The number of young Scots learning to play an instrument has almost doubled since this policy was introduced just five years ago - that is an immense achievement. www.gov.scot/news/nearly-...

We need to do all we can to get young people out of unemployment and moving our economy moving forward - that’s exactly what this support does.

Carr Gomm provide a first class responder service and I was pleased to hear this had been recognised at the European Social Services Conference in Malta. I have lodged a motion to the Scottish Parliament to further this recognition.

Eradicating child poverty is at the heart of the SNPs vision for Scotland and organisations like Inspiralba are key to delivering on that goal here in Argyll and Bute.

The A83 Rest and Be Thankful is an essential artery for traffic flowing in and out of Argyll and Bute.

Happy to lodge a motion recognising thie amazing work of Otter Ferry Seafish and this investment from HIE: www.hie.co.uk/news-and-blo...

Glad to have the opportunity to ask the Scottish Government about it plans for reforming grant schemes to better support the third sector as public sector reform is considered.

In Argyll & Bute we have excellent maternity services and I was pleased to have an opportunity to highlight this in Parliament yesterday and to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care about how the Scottish Government will ensure the current 24 hour midwife led community service is maintained.

How much do you know about Scotland’s Rainforest? Did you know that around 50% of it is here in Argyll and Bute? Did you know Cowal is home to rare species including glow-worms?

📣 Nature Champions News! 📣 @jennimintomsp.bsky.social is the #NatureChampion for Scotland's Rainforest! Jenni will work with @johnmuirtrust.bsky.social, @plantlifeuk.bsky.social + @wtscotsocial.bsky.social to champion these globally rare habitats in Holyrood. 👇 www.scotlink.org/species/scot...

Our Emergency Services are absolutely vital and with so many coastal communities in Argyll and Bute, I completely understand the concerns raised with me by constituents of proposals to move to a wholly volunteer coastguard service.

I know how vital Scotland’s amazing natural environment is to my health and well being. That’s why I was so pleased to join Scottish Environment Link outside Scotland’s Parliament. Together we can make Scotland’s nature thrive. 🌳🐝🐦‍⬛🦋

Great to chat with the SAMH team in Parliament yesterday about their #WeePinkDot campaign. Ending the stigma around discussing our mental health is so important.

Thank you to the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care Angela Constance MSP for her kind words during her opening speech this afternoon. Wishing the new Scottish Government health team all the best!

I was very sad to hear about Donnie's passing last week. He was a gentleman who always had a twinkle in his eye and a big smile. I have submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament in recognition of his life and service to his community. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

It was a privilege to attend Anam Cara Fasgnadh butterfly release at Dunollie on Saturday. To join families to remember their child that was taken to soon and hear their stories is humbling - thank you 💛

I have submitted a motion to the Scottish Parliament to recognise Brown's Tobermory's recent success at the Countryside Alliance Awards.

I am looking for Argyll and Bute’s local hero - can you help? With the new Parliamentary session now underway, the Official Opening Ceremony is just around the corner and each MSP is given the opportunity to invite a ‘Local Hero’ for the constituency to attend as their guest.

The First Home Fund was a key manifesto commitment and one that I know many voters in Argyll and Bute were keen to hear more about. I was pleased to hear from the Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice and Housing that this scheme will open by the end of June.

Local groups and projects have until Tuesday 4th August to apply to SSEN Transmissions Argyll Community Benefit Fund. For more details visit: www.ssen-transmission.co.uk/news/news--v...

Yesterday I was delighted to cast my vote for John Swinney as Scotland’s First Minister. It has been such an honour to serve in his Government. However, after some careful reflection I have made the decision to resign from my role as Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health. 1/2

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Congratulations to John Swinney on being elected First Minister of Scotland by the Scottish Parliament. The SNP Scottish Government has secured a renewed mandate and will always be on your side. Thank you to everyone who voted SNP.

I love this country and it is the privilege of my life to be elected as your First Minister at the Scottish Parliament today. I will give everything I have to deliver on your priorities, and to fulfil Scotland’s enormous potential. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Tighnabruaich is a jewel on Argyll & Bute’s coastline. It needs to remain that way. I was pleased to join the community on Saturday as part of their campaign to reduce sewage in Scotland’s waters.

A brilliant day at the Argyll and Bute Council Gaelic Gathering in the Corran Halls on Friday. Fantastic to hear about all the amazing Gaelic work happening across Argyll & Bute. It keeps me focused on continuing Duolingo! Moran taing a h-uile duine!

A real honour to once again be sworn in as MSP for Argyll and Bute. Now to get to work delivering for our communities. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The rose of all the world is not for me. I want for my part Only the little white rose of Scotland That smells sharp and sweet—and breaks the heart.

Kids should not be growing up with vapes and nicotine products being marketed at them. The SNP will ban the advertisement, promotion and retail visibility of vapes and nicotine pouches, treating them the same way as tobacco products. On 7 May, make it both votes SNP.

Great to be out speaking to voters in Lochgilphead this afternoon. Thanks to all the volunteers who turned out to help. 💛

I'm in Tarbert next week, if you would like an appointment at my advice surgery please get in touch.

I'll be in Dunoon on Monday and I'm holding an advice surgery for constituents. If you would like an appointment please get in touch.

I'm looking forward to being back on Bute in two weeks time. I'm holding a surgery in Rothesay - please get in touch if you would like an appointment.

I was pleased to visit Seagrass Marine on Friday. A great family run company in Oban. www.seagrassmarine.com

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. It was an honour on Sunday to attend the St Kiaran’s Remembrance Service and to lay a wreath at Port Ban.

On Friday I had the absolute privilege of meeting with Kintyre Veterinary Services Louise Millar. Louise is a remarkable woman who in an incredibly short space of time has turned her idea of a mobile vet unit into a reality that is helping to provide a first class service to animals in Kintyre. 1/2

Good meeting with The Dove Centre yesterday, talking about their person centred approach to care.

Enlightening to hear all about Liz & Sean's amazing work at SAMS and connections across the world through the Global Seaweed projects.

Inspiring start to a Monday morning at The Happy Wee Health Club in Oban. Katie, Karen & Sarah shared the wonderful work they are doing by providing a friendly and supportive environment to encourage everyone to have good fitness and nutrition in their lives.

What a brilliant visit to Campbeltown Grammar School on Friday to meet with pupils who are taking part in the UWS Foundation Academy. This excellent scheme helps widen access to further education - it was very clear how much it has been benefiting the young people.

So proud of Aimee Mackinnon, pupil at Tarbert Academy, who has organised an amazing fundraising event for local charity Anam Cara Fasgadh as part of baby loss awareness month.

Thank you, Aberdeen. 💛 Let’s win our independence. This is our moment. Join us: snp.org/join

No woman should be forced to choose between living in fear or facing homelessness. Yet this is the reality far too many women in Argyll and Bute face. The SNP Government is taking real, practical action to change that.

A safe, secure, warm home is vital for a life of dignity and opportunity, and too many children in Argyll and Bute are yet to experience that.

By investing in children and young people’s education, the SNP is helping to break the poverty-related cycle in Argyll and Bute.

Find out more about what @actinargyll.bsky.social have been up to in the last few weeks with their August update - including a visit to #ScotlandsRainforest by @jennimintomsp.bsky.social (check out those brollies!) buff.ly/vovGr4w

A brilliant visit to meet the team at Ardentinny Outdoor Centre this morning. I know from my own experience the hugely positive impact centres like Ardentinny can have and it was amazing to hear the enthusiasm and innovative ideas they have.

Pleased to see that the Scottish Government launched yesterday the £10m Changing Places Toilets fund: www.gov.scot/news/investm....

The sun was shining at Kintyre Agricultural Show last Friday! Great to meet with farmers and constituents to discuss a wide range of matters.

Thank you to MOWI for the RIB trip to Sanda Island last week. Along with some members of the local community we saw the site for their proposed fish farm.

Indie is why I joined the SNP. I am looking forward to having conversations with members in A&B and putting Indie front and central to my campaign. Indie is normal.