Promoting Scotland's engagement with the EU🏴🇪🇺
Brussels, Belgium
Joined October 2017
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Scottish Government Brussels retweeted
Notre ministre de l'Agriculture et des Affaires maritimes, @JimFairlieLogie s'est rendu cette semaine au @PEStrasbourg pour rencontrer des députés européens des commissions Agriculture et Fisheries, et le commissaire européen chargé de la pêche et des océans @CostasKadis 🏴🇪🇺🐠
Scottish Government Brussels retweeted
.@UNEP Deputy Executive Director @mremae met with Gillian Martin, @scotgov's Cabinet Minister for Climate and Environment🏴, in Brussels today to discuss opportunities for enhanced cooperation on climate action, environmental sustainability and shared global challenges. 🌍🤝
ALT Elizabeth Mrema, UNEP Deputy Executive Director , and Gillian Martin, Scotland's Cabinet Minister for Climate and Environment shake hands
Climate Action Secretary Gillian Martin visited Brussels yesterday, where she met with @EP_Environment Committee MEP @peterliese, the UN Environment Programme @UNEP and participated in the annual European Members' meeting of the @ClimateGroup Under2 Coalition.
Scottish Government Brussels retweeted
Scotland is a European nation.
We prosper when we work closely with our European partners.
Europe Minister Stephen Gethins outlines why relations with the EU are so important.
We’re reducing carbon emissions in Scotland by providing funding for community renewable energy. 🍃
Communities will be able to develop their own renewables projects such as onshore wind and cut energy bills by installing heat pumps.
More 👇
gov.scot/news/additional-fun…
We are making Scotland a better place to invest and do business.
Our new Programme for Government sets out Scotland’s priorities in areas including economic growth, trade and investment.
Read more 👇
gov.scot/programme-for-gover…
Strong international relations are vital for Scotland.
Read about our international priorities in the new @ScotGov Programme for Government, which sets out our plans for the next five years.
Programme for Government 2026-2031 👇
gov.scot/programme-for-gover…
Scottish Government Brussels retweeted
Scotland is home to some of the world’s most scenic landscapes, dramatic castles and iconic animals. 🖼️
This #WorldPhotograpyDay we’ve chosen some of our favourite shots from VisitScotland, showcasing the best of Scotland. 📷
ALT Photo of Bow Fiddle Rock, a natural sea arch located off the coast of Moray
ALT Photo of Craigievar Castle in Aberdeenshire renowned for its pink exterior.
ALT Up close photo of a Highland Cow
ALT Photo of Princes Street in Edinburgh taken from Calton Hill
Every August the Edinburgh Festivals are a global stage for culture and creativity. 🎭💃
Below we’ve shared some of our festival highlights with links to Belgium🧵
Will you be in Edinburgh this year? Let us know what’s in your festival calendar.
ALT Edinburgh Festivals Highlights this August
EXIT
In EXIT, choreographer Piet Van Dycke blends circus and dance into a thrilling physical performance where movement, partner acrobatics and balance form one shared language.
edfringe.com/tickets/whats-o…
ALT EXIT, performing as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Deluge
In the wake of a relationship, a woman tries to contain the overflow of her thoughts…She ends up stuck in a ladder, fighting against Komodo dragons, house leaks, holes and jam jars that only seem to multiply.
edfringe.com/tickets/whats-o…
ALT Delgue, performing as part of the Edinburgh Fringe.
Europe Minister @StephenGethins visited Brussels this week to reaffirm @ScotGov’s commitment to EU cooperation. 🇪🇺🏴
The Minister met with MEPs, the @EU_Commission, Ukraine's Ambassador to the EU, hosted our Summer Reception & appeared on stage at a @UKandEU policy conference.
Scottish Government Brussels retweeted
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-sco…
ALT First Minister John Swinney and swimmer Duncan Scott, who is holding the King's Baton, outside the OVO Hydro, Glasgow.
ALT First Minister John Swinney taking a selfie with Commonwealth Games mascots Clyde (Glasgow 2014) and Finnie (Glasgow 2026).
Marking 10 years since Brexit, Europe Minister Stephen Gethins highlighted the importance of the relationship between Scotland and Europe.
He outlined the negative impact of Scotland being outside the EU and shared his hopes for a future back in Europe.
gov.scot/news/scotlands-futu…
New statistics show Scotland’s attractiveness for foreign direct investment projects has reached record levels.
One in three businesses planning to invest in the UK are now considering Scotland – up from 27% in 2024 to a record high.
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gov.scot/news/swinney-hails-…
From big dreams to huge moments.
The wait is over - Scotland is back on football’s biggest stage. We’re wishing the best of luck to our men’s team in their first FIFA World Cup game since 1998.
⚽ Haiti vs Scotland
🏟 Boston Stadium
🕛 21:00 EDT / 02:00 BST / 03:00 CEST
ALT Image of Scotland players Scott McTominay and John McGinn on-pitch. Caption reads: "Feel it all" and "Scotland - For the Head, Heart and the Spirit"
Scottish Government Brussels retweeted
Scotland, let’s make history.
First Minister @JohnSwinney sends his good wishes to the men’s team and fans ahead of the World Cup.
Highland Games are now one of Scotland’s most iconic events, taking throughout Scotland each summer and now celebrated all across the world too.
But, their history is a little more complicated than you may expect.
Find out more 👉 scotland.org/events/highland…
ALT Image of a piper and two highland dancers, wearing kilts