Good to discuss how we end new cases of HIV by 2030 and continue the campaign to end the stigma with Terrence Higgins Trust and National AIDS Trust - looking forward to continuing this discussion at our fringe meeting later today.

Scotland has all the tools it needs to end new cases of HIV by 2030 Our panel at #SNP24 explored how we can achieve this, with insights from Public Health Minister Jenni Minto MSP, THT Scotland’s Alan Eagleson (he/him), Waverley Care and Out for Independence.

Yesterday, our Policy and Campaigns Officer Anna spoke on a panel at #SNP24 hosted by THT Scotland and Out for Independence about ending new HIV transmission in Scotland alongside Jenni Minto MSP and Alan Eagleson (he/him).

We were delighted to welcome Deputy FM Kate Forbes MSP to speak at our annual Spirit of Scotland event, showcasing our national drink 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 "We have this incredible industry that is historic in its importance, international in its significance and, by it's nature, future thinking.

If you’re an MSP, drop by and see Waverley Care today, get tested, and help raise awareness of the importance of testing in the mission to get to zero new HIV transmissions in Scotland.

MSPs took rapid HIV tests at the Scottish Parliament today with us & Terrence Higgins Trust to tackle stigma and highlighted the need for a National HIV Testing Week. Together we can normalise testing, make it more accessible & strive for #GetToZero: buff.ly/3Y4sBqW

It’s difficult to find words of tribute that fittingly match the scale of what Alex Salmond achieved for the SNP and the independence movement. Above all else, I’m so sorry for those who knew and loved him.

An excellent article from Mark Kent of Scotch Whisky Association highlighting how a reduction in the duty rate on Scotch Whisky at the forthcoming UK Budget can incentivise investment, raise revenue and boost growth. scotsman.com/news/politics/…

🚨 There is now cross-party consensus on the need to #SupportScotch in the HM Treasury Budget Office bearers of the #ScotchWhisky APPG Wendy Chamberlain Andrew Bowie Graham Leadbitter SNP MP Douglas McAllister MP🌹 have urged Rachel Reeves to “back one of our great industries” 👇

Today's HM Treasury Budget increased duty on #ScotchWhisky, increased the tax discrimination on Scotland's national drink, and broke the Prime Minister’s commitment to ‘back Scotch producers to the hilt.’ Our full reaction from Mark Kent ➡️ scotch-whisky.co/BudgetResponse…

"It's bad news for Scotch Whisky, and it's bad news for Scotland." Chief Exec of the Scotch Whisky Association @markagkent responds to the excise duty rise & increased discrimination of #ScotchWhisky and spirits in on-trade in today's Budget. Read more 👉 scotch-whisky.co/BudgetResponse…

"This is more than a broken promise, to many it will smack of a betrayal. Scotland’s national drink, and the associated investment and jobs, has been actively undermined and discriminated against." Mark Kent writing in today's The Scotsman scotsman.com/news/politics/…

A significant milestone for Suntory, as we welcomed officials from Department for Energy Security and Net Zero to Glen Garioch to cask the world's first direct-fire hydrogen-distilled spirit for whisky production. suntoryglobalspirits.com/news/suntory-g…

A privilege to speak about my experience of living well with HIV at #WorldAIDsDay in the Scottish Parliament. Scotland can be one of the first in the world to end HIV transmission. Delighted to hear Jenni Minto MSP reaffirm Scottish Government commitment & pledge to do more.

First Minister John Swinney is encouraging everyone to tackle HIV stigma this #WorldAidsDay and support Scotland's HIV Transmission Elimination Delivery Plan. #GetToZero #PutPeopleFirst

£1 for a Kinder Bueno. Absurd.

First Minister John Swinney championed the mutually beneficial trade links between Scotch whisky firms and the US. Addressing Scotch Whisky Association members and US partners in New York, he said spirit exports and bourbon cask imports support jobs and investments in both countries.

SWA CEO @markagkent was delighted to join @ambjapanuk on his visit to The Official Page of Auchentoshan Whisky alongside John Swinney, celebrating innovation, heritage and the great shared love of whisky between 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and 🇯🇵 #DidYouKnow: Japan was the fourth largest export market by volume for #ScotchWhisky

Fantastic visit to Auchentoshan distillery with Scottish First Minister John Swinney!! It is managed by 🇯🇵 famous whisky company Suntory! Experienced masterpiece distillation by 🇯🇵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿collaboration👍

Whisky is one of Scotland’s biggest and proudest exports - much loved in Japan and around the world. I am determined to ensure that at a time of global instability, our whisky industry thrives. I hope you enjoyed the The Official Page of Auchentoshan Whisky dram, Hiroshi Suzuki. Slàinte mhath! 🥃