Kirsten Oswald, Alison Thewliss and Simita Kumar.
Stephen Gethins has been appointed Minister for Europe, External Affairs and Energy and will report directly to the First Minister.
Responsibility for independence and constitutional matters will remain directly under Swinney himself.
Hannah Mary Goodlad becomes Minister for Public Finance and will report jointly to Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruthand Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Reform Ivan McKee.
The Cabinet team includes Neil Gray as Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Angela Constance as Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care, Gillian Martin as Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Rural Affairs, Màiri McAllan as Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, Shirley Anne Somerville as Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing and Stephen Flynn as Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Transport.
Other ministerial appointments include Kirsten Oswald as Minister for Victims and Community Safety, Alison Thewliss as Minister for Community Care, Maree Todd as Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol and Drugs and Jim Fairlie as Minister for Agriculture, Marine and the Islands.
Siobhian Brown becomes Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise while Ben Macpherson takes on Innovation, Technology and Tertiary Education.
Tom Arthur has been appointed Minister for Business and Fair Work while Simita Kumar becomes Minister for Equalities and International Development.
The overall size of government has been reduced compared with previous administrations, with the new ministerial team reduced to 20 members including the First Minister and Deputy First Minister.
The appointments must still be formally approved by the Scottish Parliament and confirmed by King Charles III.
Further announcements on the Lord Advocate and Solicitor General for Scotland are expected in due course.
The changes also mark the departure of Jenni Minto from government, with Swinney thanking her for her service.
The reshaped government now faces immediate pressure to deliver on issues including the NHS, public services, housing, the economy and the ongoing cost of living crisis.
