Fiona Jane Hyslop (born 1 August 1964) is a Scottish politician who has served as Cabinet Secretary for Transport since 2024.

Hyslop was born in Ayrshire and spent her early years in England, before moving back to Scotland.

After the SNP's election victory in 2007, Hyslop was appointed by First Minister Alex Salmond as Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, but was later sacked following threats of a motion of no confidence in 2009.

In 2021, following First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet reshuffle, she announced her intention to step down, having served 14 years in government.

She was promoted to Cabinet Secretary for Transport in February 2024 and was reappointed to the position by Yousaf's successor, John Swinney.

[4] Her father died at a young age and her mother, a midwife, was left as a single parent to two children.

Following the death of Hyslop's father, her family returned to Ayrshire where she attended Alloway Primary School and later Ayr Academy.

Her step-brother was hospital catering manager and her step-sister was in the police, giving Hyslop a sense of the importance of public services.

[10] Hyslop studied social sciences at the University of Glasgow and earned a Masters of Art in Economic History and Sociology.

She described herself as never being a "joiner" and joined the SNP after she read their manifesto, and felt that Scottish independence most suited her interests.

[11] Following the re-establishment of the Scottish Parliament, Hyslop stood on the SNP's additional list for the Lothian region and was elected in 1999.

[13] She felt frustrated by the lack of influence the parliament had over the Iraq war and believed Scotland's place in the world "would be far better strengthened by independence.

In December 2009, opposition parties called for Hyslop to be sacked, as Scottish Labour Leader Iain Gray stated that schools were in "crisis".

[19] Prior to Nicola Sturgeon's cabinet reshuffle, she announced that she would stand down from government, having served 14 years.