Christina McKelvie becomes new Scottish culture minister

Christina McKelvie has been appointed Scotland’s Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development by new Scottish first minister Humza Yousaf.

The MSP for Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse replaces Neil Gray, who had been in the post since January 2022.

Her previous Scottish Government role was Minister for Equalities and Older People.

As Culture Minister her responsibilities will include cultural policy and heritage, as well as the organisations Creative Scotland and Historic Environment Scotland.

She will work alongside Culture Secretary Angus Robertson, who has held the position since May 2021 and will sit as a member of Yousaf's cabinet.

McKelvie has been an MSP since 2007 and has represented Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse since 2011.

She said she was "honoured" to take up the new role.