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    Jul 1
    First Minister @JohnSwinney was received in audience by His Majesty King Charles III at the Palace of Holyroodhouse yesterday.
    His Majesty King Charles III shaking First Minister John Swinney's hand in Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh.
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    Jul 1
    First Minister @JohnSwinney marked the arrival of the King’s Baton Relay to Scotland ahead of the #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames with swimmer Duncan Scott. @scotgov is supporting free events to bring communities together during the relay. Find out more: teamscotland.scot/duncan-scott-l…
    First Minister John Swinney and swimmer Duncan Scott, who is holding the King's Baton, outside the OVO Hydro, Glasgow.
    First Minister John Swinney taking a selfie with Commonwealth Games mascots Clyde (Glasgow 2014) and Finnie (Glasgow 2026).
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    Jun 29
    Glasgow’s first GP walk-in service has been opened by First Minister @JohnSwinney. Available to 45,000 patients, the service will make it easier for people to get urgent, same-day care without an appointment. ➡️ ow.ly/2XAO50Zibfy
    Thousands of patients in Glasgow will have easier access to urgent same day care as Scotland’s latest GP walk-in service opened its doors.

First Minister John Swinney visited the centre in Cardonald as it opened to patients today. The service will enable residents in Cardonald and the surrounding area to receive treatment without an appointment, Monday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 20:00.
    Thousands of patients in Glasgow will have easier access to urgent same day care as Scotland’s latest GP walk-in service opened its doors.

First Minister John Swinney visited the centre in Cardonald as it opened to patients today. The service will enable residents in Cardonald and the surrounding area to receive treatment without an appointment, Monday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 20:00.
    Thousands of patients in Glasgow will have easier access to urgent same day care as Scotland’s latest GP walk-in service opened its doors.

First Minister John Swinney visited the centre in Cardonald as it opened to patients today. The service will enable residents in Cardonald and the surrounding area to receive treatment without an appointment, Monday to Sunday, from 12:00 to 20:00.
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    Jun 27
    First Minister @JohnSwinney has attended the State Opening of the Scottish Parliament by His Majesty King Charles III. During his address to @ScotParl, the First Minister called for a new politics of cooperation and renewal.
    The King is welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by First Minister John Swinney.
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    Jun 24
    Scotland remains the UK’s top destination outside of London for foreign direct investment projects. First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed the news on a visit to Guala Closures, a global leader in premium bottle closures. Find out more: gov.scot/news/swinney-h…
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    Jun 25
    Scotland is proud of the national men’s team's incredible achievement of reaching the World Cup finals, First Minister @JohnSwinney has said. He added that the country stands united behind the team as they wait to find out if they have qualified for the knockout round.
    Graphic with image of First Minister John Swinney meeting Scotland fans in Boston. A statement reads: “I know, like me, the people of Scotland are proud of the team’s incredible achievement of reaching the World Cup finals and the way they have represented our country throughout the tournament. Steve Clarke and the players should be proud of leading Scotland back to the World Cup after 28 years. I know this team has the character and determination to give everything should they qualify and the whole country is right behind them.”
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    Jun 25
    Scotland is proud of the national men’s team's incredible achievement of reaching the World Cup finals, First Minister @JohnSwinney has said. He added that the country stands united behind the team as they wait to find out if they have qualified for the knockout round.
    Graphic with image of First Minister John Swinney meeting Scotland fans in Boston. A statement reads: “I know, like me, the people of Scotland are proud of the team’s incredible achievement of reaching the World Cup finals and the way they have represented our country throughout the tournament. Steve Clarke and the players should be proud of leading Scotland back to the World Cup after 28 years. I know this team has the character and determination to give everything should they qualify and the whole country is right behind them.”
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    Jun 24
    Scotland’s men’s team can “make history by reaching the knockout stages” of the World Cup, First Minister @JohnSwinney has said. He said Scotland fans “have captured the imagination of millions” as he urged the team to “make themselves legends” tonight against Brazil.
    A graphic with an image of First Minister John Swinney standing with Scotland fans in Boston. A statement reads: “The Tartan Army has captured the imagination of millions and I know that the team will have been inspired by their support. I know they can make history by reaching the knockout stages of the World Cup for the first time – the team have the chance to make themselves legends tonight. I want to offer the best of luck to Steve Clarke and the whole team. The whole of Scotland, and I suspect many Americans, are right behind you.”
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    Jun 24
    We are helping families with the cost of living and working to ensure all young people are supported to realise their potential. First Minister @JohnSwinney met with Lasswade High School pupils and discussed their ideas to reduce the cost of the school day.
    First Minister meets Lasswade School pupils
    First Minister meets Lasswade School pupils
    First Minister meets Lasswade School pupils
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    Jun 23
    Scotland has been named the UK's top destination for foreign direct investment outside London for the 11th consecutive year by EY. First Minister @JohnSwinney marked the news on a visit to Guala Closures' new factory in Gartcosh. Read more ➡️ gov.scot/news/swinney-h…
    First Minister John Swinney speaking with a representative of Guala Closures, with bottle closures displayed on a table in front of them.
    First Minister John Swinney examining bottle caps being manufactured during a tour of Guala Closures factory.
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    Jun 22
    Scotland stands in solidarity with the Muslim community following the recent attacks in Edinburgh. First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Broomhouse and Annandale Mosques to meet those affected. gov.scot/news/fm-scotla…
    First Minister John Swinney visits Annandale Mosque.
    First Minister John Swinney on visit to Broomhouse Mosque.
    First Minister John Swinney on visit to Broomhouse Mosque.
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    Jun 21
    First Minister @JohnSwinney has been briefed by @PoliceScotland following the attacks in Edinburgh on Friday. The @scotgov will continue to stand united against all forms of violence, division and prejudice.
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    Jun 19
    First Minister @JohnSwinney and the rest of Scotland are right behind the national men's team as they take on Morocco tonight at the World Cup. The side recently celebrated their first victory at a World Cup tournament since 1990, defeating Haiti in their opening group match.
    Graphic with statement from First Minister John Swinney. There is an image of the First Minister  wearing a Scotland strip and meeting fans ahead of Scotland's match against Haiti in Boston.

The statement reads: “I want to wish Steve Clarke, Andy Robertson and everyone in the Scotland national team every success in the game against Morocco. I hope the win against Haiti gives the team the foundations and the verve and the energy to win against Morocco tonight and I would just simply say to all of them, all of Scotland is right behind them.”
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