True gender equality in Scotland - and elsewhere - is still some way off. - Nicola Sturgeon 1 Share Now -
I know you've got to earn people's trust, and you've got to earn it day after day after day. - Nicola Sturgeon 3 Share Now -
I stand here today as the first woman first minister of our country. Every day I hold this office, I will work to ensure that every woman, every wee girl across this country, gets a chance to do what I've done and follow their dream. - Nicola Sturgeon 4 Share Now -
Let us put the normal divisions of politics aside. Let us come together as one country; let us seize this historic moment to shift the balance of power from the corridors of Westminster to the streets and communities of Scotland. - Nicola Sturgeon 5 Share Now -
Equality and prosperity shouldn't be seen as enemies of each other, but as partners. One reinforces the other. - Nicola Sturgeon 6 Share Now -
Social media is natural to me, and it's a very immediate way of saying something. It's the way politics are done these days. In modern politics, you can't ignore that even if you wanted to. I can't imagine doing politics without it. - Nicola Sturgeon 7 Share Now -
Scotch beef, salmon and shellfish are recognised the world over for their excellence and Scottish provenance. People recognise the Scottish brand. They associate the country with quality food and drink, and clearly other Scottish sectors, such as dairy, can benefit from that, too. - Nicola Sturgeon 8 Share Now -
I am quite driven. I know what I think, and I know what I want to achieve, but I also hope that people who are asked to describe me would describe me as pretty down-to-earth, loyal, friendly. The more experience I have got in politics, I think the more I have allowed me to shine through. - Nicola Sturgeon 10 Share Now -
