New Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf gives his deputy Shona Robison the job of Finance Secretary - the post which had been held by his leadership rival Kate Forbes
Key appointees in the cabinet of three men and six women include Michael Matheson at health; Jenny Gilruth at education and Angela Constance taking on justice and home affairs
Yousaf said: "I have committed myself to a radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda for Scotland – and I know that this team is the right one to deliver it."
Forbes finished second in the SNP leadership race and rejected the rural portfolio which she had been offered
Keith Brown who was justice secretary is gone and Angus Robertson retains his constitution and culture brief
Opposition parties say that the line-up is "more of the same" with a continued obsession with independence
Earlier, Yousaf was formally sworn in as Scotland's first minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh ahead of turning to the task of choosing his cabinet
David Wallace Lockhart
BBC political correspondent
Humza Yousaf unveils his new cabinet with six women and three men making up his nine cabinet ministers.
This probably won't change the assessment of those who say he was "continuity candidate" as six of his nine cabinet ministers also served in Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet.
Kirsten Campbell
BBC Scotland political correspondent, live outside Bute House
Humza Yousaf is answering questions outside Bute House in the middle of the road with his cabinet standing by.
The first minister jokes: "You'll tell me if there's a bus coming."
Outside Bute House, and after posing for photographs with his new team, the first minister tells the press pack he is sorry Kate Forbes didn't feel she could continue in government.
Humza Yousaf points out Forbes is still a member of the SNP and she is 100% behind this cabinet team and himself as FM.
He says: "Kate has got a lot to give to not just our party, but our country too."
Image source, PA MediaIn a statement published alongside the confirmation of the cabinet posts, the new first minister says every member of his cabinet is clear that it is for the people of Scotland alone to determine their constitutional future.
He vows to work to ensure they are given that right.
He adds: "As we make the case for Scottish independence, we will continue to govern well and demonstrate to the people of Scotland the benefits of decisions about their lives being taken here in Scotland.
“Subject to Parliament’s approval, the new ministerial team is ready to get to work delivering for the people of Scotland.”
Yousaf's junior ministerial appointments will be announced in due course.
Announcing his first cabinet, Humza Yousaf says his team refelects the priorities that his government will pursue, including "tackling child poverty, improving public services and building a fairer, greener economy".
The new first minister says he is committed to a "radical, ambitious and progressive policy agenda".
He also thanks those minister departing government and says Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney have left a "strong legacy" to build on.
Quote MessageI have made clear my belief Scotland’s government should look as much as possible like the people we represent. As well as being the first ever first minister from a minority ethnic background, I am pleased that a record number of women have agreed to serve, as well as a significant blend of younger and more experienced members. That said, every single appointment has been made on merit.
Humza Yousaf, First Minister
Parliament will be asked to approve the new ministerial appointments on Thursday.
Shona Robison will replace Kate Forbes as finance secretary and Michael Matheson will be health secretary, the new first minister has announced.
Robison will also be deputy first minister under Humza Yousaf.
Glenn Campbell
BBC Scotland Political Editor
Image source, ReutersHumza Yousaf will face several challenges in his new job
Humza Yousaf faces some enormous challenges as he takes over from Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and Scotland's first minister.
Being the leader of a divided nation and a divided party is difficult.
The narrow nature of his victory does not make it any easier.
In his acceptance speech, he acknowledged the "bruising" nature of the leadership campaign and called for divisions to be healed quickly.
To some extent that will depend on what he decides to do next.
Now if you are a late arrival to our live page coverage here are today's headlines:
Image source, PAShona Robison has finally arrived at Bute House.
She was announced as deputy first minister by Humza Yousaf last night.
When asked if she was going to take on the role of finance secretary as well, she gave no answer.
Here's a quick reminder of who looks likely to be in Humza Yousaf's new cabinet:
We already know that Shona Robison is the next deputy first minister.
And we're waiting to hear the fate of Justice Secretary Keith Brown.
Kirsten Campbell
BBC Scotland political correspondent
Mairi McAllan's arrival takes to 10 the current size of the cabinet.
So either cabinet is increasing in size or the Justice Secretary Keith Brown is out of a job.
Image source, PAAnother arrival at Bute House, this time it's Mairi McAllan.
The environment minister looks set for a promotion to Humza Yousaf's cabinet.
Lunchtime Live
BBC Radio Scotland
Image source, ReutersHumza Yousaf defeated Kate Forbes in the leadership contest
One thing we do know is that Kate Forbes, who finished second in the SNP leadership race, is to leave the Scottish government.
Paul Hutcheon tells BBC Scotland's Lunchtime Live the offer of the rural secretary job was a demotion for Forbes.
The Daily Record political editor says: "I'm not surprised she walked away, I think it's not a great thing for Humza Yousaf.
"His party is divided. He really wants to unify his party and with Kate Forbes on the backbenches that's not going to happen."
Here's a quick recap of who has arrived at Bute House and are likely to find themselves in Humza Yousaf's new cabinet:
We already know that Shona Robison is the next deputy first minister.
Jenny Gilruth has arrived at Bute House and looks to be getting a promotion to cabinet.
Gilruth is currently the transport minister.
Lunchtime Live
BBC Radio Scotland
Image source, PA MediaBack to the fall-out from the decision to offer Kate Forbes the rural affairs job - a position she has rejected, meaing she now leaves the Scottish government
Former SNP advisor told BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live that he was "really, really surprised" that Kate Forbes was not in Humza Yousaf's cabinet.
He said the offer of rural affairs was not "an insult" but it was a step down from finance minister "which is a bigger job, however you look at it".
"It is that stepping down that is obviously something she felt that she couldn't reconcile and she has decided to go to the backbenches," he said.
Collier tells the programme he does not expect Forbes to "make trouble" for the new first minister.
Quote MessageFrom the people I have been talking to this morning there is a sense of despondency about this. People feel that the party needs to come together and in these first few hours of Humza Yousaf being first minister it hasn't happened.
Andy Collier, Political commentator and former SNP advisor
James Cook
Scotland Editor, BBC News
Image source, PA MediaAs the clock ticked down to the appointed hour the chatter in the Court of Session died away.
For a few moments it was replaced by that rare quality in public life: utter silence and, outwardly at least, calm.
History was about to happen here, as it has so many times since the court first convened in 1532.
On the stroke of 10 the room rose as one and the judges walked on to the bench, bewigged and resplendent in ruby.
If he was nervous, Humza Yousaf did not show it but his countenance was grave as he was asked to stand and raise his hand for the three oaths of office to be administered.
Mr Yousaf did not speak a word but nodded thrice in answer to the Lord President's questions.
Scotland's government was now led by a Muslim; the descendant of immigrants; and a member of an ethnic minority community - all firsts.
Looking on with his parents, daughter and stepdaughter, the first minister's wife Nadia El-Nakla wiped away a tear.
Minutes after the ceremony she told me: "To see the name Yousaf on a piece of parchment after all the years of being told to go back to your own country, it's emotional."
Putting politics aside for one moment, what a line that is. What a moment this was.
Angus Robertson is the latest arrival, as Humza Yousaf puts together his cabinet team in Bute House in Edinburgh.
Robertson is currently the cabinet secretary for the constitution, external affairs and culture.
If you're just joining us here are today's developments: