📣Final Edinburgh Central SNP campaign session of 2025 details below👇 🗳️All welcome whether new or experienced campaigners - many thanks to all who have come out so far. #SP26 #BothVotesSNP

⛄️⛄️⛄️Congrats to Sumika of Dalry Primary who won my annual Christmas Picture Competition selected by the Edinburgh Reporter. These three snowmen are a brilliant example of this year’s theme - friendship. Best wishes to all for the festive season. theedinburghreporter.co.uk/2025/12/edin...

Good morning from the St Bride's Centre. All Edinburgh Central constituents welcome along to my cost-of-living support event. Get advice from Home Energy Scotland, Citizen's Advice, Advocard, Edinburgh Tenants Federation, and Scottish Power. We're here until 1130.

A record-breaking seven Scottish films are featuring at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival in January. Congrats to all involved and Screen Scotland. 🎬🎥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 www.screen.scot/news/2025/de...

🚨New Scotland Poll: SNP has opened a 17 point lead at 35% for Scottish Parliament. Labour collapses to 16% in third place behind Reform UK at 18%. 52% likely to vote in independence referendum saying they would vote YES. Details via Ipsos Scotland👇 www.ipsos.com/en-uk/snp-re...

Many thanks to the Consular Corps, the Edinburgh International Festival, and First Minister for hosting the annual consular corps reception celebrating culture in Scotland and around the world. Watch to hear the fantastically talented Tinderbox Collective.

📣Next Edinburgh Central SNP campaign sessions details below👇 🗳️All welcome whether new or well-heeled campaigners - many thanks to all who have come out so far. #SP26 #BothVotesSNP

📣My next Edinburgh Central Cost of Living Support Event will be: 🗓️ On Monday 15 December ⏰ Beginning 9:30 am 📍 Ar the St Brides Centre, Dalry ☕️ Refreshments available 🤝Get help on heating and energy, housing, social security and benefits, and more. All constituents welcome

Fantastic news that 13 further culture organisations will receive multi-year funding by Creative Scotland. This is possible because of record increase in culture budget by the SNP Scottish Government #culture www.creativescotland.com/news-stories...

Scottish screen talent is featuring at the world’s leading development market, conference and screenings. Great to meet and support Scottish producers together with Screen Scotland and C21Media #ContentLondon

Good morning Edinburgh 🏰🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Happy St Andrew’s Day to Scots at home and abroad and everyone with a connection to Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

St Andrew’s Day Switzerland - Thanks to Swiss Government, Parliament and Innovation Agency for interest in cooperation with Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇨🇭

Many thanks to all who attended and helped put together yesterday’s laying of Scotland’s first Stolperstein for Jane Haining. Glad that BBC, STV, and many print press covered this important nationally historic event. Video from the Edinburgh Reporter: youtu.be/o1JSO9Z55xk?...

Scotland's first ‘Stolperstein’ memorial for a Scottish Holocaust victim has been unveiled in Edinburgh to Jane Haining who was murdered by the Nazis in Auschwitz. Thanks to Haining family, faith leaders, civic representatives, diplomats and all who attended. #Stolperstein

Scotland's first brass ‘Stolperstein’ memorial plaque for a Scottish Holocaust victim will be unveiled in the heart of Edinburgh today to Jane Haining who was murdered by the Nazis in Auschwitz. #Stolperstein www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good morning Scotland🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️

Scotland and Argentina share deep historic ties, from early migrants who helped shape communities to today’s cultural and sporting links. Strengthening these friendships matters, especially as global cooperation becomes ever more important. Read more: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

🌍 Scotland’s global engagement is working. With 135 inward investment projects in 2024 and £2.15 billion in international sales supported, our international strategy is delivering for jobs, exports and a net-zero future. Read more: www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Argentina has the fifth largest Scottish diaspora in the world. Honour for Scottish Government to join the SRU to host Argentine embassy and Scottish diaspora organisations from Argentina at Murrayfield. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇦🇷 #AsOne #ScoArg

Scotland's international work strengthens our global reputation. Engaging with our international partners has been integral to record export sales, inward investment and tourism growth. Read more in the International Strategy Annual Report 2024-25. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌍 www.gov.scot/news/interna...

The BBC risks losing its independence when partisan outrage becomes the driving force. It must uphold rigorous editorial standards — not bow to politically-fuelled pressure campaigns.

Constituents have been in touch about the changing GP landscape. Happy to inform that the Scottish Government is stepping up investment to meet demand. An additional £531 million of funding has been announced for GPs in next 3 years.

Following the Labour council’s cuts to health and social care provision, organisations in Edinburgh Central are doing all they can to secure further funding. Scot Gov has launched a £1.5 million fund to strengthen services relied on by disabled people. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

The BBC risks losing its independence when partisan outrage becomes the driving force. It must uphold rigorous editorial standards — not bow to politically-fuelled pressure campaigns. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Fantastic meeting with Friends of Greyfriars Kirkyard & Greyfriars Kirk management. Mark Hatton’s expert tour round one of the country’s most historic sights was hugely enlightening. Productive discussion on options for funding upkeep.

📣Next Edinburgh Central SNP campaign sessions details below👇 🗳️All welcome whether new or well-heeled campaigners - many thanks to all who have come out so far. #SP26 #BothVotesSNP

🎭Record funding for culture is being delivered by the Scottish Government. Thanks to Jack Lowden and arts sector for making the case. #Culture #Scotland

Improving access to culture, heritage and the arts for the blind and visually impaired is an important priority. Many thanks to Euan's Guide and Sight Scotland for the constructive discussions. Am looking forward to joint initiatives to make sure access is optimised.

Lots of good info in this study by Carnegie UK. Collectively, findings indicate that Scotland is performing well across most aspects of wellbeing and that long-term investment in communities and services is showing results.

Great to be at the Old Royal High School as Edinburgh Central MSP. The £4.5 million awarded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund which will help bring this ambitious project—which will become a jewel in Scotland’s performing arts crown—to fruition.

Congrats to the Haymarket Café in Edinburgh Central, which has received a TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award placing among the top ten per cent of restaurants and cafés worldwide. Well done Greg, Louie, and the team.

The reconvening of the Just Transition Commission will help ensure Scotland’s climate ambition is realised. In a time when far-right parties are peddling climate denial, the Holyrood elections will be vital for securing a sustainable future.

Scotland’s collective wellbeing has risen to its highest level since measurements began, according to new research from Carnegie UK. Details below👇 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Good to meet the new Swiss Ambassador Dominique Paravicini. Scotland and Switzerland share a commitment to deepening ties across culture, trade and innovation and will work toward a future of even closer cooperation. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇨🇭

With Labour drifting to 3rd place in some polls, the choice at the next Scottish Parliament election will be between a progressive SNP Government or the populist right of Nigel Farage. Let’s keep Edinburgh and Scotland Farage-free. #VoteSNP.

Across every level of government, Labour has betrayed its social conscience. It’s no wonder Labour have drifted behind Farage’s far-right outfit. The SNP is the only party to fight for progressive outward vision for Scotland. #voteSNP www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇵🇸Thanks to Palestinian Ambassador Zomlot for visit to Scotland. The Scottish Government will continue support for Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian Statehood and a two-state solution for Palestine and Israel

📣Next Edinburgh Central SNP campaign sessions details below👇 🗳️All welcome whether new or well-heeled campaigners - many thanks to all who have come out so far. #SP26 #BothVotesSNP

📣Details of next Edinburgh Central SNP campaign sessions for Scottish Parliament elections🗳️ ⬇️All welcome to join our excellent campaign team. #SP26 #BothVotesSNP #ScottishParliamentElections

Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative is giving every child the chance to discover music, creativity and confidence. It’s a world-leading programme now celebrating 20 years of success. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Thanks to Palestinian Ambassador Zomlot for addressing SNP conference. Delighted to speak for the motion outlining Scotland’s continued stand for compassion, international law and humanitarian aid in Gaza and beyond. 🔗 www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Fantastic sign-up for training with new Activate Doorstep App. Delegates at the SNP conference can register at the HQ desk. #SNP25 #SP26

Paying tribute to the aid volunteers on Gaza humanitarian flotilla in the Scottish Parliament. Very concerning to hear reports about their treatment by Israeli authorities.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿A fresh start with Scottish independence. Check out the details via Scottish Government website👇www.gov.scot

Scotland’s screen sector is on course to contribute £1 billion to the Scottish economy. With skilled crews and stunning locations, Scotland continues to be a draw for international investment, and a nurturing home-grown talent.

#SNPconference kicks off this weekend, and the case for Scottish independence in Europe has never been stronger. Look forward to engaging with party members, delegates, colleagues, and candidates as we look towards May’s elections.

📣More culture funding available The Scottish Government’s Culture Collective Fund has opened for applications. Administered by Creative Scotland, the fund enables organisations in arts, screen & creative industries to work directly with communities. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Scotland deserves more than Westminster’s leftovers.#Scottishindependence puts our energy, our wealth, and our future back in Scottish hands. Lots to discuss and be optimistic about at @theSNP conference this weekend. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion...

Scotland marks the German Day of Unity. Big thanks to the German Consulate, Consul General Christiane Hullmann and star guest piper Lieutenant Colonel Dirksmeier of the German Airforce. Alles Gute zum Tag der Deutschen Einheit! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇩🇪 #TDE25