Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development

The Minister for Culture, Europe and International Development was a junior ministerial post in the Scottish Government. As a result, the minister did not attend the Scottish Cabinet. The minister supported the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs, a full member of the cabinet. The final Minister was Kaukab Stewart from February-May 2024.

The post was created in September 2012. The role was modified in February 2020 with migration moving to another post, before finally being abolished in May 2024 by John Swinney.

Overview
The specific responsibilities of the minister were:
 * International development
 * Post-Brexit Relations
 * Cross government co-ordination on the European Union
 * Fair trade
 * Scottish diaspora

History
In September 2012 the position of Minister for External Affairs and International Development was created; the name of the role changed a November 2014 reshuffle when Nicola Sturgeon became First Minister. It was changed again in May 2016, after the 2016 election, and again in June 2018. In May 2024, First Minister John Swinney abolished the role following the formation of his first government.

List of office holders
The most recent Minister was Kaukab Stewart, who held the role from February to May 2024.