Did you know that in Scotland due to the remote nature of the Scottish mountains, search and rescue operations often need to be carried out on foot? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 That's where over 850 volunteers who make up the Scotland Mountain Rescue come in, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

We're hosting a special online event on the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Sudan this Thursday at 1pm, with speakers from Christian Aid Scotland Islamic Relief UK, Tearfund and a special message from Angus Robertson MSP. Register to attend here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/sudan-humani…

Scotland has strong trade and investment links with India. Yesterday, First Minister John Swinney hosted a reception at Bute House alongside Consul General Siddharth Malik, to celebrate those key economic links, ahead of the First India/Scotland Business Meet in Edinburgh.

Increasing numbers of African Americans are learning about their Scottish heritage. Huge thanks to GlobalScot Lolita Jackson who is growing understanding about the warm welcome for African Americans as part of the Scottish diaspora. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸🌍

Thank you for hosting Consul General, real pleasure to meet and discuss the deep and growing relationship between Scotland and Pakistan

Thank you Justin Trudeau for your years of public service and commitment to Canada. We wish you all the best in this next chapter. We always thought your Scottish accent was great ! Good luck and happy fishing! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇨🇦🎣

First Minister John Swinney has written to Mark Carney to congratulate him on becoming Prime Minister of Canada. He has also written to Justin Trudeau to congratulate him on his service and leadership as Prime Minister. Read more ➡️ ow.ly/fEWX50Vj5Z4

C'est officiel ! Édimbourg et l'Écosse auront l'honneur d'accueillir le Grand Départ de Tour de France™ en 2027. Cette course emblématique aura des retombées économiques et sociales, tout en montrant que l'Écosse est le lieu idéal pour accueillir des événements majeurs.

Fantastic news that major US animation company Halon is opening studio in Scotland. A great £28m boost to Scottish screen sector creating 250 jobs. Halon Entertainment #HalonEntertainment bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Christina McKelvie served as our Minister from 2023-2024, bringing with her to the international sphere her commitment and passion for equalities. As a team, we’ve been incredibly sad to learn today of her passing. We extend our own sympathies to her family, friends, colleagues.

Quantum Capital Group is a significant investor in the Ardersier Port energy transition facility. First Minister John Swinney met the Group’s Founder and Chief Executive Wil VanLoh in New York to discuss potential future investment opportunities in Scotland.

First Minister John Swinney has led Brand Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿’s presence at the annual Tartan Day Parade in New York City. The parade down Sixth Avenue celebrates Scotland’s lasting cultural and historical connections with the USA and Canada.

Happy Tartan Day from your friends at the Scottish Government USA! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸 We hope everyone has a great day celebrating their #ScottishConnections.

Before visiting the China-UK Low-Carbon College, Business Minister Richard Lochhead appointed University of Glasgow's Rachel Sandison as International Education Envoy. She'll drive foreign investment in Scottish research & attract international students and staff. ow.ly/S9yI50Vy0Yp

In Beijing, Minister Richard Lochhead promoted strong trade ties on the 20th anniversary of Scottish Government's China Office. As Scotland's sixth largest export market, worth £955 million, China is the: 🔵 third largest Scottish salmon market 🔵 tenth largest Scotch whisky market

I express the sympathy and solidarity of Scotland to the people of Canada on the terrible attack in Vancouver. I hope for the safety and recovery of all affected. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇨🇦

Colleagues from Kamuzu University of Health Sciences visiting The University Of Zambia to further progress research collaborations. ScotGovID 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 funding fostering not only north south but south south partnerships in #Africa Angus Robertson 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇲🇼 🇿🇲 🌍 Anton Muscatelli #Globalhealth #SDGs #TeamUofG

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I’m enjoying haggis!!👍😄

bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… very sorry to read of this this morning. Sir Geoff was an inspirational figure in Scotland, hugely impactful in helping Scotland reconcile with its past, supporting inclusion, and helping Scotland connect with its diaspora in widest sense.