John Swinney sworn in as first minister of Scotland

SNP leader John Swinney has been sworn in as the seventh first minister of Scotland.

He was confirmed in the role during a brief, formal ceremony at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

Mr Swinney takes office 25 years after he was first elected to the Scottish Parliament.

The first minister is now expected to appoint his cabinet, in a series of meetings at his official residence, Bute House.