John Swinney

Four months ago, I committed to introducing a pilot of GP walk-in clinics. Today I am opening Scotland's first walk-in GP clinic in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh - open seven days a week, 12-8pm, no ap...

Back home after a poignant day in Orkney for the funeral of Jim Wallace. A beautiful service to celebrate the life of a good man of decency, integrity and faith. I was able to spend some time at th...

Scotland just became the first country in the world to pass a Community Wealth Building law. Here’s how it will help local communities, local businesses and create local jobs. 👇 https://t.co/stfuH...

Today it was my privilege to pay tribute to Jim Wallace at his funeral at St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall, Orkney. https://t.co/M2P5bgmTlK

RT @FionaHyslop: CalMac crew on the new MV Islay carry out sea rescue off Morroco sheltering as they continue to face challenging storms a…

It’s clear that Westminster does not work for Scotland. https://t.co/kpIHsUHl7t

RT @theSNP: 🥀 Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar told us to believe in these two. What does that say about his judgement? https://t.co/nBD4…

My @Daily_Record column today. The Prime Minister has shown appalling judgment - his days in office are numbered.👇 https://t.co/e1wEBlDlzm

RT @ScotGovFM: First Minister @JohnSwinney has visited the Tomatin-Moy section of the A9 to see the vital construction works taking place t…

Fascinating visit to the A9 dualling project at Moy-Tomatin. A huge engineering project to boost connectivity to the Highlands delivered by ⁦@theSNP⁩ Government. https://t.co/WOSoudJwLz

We don’t have to put up with this broken, chaotic, failed Westminster system. Scotland needs a fresh start with independence - and that starts with voting SNP on 7th May. Join us, let’s win for S...

RT @theSNP: This week has shown that Westminster is broken. Scotland needs a fresh start with independence. Vote SNP on the 7th May. http…

👇 Here’s how a global climate movement started in Perthshire, over a cup of coffee. https://t.co/Q6MKt2yUug

Three months until Scotland’s choice. On May 7, vote SNP to choose hope, fairness and real action on the cost of living. Let’s escape the broken Westminster system and choose our own future with ...

Well done @Scotlandteam. Great effort but just not quite enough. #AsOne

RT @scotgov: First Minister @JohnSwinney has expressed his sadness following the passing of Jeane Freeman. She served as the Minister for…

I am heart sore this morning at the death of Jeane Freeman, a wonderful Cabinet colleague @scotgov. Jeane gave selfless service to Scotland especially as Health Secretary during Covid. In designing...

Deeply saddened by the terrorist attack at the Khadija al-Kubra Shia Mosque in Islamabad. My heart goes out to those who are suffering as a result of this terrible atrocity.

Fascinating discussions with the Climate Connect groups in Perth and Kinross today to hear of the effect local action being taken to tackle climate change. https://t.co/tRn2vJttjX

RT @ScotGovFM: First Minister @JohnSwinney has announced funding for a new scheme to help people secure homes in rural and island areas. A…