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"Scotland stands with all those affected by terrorism.”

First Minister @JohnSwinney attended the inaugural event marking the UK’s first National Day for Victims and Survivors of Terrorism in London today.

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Heart and lung MOTs are being rolled out in communities in partnership with Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.

First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Dundee to find out more about how the checks will help people make better, more informed choices about their health.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney visited the @SocialBite_ Granton village to hear about their work, in partnership with @Cyrenians1968, to support people experiencing homelessness.

He met residents and heard about how the village has helped them to start rebuilding their lives.

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Violence against women and girls has no place in our society.

First Minster @JohnSwinney met with organisations working to prevent violence and support survivors of abuse. They discussed how @ScotGov and partners will work together to eradicate gender-based violence.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney met His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Saud Al Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to the UK.

They discussed bilateral relations between Scotland and Qatar, and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed 20 delegates from 15 countries to Bute House to celebrate the international partnerships and cultural connections being forged through Global Ink 2026, and showcase Scotland as a meeting point for culture, literature and ideas.

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Patients across Scotland need people from all backgrounds to become blood donors and help save lives.

Before donating blood this morning, First Minister @JohnSwinney met those involved in a campaign to promote blood donation across Scotland’s diverse communities.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney attended the @edfilmfest opening night screening of The Incomer, which received funding from @screenscots.

@scotgov is providing Screen Scotland with over £12m this year to support the growth of Scotland's screen sector.

📸 Photo Credit: Kat Gollock

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@JohnSwinney The First Minister then visited the near-complete Stornoway Bairns’ Hoose, which will offer justice, health and care services to children who have experienced harm.

He heard how the centre will ensure young people on the islands can access the support they need closer to home.

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On the final day of his visit to the Western Isles, First Minister @JohnSwinney visited the Scalpay Community Centre to hear about the benefits its new facilities are delivering for the local community - including a redeveloped café, sports hall and playpark

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@JohnSwinney He then visited Macaulay College near Stornoway to meet students and staff.

The college supports people with additional social and educational needs through a range of activities – from arts and crafts to animal care.

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Bidh taic ann bho @scotgov am-bliadhna do bhuidhnean coimhearsnachd a tha airson pròiseactan cumhachd ath-nuadhachail a leasachadh.

Dh’innis am Prìomh Mhinistear @JohnSwinney gum bi £15m ri fhaotainn.

Tuilleadh: https://t.co/1U8JbcYHWJ

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Community groups that want to develop renewable energy projects will get more @scotgov support this year.

First Minister @JohnSwinney announced £15 million would be available before visiting Scalpay Community Centre.

More: https://t.co/1U8JbcYHWJ

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@JohnSwinney @CSoilleir @scotgov At @HebHousing’s Leverburgh development, the First Minister saw the site’s 12 newly-built homes.

Supported by £3.2m in @ScotGov funds, these homes will provide affordable places to live for families - helping tackle local housing pressures.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney is visiting the Western Isles.

Starting in Barra, he visited St Brendan’s hospital and Carbon Neutral Barra, where he met members of the community and discussed their priorities for the island.

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@JohnSwinney @CSoilleir @scotgov The First Minister then visited the Grimsay Heritage Centre - a cultural hub working to promote Grimsay's unique maritime and crofting heritage.

@ScotGov investment of £600,000 will help the centre strengthen its role at the cultural and economic heart of the local community.

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Tha sinn ag obair airson ’s gum fàs Gàidhlig is cultar traidiseanta fad ghinealaichean.

Dh’fhosgail am Prìomh Mhinistear @JohnSwinney Cnoc Soilleir ann an Uibhist a Deas, agus gheibh ùghdarrasan ionadail £1.5m gus Gàidhlig a bhrosnachadh.

https://t.co/VRCNXACCsr

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We are working to ensure Gaelic and traditional culture can thrive for generations to come.

First Minister @JohnSwinney officially opened South Uist cultural hub Cnoc Soilleir as he announced £1.5m for local authorities to promote Gaelic.

https://t.co/1o9Y9uss4s

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Thèid £3m a cho-roinn am measg 13 pròiseactan coimhearsnachd eileanach thar Alba, mar phàirt de Mhaoin Prògraman nan Eilean.

Dh’ainmich am Prìomh Mhinistear @JohnSwinney na pròiseactan air turas do dh’Ionad Dualchas Ghriomasaigh a gheibh £600,000.

https://t.co/3JABdMiQC4