Nicola Sturgeon’s key achievements and challenges in office

The winner of the race to replace the longest-serving first minister in Scotland’s history was declared on Monday.

Nicola Sturgeon stepped down as SNP leader and first minister on Monday (Jane Barlow/PA) (PA Wire)

Nicola Sturgeon leaves office as the longest serving First Minister in Scotland’s history and the first woman to hold the post.

Her eight years in office spanned some of the most important and divisive periods in UK politics, including Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic.

As with any political leader, Ms Sturgeon’s tenure encompasses both successes and triumphs. Here are some of the key events of her time in Bute House: