Slate cutting - one of the vital traditional building skills on display at an exhibition at the Scottish Parliament this week - great to get a hands on try!

Off-peak ScotRail tickets will continue to be valid all day, until the end of September 2024.

First Minister John Swinney announced that the Peak Fares Removal Pilot will run until the end of September 2024.

For more information, visit: transport.gov.scot/news/peak-rail…

🚃 The extension of the scrapping of peak fares on ScotRail for a further 3 months will provide real support for thousands of commuters across Scotland at a time when it’s needed.

Wonderful to see RCS acting alumnus and Doctor Who named as one of TIME magazine's New Generation Leaders! 🙌

First Minister John Swinney met STUC General Secretary Roz Foyer to discuss shared economic aspirations and the importance of social partnership.

Trade unions are a key partner as @ScotGov works to end child poverty, address the climate crisis and boost the economy.

The ScotRail Peak Fares Removal Pilot will now run until the end of September 2024.

First Minister made the announcement during a visit to a Fife Expo at Edinburgh Waverley, part of the Levenmouth Rail link opening celebrations.

Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3wsXR9v

NEW: Scottish Government has announced an extension to the scheme which saw peak time rail fares scrapped. Transport Secretary Fiona Hyslop tells LBC News Scotland it will help cost of living issues for commuters- but more people need to use ScotRail to make it sustainable

Golden restoration for crown of thorns church spire bbc.in/4bEpw65

📰 Scotland’s Railway has published its Climate Ready Plan which sets out how the nation’s railways will respond to the challenges of our changing climate over the next five years and beyond.

ScotRail | Transport Scotland

Another fantastic investment in Scotland’s renewable energy potential.

'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/…

Very excited to host Scottish Chamber Orchestra in Scottish Parliament this evening to mark its 50th anniversary!

Scottish Chamber Orchestra is indelibly etched on Scotland’s cultural landscape. It has gone from its inception in 1974 to a position of global renown.

👉sco.org.uk/about-us

📮 We’re acting swiftly to exonerate Scottish sub-postmasters who were wrongly convicted due to the UK Horizon Post Office scandal.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The process of passing this law will be sped up so victims can get justice as quickly as possible.

📖 Read more here: news.sky.com/story/post-off…

We've now fixed the leak to the affected tank carrying gas which supplies our network at #Inverness station.

This has enabled the safe reopening of the station and nearby buildings. ScotRail services can now resume.

Thanks for your patience while we resolved this issue.

Sub-postmasters wrongly convicted as a result of the faulty Horizon IT system will be exonerated under a Bill introduced to @scotparl.

If passed, the Post Office (Horizon System) Offences (Scotland) Bill will mean relevant convictions are quashed.

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'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.