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[Scottish Government @scotgov]

The 2025 PISA study found that Scotland has held a competitive international position.

Scotland performed significantly above the OECD average in:

• science
• reading
• computational problem-solving
• environmental science

More information: https://t.co/SeFIIAF58d

[Office Closed @gordon_office]

Congratulations to Shadrach from Clovenstone PS in winning my last Xmas card competition. Ollie from Canal View and Rory from Currie were worthy runners up.

Thanks to Tesco and Kimberley, the community champion, for sponsoring this years competition.

[Office Closed @gordon_office]

Since launching in 2024, the Cyber & Fraud Hub, based in Edinburgh, has made significant strides in the fight against cyber enabled fraud, helping individuals protect themselves from financial loss. @CyberFraudHub

For help ☎️ 0808 281 3580

https://t.co/zBndq25oda

[WH Community Trust @WesterHailesCT]

The Fun Run is back this year and it's better than ever! Be sure to save the date for Sunday, June 2nd. More info on how to register coming soon! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎉

[Transport Scotland @transcotland]

This morning @FionaHyslop and @PatrickHarvie joined @WHHS_Edin to celebrate over 100 million free bus journeys by under 22s.

This milestone comes as we publish our year one evaluation of the scheme.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/5hpLSwsGaL

[Office Closed @gordon_office]

Ncuti Gatwa: Meet the Scottish actor who is the new Doctor Who https://t.co/8X7ydhuMCy

[Stenhouse Primary @StenhousePS]

It’s the Christmas Fayre tomorrow! Remember some pennies if you’d like to buy any of the crafts, baking or games we have been working on 🎅🏻 🎄 ⛄️

[CHAI @CHAIedinburgh]

Are you worried about high energy bills?

Home Energy Scotland will provide advice on Energy, Housing, Money and Benefits at this Warm Up for Winter event.

Go to 2-8 McDonald Road, McDonald Library,Nelson Hall on 4th of November from 1–4 pm.

[Gordon Macdonald SNP @GMacdonaldSNP]

Pentlands Book Festival begins Monday 6th November. Events held across Colinton, Currie, Balerno and Juniper Green. Visit https://t.co/DxbQ679SoH for more information.

[Gordon Macdonald SNP @GMacdonaldSNP]

Love talking sport? The Pentlands Sporting Memories Club meets every Wednesday afternoon in Juniper Green hub.

[Gordon Macdonald SNP @GMacdonaldSNP]

Over 8 in 10 people in the UK are saving money on food as a result of the cost of living crisis.

WHICH are calling on supermarkets to ensure everyone has easy access to affordable ranges that enable healthy choices and clear pricing.

Sign the petition.
https://t.co/MT9dFhE8uW

[Social Security Scotland @SocSecScot]

Pregnancy and Baby Payment is £707.25 for the first child and £353.65 for subsequent children. On a visit to @drbellsfamily in Leith @S_A_Somerville emphasised that there’s no cap on this benefit – every eligible family can get a payment for every child they have.

[Gordon Macdonald SNP @GMacdonaldSNP]

Good luck with your exam results today!

[Andrew Thin @andrew_thin]

Let's be clear what this is about. Just over 400 owners hold the power to decide how half of Scotland's land is used. Many have inherited that power rather than earned it on merit. Modern progressive economy?
https://t.co/E7HGKOvRNb

[Police Scotland South West Edinburgh @PSOSSWEdinburgh]

In response to concerns from local residents, your community officers have been carrying out speed checks on Redford Road, Frogston Rd West and Gillespie Road. The majority of drivers were observing the speed limit with only two given verbal warnings.

[Police Scotland Edinburgh @PSOSEdinburgh]

It is an offence to use an electric scooter on public roads and footpaths; this includes Portobello Prom.

You can only use on private land with the landowner's permission.

Don't be caught out!

[Colinton Village Hub @ColintonVHub]

Our next event is on Saturday, July 22nd, from 2pm to 5pm at The Shed in Spylaw Park.
Please join us for Music in the Park with Curmudgeon Folk Band.
CVE's Pit Stop Café will also be open for teas, coffees, juice, and home baking.
🎵🎻🪕☕️🫖🍰🥮🍥

[Gordon Macdonald SNP @GMacdonaldSNP]

The Community Wellbeing Collective is a grassroots group of people connected to Wester Hailes. Together they transformed a derelict former off-license into a Community Wellbeing Space, run by and for the people.
They need your help to keep the doors open! https://t.co/r16gDa1Pao

[Gordon Macdonald SNP @GMacdonaldSNP]

Attended @ColintonPrimary summer fair with @MarcoGBiagi to support the Parent Council.

Well done to everyone involved and I even won a bottle of wine!