2016 in Scotland
Events from the year 2016 in Scotland. == Incumbents == First Minister and Keeper of the Great Seal – Nicola Sturgeon (reappointed on 18 May 2016) Secretary of State for Scotland – David Mundell === Law officers === Lord Advocate – Frank Mulholland; then, from 1 June 2016, James Wolffe Solicitor General for Scotland – Lesley Thomson; then, from 1 June 2016, Alison Di Rollo Advocate General for Scotland – Lord Keen of Elie === Judiciary === Lord President of the Court of Session and Lord Justice General – Lord Carloway Lord Justice Clerk – vacant until April; then Lady Dorrian Chairman of the Scottish Land Court – Lord Minginish == Events == === January === 1 January – Newly declassified records released by the Scottish Government show the workings of the Scottish Executive's first full year of operation, covering major events throughout the year 2000; including First Minister Donald Dewar's death in office.