St Andrew's House
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St Andrew's House, on the southern flank of Calton Hill in central Edinburgh, is an art deco government building which serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Government. The building houses office
The front elevation of St Andrew's House
The old Calton Gaol.
Office of the Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government in St Andrew's House
St Andrew's House from above
First Minister of Scotland
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The first minister of Scotland is the head of government of Scotland and the keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland, one of the great officers of state in the country. The first minister leads the Scott
St Andrew's House
…central Edinburgh, is an art deco government building which serves as the headquarters of the Scottish Government. The building houses offices for the First Minister and Deputy First Minister, as well as the Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government. When completed in 1939, the building was the largest metal-framed…
First Minister John Swinney
First Minister John Swinney taking the oath of office at the Court of Session
Ruth Charteris Lord Advocate since 2026
B. J. Gill Solicitor General for Scotland since 2026