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People in Scotland have the right to decide their future. First Minister @JohnSwinney outlines why, and why it matters. More at gov.scot/publications/r…
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First Minister @JohnSwinney reiterated his horror at genocide unfolding in Gaza. He set out new economic, diplomatic and humanitarian measures in response to the Israeli government's actions, and called for the urgent recognition of Palestine. More: gov.scot/news/support-f…
The Scottish Government has scrapped @ScotRail peak rail fares for good. This helps keep more money in your pocket and it’s good for the planet too.
We’re taking action to help people with rising living costs. From providing early learning and childcare support, to protecting free prescriptions and bus travel, this is our cost-of-living guarantee.
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has set out how the Scottish Government will continue to deliver for the people of Scotland. ⬇️
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Latest @P_H_S_Official stats show 91.8% of children and young people referred to CAMHS were seen within 18 weeks - the national standard is 90%. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/Xceu50WPwIb
We want to help people have access to affordable, safe and secure homes. Over the past year, we have taken a range of actions to tackle the housing emergency and this investment continues.
The Scottish Government has scrapped @ScotRail peak fares for good. Edinburgh - Glasgow return tickets at peak times are now almost half price, saving you up to £15.80. This helps keep more money in your pocket and it's good for the planet too.
We have scrapped peak rail fares on @ScotRail services, for good. This will make train travel cheaper, help with cost of living pressures and encourage more people to choose train travel. First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Edinburgh Waverley station to mark the announcement.
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Business Minister @RichardLochhead visited small businesses in Leith, Edinburgh, for #ScotlandLovesLocalWeek. To support small businesses and encourage people to spend locally @scotgov is working with @ScotlandsTowns to promote its #ChooseLocal campaign.
The Scottish Government has scrapped @ScotRail peak fares for good. Glasgow - Edinburgh return tickets at peak times are now almost half price, saving you up to £15.80. This helps keep more money in your pocket and it's good for the planet too.
Scotland has a wealth of outstanding festivals across the country. These support thousands of Scottish artists, jobs and businesses throughout Scotland. We're investing more money to help maximise opportunities for festivals in Scotland and abroad. gov.scot/news/showcasin…
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Higher Education Minister @GraemeDeyMSP met Newbattle High School pupils to learn about the help they get through @QMUniversity’s tutoring pilot. The programme, and a similar one from @UofGlasgow, will receive over £90k in @scotgov funding this year. ➡️ bit.ly/4611pxq
Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes visited a printworks in Glasgow to announce funding to grow the Scots language. Our investment will support free Scots learning materials for young people, including books, poems and comics. gov.scot/news/boost-for…
Scotland’s first National Innovation Week will take place 22 to 26 September. It will celebrate Scotland’s proud legacy of innovation. The week will showcase new technologies and industries of the future. Learn more: innovationweek.campaign.gov.scot #NationalInnovationWeek
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Visiting a #Glasgow printworks, Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes unveiled a new series of Scots language children’s plays. It will be distributed to around 100 schools free of charge. She also announced measures to grow the language. ➡️ gov.scot/news/boost-for…
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Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes visited @OoniHQ to announce a £3.6 million @scotgov commitment to the @ScottishEDGE business awards. It follows news than more than 21,000 Scottish start-ups have been established so far this year - up 18% on 2024. ➡️ ow.ly/i4RC50WMGpy
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Deputy First Minister @_KateForbes visited Deas Bakery in Dingwall for #ScotlandLovesLocalWeek. To support small businesses and encourage high streets to thrive, @scotgov is working closely with @ScotlandsTowns to promote its #ChooseLocal campaign. ➡️ bit.ly/4n0Mk5P
The National @ScotNational
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The SNP @theSNP
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First Minister @ScotGovFM
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Angus Robertson @AngusRobertson
86K Followers 1K Following 🏴Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Central (SNP) | 🏛️Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture
John Swinney @JohnSwinney
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Prof Sir Gregor Smith @DrGregorSmith
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Kate Forbes MSP @_KateForbes
63K Followers 1K Following Deputy First Minister, Cabinet Secretary for Economy & Gaelic, MSP for Skye, Lochaber & Badenoch
Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth
68K Followers 1K Following Official channel for Scottish Government news on Health and Social Care.
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Public Health Scotlan... @P_H_S_Official
48K Followers 2K Following Public Health Scotland is the national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
Fiona Hyslop @FionaHyslop
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Social Security Scotl... @SocSecScot
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The Promise Scotland @ThePromiseScot
14K Followers 2K Following The Promise Scotland supports those working in and around the 'care system' to create meaningful change, helping to ensure Scotland can #KeepThePromise by 2030.
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Regional Screen Scotl... @regional_screen
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6K Followers 641 Following Official @scotgov account with news and information on agriculture, land, the food industry, rural areas, and islands. Contact us: https://t.co/CqZRbRKhbF
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Mairi Gougeon @MairiGougeon
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OCEA @scotgovocea
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Transport Scotland @transcotland
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NatRecordsScot @NatRecordsScot
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