Andy Sinclair (@sinky77) 's Twitter Profile
Andy Sinclair

@sinky77

Head of Active Scotland, Scottish Government. Previous background in EU / International and Electoral policy.

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sportscotland (@sportscotland) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OPPORTUNITY | sportscotland Institute of Sport is seekingย 12 โ€˜traineeโ€™ high performance coach developersย to expand the pool of endorsed practitioners for Sports Governing Body (SGB) high-performance and pathway coaches. Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ sportscotland.org.uk/coaching/trainโ€ฆ

OPPORTUNITY | sportscotland Institute of Sport is seekingย 12 โ€˜traineeโ€™ high performance coach developersย to expand the pool of endorsed practitioners for Sports Governing Body (SGB) high-performance and pathway coaches.

Find out more ๐Ÿ‘‰ sportscotland.org.uk/coaching/trainโ€ฆ
The PARS Foundation (@parsfoundation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐Ÿšจ BREAKING NEWS ๐Ÿšจ We are incredibly proud to announce Caroline Weir as an official ambassador for The Pars Foundation. A true role model & inspiration, Carolineโ€™s footballing journey began right here in Dunfermline. Welcome home, Caroline ๐Ÿณ๏ธ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ

๐Ÿšจ BREAKING NEWS  ๐Ÿšจ 

We are incredibly proud to announce <a href="/itscarolineweir/">Caroline Weir</a> as an official ambassador for The Pars Foundation.
A true role model &amp; inspiration, Carolineโ€™s footballing journey began right here in Dunfermline. 
Welcome home, Caroline ๐Ÿณ๏ธ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ
First Minister (@scotgovfm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Being physically active is one of the best things we can do for our mental, physical and social health. First Minister John Swinney took part in the Plean #parkrun and helped them celebrate their 300th event.

Being physically active is one of the best things we can do for our mental, physical and social health. 

First Minister <a href="/JohnSwinney/">John Swinney</a> took part in the Plean #parkrun and helped them celebrate their 300th event.
Scottish Curling (@scottishcurling) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐ˆ๐“'๐’ ๐†๐Ž๐‹๐ƒ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐“๐„๐€๐Œ ๐‹๐Ž๐‚๐Š๐‡๐€๐‘๐“!๐Ÿ… Scottish Curling are the Women's Senior Curling Champions, winning the final 10-2 over hosts Canada. What a win! What a moment! An incredible achievement from the legends of our sport! livescores.worldcurling.org/wscc/default

๐ˆ๐“'๐’ ๐†๐Ž๐‹๐ƒ ๐…๐Ž๐‘ ๐“๐„๐€๐Œ ๐‹๐Ž๐‚๐Š๐‡๐€๐‘๐“!๐Ÿ…

<a href="/scottishcurling/">Scottish Curling</a> are the Women's Senior Curling Champions, winning the final 10-2 over hosts Canada. 

What a win! What a moment! 

An incredible achievement from the legends of our sport!

livescores.worldcurling.org/wscc/default
SAMH (@samhtweets) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! ๐ŸŒ Starting a conversation is the most important thing you can do this week. It can be as simple as asking: ๐Ÿ’ฌโ€œWhatโ€™s been on your mind lately?โ€ You could arrange a coffee date with a mate, or text a friend you haven't spoken to for a while ๐Ÿ“ฑ

It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! ๐ŸŒ

Starting a conversation is the most important thing you can do this week. It can be as simple as asking:

๐Ÿ’ฌโ€œWhatโ€™s been on your mind lately?โ€

You could arrange a coffee date with a mate, or text a friend you haven't spoken to for a while ๐Ÿ“ฑ
Fife Sports and Leisure Trust (@fifeleisure) 's Twitter Profile Photo

From mental health to confidence and community โ€” this video shows why weโ€™re #MoreThanAGym. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Real people ๐Ÿ’ช Real impact ๐ŸŒ Real community ๐ŸŽฅ Watch Our Video bit.ly/4iWfTD2 #SeriouslySocial2025 #FifeWellbeing #CommunityLeisureUK #PeopleAboveProfit Community Leisure UK,

Active Scotland (@activescotgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐ŸŒŸ This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we were honoured to attend Broxburn United with Mental Wellbeing Minister Maree Todd We explored how community clubs like BUSC can support membersโ€™ physical, mental & social wellbeing. #MHAW #CommunitySupport #WalkingFootball

๐ŸŒŸ This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we were honoured to attend <a href="/BroxburnUnited/">Broxburn United</a> with Mental Wellbeing Minister <a href="/MareeToddMSP/">Maree Todd</a> 

We explored how community clubs like BUSC can support membersโ€™ physical, mental &amp; social wellbeing. 

#MHAW #CommunitySupport #WalkingFootball
First Minister (@scotgovfm) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to Team Mouat following their incredible Curling World Championship win in Canada! First Minister John Swinney welcomed the team to Bute House to celebrate their historic achievement. They became the first rink ever to win four Grand Slams in one season.

Congratulations to <a href="/TeamMouat/">Team Mouat</a> following their incredible Curling World Championship win in Canada! 

First Minister <a href="/JohnSwinney/">John Swinney</a> welcomed the team to Bute House to celebrate their historic achievement. 

They became the first rink ever to win four Grand Slams in one season.
Scottish Curling (@scottishcurling) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"๐–๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐›๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฉ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ž ๐š๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ข๐ซ ๐š๐œ๐ก๐ข๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ" ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Scottish Curling spoke to the First Minister last night during the Scottish Government reception celebrating our world champions ๐Ÿ… scottishcurling.org

Active Scotland (@activescotgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This #VolunteersWeek, we're shining a spotlight on our Active Scotland volunteers and their incredible contributions to the sporting world! To kick things off, let's see what Andy Sinclair, Head of Active Scotland, had to say about his time volunteering:

This #VolunteersWeek, we're shining a spotlight on our Active Scotland volunteers and their incredible contributions to the sporting world! 

To kick things off, let's see what Andy Sinclair, Head of Active Scotland, had to say about his time volunteering:
Glasgow 2026 (@glasgow_2026) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐Ÿšจ Final call for Glasgow 2026 roles! Applications for three key roles close this week ๐Ÿ‘‡ From keeping the Games fair, to shaping what the world sees, to creating the space we work in โ€” every role matters. #Glasgow2026

๐Ÿšจ Final call for Glasgow 2026 roles!

Applications for three key roles close this week ๐Ÿ‘‡

From keeping the Games fair, to shaping what the world sees, to creating the space we work in โ€” every role matters.

#Glasgow2026
ScotGov Justice (@scotgovjustice) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown was at Easterhouse Sport Centre with basketballscotland to launch the next stage of CashBack for Communities. Up to ยฃ26 million is available for CashBack4Communities projects to support and inspire young people across the country. bit.ly/3T78Lt0

Active Scotland (@activescotgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This #VolunteersWeek, we're shining a spotlight on our Active Scotland volunteers and their incredible contributions to the sporting world! Let's see what Duncan Mackay, Strategic Football Lead, had to say about his volunteering experiences:

This #VolunteersWeek, we're shining a spotlight on our Active Scotland volunteers and their incredible contributions to the sporting world!  

Let's see what Duncan Mackay, Strategic Football Lead, had to say about his volunteering experiences:
Active Scotland (@activescotgov) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This #VolunteersWeek, we're shining a spotlight on our Active Scotland volunteers and their incredible contributions to the sporting world! Let's see what Ange Robinson, Head of Delivery, had to say about why she volunteers:

This #VolunteersWeek, we're shining a spotlight on our Active Scotland volunteers and their incredible contributions to the sporting world!    

Let's see what Ange Robinson, Head of Delivery, had to say about why she volunteers:
The PARS Foundation (@parsfoundation) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Living with Parkinsonโ€™s? Stay active, stay connected! Join our Parkinsonโ€™s Walking Football sessions โ€“ fun, friendly & tailored to all abilities. Move at your pace, meet great people & enjoy the game you love. ๐Ÿ“… Fridays 1.30-2.30pm๐Ÿ“Pitreavie Sports Centre

Living with Parkinsonโ€™s? 
Stay active, stay connected!
Join our Parkinsonโ€™s Walking Football sessions โ€“ fun, friendly &amp; tailored to all abilities.
Move at your pace, meet great people &amp; enjoy the game you love.
๐Ÿ“… Fridays 1.30-2.30pm๐Ÿ“Pitreavie Sports Centre
Sky Sports Scotland (@scotlandsky) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐ŸŒ Walking Football Scotland ๐Ÿ‘ฃโšฝ๏ธ are hosting the world's biggest ever one-day walking football event at Glasgow Green today. Trustee Matt Ramsay explains the benefits of the sport for its participants โคต๏ธ

Sky Sports Scotland (@scotlandsky) 's Twitter Profile Photo

๐ŸšถOver 900 players visited Glasgow Green today to compete in the world's biggest ever one-day walking football festival, hosted by Walking Football Scotland ๐Ÿ‘ฃโšฝ๏ธ โšฝ๏ธ Participants Susan Ramsay from Rangers FFIT and Brian Lynn from Alloa Athletic shared their stories with us โคต๏ธ

Maree Todd (@mareetoddmsp) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I had the best time at the Scottish Cup today - Walking Football is inclusive, competitive, athletic & the most immense fun! Find a club near you & give it a whirl - you wonโ€™t regret it. Great for your health & your social life ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ˜Ž