'I want Scotland to be a much more prosperous, dynamic, innovative, diverse country as a result of my work as First Minister and I invite you to join me on the journey.'

First Minister John Swinney spoke directly to business leaders at Barclays Bank Campus in Glasgow.

Our love, thoughts, encouragement and support are with Richard, Fiona and their family.

Eradicating child poverty is a priority for First Minister John Swinney

He met pupils and parents involved in the Clackmannanshire Council Family Wellbeing Partnership at Alloa Academy with Shirley-Anne Somerville, announcing a further £300,000 @ScotGov funding for the programme in 2024-25.

'Scotland is fast becoming a renewables powerhouse.'

Net Zero & Energy Secretary Màiri McAllan today marked the start of Sumitomo Electric’s £350m subsea cable manufacturing plant at Port of Nigg.

Find out more ➡️ sumitomoelectric.com/press/2024/05/…

Another fantastic investment in Scotland’s renewable energy potential.

First Minister John Swinney's government is focused on economic growth and supporting businesses across Scotland.

In his first week as First Minister, he visited Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) to hear about the company's innovation in vertical farming.

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Pleased that additional Scottish Government funding will be available to Scottish Men's Sheds Association (SMSA) to support this important work.

'This investment will bring huge economic growth and opportunities to the Highlands.'

First Minister John Swinney attended the ground-breaking of Haventus owned Ardersier Port in Inverness following the first joint funding arrangement between @TheBankScot and UK Infrastructure Bank.

Huge pleasure to inaugurate this project that will bring enormous benefits to the Highlands and Scotland as we pursue renewable opportunities.

Delighted to carry out ground breaking at this hugely significant investment in Ardersier. This project will bring enormous benefit to the Highlands and anchor Scotland’s offshore renewable sector. Helping deliver economic growth and net zero. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The opening moment Scottish Parliament offered with grace and inspiration by the remarkable Winnie Ewing. She set us all off on a great course and so much has been achieved by all parties to make Scotland a better place as a result.

👇 The SNP will work across the Scottish Parliament to:

✅ Eradicate child poverty
✅ Improve the Health Service
✅ Build the economy
✅ Support jobs

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 John Swinney: 'To the people of Scotland I would say simply this, I offer myself to be the First Minister for everyone.'

Lovely. Warmest congratulations and welcome to Maeve.

This afternoon I was superbly well looked after by Harry SNBTS-Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service in #Blairgowrie Town Hall. Please join me in giving blood if you can to help others.

Fantastic morning with the First Minister in Perth. Great reception and greeting on his home turf.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Our new SNP Leader, John Swinney, marked a new chapter for our party in a sunny Perth today.

🗳️ The SNP is the only party with hope and optimism at its heart.

🤝 Together, we can create a better future for everyone by becoming a successful independent nation.

#ActiveSNP

Lovely to attend the launch of Tay Valley Connections in #Aberfeldy - a fabulous group linking volunteers in the Highland Perthshire area.

Great start to my first weekend as First Minister taking part in parkrun 🌳 #Perth

First Minister John Swinney visited Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS) to hear about the company’s innovation in vertical farming and its expansion to developing the world’s first giga-farm in the UAE.

Scottish Government is focused on economic growth and supporting businesses across Scotland.

I was pleased to have a constructive conversation with @outforindy this afternoon. Throughout my time in government, I have been proud to support, promote, and advance LGBT rights - and the Government I now lead will continue to do so.