Nicola Sturgeon through the years - in pictures

  • Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as Scotland's First Minister after more than eight years in the role. Here is a look back at her storied career. AP
    Nicola Sturgeon has resigned as Scotland's First Minister after more than eight years in the role. Here is a look back at her storied career. AP
  • British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with Ms Sturgeon in November 2022. PA
    British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak meets with Ms Sturgeon in November 2022. PA
  • Ms Sturgeon receives applause after her keynote speech at the Scottish National Party Conference in October 2022 in Aberdeen. Getty
    Ms Sturgeon receives applause after her keynote speech at the Scottish National Party Conference in October 2022 in Aberdeen. Getty
  • King Charles III during an audience with Ms Sturgeon at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, in September 2022. PA
    King Charles III during an audience with Ms Sturgeon at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, in September 2022. PA
  • She receives her second dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Glasgow in June 2021. Getty
    She receives her second dose of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine in Glasgow in June 2021. Getty
  • Ms Sturgeon is seen taking a selfie on stage at the Scottish National Party conference in Aberdeen in October 2015. Getty
    Ms Sturgeon is seen taking a selfie on stage at the Scottish National Party conference in Aberdeen in October 2015. Getty
  • With former British prime minister David Cameron at the Scottish Parliament in January 2015. PA
    With former British prime minister David Cameron at the Scottish Parliament in January 2015. PA
  • Ms Sturgeon attends her first audience with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in December 2014. Getty
    Ms Sturgeon attends her first audience with Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace in December 2014. Getty
  • During her swearing-in as Scotland's First Minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in November 2014. Getty
    During her swearing-in as Scotland's First Minister at the Court of Session in Edinburgh in November 2014. Getty
  • Ms Sturgeon is congratulated by her husband Peter Murrell after being formally voted in as Scotland's First Minister in 2014. Getty
    Ms Sturgeon is congratulated by her husband Peter Murrell after being formally voted in as Scotland's First Minister in 2014. Getty
  • Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond with Ms Sturgeon following his last key note speech as party leader in November 2014 in Perth. Getty
    Former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond with Ms Sturgeon following his last key note speech as party leader in November 2014 in Perth. Getty
  • Then Scottish National Party deputy leader Ms Sturgeon meets worshippers at Glasgow Central Mosque during the 'Yes' campaign for the Scottish Referendum in September 2014. Getty
    Then Scottish National Party deputy leader Ms Sturgeon meets worshippers at Glasgow Central Mosque during the 'Yes' campaign for the Scottish Referendum in September 2014. Getty
  • Mr Salmond arrives with Ms Sturgeon to deliver his victory speech in Edinburgh in May 2011, after the SNP secured an unprecedented victory in the Parliament elections. Getty
    Mr Salmond arrives with Ms Sturgeon to deliver his victory speech in Edinburgh in May 2011, after the SNP secured an unprecedented victory in the Parliament elections. Getty
  • After her key note speech at the SNP spring conference in April 2009 in Glasgow. Getty
    After her key note speech at the SNP spring conference in April 2009 in Glasgow. Getty
  • Ms Sturgeon attends the STUC Conference in Glasgow in April 2007. Getty
    Ms Sturgeon attends the STUC Conference in Glasgow in April 2007. Getty
  • Mr Salmond and Ms Sturgeon launch the party's election campaign in Edinburgh in January 2005. Getty
    Mr Salmond and Ms Sturgeon launch the party's election campaign in Edinburgh in January 2005. Getty