Delighted to have Dad, the man who started it all , at Holyrood for our Swearing In ceremony for Session 7 of the Scottish Parliament

First day back in Holyrood

It’s been brilliant to see so many people showing their support for our campaign the length and breadth of the constituency. If you want to get involved or put up a poster in these last few days, drop me a message and one of the team will be in touch. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

One week to go until the election folks. This is a reminder for everyone with postal votes to makes sure to get them returned over the coming days, and to make it #BothVotesSNP for a government always on Scotland’s side. 📩 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

It’s been an honour to represent Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, the place I've called home all my life. On May 7th, I’m asking for your support again to continue being your local champion, and for a government who is always on Scotland's side.

Reform offer simple solutions to complex issues which fail on proper scrutiny, tapping into real frustrations,they propose fixes that would only make things worse in practice. Privatising the NHS, unfunded tax cuts à la Liz Truss, blocking the skilled workers our economy needs

Had a great time chatting with my old pal and one of Perth’s best known sons, writer and broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove, at the SNP manifesto launch. Here’s a wee snippet - more to follow! You can watch the full interview at: youtube.com/watch?v=7POiCG… youtube.com/watch?v=7POiCG���

Another wee clip from my chat with Stuart Cosgrove. It was my love for animals that led me into farming,being appointed Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity let me play my part in ensuring rural communities are properly represented. If re-elected I hope 2 continue doing so

Had a great time chatting with my old pal and one of Perth’s best known sons, writer and broadcaster Stuart Cosgrove, at the SNP manifesto launch. Here’s a wee snippet - more to follow! You can watch the full interview at: youtube.com/watch?v=7POiCG… youtube.com/watch?v=7POiCG���

The people of Scotland are sovereign but WM reserved control of constitutional affairs in 1998 Scotland Act which blocks a referendum even when there is a pro-independence majority elected. John Swinney is seeking an outright SNP majority so that the 2011 precedence is invoked.

It was great to be out with @JohnSwinney and @PeteWishart to Perth Farmers Market last Saturday . It was the 27th anniversary of Scotland’s first market in Perth and I’m delighted it’s going as strong as ever and very proud of the movement we started

Lovely day to visit Perth Farmers Market with @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social. Farmers and local businesses are at the heart of our communities and our economy, and the SNP will always stand up for them.

Solid campaign session in Glenfarg yesterday. There is a real downer on politics I general just now but folk are very clear they know it’s @thesnpmedia.bsky.social are the only ones really standing up for Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Imagine a wealthier fairer Scotland whose resources benefit the people of Scotland. Norway did it, why not Scotland? Watch this 👇

After an exceptionally competitive trials, we are thrilled to announce the five speakers who will be representing Scotland at the 2026 World Schools Debating Championships in Kenya!

Scotland needs more carers, but Westminster is driving them away. Labour’s hostile immigration plans and their tax on jobs are hammering Scotland’s social care sector. With the fresh start of independence, we can build a migration system suited to our needs and interests.

x.com/stvnews/stat... Save money for folk, cut emissions, create opportunities for our next generation. The under 22 bus scheme is doing all of the above and myself and @FionaHyslop are very proud to be part of a government that is working for the people of Scotland by delivering real benefits 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

📣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...

Congratulations to these two fabulous folk Ian and Amy Reid on the triumph that is todays Rooted Textiles Festival in Madderty today. So much going on and to celebrate in the smallholder organic and textile world here in Scotland

The storm has knocked out our power in an all electric house, SSEN saying Monday before they can get it back on. Thankfully we’ve got the wee stove keeping us warm. Please stay safe if you’re out folks, it’s a wild one where we are

Great to welcome Jim Fairlie, Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, to our Holyrood exhibition. We discussed our Responsible Dog Ownership Course, focusing on tackling livestock worrying, and look forward to working together on this important issue. @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social

Stormy weather wasn’t stopping the team getting out chapping on doors in Letham this afternoon Cost of living is the worry,and more and more people are realising that independence is the antidote. Next year’s election is all about demanding Scotland’s right to choose that future

A grand wee team knocking doors and delivering “ Your Right to Choose” leaflets in Tulloch today.They’re telling me, with a tiny exception,it’s only @theSNP that folk are trusting to stand up for them and Scotland.We don’t take that for granted we just keep working harder

I’ve been posted missing on here for a while, I got out of the habit of checking in, maybe time to reengage 👍

It’s been four years since I was elected by the good people of Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, and I have striven every day to repay the faith they put in me by being their local champion with a national voice.

If you are looking for a fast paced dynamic environment with empathy and a desire to help constituents, an attention to detail and an eye for opportunities to make a difference , this may be the role for you 👇

Perhaps this is part of the fundamental issue for the @theSNP right now, as Geoff points out on @HolyroodSources , we are working so hard to make things better for folk, but not doing enough to communicate it. We can change that and we must x.com/holyroodsour...

If you are looking for a fast paced dynamic environment with empathy and a desire to help constituents, an attention to detail and an eye for opportunities to make a difference , this may be the role for you 👇

It’s been four years since I was elected by the good people of Perthshire South and Kinross-shire, and I have striven every day to repay the faith they put in me by being their local champion with a national voice.

Almost there, wee family of pied wagtails in the garden getting closer to leaving home. Been watching them for a few weeks now, 🤞they fledge soon

It was good getting out on the doors in Kinross with @PeteWishart and the @SNPKinross activists. There is a real appetite to discuss how @theSNP can and are improving the lives of the people of Scotland.

Very good CA meeting to talk about what the campaign for Holyrood 2026 at @SNPKinross branch is going to look like with @PeteWishart and brilliant activists

This is an inspirational brilliant initiative instigated by my colleague @StevieCarr66 in the @theSNP led council in PKC. Check it out and see if your group could qualify for a repurposed mini bus, well done Stevie, SNP in the service of the people of Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 👏

I have received a large volume of emails from constituents regarding the Stage One Debate on Assisted Dying, due to be heard in Holyrood tomorrow. Here is my statement on how I will be voting and why.

Excellent weather to be out delivering the message for @KatyLoudonSNP and @theSNP that it’s only the SNP who are working for the people of Scotland, Labour have abandoned any pretence as Sarwar slavishly obeys Starmer

Delighted and honoured to hear I have been formally nominated as the SNP candidate for the 2026 Holyrood elections.A huge thanks to members who have put their faith in me again and a commitment to work to represent our constituency and further the cause of Scottish Independence

Here’s a very brief update from my meeting today with @NHSTayside CEO Nicky Connor in regards to CAMHS waiting lists.

Happy World Whaup Day to MSP Nature Champion @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social! #WorldCurlewDay Find out more about these fantastic waders, the threats they're facing and the action needed to protect them: scotlink.org/species/curl...

I get all around the country meeting amazing people but this was a stand out for me. Andrew and Suzzane Jardine are new entrants on @CrownEstateScot. If you’re a potential new entrant looking for inspiration, watch this and contact #FONE to help 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE86...

Scotland’s food and drink’s industry is world leading, says @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social 👇

Great first day talking to crofters on Lewis and Harris about the upcoming crofting bill, and how to keep the crofting communities vibrant with opportunities for the next generation. It was good to have @alasdairallan help the understanding of some of the challenges

We were joined by Scottish Government Agriculture Minister @jimfairliesnp.bsky.social at Easter Howgate Farm, where he visited our GreenShed and GreenCow facilities—two pioneering projects shaping the future of sustainable agriculture.

Good morning from a stunning moonlit Perthshire

Want to hear what a Swinney Forbes government is about and what it will deliver in these troubling times? , take a listen to John Swinney in this. Clear, calm, focused, determined and thoughtful. That’s what todays leaders need to be, and he is podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

It was brilliant to meet Andrew and Suzanne , they are a testament to the value of giving folk a chance who bring fresh ideas and ambition helping revitalise the sector. @SAYFC meetings to follow so we can see how much more we can do. x.com/scotgovrural...

This Scottish Government proudly stands alongside our farming community,working with them to ensure resilience sustainability and a strong future.The U.K. must reverse their damaging family farm tax, do impact assessments and ensure the tenanted sector are exempt x.com/oxfordfarmin...

Not dressed for visiting a farm but was great to catch up with Niall Jeffrey on Beilgrange Farm. A great example of a mixed farm with suckler cows and arable rotation,where soil health is a driving factor in helping profitability environment and business resilience

A budget made in Scotland, for Scotland and delivered by a government focused on the needs of the people of Scotland. It’s only @theSNP can do that, Labour and Tory ties to WM means they take orders from them, not from the Scottish people 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

When you meet boyhood heroes. King Kenny was in the Scottish Parliament tonight and I had the great pleasure of having a wee blether about football and good restaurants. He’s far more fun than his telly persona 😂, and a proper legendary gentleman @kennethdalglish