If a First Minister loses a motion of no confidence at Holyrood, then under section 45(2) of the Scotland Act 1998 then that FM is legally obliged to tender his resignation to the King… 1/2

Your periodic reminder that an extraordinary general election only occurs at Holyrood if a) 2/3 MSPs vote to dissolve the Scottish Parliament or b) the office of First Minister is unfilled after 28 days… 1/2

For the third year I am hiring Parliamentary Campaigns Interns for the summer. A fantastic opportunity to engage with the work of a MSP's office and work on Parliamentary campaigns benefitting the North East.

You can see full job details and apply here: careers.parliament.scot/vacancies/659/…

I had forgotten my favourite OJ Simpson fact (probably my favourite fact), OJ Simpson was a sprinter before becoming an American footballer, he took part in a race in 1967 won by a British athlete who ran under 10.2s for the second time that year

That athlete, Ming Campbell

Birch trees offer a unique and exciting opportunity to explore wild flavours. With their distinct forest-fresh taste add some style and excitement to your drinks or culinary creations. Get ready to elevate your drinks and cooking with the fresh and wild flavours of birch. #birch

thinking about the time LBJ asked his tailor to give him more room from his crotch to his bunghole

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN was released 72 years ago this week. Acclaimed as one of the great musicals, and one of the most influential movies ever made, the making of story is as epic as you would expect…

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As the head of the company building two delayed and over-budget CalMac ferries is sacked, we take a wider look at Scotland’s ferry fiasco and its impact on islanders.
Thanks to the lovely people of #Islay 🥃
Prod Lucia Walker
Cam: Aidan black

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Tough election ahead for Scottish Conservatives but good candidates will make all the difference. Well done Jordan! #InItToWinIt

‘If-by-whiskey’ is a debating tactic where the speaker appears to support both sides of an argument by using emotionally charged words. It comes from the following speech on the alcohol ban of 1952 by US senator Noah S. ‘Soggy’ Sweat Jr.: academyatthelakes.org/wp-content/upl…

Pleasure to open #conforawards24 ceremony! Dedication, innovation and communication in the forestry sector all recognised tonight. Many worthy winners! Confor

Off to a lovely start this evening! Confor Chair Ian Duncan welcomed our keynote speaker, Jim Fairlie MSP SNP, who followed a video message from Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon #ConforAwards24

In a cab from Edinburgh airport. Meter is currently £11.60 and we have travelled 25 yards. Is this normal? Something smells funny

'Anthony's father was a mad baronet and his mother a very beautiful woman. That's Anthony - half mad baronet, half beautiful woman.’

- Rab Butler on Anthony Eden

Japanese commercials are the best

There now follows a Party Political Broadcast by Count Binface. And quite frankly it's a banger. Help me run for mayor here. Under £5k to go! gofundme.com/f/countbinface… #BinDay #LoveDemocracy

Ladies and Gentlemen; Dame Patricia Routledge✨

For the people following this story … my grandpa is going to be on bbc Scotland at 9:30 tonight ! He says “tell my fans I will be on live TV tonight !”

My grandpa who is 85 started making this rock map of Scotland in 1992.He collected rocks during amateur geology trips over 30 years. He says it had to be geologically correct and also aesthetically pleasing.He asked if I could share online as He wants to go viral so please share