The Deputy First Minister (Scottish Gaelic: Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear na h-Alba; Scots: Heid Meinister Depute o Scotland) is the deputy to the First Minister of Scotland. The post-holder deputises for the First Minister in period of absence and is expected to answer to the Scottish Parliament on behalf of the First Minister.
When the First Minister is unable to perform their duties, the Deputy First Minister is often asked to step forward as the Acting First Minister when necessary.
Deputy First Ministers[]
| Nº | Name | Region | Tenure | Image |
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| 1 | Janet Jackson | Northern Scotland | 16th February 2020-Present | 
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| Scotland |
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| The Scottish Government |
| First Minister • Deputy First Minister |
| Cabinet Secretary for Intergovernmental Affairs • Cabinet Secretary for Justice • Lord Advocate |
| Cabinet Secretary for Health, Education, and Social Services • Cabinet Secretary for Trade, Business, and Labour |
| The Scottish Parliament |
| Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament |
| Scottish National Party |
| Scottish Regions |
| Northern Scotland • Eastern Scotland • South Western Scotland |