SNP veteran Fiona Hyslop is to become Humza Yousaf's transport minister after the resignation of Kevin Stewart.
Hyslop, who served in Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon's administrations, returns after a spell on the backbenches.
Cabinet Secretary Màiri McAllan will add transport to her brief, along with net zero and just transition.
Other areas of McAllan's portfolio will be given to other members of the Government.
Hyslop is a former Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture.
First Minister Humza Yousaf said:
“I am pleased to announce that I am strengthening the ministerial team on transport.
“I have taken two steps: first, by changing Màiri McAllan’s remit, I am freeing her to take a direct day-to-day role in transport, effectively bringing transport explicitly back into Cabinet.
“Second, I am bringing one of the most experienced politicians in the Scottish Parliament – Fiona Hyslop – into the role of Minister for Transport. Her return to government means she can bring her decades of experience across government to bear on the challenges that exist, not least around ferry services.
“Finally, I am using this opportunity to also bring some extra support to the rural portfolio by expanding Gillian Martin’s role, and ensuring that Richard Lochhead’s title reflects his responsibilities supporting business across Scotland. This will ensure that the significant policy plans of this Government can be pursued with vigour.”
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