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Dh'fhoillsich an Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear Kate Forbes MSP maoineachadh airson craoladh agus tachartasan coimhearsnachd Gàidhlig sna h-Eileanan Siar. Cuidichidh seo ùrachadh a dhèanamh air stiùideothan BBC ALBA agus MG ALBA ann an #Steòrnabhagh. ➡️ gov.scot/news/promoting…

Migrants make a huge contribution to Scotland, so we need a migration system that meets Scotland’s needs. First Minister John Swinney met social care, education, rural, tourism, business and local government representatives to discuss UK Government proposals to cut immigration.

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee MSP has launched Scottish Government’s Centre of Expertise in Appraisal and Evaluation at @ukevaluation’s conference. The centre will ensure evaluation is central to policymaking to help deliver better value for money. #DataInFocus #Evaluation2025

Dh’fhoillsich an Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear Kate Forbes MSP £500,000 do phròiseactan Gàidhlig ann am foillseachadh, foghlam, na h-ealainean is aig ìre coimhearsnachd. Nam measg tha faclair a tha air seann abairtean is brìghean Gàidhlig a lorg às ùr. ➡️ gov.scot/news/rediscove…

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP has announced £500,000 for Gaelic publishing, education, arts and community projects. This includes funding for a historical dictionary which has rediscovered lost Gaelic phrases and word meanings. More ➡️ gov.scot/news/rediscove…

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP visited a former waste disposal site in Edinburgh to announce regeneration projects sharing £21.5 million of @ScotGov funding. Together they’ll create more than 160 jobs and support 900 training opportunities. 👉 ow.ly/LFqh50VWY0i

Through EventScotland News, Scottish Government has provided almost £160,000 to bring the Tall Ships race back to Aberdeen for the first time in 28 years. Tall Ships Aberdeen 📽️ Business Minister Richard Lochhead shone a light on the benefits such major events bring to communities.

Employment and Investment Minister Tom Arthur attended the naming ceremony of the Royal Navy's newest vessel HMS Glasgow. Built on the banks of the Clyde, the project is supporting more than 1,700 jobs in Govan and Scotstoun.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes MSP congratulated @MGAlba and the cast and crew of crime thriller #AntEilean for winning CIRCOM Regional’s Grand Prix award. To build on the programme’s success, Scottish Government is providing an extra £1.8 million for Gaelic broadcasting in 2025-26.

Chuir an Leas-Phrìomh Mhinistear Kate Forbes MSP meal an naidheachd air @MGAlba agus cleasaichean is sgioba #AntEilean a’ bhuanaich duais Grand Prix CIRCOM Regional. Gus togail air an t-soirbheachadh tha Scottish Government a’ toirt £1.8 millean eile do chraoladh Gàidhlig ann an 2025-26.

Speaking at Scottish Renewables #SRPLANNING25 Minister for Investment Tom Arthur set out @ScotGov’s work to make Scotland’s planning system more effective, to support economic growth and development, including in renewable energy.

External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson has welcomed a new Memorandum of Understanding which will strengthen business links between Scotland and Ukraine and support the recovery and reconstruction of Ukraine. Read more: ➡️ ow.ly/BiN550VZXCi

First Minister John Swinney and Business Minister Richard Lochhead welcomed Ukrainian business and civic leaders to Scotland. Ahead of the signing of a trade and investment agreement, they emphasised Scotland’s deep commitment to supporting Ukraine. ➡️ bit.ly/4mEWMkc

Latest figures for Scotland reveal an increase of 0.4% in onshore GDP for the first quarter of 2025, showing encouraging growth following a 0.1% rise in the last quarter of 2024. More ➡️ gov.scot/news/monthly-g…

COSLA & key partners attended a roundtable discussion today on Civility in Public Life. We were pleased to be joined by Police Scotland & Scottish Government as well as experts from the public & third sectors, and media—demonstrating a shared commitment to meaningful, collaborative change.

"Our iconic landscapes provide an abundant resource for sustainable food & drink production, leisure, tourism, peatland restoration, forestry and renewable energy." DFM Kate Forbes MSP spoke at Scottish Land & Estates' annual conference, outlining Scottish Government's support for rural businesses.

Delivering the keynote speech at the Prosper Forum in Edinburgh, First Minister John Swinney set out his vision of a fairer, wealthier, greener Scotland. He pledged to work with businesses to deliver sustainable economic growth, secure new investment and create good jobs.

Deputy First Minister @_kateforbes has announced £2.2 million for chemicals firm Syngenta, creating almost 40 new jobs. She said its manufacturing plant expansion reflects Scottish Government's vision of a sustainable future for Grangemouth. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/SyngentaDFM

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee MSP updated Scottish Parliament on continued work across the public sector in addressing concerns about Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in buildings and how it can be managed.

Deputy First Minister @_kateforbes visited @syngenta’s Grangemouth site to welcome a £2.2 million grant towards the chemical company’s expansion, increasing its workforce. Watch for more.