The Scottish Government

Today, First Minister John Swinney, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and the Scottish Cabinet will visit Kirkintilloch for Travelling Cabinet. They will have a chance to hear from the local people about their views and concerns. Watch to find out more.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes met with members of the Deaf community to mark Sign Language Week. Watch for more.

First Minister John Swinney has unveiled plans to secure a long-term industrial future for Grangemouth. ‘Project Willow’, which is backed by Scottish and UK Government funding, will support: 🔵jobs 🔵unlock investment 🔵drive growth Watch for more.

Scottish cities have improved their status in the latest Global Financial Services Index. Edinburgh retains 29th spot with an improved score while Glasgow rises five places to 32nd. It places them ahead of the likes of Berlin, Stockholm and Abu Dhabi. More: https://lnkd.in/eqCbHNr2 Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes: “Scotland’s financial services sector is central to a thriving, growing economy and the rankings recorded by Edinburgh and Glasgow in this Index are testament to the skills, the businesses and the infrastructure across both cities. “The Scottish Government is clear that Scotland is open for business and we will continue working with the sector to build an increasingly investor-friendly environment to maximise the opportunities ahead.”

"This is a joyful moment for Scotland because for the first time we're going to be hosting the Grand Départ of Tour De France." First Minister John Swinney celebrated the news that Scotland will host the Grand Départ of Tour de France in 2027. Watch for more.

A bill to promote investment in communities has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament. Investment Minister Tom Arthur set out the benefits of the Scottish Government's Community Wealth Building Bill at Greencity Wholefoods in Glasgow. It is the first legislation of its kind. Watch for more.

Changing Places Toilets (CPT) offer a vital facility for people with disabilities and their families and carers whose needs cannot be met through standard accessible toilet provision. We visited Glasgow Science Centre to hear from Jill and Laura about how CPT impacts their lives. Watch now.

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth visited Boghall Primary School to hear children's views on the innovative approaches being taken to tackle the cost of the school day. Much of this work is being supported by Scottish Government funding designed to close the poverty-related attainment gap.

Our investment in the Charitable Bonds programme has reached more than £500 million. Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville visited a housing development in Rosewell. The affordable housing development has benefitted from the scheme. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eHrspfba

A Tour de First! 🇬🇧 🟡 In 2027 we welcome the world’s most famous cycle races to Grande-Bretagne for a Grand Départ like no other. Both the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift pelotons begin their journeys on the same foreign land for the first time ever! 🚴🏻♀️ 🚴♂️ The yellow jerseys will bring with them a transformational social impact programme to inspire cyclists, tackle health inequalities and promote sustainability. 35-time Tour de France stage winner, Sir Mark Cavendish, said: “I don’t think we can comprehend what a Grand Départ of the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift will be like from here. It’ll be bigger than we can even imagine. It’s only going to inspire; if anyone sees a bike race of that magnitude, they surely can’t help but want to go out and ride a bike.” Lizzie Deignan, who has raced two editions of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, added: “This is incredibly exciting news that the Grand Départs are coming to the UK. Even better that it will be the first time that both the Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift Grand Départs will happen in the same country - and it will be here!” Scottish Cycling | Beicio Cymru | A.S.O. - Amaury Sport Organisation