Nicola Sturgeon taking ‘working holiday’ in Portugal By Press Association August 3 2015, 4:05pm August 3 2015, 4:05pm Share Nicola Sturgeon taking ‘working holiday’ in Portugal Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/scotland/208398/nicola-sturgeon-taking-working-holiday-in-portugal/ Copy Link First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is heading to Portugal for a working holiday. Nicola Sturgeon is heading to Portugal for a short “working holiday”, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The First Minister, who is just back from a trade mission to China, is “going away for a few days from tomorrow”, a spokeswoman said. While Ms Sturgeon will be on holiday, she will be keeping in daily contact with Scottish Government staff. The spokeswoman said: “The First Minister is going to Portugal for a few days. She will be in touch with the office every day. “The Deputy First Minister John Swinney will be around but she is still in charge. It’s very much a working holiday.”