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Scotland has vast renewable energy resources - and it's vital that our communities are able to own it, and benefit from it. We're investing £8 million to support more local renewable energy projects, which will help keep wealth in local areas and reduce energy costs.

Nigel Farage has today posted another video trying to inject his racist poison into Scotland. He is out of step with the values of our country and we must unite together to stop him.

Scotland’s colleges provide a wide range of skills, qualifications and experiences to help people forge a fulfilling path in life. First Minister John Swinney celebrated excellent work by staff and students at UHI Perth at the college’s annual award ceremony.

Tomorrow’s Daily Record splash

Delivering the keynote speech at the Prosper Forum in Edinburgh, First Minister John Swinney set out his vision of a fairer, wealthier, greener Scotland. He pledged to work with businesses to deliver sustainable economic growth, secure new investment and create good jobs.

Labour have cut the winter fuel payment for pensioners, the SNP is restoring it. My government will always be on your side.

Let’s build a Scotland that’s united, that aspires to be better, that rejects hate. Farage doesn’t have a clue about Scotland - and Labour is too weak to stop him. In the by-election next Thursday, only The SNP can stop Farage and deliver hope. #VoteSNP

First Minister John Swinney welcomed Hiroshi Suzuki HE Hiroshi Suzuki to Bute House this evening. They were joined by members of Japanese companies that operate in Scotland. Both pledged to work together to strengthen the economic and cultural ties between Scotland and Japan.

“We need a shared agenda in Scotland – to grow the economy, end child poverty, and reach net zero.” First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney provided the opening address to over 170 senior leaders from across Scotland's business landscape at our 54th Economic Forum yesterday.

It was lovely to welcome you to Bute House, Hiroshi Suzuki, alongside Japanese business leaders to promote investment. Looking forward to continuing our strong ties between Scotland and Japan. 🇯🇵🤝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

At the COSLA leaders’ meeting, First Minister John Swinney addressed council leaders about the shared priorities of @ScotGov and local government. He said that working together to deliver public service reform at pace needs to be our joint focus.

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! 🥃

A mammoth team of The SNP activists on this final Saturday of campaigning in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 SNP candidate Cllr Katy Loudon and First Minister John Swinney delivered rousing speeches before #TeamSNP took to the doors ☀️ 🗳️ #VoteSNP 🐶 #ActiveSNP

Great to be out on the campaign trail with Cllr Katy Loudon. #VoteSNP on Thursday for a better Scotland.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Great energy at our rally in Hamilton. While others copy Farage, the SNP is focusing on your priorities - scrapping peak rail fares, restoring winter fuel payments, tackling child poverty. On Thursday, vote Cllr Katy Loudon #VoteSNP on Scotland’s side. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Fantastic day campaigning for Cllr Katy Loudon across Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse alongside First Minister John Swinney great response on the doors for Katy and some good dogos into the bargain. #ActiveSNP The SNP

In Thursday's crucial Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election, you have the chance to elect an MSP who will deliver on your priorities. Katy Loudon will always stand with you, fight for you and deliver for you. On Thursday 5th June, vote SNP.

A short film from The SNP campaigning to support Cllr Katy Loudon today in Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse 👇