Scottish Government retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney has commemorated those who made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom and values.
He laid a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance and delivered a reading in a Service of Remembrance at St Giles Cathedral.
He laid a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance and delivered a reading in a Service of Remembrance at St Giles Cathedral.
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Through working together with other nations, we can tackle the global climate emergency.
Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin is representing Scotland at COP31 to call for fairer global climate finance and more funding for loss and damage.
Watch for more.
Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin is representing Scotland at COP31 to call for fairer global climate finance and more funding for loss and damage.
Watch for more.
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Happy Bandi Chhor Divas
The Scottish Government sends warm wishes to Sikh communities in Scotland and around the world as they celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas.
The Scottish Government sends warm wishes to Sikh communities in Scotland and around the world as they celebrate Bandi Chhor Divas.
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Our emergency services are working hard to keep our communities safe during Bonfire Night.
Community Safety Minister Kirsten Oswald has been observing Police Scotland's handling from its operations centre in Edinburgh.
Community Safety Minister Kirsten Oswald has been observing Police Scotland's handling from its operations centre in Edinburgh.
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Scottish Government retweeted
At Easter Road, First Minister @JohnSwinney met young players and partners to launch Project 2035, a new plan to grow women’s and girls’ football.
Backed by £250,000 from @scotgov this year, it will create more opportunities across Scotland.
➡️ gov.scot/news/new-plan-…
Backed by £250,000 from @scotgov this year, it will create more opportunities across Scotland.
➡️ gov.scot/news/new-plan-…
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The safest way to celebrate Bonfire Night is at an organised event.
Find out if there are events taking place in your local area here: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/firew…
Find out if there are events taking place in your local area here: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/firew…
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We are working to make Scotland a place where women and girls live free from violence.
As part of this, following consultation we will create an exception to joint and several liability rules for council tax to protect those who have faced domestic abuse.
As part of this, following consultation we will create an exception to joint and several liability rules for council tax to protect those who have faced domestic abuse.
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Please respect and support our emergency services.
Ahead of Fireworks Night, we are urging people to be safe and treat emergency service personnel with respect.
Watch for more.
Ahead of Fireworks Night, we are urging people to be safe and treat emergency service personnel with respect.
Watch for more.
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Scottish Government retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed a report showing the @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games brought a £117m boost to Scotland’s economy.
The Games has been handed over to Ahmedabad for 2030, strengthening sporting links between Scotland and India.
The Games has been handed over to Ahmedabad for 2030, strengthening sporting links between Scotland and India.
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We are investing in community justice, giving people the best chance to turn their lives around while improving our communities.
Community Payback Orders help to rehabilitate and address the underlying causes of offending, while ensuring people give back to their communities.
Community Payback Orders help to rehabilitate and address the underlying causes of offending, while ensuring people give back to their communities.
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Dangerous Dogs legislation has been updated.
It will apply to all types of prohibited dogs and come into force today, 1 November 2026.
This will require that children under the age of 12 are not left unsupervised near a prohibited dog.
gov.scot/publications/x…
It will apply to all types of prohibited dogs and come into force today, 1 November 2026.
This will require that children under the age of 12 are not left unsupervised near a prohibited dog.
gov.scot/publications/x…
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As Bonfire Night approaches, make sure you know how to keep you and your family safe.
More than half of firework injuries happen to children.
Always follow the Firework Code and read instructions before use.
Find more safety advice here: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/firew…
More than half of firework injuries happen to children.
Always follow the Firework Code and read instructions before use.
Find more safety advice here: firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/firew…
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Scottish Government retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney and Deputy First Minister @JennyGilruthMSP attended the National Economic Council today in Glasgow.
The First Minister pledged to work constructively and collaboratively to devolve further powers for the benefit of the people of Scotland.
The First Minister pledged to work constructively and collaboratively to devolve further powers for the benefit of the people of Scotland.
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Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has called on the UK Government to do more to support families across Scotland with the cost of living.
She has visited One Parent Families Scotland in Edinburgh, to hear from parents and see the support that the service provides.
She has visited One Parent Families Scotland in Edinburgh, to hear from parents and see the support that the service provides.
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We are taking further action to reduce alcohol-related harm.
Watch Alcohol Minister Maree Todd set out how we are providing support to people where and when they need it.
Watch Alcohol Minister Maree Todd set out how we are providing support to people where and when they need it.
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We're taking action to protect young people from nicotine addiction.
From 29th October, under-18s will no longer be able to buy nicotine or herbal smoking products in Scotland.
This includes:
• pouches
• strips and pearls
• herbal smoking products
gov.scot/news/sale-of-n…
From 29th October, under-18s will no longer be able to buy nicotine or herbal smoking products in Scotland.
This includes:
• pouches
• strips and pearls
• herbal smoking products
gov.scot/news/sale-of-n…
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Scottish Government retweeted
Scotland and India share deep cultural ties, with more than 50,000 people of Indian ethnic descent living in Scotland.
First Minister @JohnSwinney visited @NCPAMumbai performing arts centre and the @CSMVSmumbai museum to discuss strengthening cultural and economic partnerships.
First Minister @JohnSwinney visited @NCPAMumbai performing arts centre and the @CSMVSmumbai museum to discuss strengthening cultural and economic partnerships.
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Scottish Government retweeted
Scotland’s iconic scenery has served as a backdrop for many Bollywood films – including Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.
On a visit to @DharmaMovies First Minister @JohnSwinney met filmmaker Karan Johar and discussed opportunities for collaboration between Scotland and Indian cinema.
On a visit to @DharmaMovies First Minister @JohnSwinney met filmmaker Karan Johar and discussed opportunities for collaboration between Scotland and Indian cinema.
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We will ensure that eligible households in Scotland benefit from the £100 payment for energy bills support, announced in the UK Budget.
While we welcome these measures, we believe the UK Government needs to take more action to support households.
More: gov.scot/news/uk-budget…
While we welcome these measures, we believe the UK Government needs to take more action to support households.
More: gov.scot/news/uk-budget…
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Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has responded to the UK Government’s Budget and reflected on the impact for Scotland.
Find out more: gov.scot/news/uk-budget…
Find out more: gov.scot/news/uk-budget…
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