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We promised to end the 8am rush for GP appointments and we are delivering. 10 GP walk-in centres are already open across Scotland, ensuring you can get seen by a GP either no appointment, at a time that works for you. We will announce more locations soon.

Today’s statistics show that NHS long waits are coming down every month for over a year, and I have just announced extra funding to build on that progress. We will keep working to make it easier for you to get the care you need, when you need it.

I am deeply saddened by the death of Sir Ian Wood. Through business, philanthropy and his deep commitment to Aberdeen and the North East, he helped shape Scotland’s economy and improve countless lives. My thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.

Update on the wildfire in the Cairngorms. 👇

My statement on the ongoing wildfire in Strathspey.

What a moment! Superb swim by Duncan Scott and watching him win Team Scotland’s first medal of these Commonwealth Games was something special. Congratulations Duncan - you have made Scotland proud. 🥇🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Lovely to visit the Border Union Show in Kelso to listen to farmers, rural communities and food and drink businesses like the Borders Distillery - who now benefit from tariff-free whisky exports to the US.

So proud of Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Loving the Team Scotland tartan which I am looking forward to wearing tonight at the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games!

Good to welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham to Glasgow today. We will work constructively to improve the lives of people in Scotland, but that relationship must also be built on respect for Scotland’s right to choose its own future.

Scotland is ready to welcome the world. Honoured to open Team Scotland House in Glasgow today, ahead of the Commonwealth Games starting this Thursday.

The scale of the wildfire in the Cairngorms is a stark reminder of how quickly fires can spread. My thanks to the firefighters and emergency services working hard to contain it. We all have a responsibility to reduce fire risk, so please avoid naked flames and follow the advice.

Congratulations to Andy Burnham on his appointment as Prime Minister - the UK’s 7th in 10 years. He is right that Westminster has failed Scotland. I will work with him to improve the lives of people in Scotland, and to deliver the choice over our future that they have voted for.

Congratulations to Andy Burnham on becoming the Labour leader. I’ll work constructively with the next Prime Minister to improve the lives of people in Scotland, but that relationship must respect the simple democratic principle that Scotland has the right to decide our future.

50 days ago, we formed a new government and we’re getting on with delivering for you. ✅ Opened more GP walk-in centres ✅ Launched the First Homes Fund to support first time buyers ✅ Working to extend the £2 bus fare cap across Scotland Lots done, lots to do. Read more in my Record column today 👇

Great to catch up with Scottish hero Craig Ferguson at Tiree Music Festival. What a star.

Stunning island sunset tonight.

I am very saddened to hear of the death of Ann Widdecombe and the awful circumstances in which this has happened. I extend my sympathy to her family, friends and many colleagues.

I am very saddened to hear of the death of Lord Mackay of Clashfern - a distinguished Lord Advocate and Lord Chancellor, a towering legal figure and a much respected man of principle. My condolences to his family. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Delighted to join Duncan Scott for the start of the arrival of the King’s Baton Relay in Scotland for the Commonwealth Games!