Scottish Government @scotgov
Updates from the devolved government for Scotland. Please note we're unable to answer questions here, find out how to get in touch at https://t.co/4S5fg3Uv5K gov.scot Scotland Joined June 2009-
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We want your views on plans for a mansion tax. A consultation is now open on two new council tax bands for properties worth more than £1 million and £2 million respectively. Share your views ➡️consult.gov.scot/local-governme…
It's great to get such consistent cross party support for our Appeals as well as financial backing from @scotgov £250,000 just released for our #Venezuela #Earthquake response. Huge thanks also to @scotgovFM @JohnSwinney for adding his voice to our urgent call for support
We want people to have easier access to urgent same day care. GP walk-in clinics provide more choice for patients while helping to relieve pressure on wider NHS services. Watch to hear what the service means for local people.
Thursday 2 July marks one year to go until the Tour de France begins in Edinburgh. Stephen Flynn was at the Activation event today to celebrate the benefits it will bring to Scotland. Watch for more.
First Minister @JohnSwinney was received in audience by His Majesty King Charles III at the Palace of Holyroodhouse yesterday.
We will contribute £250,000 towards humanitarian aid efforts in Venezuela. The funding will go to the Disasters Emergency Committee. This will support those affected by the recent earthquakes, helping people access shelter, food, water and medical care. gov.scot/news/venezuela…
We are supporting phone-free learning environments. New guidance has been published to further encourage policies to restrict mobile phones in schools. We want schools to be free from the distractions and wider harms of mobile phones. Find out more: gov.scot/news/new-guida…
Glasgow’s first GP walk-in service has been opened by First Minister @JohnSwinney. Available to 45,000 patients, the service will make it easier for people to get urgent, same-day care without an appointment. ➡️ ow.ly/2XAO50Zibfy
We are updating the Dangerous Dogs legislation. This will require that children under the age of 12 are not left unsupervised near a prohibited dog in a private or domestic setting. It will apply to all types of prohibited dogs and come into force on 1 November 2026.
£1 million boost for Scotland’s Climate Forests. New funding will help expand tree cover, targeting communities with the fewest trees and greatest climate risk. This project aims to plant 35 million trees by 2035. Learn more: gov.scot/news/1-million…
We're helping people buy their first home. Applications are now open for the First Homes Fund. The fund provides first-time buyers with a contribution of up to £10,000 towards a deposit on their first home. Find out more: mygov.scot/first-homes-fu…
We are committed to supporting our veterans. Ahead of Armed Forces Day, Veterans Minister Jamie Hepburn visited the Scottish Veterans Residences in Edinburgh. There, he discussed work being carried out to support veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
We are working to deliver real change. Here is what we’re doing to make life better for people in Scotland.
On a visit to the US for the World Cup, Minister for Sport @MareeToddMSP worked to strengthen the relationship between Scotland and Miami. She met Scotland fans and visited sport centres, schools and universities in the local community.
A consultation is open on proposed reforms to achieve a sustainable prison population. Visiting HMP Glasgow construction site, Justice Secretary Neil Gray said the focus is prevention, rehabilitation and increasing prison spaces. More: gov.scot/news/achieving…
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Thunderstorms across most of Scotland Friday 0000 – 2359 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
“I want to offer the best of luck to Steve Clarke and the whole team. The whole of Scotland, and I suspect many Americans, are right behind you.” First Minister @JohnSwinney sends his well wishes to the Scotland team who will play against Brazil this evening in the World Cup.
Scotland remains the UK’s top destination outside of London for foreign direct investment projects. First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed the news on a visit to Guala Closures, a global leader in premium bottle closures. Find out more: gov.scot/news/swinney-h…
Lots of us enjoy the heat, but it can make us unwell. This summer, find out how to take care of yourself and others during hot weather. ℹ️ready.campaign.gov.scot/hot-weather
Big Noise is a music education and social change programme working with children facing disadvantage. We have supported Big Noise since 2012, and this year, we are investing £3.2 million. Deputy First Minister @JennyGilruthMSP visited Big Noise in Fallin to hear more. 🎵
The National @ScotNational
167K Followers 2K Following The newspaper that supports an independent Scotland.
The SNP @theSNP
318K Followers 1K Following Scotland's largest political party and party of Government. All posts are promoted by Scottish National Party, Gordon Lamb House, 3 Jackson's Entry, Edinburgh.
Humza Yousaf @HumzaYousaf
266K Followers 6K Following Proud girl dad, husband and Former First Minister of Scotland 🏴
ruth wishart @ruth_wishart
44K Followers 974 Following Journalist, broadcaster. Arts, sports, animal lover. Glaswegian urban cowboy turned rural birder.
First Minister @ScotGovFM
227K Followers 378 Following Office of the First Minister of Scotland managed by @scotgov communications. Please note we're unable to answer questions here, get in touch at https://t.co/Pklf7s2Pxj
Angus Robertson @AngusRobertson
82K Followers 1K Following 🏴 Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture 🏛️2021-26
The Lady J of Tay @brawday
23K Followers 5K Following 🏴#stillyes🏴 Scottish Independence is normal #scotland #SNP #HateFarage Backwards or Forward for Scot That's all that's left
EIS @EISUnion
31K Followers 884 Following Scotland's largest teaching union. Posts for information only, contact your Rep, LA or AO for advice. Posts Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. Zero tolerance of abusive posts.
Police Scotland @PoliceScotland
326K Followers 647 Following Official feed for the Police Service of Scotland. Not for reporting crime and not monitored 24/7. In an emergency call 999. For non-emergencies call 101.
Michael Russell @Feorlean
48K Followers 1K Following Chair @ScottishLandCom. Hon Professor @UofGlasgow, former @ScotParl MSP & @ScotGov Minister. Lives in rural Argyll
John Swinney @JohnSwinney
124K Followers 573 Following 🏴 First Minister of Scotland, @theSNP Leader, Promoted by John Swinney, Ericht Lane, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AL
Dr Philippa Whitford @Dr_PhilippaW
37K Followers 1K Following After 9 years as MP for Central Ayrshire, I want to thank my team & all the activists, constituents, community groups & businesses who have worked with me.
Prof Sir Gregor Smith @DrGregorSmith
26K Followers 2K Following Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow; Honorary Air Commodore 612 Squadron, Royal Air Force. #RealisticMedicine
Glasgow City Council @GlasgowCC
204K Followers 757 Following 🐦🌳🔔🐟 Please make a report on our website or chat with Customer Care @MyGlasgowCC Official Info, Privacy & House Rules at https://t.co/mL08NbKic6
Scottish Parliament @ScotParl
163K Followers 255 Following The Scottish Parliament examines what the Scottish Government is doing, makes new laws on devolved matters and debates the issues of the day.
NHS Lanarkshire @NHSLanarkshire
30K Followers 1K Following News and health information from NHS Lanarkshire. This feed is not monitored 24/7. For health advice visit NHS Inform, call NHS 24 on 111 or your GP practice.
Good News Scotland @SunScotNational
51K Followers 1K Following The home for all good news about Scotland - share your own stories or join the conversation!
Nicki Carleton @NickiCarleton
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Derrick Ahmed @ahmed_derr81143
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Simon @OffaRexMerciae7
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David sneddon @Davidsn65269355
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tension. @Tension_Report
11 Followers 264 Following Facts are facts. Perspectives differ. Understand both sides. Make up your own mind.
Karim Mohammed @KarimMohamvfms
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ian greig @Leegreig87
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Daniel Watters @Daniel371612
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Dinesh @dineshkesav
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Marie Macfarlane @MarieMacfalfrt
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Olufemi Oyenekan @Olufemi_Oyeneka
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🎪 French Circus �... @FrenchCircusRF
16 Followers 1K Following 💉🗳🇪🇺🇺🇦🇵🇸🇮🇱🏳️🌈🏳️⚧🌈🦄☮️⚧️🌍🌡♻️🚙🔋🔌🤡 Je s'appelle Pignouf 🇨🇵 The French Republic Circus 🥳 Puisque ce monde est un cirque soyons des clowns🎈
Cameron Scott @camscottfilms
78 Followers 626 Following What's going on everybody! My name is Cameron Scott and I am a student free lance cinematographer that loves The Legend of Zelda.
Sully @Sullyy006
2 Followers 67 Following
Tamta Shkubuliani @TMTShkubuliani
171 Followers 895 Following 🇬🇪#Diplomat ✈️ #traveller ☀️#SunLover ☕️#CoffeeLover🦁#FreeSpirit ☮️
GENTRY @GENTRYqqnc
1 Followers 115 Following
HaggisBasher @HaggisPark
2K Followers 2K Following "It is in truth not for glory nor riches nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself" No DMs
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marvellous Oderinde @marvellous2120
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new economy revolutio... @NNowixs
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andrew beattie @andrewbea750
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Ahmed Elmahdy @betaalpanum100
1 Followers 8K Following
Sudip Pokhrel @SudipPo98616210
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Kristin @rigsbykristin92
23 Followers 629 Following
Tiffany MacMillan @TiMac268
5 Followers 70 Following
stewart @minlectic
324 Followers 1K Following Digital Growth Strategist: Hands-on growth lead for SMEs.
Marc Hogan @MarcHogan7
26 Followers 521 Following
Anne Marie Allen @AnneMar85557315
1 Followers 54 Following
Khotso @Jemba1910
453 Followers 2K Following Perhaps Heaven is something you must build, and immortality is something you must earn.
حبيب حامد ا�... @AdmHbyb33307
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Gen 🏴�... @general_esp
5 Followers 147 Following He/Him - Long live United States and United Kingdom 🇬🇧🏴 - Free Israel 🇮🇱
Lesley Ross @LesleyERoss
167 Followers 36 Following Mum to two amazing ladies, UKA L3 endurance & sprints coach, solicitor.
David McKean @keanie14
129 Followers 1K Following
@SheilaWilkie7 @SheilaWilkie71
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Linda Nunn @linda_nunn
7 Followers 110 Following
Mayyank Sharma @manudec1312
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179 Followers 322 Following I find you offensive for finding me offensive
KennethCampbell @KennethCampbell
67 Followers 385 Following Chairman of the Energy Efficiency Association. All opinions are my own and do not represent any view of the EEA.
Lyle for America 🇺... @LylePolitical
262 Followers 6K Following American, Christian, enjoys the TRUTH, Conservative, Republican, Texan, America-First 🇺🇸
Brian Houston @BrianHo01998662
5 Followers 15 Following
MWilson @1m1nTheGarden
1 Followers 11 Following
First Minister @ScotGovFM
227K Followers 378 Following Office of the First Minister of Scotland managed by @scotgov communications. Please note we're unable to answer questions here, get in touch at https://t.co/Pklf7s2Pxj
Stephen Flynn @StephenFlynnSNP
65K Followers 2K Following Former Crown Steward and Bailiff of the Manor of Northstead | MSP | Cab Sec | Tartan Army
John Swinney @JohnSwinney
124K Followers 573 Following 🏴 First Minister of Scotland, @theSNP Leader, Promoted by John Swinney, Ericht Lane, Blairgowrie, PH10 6AL
Prof Sir Gregor Smith @DrGregorSmith
26K Followers 2K Following Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Honorary Professor, University of Glasgow; Honorary Air Commodore 612 Squadron, Royal Air Force. #RealisticMedicine
Scot Gov Health @scotgovhealth
67K Followers 1K Following Official channel for Scottish Government news on Health and Social Care.
Stephen Gethins @StephenGethins
19K Followers 2K Following MSP, Dundee City East, Minister for Europe, External Affairs & Energy, Scottish Government. Promoted by Stephen Gethins, c/o SNP offices 8 Old Glamis Rd, Dundee
ScotGov Education @ScotGovEdu
49K Followers 1K Following Official channel for Scottish Government news on Education and Skills.
Public Health Scotlan... @P_H_S_Official
47K Followers 2K Following Public Health Scotland is the national agency for improving and protecting the health and wellbeing of the people of Scotland.
Social Security Scotl... @SocSecScot
9K Followers 328 Following We deliver social security with #DignityFairnessRespect. We can’t reply to client benefit queries here, get in touch at https://t.co/hFkI0Ibvxi
Angela Constance @AConstance23
20K Followers 722 Following MSP Almond Valley promoted by Angela Constance, Unit 4, Ochil House, Beveridge Square, Livingston, West Lothian EH54 6QF
Scot Gov Fairer @ScotGovFairer
12K Followers 543 Following Official @scotgov channel for news on Social Justice and Housing.
The Promise Scotland @ThePromiseScot
14K Followers 2K Following This account is an archive and is no longer active or monitored. Find out more about our work to support Scotland to keep the promise at https://t.co/VwCO1ZnV6Q
Scottish Government F... @scotgoveconomy
15K Followers 383 Following Official @ScotGov account for Finance, Economy and Gaelic. Get in touch at https://t.co/CAzGc4sPX4
Ivan McKee @Ivan_McKee
11K Followers 1K Following MSP for Glasgow Easterhouse & Springburn & Cabinet Secretary for Public Sector Reform🏴
Simita Kumar @SimitaSKumar
1K Followers 370 Following @theSNP MSP for Edinburgh South Western. Promoted by Scottish National Party, Gordon Lamb House, 3 Jackson’s Entry, Edinburgh, EH8 8PJ
Jamie Hepburn MSP @jamiehepburn
14K Followers 3K Following @theSNP MSP for Cumbernauld & Kilsyth. Semi-active on Twitter but can be found on other platforms.
Ben Macpherson @BenMacpherson
12K Followers 6K Following Local @theSNP candidate for Edinburgh North Eastern & Leith ⚓️ Promoted by Calum Carswell on my behalf at @theSNP ✉️
Jim Fairlie SNP MSP f... @JimFairlieLogie
8K Followers 2K Following SNP MSP for Perthshire South Kinross-shire. Minister for Agriculture Marine and Islands . 1st🏴. Promoted by Jim Fairlie 61 Glasgow Road Perth
Regional Screen Scotl... @regional_screen
1K Followers 556 Following We work to enable more people in more places to share great screen experiences. Alongside support and development, we also operate the @screen_machine 📽️🚛
Skills Development Sc... @skillsdevscot
39K Followers 1K Following The national skills agency. Supporting the people and businesses of Scotland to develop and apply their skills. This account is managed Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
The Larder @LarderTraining
1K Followers 546 Following The Larder is committed to alleviating poverty through the provision of needs-led, bespoke learning and high-quality food for all.
University of Dundee @dundeeuni
63K Followers 3K Following One of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for expertise across a range of disciplines including design, science, engineering, and art.
Working Rite @workingrite
938 Followers 769 Following We are a charity that gives young people structure and support to start their working lives. https://t.co/H7NysALt3w Change that works.
Scottish Land Commiss... @ScottishLandCom
5K Followers 649 Following Creating a Scotland where everybody benefits from the ownership, management and use of the nation’s land and buildings
ScotEnvironment @ScotEnvironment
2K Followers 471 Following The gateway to everything you want to know about Scotland’s environment!
Tom Arthur @ThomasCArthur
8K Followers 4K Following SNP MSP for Renfrewshire West and Levern Valley | Minister for Business and Fair Work | Promoted by Tom Arthur, 49 High Street, Johnstone PA5 8AJ
Màiri McAllan @MairiMcAllan
18K Followers 3K Following MSP for Clydesdale @theSNP 🏴, Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture & Gaelic @ScotGov, Former lawyer and Somhairle’s mum.
Neil Gray MSP @neilcgray
19K Followers 3K Following Father, husband @mrskrgray & SNP MSP for Airdrie Constituency 🏴. ScotGov Cabinet Secretary for Justice
Scot Gov NCS @ScotGovNCS
1K Followers 202 Following Scottish Government updates about the National Care Service
Scottish Government N... @ScotGovNordic
2K Followers 105 Following The Scottish Government Nordic Office in Copenhagen.
Scot Gov Engagement @ScotGovEngage
2K Followers 635 Following Official channel for the Scottish Government's digital engagement team. We aim to keep you informed of online public engagement activities and their outcomes.
Scot Gov Rural @ScotGovRural
6K Followers 621 Following Official @scotgov account with news and information on agriculture, land, the food industry, rural areas, and islands. Contact us: https://t.co/CqZRbRKhbF
Office of the Chief E... @NHSScotland
6K Followers 198 Following Tweets from the Office of the Chief Executive NHSScotland. Account not monitored out of hours. Visit https://t.co/QPwnV83tPe or call 111 for medical advice.
Parent Club Scotland @parentclubscot
6K Followers 431 Following Being a parent is the best job in the world. Just not all the time. It can also be the hardest. We’re here to help, offering tips & advice. Home of the #BabyBox
Scottish Government i... @ScotGovCanada
5K Followers 670 Following Official account of @ScotGov from the Scottish Government Office in #Canada. RTs not endorsements.
Scot Gov National Per... @ScotGovOutcomes
5K Followers 5K Following Supporting Scotland's National Performance Framework - developed together with the people of Scotland to reflect our values and aspirations for the future.
Scottish Government F... @ScotGovFrance
5K Followers 1K Following Compte officiel de @ScotGov en France
Scottish Government G... @ScotGovGermany
3K Followers 1K Following Official account of @ScotGov and @ScotDevInt's Germany Hub – Scotland's home in Germany.
Organ Donation Scotla... @scotorgandonor
2K Followers 331 Following Official Twitter for the Organ Donation Scotland from @scotgov, dedicated to saving and improving people's lives through organ and tissue donation.
OCEA @scotgovocea
879 Followers 13 Following Office of the Chief Economic Adviser (OCEA) in the Scottish Government. For queries please e-mail us at [email protected]
Scot Gov Marine @ScotGovMarine
9K Followers 1K Following Official Twitter channel of the Scottish Government's Marine Directorate, here to manage Scotland's seas and freshwaters.
Open Government Scotl... @scotgovopen
1K Followers 739 Following Official Scottish Government account for Open Government. Working with civil society to make Scotland more open, participatory, inclusive, and accountable.
Transport Scotland @transcotland
79K Followers 922 Following We are the national transport agency for Scotland, delivering the Scottish Government's vision for transport. See @trafficscotland for latest travel updates.
Scotland House London @ScotGovLondon
3K Followers 2K Following Representing Scotland's interests from Scotland House London. Offering a distinctly Scottish co-working, meeting and event space in the heart of the City
Brand Scotland 🏴�... @Scotland
50K Followers 948 Following Live, work, study, visit, innovate and create in Scotland. We’re more than you might think 💙
Maree Todd @MareeToddMSP
22K Followers 2K Following Minister for Mental Wellbeing, Public Health, Sport, Alcohol & Drugs. SNP MSP for Highlands & Islands. ℹ️ Promoted by M Todd, 31 High Street, Alness, IV17 0PT
Rural Affairs and Isl... @SP_RuralAffairs
3K Followers 357 Following This account is now inactive until after the Scottish Parliament election on 7 May.
NatRecordsScot @NatRecordsScot
12K Followers 468 Following National Records of Scotland. Preserving the past | Recording the present | Informing the future.
Scottish Government U... @ScotGovUSA
5K Followers 1K Following The Scottish Government's representative office in the United States. RTs not endorsements, but rather pointers to comments of interest.
Scot Gov Ireland @scotgovireland
3K Followers 893 Following The Scottish Government's Innovation and Investment Hub. Representing Scotland's interests in Ireland.
Scot Gov Carers Polic... @SG_CarersPolicy
3K Followers 1K Following Official channel of ScotGov's Unpaid Carers team. Used to promote helpful info to Scotland's unpaid carers, young carers and orgs which support them.
ScotGovID 🏴�... @ScotGovID
4K Followers 2K Following @scotgov International Devpt Team acc. Partner countries: Malawi Zambia Rwanda Pakistan. Our Cab Sec @AngusRobertson. #SDGs #GlobalCitzenship #Humanitarian
Scottish Government S... @ScotStat
3K Followers 636 Following Updates about official statistics in Scottish Government, maintained by the Office of the Chief Statistician. Contact: [email protected]You might like
