🇺🇾 Uruguay conmemora la Declaratoria de la Independencia. Hace 200 años, el 25 de agosto de 1825, en Florida, se celebraba un hito en el complejo y gradual proceso de independencia. 🔗 gub.uy/presidencia/co…

The Inquiry has published the timetable for: 🔵Dr Ashley Croft returning to answer core participant questions 🔵Hearings considering international responses to the pandemic 🔵Hearings examining the use of lockdowns and other non-pharmaceutical measures covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry-p…

Ewan, Jamie, and Lachlan Maclean, from Edinburgh, completed the 9,000 mile row from Peru to Australia in 139 days, nearly five months after setting off on 12 April. Read more 🔗 trib.al/ihuzTBA

'Just listen to us. Listen to us, please.' Children and young people across Scotland have shared their experiences with #LetsBeHeard. From missing school transitions to gaining independence, their experiences will inform how we prepare for the future: covid19inquiry.scot/report/voices-…

Tasting some great Uruguayan wines in Scotland, thanks to Wine Kraft of Edinburgh. 🍷 🙏 Un toque de #Uruguay en Edimburgo 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. Una noche de cata de vinos uruguayos. Bella, nuestra oriental 🇺🇾, nos acompañó 🐕. Santiago Deicas Nicolás Bonino

Standing on Waterloo Place, looking down at Edinburgh's beautiful city centre in all it's glory. What's your favourite view in the city? 😍 📸 IG/thatsiddhesh

First acting job. First time on any set. Youngest ever winner of a male acting Emmy. Owen Cooper, you are a star.

/1 Today the Inquiry has published a groundbreaking report📄based upon its Children and Young People Voices research project. Find out more 👇 📰 covid19.public-inquiry.uk/news/life-chan…

Next week, we will hold hearings examining the use of lockdowns and other measures as tools available to governments in a public health emergency. These will feature national and international experts. To attend in person, visit our website for details: covid19inquiry.scot/news/inquiry-p…

Wishing all those celebrating #RoshHashanah, the Jewish New Year, a shana tova u’metukah, a happy and sweet New Year!

This is why we fund science. And experimental gene therapy.

Edinburgh Doors Open Days are back this Saturday and Sunday, 27th and 28th September. As Scotland's largest free festival, Doors Open Days celebrates stories and places, both new and old. You can explore buildings for free, take part in tours and unlock architectural wonders that

Day five of our lockdown and restrictions hearings begins today at 9.45am. Leading experts will discuss the social and ethical considerations of lockdowns and other measures as tools to prevent and control infection in a public health emergency: covid19inquiry.scot/hearing/lockdo…

🖤 Ha fallecido Jane Goodall a los 91 años, pionera en el estudio de los chimpancés y referente mundial en la defensa de la naturaleza Desde WWF recordamos su legado inspirador: ciencia, empatía y compromiso con la vida silvestre Su voz seguirá guiando la conservación💚🐒

Jane Goodall has sadly passed away at 91. Here's she and her team releasing a rehabilitated chimp back into the wild — the chimp hugged her as if to say thank you for a lifetime of love and care. 🕊️🐒

We stand with Manchester Jews. Nobody should have to go to synagogue not knowing if they'll come back alive.

Appalling attack against the Jewish community in the UK on Yom Kippur. British Jews are not responsible for Israeli government policy. British Jews should be - and feel - safe in their own homes and places of worship.

We're saddened to hear that actress Dame Patricia Routledge, best known for playing Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances, has died at 96. Three-time BAFTA nominated Routledge's career began in the 1950s, and she has since become a beloved star of stage and screen.

Last week we completed hearings examining the use of lockdown and non-pharmaceutical measures. We were privileged to host visits from Edinburgh Napier University and Heriot-Watt University as they observed our expert panels. You can watch the sessions back on our website: covid19inquiry.scot/hearings

Looking for a career as a diplomat? Applications to join Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office 🇬🇧 are now open 👉 lnkd.in/ebXBMiCb. If you’re curious about the world and want a varied and interesting career, then I would recommend applying. Deadline is 6 November. Olly Robbins Stephen Doughty HC MP