The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland, responsible for various areas such as health, education, and justice. It was established in 1999 following a referendum that allowed Scotland to have its own parliament and government, separate from the UK Government in Westminster. The government is led by the First Minister, who is the head of the government and is supported by a cabinet of ministers. The Scottish Parliament makes laws and decisions on local matters, while the UK Parliament retains powers over reserved issues like defense and foreign affairs.