Nicola Sturgeon ( born 19 July 1970 in Irvine , Scotland ) is a Scottish politician . She is the Deputy First Minister of Scotland , Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing , Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party ( SNP ) and Member of the Scottish Parliament ( MSP ) for Glasgow Govan . Nicola Sturgeon ( born 19 July 1970 ) is the Deputy First Minister of Scotland , Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing , Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party ( SNP ) and Member of the Scottish Parliament ( MSP ) for Glasgow Govan .