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First Minister

@ScotGovFM

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Edinburgh

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Joined December 2011

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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."
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At a @streetsoccerSCO fundraising event in Boston, First Minister @JohnSwinney announced £275,000 for the charity to expand its free football and wellbeing sessions, helping people access mental health, employment and housing support. More ➡️ gov.scot/news/inspiring…
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First Minister @JohnSwinney hosted a Brand Scotland reception in partnership with the @ScottishFA in Boston, celebrating Scottish culture, tourism, innovation and food and drink. He spoke about US-Scotland trade links and Scotland's ambitions on the world stage.
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Take a look at some highlights from First Minister @JohnSwinney meeting Scotland fans, businesses, and communities in the US.
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First Minister @JohnSwinney met Mayor of Boston Michelle Wu to strengthen cultural & economic links with one of the United States' most important cities. The meeting was an opportunity to showcase Scotland as a place to live, work, study, do business & visit. @mayorwu529
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has paid tribute to Scotland’s recipients of The King’s Birthday Honours. This year’s awards celebrate ‘community change makers,’ those individuals making exceptional contributions to public life.
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Over £500 million of private investment is being made in Scotland's energy infrastructure. First Minister @JohnSwinney met Carlyle Managing Director Richard Hoskins to discuss their investment in three battery storage projects across Scotland. More➡️ revera.energy/news/revera-en…
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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.
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Scotland, let’s make history. First Minister @JohnSwinney sends his good wishes to the men’s team and fans ahead of the World Cup.
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“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. More ➡️ gov.scot/news/celebrati…
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“I was overwhelmed by the stories, the courage, the bravery, just the tenacity of individual, beautiful stories.” First Minister @JohnSwinney presented the Emergency Services Award at the @Daily_Record @prideofscot Awards with @pandocruises. More ➡️ prideofscotland.org
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has backed Scotland fan Craig Ferguson’s 'Tartan Trek' for Scottish Action on Mental Health with a £400,000 boost from @scotgov. Craig is walking across the US to raise funds for the charity ahead of the World Cup. ➡️ gov.scot/news/fm-backs-…
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First Minister @JohnSwinney has spoken out following events that took place across Glasgow and other locations. Ministers have been briefed on the policing operation and will continue to engage closely with @PoliceScotland over the coming days.
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