Pupils impacted by poverty will receive further support to succeed in their studies through a continued £43 million investment this year. Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth confirmed the funding for councils as she addressed the ADES conference. bit.ly/3XdtVHU

Sweden's new edible road salt is saving birds from deadly dehydration. Made with beet extract and maize starch, it melts ice safely while feeding wildlife instead of poisoning them during brutal winters. Beyond animal welfare, the eco-salt leaves fewer chemical residues in

Providing the right careers support to young people can be transformative for their futures. Higher and Further Education Minister Ben Macpherson MSP visited @LeithAcademy to see how the school is preparing pupils for the world of work #ScotCareersWeek25 ➡️ow.ly/umT050XpmB7

STIRLING IS SNP🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 After 3 by-election wins in a row for the SNP in Stirling, Labour and the Tories have finally been shown the door. It's now time for us to get to work in clearing up the mess that they have left.

This Anti-Bullying Week Scottish Government is reaffirming our commitment to our national guidance, Respect for All, and funding for Respectme, supporting schools, parents and young people to prevent and respond to bullying. ➡️ow.ly/b6Wo50Xpwwo

Delighted to see The SNP take over as the Administration Stirling Council. I wish the team every success in delivering for the people of Stirling.

Unemployment in Scotland has fallen to 3.7% in the last quarter. The UK-wide unemployment rate has risen by more than expected, to 5%. A tale of two governments. uk.news.yahoo.com/unemployment-s…

Public Finance Minister Ivan McKee MSP attended the opening of Solasta Bio’s new R&D facility in Glasgow. This adds to Scotland’s reputation as a centre of biotech excellence and will enable the company to expand, creating new skilled jobs #ScotCareersWeek25. pic: Peter Devlin

First Minister John Swinney has congratulated Catherine Connolly following her inauguration as the 10th President of Ireland. He committed to engaging with the President and partners across Ireland to further strengthen the important relationship between Ireland and Scotland.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth welcomes the news that teachers have accepted the latest teacher pay offer. The deal means that Scotland’s teachers will continue to be the best paid in the UK.

Busiest day recorded on Scotland’s publically owned railway

“I am determined to ensure a positive impact and powerful legacy of Scotland’s clean energy revolution which benefits communities across the North East of the country.” Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy, features in TIME's top 100 climate leaders.

Today is Remembrance Day in many countries – the red poppy is its symbol. Maybe you didn’t know that in Ukraine, May 8 is Remembrance Day, honoring the victims of World War II. Ukraine also uses the red poppy, designed by Serhiy Mishakin in 2014 (the words in the picture say

Ukrainian troops from the 425th Assault Regiment infiltrated Pokrovsk's city center at night, cleared Russian forces from the municipal building, and raised the flag over the main square. Russia claimed total control over the strategic town. The operation proved otherwise.

Oh wow, what a time to wake up! 😱 This is the northern lights over South Lanarkshire just now!

Higher and Further Education Minister Ben Macpherson MSP met with pupils at @LeithAcademy to learn more about their career aspirations as part of #ScotCareersWeek25.

This was a bittersweet experience last night if I’m honest. But thank you, on behalf of us all, to the jury, to all our producers present and past…and thank you to the viewers.

Scottish Government starts the payment of Winter Fuel Payments to 880,000 pensioners for help with bills 👏

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Now to hold on for 86 minutes.... #cmonscotland