Alex McLellan

⛵️The Tall Ships return to Aberdeen has created a real buzz around the city this weekend. The quayside has been packed with folk enjoying the ships, and the fantastic food and drink on offer.

➡️ Find out what’s on tomorrow - www.tallshipsaberdeen.com/whats-on/

Yellow background with a quote from John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland. The quote reads: “In 2014, millions of us shared something powerful. A vision of a better Scotland wasn’t just hoped for – it was already being imagined, created, and lived. That belief hasn’t gone away. In fact, it’s needed now more than ever.” A circular photo of Swinney appears in the bottom right, raising his hand and smiling in a dark suit. SNP branding and the Scottish flag appear below with the slogan “Always on Scotland’s Side.”

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 We can create a better Scotland for us all.

@aberdeencc.bsky.social
have agreed to fund five night bus routes across #Aberdeen on Friday and Saturday nights, from later this month.

First Aberdeen’s single fare prices will apply on these services, which also means they will be included in the Scottish Government’s free bus travel schemes.

I am pleased that @aberdeencc.bsky.social will be part of @snp.org Government's pilot to expand free school meals to eligible pupils in S1 to S3.

This is your SNP Government continuing to deliver on its commitment to tackle child poverty and improve the lives of young people across Scotland.

SNP claim Nigel Farage is to blame for cost of living crisis SUNDAY MAIL EXCLUSIVE: The party's Westminster leader said Farage is the reason why Scots are struggling financially

Brexit has cost the UK £140bn - £2000 per person - and sent prices skyrocketing.

Farage is the cause of the cost of living crisis, not the solution.

Will he apologise to Scots for the damage he’s caused tomorrow - or will he keep avoiding the obvious?
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This afternoon I led a Members' Debate on "Aberdeen to Welcome the Tall Ships Races", on behalf of @kevinstewartsnp.bsky.social, who is ill but who secured this debate.

@aberdeensnp.bsky.social -led @aberdeencc.bsky.social, working with partners, are bringing the Tall Ships back to Aberdeen!

We’re ensuring more than half of Scots pay less tax than they would elsewhere in the UK, and delivering our Cost of Living Guarantee:

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Free tuition
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Free prescriptions
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Expanded free childcare
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Lowest council tax bills in the UK
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Free bus travel for 2.3 million people

The suffering in Gaza is intolerable. The attacks by Israel must stop and humanitarian aid must flow immediately.

There must be resolute international pressure on Israel to halt its current stance. Humanity must prevail.

The UK has used the Scottish fishing industry as a bargaining chip for its own ends - again.

They didn’t even bother to consult the Scottish Government this time.

Only independence would allow us to negotiate our own settlement, and protect Scotland’s fishing industry.

The Prime Minister’s statement on immigration today will damage our economy, the NHS, social care and our universities. It ignores the need to boost Scotland’s working age population.

This sort of divisive language only plays into Nigel Farage’s hands.

Not in Scotland’s name.

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🇪🇺 Today marks Europe Day - an opportunity to celebrate peace and unity in Europe.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Scotland is a proud European nation - and the SNP will always champion Scotland’s place in the EU as an independent country. 🇪🇺

The 2026 Scottish Parliament election must be about independence.

Support for independence is at an all-time high, and we need to continue to push forward our positive vision for Scotland.

I am asking SNP Members in Angus South to vote for me #1 when ballots open next week.

I am absolutely chuffed to have the support of @nicolasturgeon.bsky.social, Former SNP Leader and First Minister of Scotland, ahead of asking SNP Members to nominate me as their SNP candidate to fight the 2026 Holyrood election.

Anas Sarwar told us “Read my lips: no austerity under Labour.”

Now, Rachel Reeves is planning to slash billions from welfare and public service budgets.

Labour’s promises mean nothing. Scotland shouldn’t have to suffer for Westminster’s choices.

Saturday morning #activeSNP

📢 A new report shows Scotland will be the only part of the UK where child poverty falls over the next four years.

If the UK followed our lead, 800,000 fewer children would be in poverty.

Action, not excuses, delivers results. Westminster must step up.

Labour’s Employers National Insurance Contributions hike is a tax on jobs.

They say they want to grow the economy, but they are going the wrong way about it.

Westminster mistakes, but we all have to suffer the consequences.

It’s time for independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🧵 The NHS is personal to us all. It’s there for every family, at every stage of life.

Built on the dedication of staff and innovative care, the NHS is resilient.

With collaboration and patient-focused reform, we’ll ensure it thrives again—public, free, and fit for the future.

Denis Law: Manchester United and Scotland legend dies aged 84 Former Scotland, Manchester City and Manchester United striker Denis Law - the only Scottish player to have won the Ballon d'Or award - has died at the age of 84.

Terribly sorry to hear of the death of Denis Law - an inspiring footballer of immense skill and talent. His record of scoring goals for Scotland made a special place for him in all of our hearts.

My condolences to his family. May he rest in peace.

The SNP is advocating for a social tariff for energy consumers to help cut household bills.

The UK Labour Government must step up to the plate & help make this a reality.

People need help during this cost of living crisis.

Tackling poverty and inequality across Aberdeen remains a top priority for the council administration.

The Fairer Aberdeen Fund provides an opportunity for organisations to do great work helping individuals, families and communities

❌ The Tories demand £1bn in tax cuts while asking for £155m for Winter Heating Payments at the same time.

✅ Our budget delivers universal Winter Heating Payments for all pensioner households—yet the Tories plan to vote against it.

⚠️ The Tories have no credibility.

Aberdeen City Council has received over £400k from the Scottish Government to clear school meal debt accrued until 31st March 2024.

Read more at: www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/news/council...

Save the Children is urging MSPs to back the SNP Government’s Budget, which:

🧸 Increases Scottish Child Payment to £27.15/week
📢 Starts abolishing the cruel two-child cap
📈 Invests £2bn more in the NHS

This Budget is a step toward lifting thousands of children out of poverty

So much for Labour’s election pledge to energy bills by £300.

Westminster continues to fail when it comes to fair energy prices.

Scotland has the energy, what we need now is the powers to reform electricity & gas pricing.

It’s time for independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The SNP have reaffirmed their commitment to holding Labour to account and standing up for policies that put Scotland’s people first - warning Labour they must keep their promises in the New Year.  

Read more at:- www.facebook.com/KevinStewartSNP

Inside Bucksburn Swimming Pool as council lifts lid on huge £2.1m refurbishment project Bucksburn Swimming Pool has been closed for some time, with members of the public last in for a dip in the spring of 2023.

Earlier this month I had a walk around Bucksburn Swimming Pool with @AlastairGossip to set out our plans.

👇🏻 @AberdeenCC is investing over £2 million to modernise the facility and get it open again for the community.

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Sums it up…

We have the people, the talent, the culture, the skill, the beauty, the natural resources, the institutions, we just need our independence. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

🚨 Anas Sarwar promised that under his leadership Labour would deliver justice for the WASPI women.

🥀 Now, Labour’s Work and Pension Secretary says it’s too expensive.

🤝 We will keep our promise and support the WASPI women in their pursuit of justice.