First Minister @JohnSwinney and Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville attended a ceremony to mark Ukrainian Independence Day. @ScotGov will continue to support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity while assisting Ukrainian communities in Scotland.

Before returning to Edinburgh after a busy two days in Shetland, First Minister @JohnSwinney met staff at @LSIAirport. @ScotGov remains committed to continuing to support @Hial_Airports to provide services at its 11 airports across Scotland.

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Shetland charity Dogs Against Drugs helps disrupt the supply of illegal drugs to the islands. First Minister @JohnSwinney met representatives from the charity and heard about the successes it has had while working with police officers on the islands.

First Minister @JohnSwinney met the Sinclair family to discuss their crofting business raising sheep and cattle in Shetland, and their participation in @SpeciesEdge. We are committed to supporting the future of crofting and its role in sustaining rural and island communities.

Scottish seafood is supported by our excellent research institutes like the Centre for Sustainable Seafood at @uhishetland. First Minister @JohnSwinney visited the campus to learn about projects such as Shell-volution, which aims to increase Scotland’s farmed mussel production.

Scotland's fishing industry contributes significantly to our economy and we want to ensure a prosperous future for fishing communities. First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Scalloway Harbour to learn about the seasonal and sustainable handline mackerel fishery in Shetland.

First Minister @JohnSwinney toured Lerwick Harbour to see progress in the expansion of the Ultra-Deep-Water Quay. The project will enhance Shetland's capacity for offshore wind - supported by £1.175 million from @HIEScotland as part of wider @ScotGov investment.

While in Shetland, First Minister @JohnSwinney visited the Early Adopter Community Project at the nursery in Mid-Yell Junior High School. He heard about the positive impact of the project, which is providing access to affordable childcare and helping parents into employment.

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We are committed to supporting innovation that helps us meet people's needs in social care and residential care settings. First Minister @JohnSwinney met innovation leaders to talk about new ideas to improve care, including for those with advanced dementia symptoms.

Dh’fhoillsich am Prìomh Mhinistear @JohnSwinney £360,000 airson ionad dualchais aig Sgoil Chàirinis is e a’ tadhal air Uibhist. Cuiridh £200,000 eile taic ri obair aig ionad @Csoilleir airson cultar tradaiseanta. Tha @ScotGov dealasach don Ghàidhlig is a coimhearsnachdan.

Visiting North and South Uist, First Minister @JohnSwinney announced £360,000 to create a heritage hub at Carinish Old School. A further £200,000 will support work at the @CSoilleir centre for traditional culture. @ScotGov is committed to Gaelic and Gaelic-speaking communities.

RT @scotgovveterans: First Minister @JohnSwinney attended a #VJDay80 service in Stornoway to remember those who served and sacrificed durin….

More than 350,000 Baby Boxes have been delivered, saving parents around £400 and giving children the best start in life. Marking the 8th anniversary of the programme at Western Isles Hospital, First Minister @JohnSwinney delivered a Baby Box to a mum to be and her partner.

First Minister @JohnSwinney visited a new affordable housing project being led by @HebHousing on the Isle of Lewis. @ScotGov is focused on delivering 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, with 10% in rural and island communities.

Supporting economic growth across all parts of Scotland is a @ScotGov priority. First Minister @johnswinney visited @StornowayPort to hear how its operations are boosting the local and national economy and supporting jobs.

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First Minister @JohnSwinney visited Hillcrest House, @Actn4ChildrScot residential home in Stornoway for Looked After children and young people. He met staff and young people to talk about the care they receive, and highlighted the government’s commitment to deliver The Promise.

Community Climate Action Hubs help people take local action to tackle the climate crisis. First Minister @JohnSwinney met the Outer Hebrides Climate Hub to hear about the key role communities across the Outer Hebrides are playing in the transition to climate resilience.

@JohnSwinney @cne_siar @MGALBA Tha am Prìomh Mhinistear @JohnSwinney sna h-Eileanan Siar ag obair às leth àm ri teachd soirbheachail do choimhearsnachdan eileanach. Mus do choinnich e ri ceannardan bho @cne_siar, dh’fhoillsich e £690,000 gus cruth-atharrachadh a thoirt air oifis @MGALBA ann an Steòrnabhagh.

First Minister @JohnSwinney is visiting the Outer Hebrides to underline his commitment to delivering a prosperous future for island communities. Before meeting leaders from @cne_siar, he announced £690,000 to transform @MGALBA Stornoway into a cutting-edge Gaelic media hub.

On #VJDay80, we remember with pride and gratitude those who served during the Second World War. First Minister @JohnSwinney honoured those who sacrificed during the conflict to protect the freedoms we enjoy today.