Nicola Sturgeon was replaced as First Minister by Humza Yousaf.

Sturgeon: If I was touting for other jobs it would have come out

Former US President Donald Trump has taken aim at Nicola Sturgeon stating she hasn't "been very helpful to Scotland" while on an Ayrshire golf trip.

Trump takes aim at Sturgeon: 'She hasn't been great for Scotland'

The former first minister has spoken to reporters for the first time since her husband was arrested and released pending further investigation.

Sturgeon: I could not have anticipated SNP troubles in my 'worst nightmares'

There were calls for Nicola Stugeon to be suspended from the SNP.

Nicola Sturgeon to 'stay away' from Scottish Parliament

Former leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP) Nicola Sturgeon speaking to the media outside her home in Uddingston, Glasgow, after her husband, former chief executive of the SNP Peter Murrell, was "released without charge pending further investigation", after he was arrested on Wednesday as part of a probe into the party's finances. Picture date: Saturday April 8, 2023.

The former first minister of Scotland has said she will 'fully cooperate' with police. 

Nicola Sturgeon speaks out for first time since husband Peter Murrell's arrest

The former first minister said she had ‘no prior knowledge of Police Scotland’s action’ around the arrest of Peter Murrell.

Sturgeon to ‘fully co-operate’ as police release husband without charge

A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an investigation into the funding and finances of the Scottish National Party, Police Scotland said.

Nicola Sturgeon's husband arrested amid investigation into SNP finances

The First Minister of Scotland is nominated by Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) following the resignation of a First Minister.

How does Humza Yousaf become the sixth First Minister for Scotland?

Ms Sturgeon steps down to make way for Humza Yousaf, who was named the new leader of the SNP on Monday after a five-week campaign.

Nicola Sturgeon officially resigns as First Minister

Nicola Sturgeon will leave office as the longest-serving First Minister in Scotland's history and the first woman to hold the post. 

Nicola Sturgeon's key achievements and challenges in office

File photo dated 20/03/23 of Scottish National Party leadership candidate Humza Yousaf, has pledged to "work tirelessly" to improve the rights of women and girls if he is elected to succeed Nicola Sturgeon. The current Scottish Health Secretary promised action to improve abortion care in Scotland. Picture: PA Images.

But his journey to the top job has been a long one, serving under Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon before first being elected as an MSP in 2011.

Who is Humza Yousaf?

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon alongside Minister for Health and Social Care Humza Yousaf (left) in the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday March 23, 2023.

Picture: PA Images.

So what lies ahead for the man who is expected to be voted in by MSPs as the next First Minister tomorrow, and legally installed in the post on Wednesday?

What next for Humza Yousaf?

The race for the SNP leadership has been a rocky affair, with dramatic resignations and acrimonious clashes between the candidates during live TV debates.

Key moments in the SNP leadership contest

The First Minister announced that she was stepping down during a press conference at Bute House in Edinburgh last month.

Nicola Sturgeon will ‘probably’ write book about her time in politics

Outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon leaves the main chamber after her last First Minster's Questions (FMQs) in the main chamber of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture date: Thursday March 23, 2023.
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In a statement made at the end of First Minister's Questions, Ms Sturgeon thanked Scots for "placing your trust in me".

Nicola Sturgeon

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