Scottish Government

Scotland's festivals create jobs and support businesses, helping to grow our economy. We are supporting our festivals with £4 million, supporting a record number of organisations and artists.

UPDATE❗️⌚️15:27 🛣️#A9000 - Forth Road Bridge 🌉Users of the Forth Road Bridge are advised to use the Queensferry Crossing at this time due to a police incident 🌉 📢Further updates as we get them 📢 @SETrunkRoads

Temporary airspace restrictions are in place at locations including Turnberry, Prestwick and Aberdeenshire ranging from today, 24 July, until 29 July, for security and your safety. You must check if it is legal to fly in your area. Read more: orlo.uk/ZMdxd

Scotland’s first #NationalInnovationWeek will take place in September. Business Minister @RichardLochhead announced details during a visit to ONE BioHub to discuss the innovation taking place across Scotland's life sciences sector. More ➡️ ow.ly/cEJk50WuL7V

Scotland's first National Innovation Week is coming this September. We'll be celebrating Scotland's legacy of innovation, showcasing business and entrepreneurs like Raven Botanicals. Watch for more.

Migration is vital for building a stronger economy in Scotland, and sustaining our public services. With a tailored approach to immigration, we could build a stronger economy that works for everyone in Scotland. Learn more: scotland.org/move-to-scotla…

First Minister @JohnSwinney joined a celebration marking one year to go to the @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games. At the event, he met the children and young people who have helped design the official mascot, Finnie. Watch for more.

Finnie will be the mascot for the @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games. Designed by local school pupils, she reflects the city's history and creativity. First Minister @JohnSwinney met some of the pupils at a celebration marking one year until the start of the Games.

Extra investment of £110 million to tackle NHS waits is expected to deliver more than 300,000 planned appointments and procedures this year. The funding, announced in the Budget, includes a new allocation of £4m for dermatology activity. Read more ➡️ gov.scot/news/more-plan…

We are Investing in community regeneration across Scotland. More than £21.5 million from 2 Scottish Government funds will bring 24 disused or derelict sites and buildings into use, creating more than 160 jobs and support training opportunities. More: gov.scot/news/investing…

By working to address the climate and biodiversity crises, we are: 🔵 improving the lives of current and future generations 🔵 building a stronger economy

We're supporting regeneration projects to help create jobs, improve communities and tackle poverty. First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Innovation Shawfield and the Briggait in Glasgow, two projects which have benefited from our investment. Watch for more.

A wildfire warning is in place for areas across the East of Scotland and Shetland from today till Monday. Please read the guidance below and help us keep Scotland's outdoors safe 👇 ow.ly/Abmt50WrRuv

“We need to have a strong, a dynamic and a growing economy to make sure we can invest in our public services and invest in the measures to eradicate poverty." Watch as First Minister @JohnSwinney outlines what we are doing to attract investment and strengthen Scotland’s economy.

Health Secretary @neilcgray presented medals for the men’s 400 metre race at the @Orkney2025 Island Games. The Games are the largest sporting event in the islands' history. Mr Gray represented #Orkney in the 2005 and 2007 Games, finishing second in the men’s 400 metres in 2005.

From 1 September, we are abolishing peak ScotRail fares to: 🔵help with cost of living pressures 🔵encourage more people to choose train travel

We can all help reduce the risk of wildfires. Prevention is key. Follow advice from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/wildf…

NEWS: Scottish Water is calling on people to stay safe, behave responsibly and not take risks around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers, lochs and beaches during the warm weather forecast in the coming week. 🌞 READ: scottishwater.co.uk/About-Us/News-…

🚒Tackling wildfires takes a significant amount of resources. Please help prevent them from starting in the first place. This weekend - due to the extreme risk of wildfires covering all areas - avoid using anything involving a naked flame such as campfires or barbecues.🔥

If you see a fire outdoors, however small, call 999 immediately. Follow advice from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at firescotland.gov.uk/outdoors/wildf…