Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs

| Name_ | Entered_Office | Left_Office | Party | First_Minister |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Entered Office | Left Office | Party | First Minister |
| Jack McConnell | 1 November 2000 | 22 November 2001 | Labour Party | Henry McLeish |
| Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport | Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport | Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport | Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport | Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport |
| Mike Watson | 28 November 2001 | 28 November 2002 | Labour Party | Jack McConnell |
| Elaine Murray | 28 November 2002 | 21 May 2003 | Labour Party | Jack McConnell |
| Frank McAveety | 21 May 2003 | 4 October 2004 | Labour Party | Jack McConnell |
| Patricia Ferguson | 4 October 2004 | 19 February 2007 | Labour Party | Jack McConnell |