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Deputy First Minister has just announced that Scotland will become the first country in the world to have #LGBTI inclusive education embedded in the curriculum. #EducateToLiberate 🏳️🌈
Learn more ➡️bit.ly/LGBTIEducation
“Whether you have lived here for months or many years, Scotland is your home, you are welcome here, and we want you to stay.”
Listen to First Minister ’s message to EU citizens.
🏳️🌈 We are dedicated to making Scotland an inclusive country where everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or identity, feels safe to be themselves.
Together we can create a Scotland we can all be proud of.
#LGBTHM19
The links between the people of Scotland and nations across the European Union run deep. 🇪🇺🏴
Hey Europe, our message remains the same tonight as it has always been, Scotland is open to you.
#ScotlandisOpen
The flag of Ukraine is flying at St Andrew’s House in Edinburgh.
Scotland stands with Ukraine.
🇺🇦#StandWithUkraine🇺🇦
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First Minister has congratulated Joe Biden as he becomes the 46th President of the United States.
Scotland looks forward to working with the new administration as we tackle global challenges, including coronavirus and climate change.
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"If we stick with it - and, above all, if we stick together - we will get through it."
Today FM announced new restrictions to help stop the spread of #coronavirus.
Watch her message to Scotland ⬇
Learn the new rules ➡️ bit.ly/NewMeasures2209
#WeAreScotland
Children have been drawing rainbows to encourage positivity and to show support for the NHS.
Tonight we have lit up the buildings in the colours of a rainbow.
#StayHomeSaveLives and protect the NHS.
Essential information on #coronavirus ➡️nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
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First Minister wishes #EidMubarak to Muslims in Scotland and across the world celebrating Eid al-Fitr this weekend.
On Monday 12 September, a Service for Her Majesty The Queen will be held at St Giles’ Cathedral.
A Procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse will take place ahead of the Service.
More on these events ➡bit.ly/HMQEvents
Road closures will remain in place.
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This year to celebrate Burns Night, we want to bring people together even whilst we are apart.
Join Scotland in a global toast - here's Outlander's Sam Heughan to get us started.
#BurnsNightIn
By staying home, you're saving lives every day. Let's not undo it now.
The only change here in Scotland is that from Monday you can exercise, near your home, more than once a day.
Please #StayAtHome, protect the NHS and save lives.
Find out more at bit.ly/exercise1005
FM has asked our European friends and neighbours to #LeaveALightOn for Scotland.
Tonight the Scottish Government headquarters in Edinburgh have been lit up in the colours of the EU flag.
#Brexit
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Happy #StAndrewsDay! 🏴
This year we're encouraging everyone in Scotland to celebrate by carrying out small acts of kindness to #MakeSomeonesDay.
Reply and let us know how you're planning to make someone's day today!
Please continue to #StayAtHome.
By staying at home, you are saving lives.
You are respecting workers on the frontline. You are making a difference.
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Today marks the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide.
First Minister has paid tribute to the survivors, as well as bereaved friends and family members who continue to fight to preserve the memory of their loved ones.
#Srebrenica25
Her Majesty The Queen will Lie at Rest in St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh.
The public will be able to pay their respects from 1730 on Monday 12 September until 1500 on Tuesday 13 September.
Very large crowds are expected and Edinburgh will be very busy.
Find out more ⬇️
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Happy #StAndrewsDay!
This year, we're encouraging everyone to celebrate Scotland’s national day with an act of kindness. No matter how big or small, just #OneKindAct can make a difference.
Watch First Minister ’s St Andrew’s Day message ⬇️
First Minister has wished everyone a happy and peaceful Easter, and thanked everyone in Scotland for making the effort to follow the important advice to spend this #EasterAtHome.
From Friday 10 July, you will be required by law to wear a face covering when you go into a shop. Face coverings are already mandatory on all public transport.
Some exemptions apply, which you can read about at bit.ly/FaceCoveringsG
Learn how to make your own ⬇️
First Minister has marked #MigrantsDay with a message for EU citizens ⬇
"Scotland is a better place with you living here … We really want you to stay."
ℹ Find advice and support on how to stay at mygov.scot/stayinscotland or call 0800 916 9847.
"Scotland and America share deep and longstanding bonds of friendship, and I look forward to these being renewed and strengthened in the years ahead”
FM has warmly congratulated President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris on their success.
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Today Scotland remembers those who gave their lives in the First World War and subsequent conflicts.
#Remembrance100 #RemembranceDay
This morning, First Minister laid a wreath at the Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh Castle on behalf of the Scottish Government.
#RemembranceSunday
The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by .
This means that Scotland will be the first country in the world to ensure there is access to free period products for anyone who needs them.
First Minister has wished everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas and a brighter 2021.
She has also thanked everyone who will continue to work over the festive period, at the end of this particularly challenging year.
Today First Minister met EU chief negotiator in Brussels for useful discussions on the forthcoming UK/EU talks.
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first #RemembranceDay, introduced by King George V to commemorate the end of the First World War.
Today we remember all those who lost their lives in conflict, and from acts of terrorism.
Our contact tracing app – Protect Scotland – is now available to download. It is:
🔹 Simple and easy to use
🔹 Private and anonymous
🔹 An extra tool to support #TestAndProtect
Download today to help us stop the spread ⬇
Scotland's a great country - but it’s even greater when people come together. Our new campaign celebrates the positive impact of people who choose to make Scotland their home #WeAreScotland onescotland.org/we-are-scotland
Embracing different cultures and people in Scotland is part of our national identity. #WeAreScotland
Today we want to remind all EU citizens living in #Scotland that you are valued and welcome here.
Find out how to #StayinScotland ➡️ mygov.scot/Brexit
Watch First Minister thank Scotland’s health and social care workers on the 72nd anniversary of the NHS.
"You’ve helped our country to cope during this crisis and we owe you a huge debt of gratitude."
#NHSScot72
🛬 A charter flight from China carrying 10 million face masks has landed in Scotland.
Other vital equipment on board includes infusion pumps for Intensive Care Units and virus collecting kits for use in health laboratories.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/NHSsupplies
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"Staying at home now is an expression of love, kindness and solidarity. We are doing it for each other, not just ourselves."
Watch FM 's message to Scotland about the importance of continuing to #StayAtHome to protect the NHS and save lives.
Scotland wants EU citizens to stay here after Brexit. So, don't put it off - get help to stay now➡️mygov.scot/brexit
You'll find clear, step-by-step advice and all the support you need. You can also call the national Citizens Advice Scotland helpline FREE➡️0800 916 9847
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Today First Minister announced that more than £1.5m will be given to and , to ensure that women and children who are experiencing domestic abuse will continue to have access to support services during the #coronavirus outbreak ⬇️
"From now on ferries will be for those who live on our islands, who have a need to travel for essential supplies or business. Nothing else."
announces that ferry companies have been advised to no longer take non-essential travellers.
➡️ gov.scot/publications/c
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"Even as we reflect on this darkest of years, we can see the light ahead ... Let’s continue to show each other kindness, compassion, and love."
First Minister has wished everyone a happy #Hogmanay.
First Minister is marking the 's International Day of Sign Languages with a special message for #BritishSignLanguage users.
Thank you to for their support.
#BSL #IDSL2019
Tonight, Scottish Government buildings will glow yellow.
This marks a National #DayOfReflection to show support for those who have lost loved ones.
Join us by shining a light at 8pm.
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Today FM has written to our European friends and neighbours, asking them to #leavealighton for Scotland.
'Scotland may lie on the edge of Europe, but we have always been - and want to remain - at its heart.'
Read the letter ➡️ bit.ly/FMLetterEurope
First Minister has wished everyone a happy #Hogmanay, and looked ahead to some of the key issues that will affect Scotland in 2020.
Watch with #BSL translation ➡️ bit.ly/FMNYBSL19
Our message to Scotland is to #StayAtHome.
You should now only leave the house for essential reasons like:
✔ Getting food or medicines
✔ Any medical need
✔ Exercise
By following these rules you’re saving lives.
Read more ➡️ bit.ly/2Xcuym0
First Minister has wished everyone in Scotland a very Merry Christmas and a happy 2020 🎄
She has also thanked staff in the emergency services and NHS who are working over the festive period.
Watch with #BSL translation: bit.ly/FMXmasBSL19
“In the coming months, we plan to step up our efforts to encourage EU citizens to stay in Scotland.”
are committed to supporting people from other EU countries who have made their home here.
Read the full speech from FM ➡️bit.ly/fmfrance
From Monday, most people will be able to go outside to exercise more than once a day. All other lockdown measures will stay the same in Scotland.
Please #StayAtHome, protect the NHS and save lives.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/exercise1005
This St Andrew's Day we're encouraging everyone in Scotland to use small acts of kindness to #makesomeonesday 🏴
Let us know in the replies how you're planning to make someone's day tomorrow!
Her Majesty The Queen has departed Scotland for the last time.
Formal events in Scotland end as we continue to mourn.
We've seen what The Queen meant to people in Scotland.
First Minister thanks those who helped Scots pay respects.
ℹ️ bit.ly/FinalFarewellH
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Watch First Minister on why she is formally asking for powers to hold a second independence referendum
We’re wishing a happy 2nd birthday to Scotland’s Baby Box! 🎉
We want every child born in Scotland to have the best possible start in life, which is why all expectant parents living in Scotland can register for a free Baby Box.
Find out more - bit.ly/babyboxscotland
First Minister in Bute House, Edinburgh, working on final draft of Section 30 letter to Prime Minister Theresa May
To all those caring for people in need, all those working to nourish and feed. To all those treating patients on the frontline, or driving trains, trams and buses at this time.
To you we say - thank you.
#WeThankYou #WeAreScotland
We could build a new Scotland.
Wealthier, fairer and happier.
A new series of papers will set out how an independent Scotland could work.
Explore more at gov.scot/newscotland
#ANewScotland
"In their honour, we rededicate ourselves to building a better, safer and more peaceful world."
FM has marked #VEDay75 with a message paying tribute to our World War II generation and thanking those who have served and are serving in our Armed Forces.
🌱Scotland's #ClimateChangeBill has just been passed by .
It has the toughest framework of statutory targets of any country in the world. 🌍
It means Scotland's contribution to #ClimateChange will end within a generation.
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We're working to protect, promote and improve equality in Scotland.
We want Scotland to be an inclusive country where everyone, no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity, feels safe to be themselves.
#LGBTHM21
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Around 33,000 people paid their respects to Her Majesty The Queen Lying at Rest in St Giles' Cathedral.
People across the country paid their respects, attending remembrance events and reflecting on a life of service.
This has been a very special part of history for Scotland.
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First Minister has marked #WorldAIDSDay with a message to commemorate those who have lost their lives to AIDS and to explain the steps Scotland is taking to stop the spread of HIV.
Tomorrow, we go into Phase 3 of our route map. Moving forward means working together and sticking with it, for yourselves and each other.
#WeAreScotland
Catching up with friends or family this weekend?
Don't pass coronavirus on to those you love.
Remember, you should only meet up to 6 people from a maximum of 2 households at a time.
↔️ Keep 2m apart ↔️
Know the rules ➡️ gov.scot/meetingup
On Hogmanay, First Minister has wished everyone a very happy new year.
The First Minister has looked ahead to next year and how we’ll build a fairer, greener and more prosperous country in 2023 and beyond.
Scotland is known around the world for its inclusive and compassionate spirit.
This St Andrew's Day we're encouraging everyone to spread a little kindness and help make someone’s day – no matter how big or small, just #OneKindAct can make a difference.
#WorldKindnessDay
🏴Welcome to Scotland!
Last night we hosted a reception at to welcome 180 people from more than 30 countries who recently moved to Scotland.
We value everyone who chooses to make their home here.
In an independent Scotland, would seek to rejoin the EU as soon as possible, allowing Scottish citizens to:
🔵 Take up in full their rights as EU citizens.
🔵 Take advantage of free movement to travel, live, work and study across Europe.
More: bit.ly/EUCitizenshipS
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There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding autism.
Here are ten of the most common myths dispelled. ⬇
Learn more about #DifferentMinds ➡ differentminds.scot
"Human rights law exists not to support the powerful, but to strengthen the powerless."
#StandUp4HumanRights #WorldHumanRightsDay
🌹 Robert Burns’ poetry is beautiful in any language.
#BurnsNight is just one of the ways we welcome people from around the world to celebrate Scotland. Find out how you can get involved at bit.ly/RobertBurns20
First Minister has sent her best wishes to Muslim communities as they mark the beginning of #Ramadan.
Many independent European nations are more successful than the UK.
So why not Scotland?
Discover how we can build a new Scotland together at gov.scot/newscotland
#ANewScotland
The first vaccinations are underway at Edinburgh's Western General Hospital, with vaccinators getting their injections.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr Nicola Steedman has thanked all those who worked so hard to reach this milestone in our #coronavirus response.
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We're asking you to #stayathome to protect our NHS and save lives.
National Clinical Director has explained what it means to 'flatten the curve' and why this is vital to protect NHS resources during the #coronavirus outbreak.
"This is a reminder that all of us have a duty to challenge hate and intolerance" - FM has visited Auschwitz-Birkenau with Scottish pupils and teachers as part of the #LessonsFromAuschwitz project run by .
We all need to take part in social distancing – and household isolation where necessary – to help slow the spread of #coronavirus.
Help us protect ourselves, others and Scotland's NHS.
Find the latest health advice ➡️ nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
⚡️ We're wishing a very Happy 1st Birthday to Scotland's baby box! 👶🎉
#BabyBox 🎂
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"Scotland is a better country because you are here."
📅 The EU settlement scheme deadline is 30 June.
Watch First Minister remind EU citizens to apply as soon as possible ⬇
Find support at mygov.scot/stayinscotland
#StayInScotland #WeAreScotland
On Hogmanay, First Minister has wished everyone in Scotland and beyond a happy new year.
The First Minister thanked people across the country who have gotten their booster before the bells. 🔔
First Minister has thanked everyone working across our essential public and voluntary services, as well as all those taking time to help others this festive period.
She also wished everyone a happy, healthy and peaceful Christmas.
The rules don’t change until 28 May – you must #StayAtHome this holiday weekend.
Don’t meet people from other households and don’t drive to beauty spots. You should only leave the house if it’s absolutely essential.
Here’s a reminder ⬇
"Being gay isn't a choice,
Being homophobic is"
Help us spread the message that hate is never welcome and together we can create a Scotland we can all be proud of 🏳️🌈
Read more of Life Gets Better Together by Jo Fitzpatrick at bit.ly/LifeGetsBetter
#LGBTHM19 #loveislove
Social care staff providing direct adult support will receive an immediate pay increase to the Real Living Wage, backdated to 1 April, in a new agreement between and .
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/carepayrise20
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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has shared her condolences with Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family, following the death of His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Read more ➡ bit.ly/SGHRHDukeofEdi
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Our message to Scotland is still #StayAtHome. You should only leave the house for essential reasons like:
✔ Getting food or medicines
✔ Any medical need
✔ Exercise, as often as you like, but only with those in your household
By following these rules you’re saving lives.
On 5 July, Scotland will mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla.
The King will be presented with the Honours of Scotland at a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles’ Cathedral.
Here's how to watch the events⬇️
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EU nationals who choose to make Scotland their home make incredibly valuable contributions to our communities.
Staying in the Single Market and Customs Union would enable people from the #EU 27 countries to live and work here and help our economy flourish.
Groundbreaking legislation criminalising psychological domestic abuse and coercive and controlling behaviour has come into effect today.
If you’re worried, you can call 0800 027 1234 to speak in confidence to Scotland's 24 hour Domestic Abuse Helpline.
To slow the spread of #coronavirus the general public are being asked to stay at home as much as possible and avoid unnecessary social contact.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/COVID1603
Tonight we’re saying thank you to our #NHSHeroes and all those working across the health and social care frontline in Scotland. We appreciate the tireless work you are doing 👏
Find essential information on coronavirus here➡️ nhsinform.scot/coronavirus
#ClapForCarers #ClapForNHS
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First Minister has wished everyone a happy #BurnsNight
We hope you can tak’ a cup o’ kindness yet to remember our bard, Robert Burns.
"Let’s pull together and look after each other again."
Today FM announced new measures to slow the spread of coronavirus.
Watch her message to the people of Scotland ⬇️
And see more at gov.scot/coronavirus
Whether you’ve been volunteering for years or have just started in the last few weeks, we are so grateful for your time, effort and talent.
Watch First Minister say thank you to all volunteers in Scotland this #VolunteersWeek 👏
Nicola Sturgeon has been re-elected as First Minister by .
We’ll share more Cabinet announcements here as they happen.
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FM wishes best of luck in their first game at against tonight.
Come on Scotland!
#OurGirlsOurGame #SWNT
🏴 The Highlands and Islands are breathtakingly beautiful.
See why they’re one of the Top 10 Regions to visit in ’s Best In Travel 2019.
What’s your favourite place?
bit.ly/hibestintravel
#ScotlandIsNow 🌎
