After the longest of goodbyes for Alex Salmond, it is time to officially say hello to Nicola Sturgeon.
Not that anyone with the slightest of interest in Scottish politics will need any introduction. Nonetheless, her Holyrood election to First Minister was full of positives.
First of all on a day where the breaking of gender barriers was highlighted it was refreshing to see two women going for the top job, with the first female Presiding Officer controlling affairs.
Secondly, a quality debate. Ruth Davidson delivered two excellent speeches with humour, grace and steely resolve which were only matched, perhaps topped, by the incoming FM.
After some of the post referendum nonsense, Sturgeon pitched perfectly. The words were consensual with a strong sense of ideology flowing through them while crucially containing a promise to represent all of Scotland, including those who disagree with her politically.
The latter part is important because, if Sturgeon is to be a success story, she will need to have the ability to work constructively with people even if it seems jarring for her.
A positive note has been sounded on this front, then, but it must be adhered to. There is much to be fixed in Scotland without the need for a constitutional prism to view it through.
Nicola Sturgeon’s family watched on proudly from the Holyrood gallery. They had every right to. Let’s hope Scottish politics lives up to the high standards set in front of them by both opposition and new First Minister.