Tonight, the people of Scotland have emphatically renewed their trust in the SNP.
However you voted, I will be the First Minister for all of Scotland, and work every day to build a better future.
First Minister @JohnSwinney met Scotland fans at the FIFA Fan Festival at Boston City Hall.
He said: "The excitement around the World Cup is demonstrating the strength of football – at home and in Boston, people are celebrating and showing off the very best of Scotland."
Tonight, Scotland returns to the World Cup for the first time in 28 years.
To harness that excitement and inspire the next generation of talent, we are announcing a £500,000 World Cup Fund to support youth football, and supporting the work of @streetsoccerSCO.
Craig Ferguson was welcomed at the finish line of his 3,200 mile trek across America by hundreds of Tartan Army in Boston 🏴
The campaigner from Paisley, who raised an incredible £1 million for Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH), spoke to The Herald's Donald Erskine 🙌
Productive day of trade and investment meetings in Boston, and it was lovely to visit Harvard University to discuss strengthening educational links with Scotland.
Scotland’s universities are celebrated around the world for their world-class teaching and innovation.
First Minister @JohnSwinney visited @Harvard University to strengthen existing research partnerships with Scottish higher education institutions.
“Our long-awaited return to the World Cup is an opportunity to showcase what Scotland has to offer.”
First Minister @JohnSwinney is in Boston to meet business leaders and investors, before marking Scotland’s return to the World Cup.
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