Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled her new cabinet at Bute House in Edinburgh, with an equal split between men and women.
The first minister called a press conference this morning to announce a reshuffle of top posts.
John Swinney had earlier been named as the new deputy first minister. He will continue as finance secretary.
Dundee City East MSP Shona Robison is taking over as health secretary from Alex Neil, who stays in the cabinet with the social justice brief.
Former deputy leadership contender Angela Constance MSP will take over the role of Education Secretary from Mike Russell.
Kenny MacAskill leaves his post as Justice Secretary, to be replaced by Michael Matheson, who was minister for public health.
MSP Perthshire South and Kinross-shire Roseanna Cunningham joins the cabinet as secretary for fair work, skills and training
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead remains as cabinet secretary for rural affairs, food and environment.
Ms Sturgeon said: “This new cabinet is a team of all the talents which will take forward this government’s priorities for Scotland.
“The aims of my government are clear: to create a nation that is both socially democratic and socially just, a nation that is confident in itself and governed effectively and a nation which will address poverty, support business, promote growth and tackle inequality.
“The new cabinet team I have announced today will pursue these priorities with verve, vigour and determination.
“Every member of the cabinet is part of this government’s top team on merit, on the basis of the excellent work they have already done as ministers. The cabinet line-up is also a clear demonstration that this government will work hard in all areas to promote women, to create gender equality and it sends out a strong message that we will start the business of redressing the gender balance in public life starts right here in fovernment.”