ASH Scotland commented on a new report published by @tsscot.bsky.social showing more than one in seven retail premises sold cigarettes, and more than one in five sold vapes to an underage trading standards volunteer. Read the full story on the SCOTSS website - scotss.org

Stopping smoking is one step you can take to reduce your risk of developing dementia. Find evidence of the link between smoking and dementia risk and details about how to support people with dementia who smoke in our new factsheet. bit.ly/4eTLdEa

Today marks the first anniversary of Scotland's ban on disposable vapes! Together with @lesswastelaura.bsky.social @mcsuk.bsky.social and @keepscotbeautiful.bsky.social, we're reflecting on the progress and challenges to reduce smoking and nicotine products litter. Read more bit.ly/4nZP2Kk

We've created a guide to the Tobacco and Vapes Act for young people. You can find details of the legislation, FAQs and information about how this will impact youths in Scotland. Find it here - bit.ly/4nERhm8

Our next Youth Conversations Hub event focuses on fire safety and nicotine products. If you work with young people in Scotland and want to learn more about this topic, you can sign up here to attend - bit.ly/3W5CULx

Want to broaden your knowledge on nicotine pouches? We have a new e-learning module. Find out more about the health effects and the regulatory changes coming to Scotland. Access here - bit.ly/4pmQhmx

The 2026 World No Tobacco Day theme is Unmask the Appeal: countering tobacco and nicotine addiction. ASH Scotland supports the campaign by working to expose tobacco industry products introducing youth people to addiction. #WNTD2026 #WNDT

In an article published today Lord McConnell calls for restrictions on displays and promotions of vapes. ASH Scotland supports this, calling for urgent regulatory actions to protect children from harms caused by vapes. Watch ASH Scotland's interview with Lord McConnell - bit.ly/4fUQQ1Q

We are calling on the new Scottish Government to demonstrate strong political will and leadership by prioritising investment to tackle tobacco-related harms and inequalities, especially in our poorest communities. Read more in @heraldscotland.bsky.social 👇 www.heraldscotland.com/news/2612233...

Our next Youth Conversations Hub event takes place on Wednesday 3 June, when we'll be exploring fire safety and nicotine products. If you work with young people in Scotland, sign up to attend here - bit.ly/3W5CULx

World No Tobacco Day takes place on 31 May. We want young people to get involved and tell us how they feel about the marketing of nicotine products targeting children and adolescents. Get involved here - bit.ly/4tnDPFp #WNTD2026

Looking for the latest info on tobacco and nicotine issues in Scotland and across Europe? We recorded four keynote presentations and two panel discussions at our recent Learning Day, and you can watch them now on our YouTube channel. To see the videos - www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Sign up for our e-newsletter! Get the highlights for World No Tobacco Day, find our new resources on nicotine pouches and save the date 📅 for our next Youth Conversations Hub event. Sign up here - bit.ly/4aJlmJG

The Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law! Want to know more about what happens next? Take a look at our website to see how it will impact Scotland - bit.ly/4cFYFdn

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. People with mental health issues who quit smoking can see greater reductions in anxiety and depression, and improvements in mental wellbeing compared to those who continue to smoke. For free help to quit smoking, visit quityourway.scot

We are calling on Scotland’s political leaders to seize the opportunity of the Tobacco and Vapes Act coming into law to make an increased, sustained investment in tobacco and nicotine control, and lead towards achieving a tobacco-free future. Read more - bit.ly/4utIea3

ASH Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to stub out tobacco industry interference and we are asking future MSPs to be vigilant about Big Tobacco's efforts to undermine public health progress. Read more about this call in our manifesto - bit.ly/4eDN6oe

The findings of this study by @stir.ac.uk and ScotCen is alarming but not surprising. We urge teachers to use our schools pack in classwork to educate pupils about the health risks of smoking, vaping and using nicotine pouches: www.ashscotland.org.uk/schoolspack. www.stir.ac.uk/news/2026/ma...

ASH Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to stub out the youth vaping epidemic by banning flavours, bright imagery and branding on vapes and nicotine pouches packaging, and remove their visibility in shops. Read more about our call in our manifesto - bit.ly/4eDN6oe

ASH Scotland wants the next Scottish Government to stub out the harms and inequalities caused by tobacco by investing in smoking prevention and cessation services as well as extending support to treat nicotine addiction. Read more about our call in our manifesto - bit.ly/4eDN6oe

World No Tobacco Day takes place on 31 May 2026. The theme is 'Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction'. Read here to find out how young people in Scotland can get involved and have their say about the marketing of these products - bit.ly/4tnDPFp

We are delighted the measures in the Tobacco & Vapes Act will become reality as they can be truly transformative. This is a significant step towards eradicating the damage being inflicted people’s lives. Read the Scottish Coalition on Tobacco Coalition response: ashscotland.org.uk/scottish-coa...

ASH Scotland is calling on the next Scottish Government to stub out cigarette filters and extend smoke and vape-free spaces to include public areas such as school grounds and play parks frequently used by children. Read our manifesto - bit.ly/4eDN6oe

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Did you watch the recording of our recent Learning Day talks? We've now uploaded the panel discussion recording on our YouTube channel. Get a deeper insight into tobacco and nicotine related topics through the answers from our panel of experts. Watch here - bit.ly/4tuig6c

Our CEO, Sheila Duffy, is welcoming the strong measures in the UK Government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill which has completed the Westminster parliamentary process. Read here - ashscotland.org.uk/ash-scotland...

At our Learning Day, we heard Kristina Mauer-Stender from the World Health Organization talking about tobacco use in Europe, and the impact the harms have on society beyond health into economy, social and widening inequalities. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTx3...

Learn more about smoke-free spaces as well as young people's use of vapes and nicotine pouches in Europe from Erin Roman, Director of Smoke Free Partnership, who spoke at our recent Learning Day. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1iT...

We heard Professor Sean Semple talking about the success of reducing second-hand smoke in Scotland from Professor Sean Semple during our Learning Day. Sean highlighted opportunities to further reduce exposure to smoke and tackle health inequalities. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=WryF...

Andy MacGregor from ScotCen shares details of his research interviews with young people, hearing their first-hand experiences of vaping. Watch our Learning Day recording to see why more resources are needed to educate young people on the risks of harm. Watch here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qzv6...

Take a look at our updated local authority smoking profiles to get a snapshot of localised statistics for each of Scotland's 32 council areas including smoking rates, incidence of lung cancer, COPD and smoking cessation services figures. Check out the local stats at bit.ly/3O3ElZU

Do you support ASH Scotland's manifesto calls for a tobacco-free future in Scotland? Please help support our campaigning by sending a digital postcard to your Scottish Parliament election candidates! 📨 Click here to post - bit.ly/40zL2FA

Thank you to all the MSPs, including Minister for Public Health, ‪Jenni Minto MSP, and event sponsor @gillianmacmsp.bsky.social, who joined our CEO, Sheila Duffy, and @publichealthscot.bsky.social's Dr Garth Reid in supporting people who want to stop smoking on No Smoking Day! #NoSmokingDay #NSD26

Today is No Smoking Day! We’re encouraging everyone who smokes and wants to quit to stop for No Smoking Day. For people in Scotland who want advice, visit quityourway.scot to get free expert support to stop smoking. Read more - bit.ly/4rpJn0t #NSD26 #NoSmokingDay

For No Smoking Day this week, we're sharing ways you can win when you quit smoking. Stopping smoking is one of the best things you can do to for your health and reduce your risk of cancer. Visit quityourway.scot for free expert support to stop smoking. #NSD26

🚭 No Smoking Day takes place this coming Wednesday (11 March) 🚭 By getting involved, you can amplify support, spark conversations and provide vital info for someone who is thinking of quitting smoking. Download our digital toolkit and social media assets here: ashscotland.org.uk/no-smoking-d...

European tobacco control experts from the @whoeurope.bsky.social and @partnershipfree.bsky.social urge Scotland's politicians to back the UK Government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill to tackle youth nicotine addiction. Read the full story here - bit.ly/40rBAE9

Our toolkit and social media assets for No Smoking Day are now live on our website! If you want to get involved on Wednesday 11 March, download and share on your platforms. bit.ly/4tJwyAh #NSD26

Catch the next issue of our e-newsletter! We'll be launching our No Smoking Day digital assets alongside other news and upcoming events Sign up here to get it straight to your inbox - bit.ly/4aJlmJG

🚭 Have you quit smoking? We want to know what motivated you to stop. 🤝 Your story could help someone who wants to change their lifestyle. Get in touch to tell us more - bit.ly/3Us0CS7

🚫 The tobacco industry is still deploying tactics that were used two decades ago when attempting to weaken Scotland’s UK-leading smoking ban, @ashscotland.bsky.social and @stir.ac.uk experts have warned. 🔗 Find out more 👉 ashscotland.org.uk/experts-warn...

Stop smoking and start saving💸 Get help to #QuitYourWay with free support. You don’t have to do it alone. 📱 quityourway.scot | 0800 84 84 84

Young people in Scotland with mental health issues are twice as likely to smoke compared to those without. For #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek, take a look at our information briefing on Young People, Mental Health and Smoking. Learn more: ashscotland.org.uk/briefing/you...

Our in-person Learning Day takes place in three weeks! If you are based in Scotland and haven't booked your spot yet, please head to our website to get the full details of the event and secure your ticket. bit.ly/4jUPmIv

Do you know someone in Scotland who has successfully quit smoking? We want to hear about their experience. Please share this link with them: bit.ly/3Us0CS7

Check out the school resource packs from @ashscotland.bsky.social for up-to-date information on smoking, vaping & emerging nicotine products such as nicotine pouches: it includes group tasks, links to video clips, game-based activities & printable resources. ashscotland.org.uk/tobacco-free...

As January comes to a close this week, we reflect on a month of resolutions kept and successful quit smoking attempts. To people who stopped smoking and stayed stopped, we congratulate you! For those who would like support to stop smoking, visit quityourway.scot

Our Tobacco-free Generation school and youth packs have been updated! You'll find 30 activities to introduce to classrooms or youth groups, with new resources exploring nicotine products (including nicotine pouches). Download here - bit.ly/4sWoMmm

Book your spot at our 2026 in-person Learning Day! Read about the topics we'll be exploring and decide what workshops you want to attend - bit.ly/4jUPmIv

The deadline for our vacancy is 23:59 on Sunday 1 February. If you're looking for a part time role as Public Affairs Officer, read more about the job requirements and apply here - bit.ly/3Zq7eTg