Real privilege to join FM on his visit today. Impressive organisation making a massive difference to young lives and communities!

42 days to stand up to those who stoke prejudice and division in our country. 50 signatories on the Out for Indy 2026 election pledge. Thanks to our excellent candidates @georgeadam.bsky.social, @stephengethins.bsky.social and @lynjardinesnp.bsky.social for signing.

It’s blooming cold this morning - please take care of yourself and each other.

Fantastic way to end the weekend and give myself a boost for the busy week ahead!! I have amazing friends who don’t care about politics but do care about people. #MentalHealthMatters

Having fun on the campaign trail today - synchronised leafleting training has officially started 🤪🤪

Finally getting my stuff together on various platforms and getting out of my comfort zone in terms of content. Audit Scotland released report on East Lothian Council today and here’s my response as Leader of the Opposition.

One of Edinburgh's less well-known #HilltopMonuments - views of it being obscured by the mature trees surrounding it - this is Clermiston Tower on Corstorphine Hill in the west of the city. (Thread 🧵)

This might just have to do for cold water therapy while the weather settles down! #ColdWaterTherapy #IceBathDunk

Loads of wonderful opportunities across East Lothian! With everything that’s happened to rural economy we have to help these small local businesses diversify to continue to thrive.

Loved reading this. Absolutely not in this league myself but the relationship with the body of water as a coach is sublime. 🙏🏻

Hello to all in this place. Here for the #ColdWaterSwimming, #OpenWaterSwimming, #Swimming, #OutdoorSwimming and #WildSwimming 🏊‍♂️

What an amazing start to the day - Belhaven Bay, East Lothian. Surfers and sunshine out, but temperatures dropped. #WildSwimming #ColdWaterSwimming #EastLothian #MentalWellbeing

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Absolutely!!

Do have your say! Would also love to hear your alternative suggestions. corp.oup.com/news/voting-...

This was heartbreaking. Unfortunately banning fireworks is outwith Scottish devolved powers. I have written to new Labour UK govt to discuss this issue. 1/2

🏘️ We're bringing forward legislation to enhance tenants’ rights through measures such as rent controls. 📢 Scottish Labour backed this in committees but in the chamber they voted against rent controls. ❓ Labour must tell renters are they for or against rent controls.

An extraordinary moment. Guardian to stop publishing on Twitter www.theguardian.com/media/2024/n...

Brrrr 🥶 - not been able to get in the sea for a couple days but thankfully my friend loaned me an ice bath to try. 7•C for 3 minutes helps improve my sleep and reduce anxiety. Looking forward to my own tub arriving tomorrow! 🤪

Good morning. Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.

I’ve been kinda struggling with how to cope with all that’s happening in the US political arena. I can’t let it overwhelm. My struggle was shared and a wonderful friend shared this podcast. Thought folks here might appreciate too. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

📈 Scotland has seen the second highest growth in employment in the UK this month. 🇪🇺 We were second only to Northern Ireland - which unlike Scotland, has access to the EU single market. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland continues to enjoy a higher employment rate than England.