Scottish Politics and Politicians
A varied list of Scottish politicians, political media, campaigners and campaigns, writers and commentators, NGOs and parties.
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@marklazarowicz.bsky.social
@vicnicsnp.bsky.social
Mum of wonderful wimmen, Edinburgh SNP spokesperson for Health and Social Care, 20+ year career in Social Care, Trade Union member cllr.vicky.nicolson@edinburgh.gov.uk Promoted by Vicky Nicolson, Edinburgh SNP, 16 N St Andrew St, Edinburgh EH2 1HJ
@jackrmcaldwell.bsky.social
โ Leith Walk ward Scottish Liberal Democrats councillor ๐ถ๏ธ๐ช๐บ. Passionate about poverty,๐ณ,๐ณ๏ธโ๐,๐ถโ๐ด & North Edinburgh | ๐ธDio & Judas Priest ๐ค | Former Abbeyhill @Scouts ldr & @Pilmeny | He/Him
@cllrbenparker.bsky.social
Green Councillor for Morningside ๐ฑ Read / subscribe to my blog: https://cllrbenparker.substack.com/ ๐ He/him
@scvo.scot
We're SCVO (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations). The national body supporting Scotland's essential voluntary sector. We monitor socials Mon-Thu 9-5 Fri 9-4. ๐ www.scvo.scot
@edinburghtenants.bsky.social
ETF is a tenant-led registered OSCR charity which works with social tenants and residents living in the City of Edinburgh.
@tesswhitemsp.bsky.social
Member of the Scottish Parliament for NE Region. Shadow Equalities Minister
@davidfkey.bsky.social
City of Edinburgh Councillor. Promoted by David Key, 16 North St Andrew Street, Edinburgh
@adamdwilson.bsky.social
29, Vice Chair Edinburgh Northern and Leith Labour Party | Parliamentary staffer | former Cllr and Finance Cttee Chair | Labour | Coop | GMB ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
@stephenjenkinson.bsky.social
Edinburghโs Transport & Environment Convener and Labourโs Councillor for the Pentland Hills Ward ๐น
@bobdorissnp.bsky.social
SNP MSP Maryhill & Springburn from 2016. Stay in Maryhill with Janet & our kids. For an Independent Scotland. Promoted by Bob Doris, 10-24 Gairbraid Ave G208YE
@beatricewishartmsp.bsky.social
Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP for Shetland. From Shetland, for Shetland. All posts promoted by B. Wishart MSP, 4 Clifton Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5DR.
@jhalcrojohnston.bsky.social
Scottish Conservative MSP I Highlands and Islands. Shadow Minister for Agriculture, Connectivity & Islands. Farmer ๐ง sign up to my newsletter here ๐ http://eepurl.com/imczdk
@fionahyslop.bsky.social
Fiona Hyslop is the Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Linlithgow Constituency. This page is promoted by Fiona Hyslop MSP at 59 West Main Street, Whitburn, EH47 0QD
@katrinafaccenda.bsky.social
Cllr for Leith, Scottish Labour SEC member, TSSA & UNITE, stubbornly optimistic, often rebellious socialist. Occasionally a tour guide.
@liamrudden.bsky.social
โ๏ธLeither โข Director Stageworks East West Ltd โข www.mustseetheatre.com โข Broadcaster. Actor. Author. Award-winning writer/director โข Owner Lรญam Rudden Media โข www.liamrudden.com
@dastonsnp.bsky.social
SNP councillor for Craigentinny-Duddingston ward, Edinburgh | Promoted by D Aston, 16 N St Andrew St EH2 1HJ Constituent queries to: cllr.danny.aston@edinburgh.gov.uk
@kate-c.bsky.social
SNP councillor for Portobello Craigmillar. Prospective candidate for Edinburgh Eastern, Musselburgh and Tranent Promoted by Kate Campbell, 16 N St Andrew St, EH2 1HJ Casework to - cllr.kate.campbell@edinburgh.gov.uk www.katecampbell.scot
@julebandel.bsky.social
pesky little immigrant | Scottish Greens councillor for Inverleith | local libraries enjoyer | she/they ๐ณ๏ธโ๐โจ
@colinsmythmsp.bsky.social
Scottish Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament for South Scotland. Dad. Queen of the South fan. E Mail ad: colin.smyth.msp@parliament.scot
@transform.scot
We are the national alliance for sustainable transport โ we campaign for better, fairer and greener transport in Scotland.
@suewebbermsp.bsky.social
Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian Region Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Transport
@russellfindlay.bsky.social
Leader of the Scottish Conservatives. (Past job: journalist & author) ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฌ๐ง
@stephengethins.bsky.social
MP Arbroath & Broughty Ferry, International Relations Professor, University of St Andrews, VP European Movement
@georgeadam.bsky.social
Paisley's Member of the Scottish Parliament. Married to Stacey, Dad to Jessica & James. Papa to Daisy,JJ , Rosie & Molly. Member of SNP for a very long time. Proud Paisley Buddie & lifelong supporter of St Mirren FC!
@kathleennutt.bsky.social
Political Correspondent at The Herald, email me with stories and tips to kathleen.nutt@theherald.co.uk
@michaeljmarra.bsky.social
Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance. Scottish Labour MSP for North East Scotland. Dundonian, Dad, DUFC.
@davidtorrancemsp.bsky.social
MSP for the Kirkcaldy Constituency Promoted by David Torrance MSP, 53 Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 1EH.
@clareadamsonmsp.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Motherwell and Wishaw | Convener Scottish Parliament CEEAC Committee | Promoted by Clare Adamson MSP, The Dalziel Building, 7 Scott Street, Motherwell, ML1 1PN
@graemedey.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Angus South. Promoted by G. Dey, 282 High St, DD11 1JF
@joycemcm.bsky.social
Theatre critic, social and political columnist, campaigner for democracy and human rights, based in beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland.
@joefitzsnp.bsky.social
Promoted by Joe FitzPatrick - SNP MSP for Dundee City West - 37 Dock Street, Dundee. ๐ Get in touch: joe.fitzpatrick.msp@parliament.scot
@mairigougeon.bsky.social
MSP for Angus North and Mearns. Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands. Promoted by Mairi Gougeon MSP 14-18 Swan Street, Brechin, Angus, DD9 6EF
@jackiedunbarsnp.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Aberdeen Donside ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ If you are in need of assistance, email me at Jackie.Dunbar.MSP@parliament.scot
@nigelbagshaw.bsky.social
Translator specialising in all things Central and East European (other than espionage). Sustainable transport campaigner and former Green councillor.
@alexstaniforth.bsky.social
Scottish Green Councillor for Craigentinny & Duddingston, Edinburgh Non-binary They/them
@humzayousaf.bsky.social
Father, husband, former First Minister of Scotland ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow Pollok
@jimfairliesnp.bsky.social
MSP Perthshire South Kinross-shire. Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity.Indy 1st๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ. Promoted by Jim Fairlie MSP 61 Glasgow Road,Perth, PH2 0PE
@kathsangster.bsky.social
National Director @scottishfabians | Jo Cox Women in Leadership Graduate
@willierennie.bsky.social
Scottish Liberal Democrat Spokesperson on education, economy and social justice
@shonarobison.bsky.social
@chasbooth.bsky.social
Green councillor for Leith, City of Edinburgh Council. Co-convenor & climate spokesperson, Edinburgh Green Group. https://chasbooth1.wordpress.com/ Promoted by Chas Booth on behalf of Scottish Green Party, both of 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN
@sa4dunfermline.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Dunfermline Constituency and Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice
@thomascarthur.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Renfrewshire South | Scottish Government Minister for Employment and Investment | Promoted by Tom Arthur, 49 High Street, Johnstone, PA5 8AJ
@benmacpherson.bsky.social
Local SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern & Leith โ๏ธ former @ScotGov Minister, Lawyer, Campaigner, Bartender & Administrator โ๏ธ Optimist โ Internationalist ๐
@cllrcmiller.bsky.social
๐ Green Councillor for ๐ Edinburgh City Centre Ward ๐ฐ Economy Spokesperson โ๏ธ c.miller@edinburgh.gov.uk | claire.miller@scottishgreens.org.uk | https://linktr.ee/cllrcmiller
@caronmlindsay.bsky.social
Editor, @libdemvoice.org, Scottish Lib Dem Social Security Spokesperson, feminist, LGBT+ ally, servant to two spaniels, she/her. Rosemarkie Beach is my happy place.
@gerryhassan.bsky.social
Writer commentator academic. Books Editor, Bella Caledonia; Co-founder Kirkcudbright Fringe Festival; Co-editor, 'Britain Needs Change: The Politics of Hope & Labour's Challenge', pub. Nov. 28 2024.
@angelaconstance.bsky.social
MSP for Almond Valley & Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs - promoted by Angela Constance, Unit 4, Ochil House, Beveridge Square Livingston EH54 6QF
@turvill.bsky.social
Edinburgh Correspondent, The Herald heraldscotland.com Tell me your storiesโฆ donald.turvill@newsquest.co.uk, call 07525629592, or DM
@clarehaugheysnp.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Rutherglen Constituency. Convenor of Health, Social Care and Sport Committee #Nurse
@jennimintomsp.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Argyll & Bute. Scottish Government Minister for Public Health & Womenโs Health. For constituent enquiries email me on jenni.minto.msp@parliament.scot
@emmaroddicksnp.bsky.social
SNP MSP for the Highlands & Islands ๐ | she/her | โฟ๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐ | Caley Thistle fan, Whovian & feminist | Owned by a cat ๐ | Some posts by staff
@gillianamartin.bsky.social
MSP for Aberdeenshire East since 2016. Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy in Scottish Government.
@susandalgety.bsky.social
Co-editor of Sunday Times bestseller The Women Who Wouldnโt Wheesht. Columnist at The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News. Feminist.
@marcobiagi.bsky.social
Special adviser to the First Minister of Scotland. Personal account. Can't comment on "issues of public controversy" so if anything is posted here, it'll be hills, animals, Doctor Who. I warned you. ๐ณ๏ธโ๐
@jennygilruth.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Mid Fife & Glenrothes // Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills in @scotgov // jenny.gilruth.msp@parliament.scot for constituents Promoted by Jenny Gilruth MSP, 12 Commercial Street, Markinch, KY7 6DE
@brianjaffa.bsky.social
Edinburgh-based journalist, arts-follower, traveller-around-Scotland. Any views expressed are mine alone. https://www.heraldscotland.com
@kevwilliamson.bsky.social
Writer, author, poetry, editor, publisher. Founder of Rebel Inc. Co-founder of Bella Caledonia. Co-founder of Neu! Reekie! Co-founder of Push The Boat Out international poetry festival. MDANT. Love poetry, books, chess, volcanoes, Hibs. Citizen of Leith
@ross-greer.bsky.social
Green MSP for the West of Scotland, 'dour faced fundamentalist' according to the Daily Mail โ๏ธ๐ณ๏ธโ๐๐
@siobhian.bsky.social
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ SNP Member of Scottish Parliament for Ayr. Minister for Victims and Community Safety. New beginnings ๐ฆ ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฆ๐บ
@tracygilbertmp.bsky.social
Scottish Labour Member of Parliament for Edinburgh North and Leith
@pfokane.bsky.social
Member of the Scottish Parliament for West Scotland - Scottish Labour and Co-op ๐น๐| Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice, Social Security and Equalities ๐ฐ| Husband ๐ฌ| Neilstonian ๐ก | Garmhac Doire ๐ณโค๏ธ | ๐ง - paul.oโkane.msp@parliament.scot
@lesleyriddoch.bsky.social
Journalist, Blossom & Thrive, Director http://nordichorizons.org, Columnist http://thenational.scot. Podcast http://lesleyriddoch.com Denmark & Estonia films https://www.youtube.com/@Lesley_Riddoch
@evacmurray.bsky.social
City Councillor for Glasgow's Garscadden/Scotstounhill ward | Bailie | Co-op Party Campaigns Officer | Often found at a womenโs football match ๐น๐โ she/her
@talatyaqoob.bsky.social
Consultant, campaigner, commentator focused on public participation in politics and policy design. All about feminism, anti-racism, and intersectionality. Sometimes funny, always tired. More info here: https://linktr.ee/talatyaqoob
@kaukabstewart.bsky.social
SNP MSP Glasgow Kelvin & Minister for Equalities | All views are my own | Promoted by Kaukab Stewart, Pentagon Business Centre, G3 8AZ
@karenadamsnp.bsky.social
Scottish Independence activist. SNP Member of the Scottish Parliament for Banffshire and Buchan Coast. Convener of the Scottish Human Rights Committee. Columnist for The National newspaper.
@monicalennon.bsky.social
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Central Scotland, Scottish Labour and Co-op, maker of good trouble, intersectional feminist, legislator for Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act, ecocide law advocate. A lot going on right now.
@richardleonardmsp.bsky.social
๐น Labour MSP for Central Scotland โ Trade unionist ๐ The cause of labour is the hope of the world
@lornaslater.bsky.social
Scottish Greens Co-Leader | MSP for Lothian | She/Her | Promoted by Pete Morrison on behalf of Lorna Slater MSP, both at 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN. Posts managed by my staff team.
@edinreporter.bsky.social
Hyperlocal news from the Scottish capital Founding member of ICNN theedinburghreporter.co.uk https://vimeo.com/user2348846 https://ko-fi.com/theedinburghreporter/shop https://www.youtube.com/user/TheEdinburghReporter https://bit.ly/3Uz7D2K
@paulhutcheon.bsky.social
Political Editor, Daily Recordโ๐ป Host, Planet Holyrood ๐๏ธ Aberdeen fan โฝ๏ธ Tip offs: paul.hutcheon@reachplc.com
@proftomkins.bsky.social
Professor of Law, University of Glasgow. New book, On The Law of Speaking Freely, out soon with Hart.
@euromovescotland.bsky.social
We are the foremost and longest-established pro EU, pro Europe, non party political campaign organisation in Scotland. Join us at www.euromovescotland.org.uk/
@scga.bsky.social
First all-Scotland international relations institute. Hub for collaborative policy-relevant research & home for informed, non-partisan debate on foreign policy. scga.scot @uniofstandrews.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social
@angusrobertson.bsky.social
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟMember of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Central (SNP) ๐๏ธCabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture
@foescot.bsky.social
Weโre a climate campaigning organisation and part of the largest grassroots environmental network in the world โ
@maggiechapman.bsky.social
Scottish Greens MSP for North East Scotland | Eco-Socialist & Feminist | She/Her | Posts promoted by Maggie Chapman, Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street EH6 5QN https://linktr.ee/maggiechapman
@elenawhitham.bsky.social
SNP MSP for Carrick, Cumnock & Doon Valley Dual national ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐จ๐ฆ Humanist
@scotlibdems.org.uk
After everything we've been through Scotland needs new hope not old divisions. Promoted by the Scottish Lib Dems, 4 Clifton Terrace, EH12 5DR www.scotlibdems.org.uk
@louisewilso.bsky.social
Political Editor โ๐ป Holyrood magazine ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Policy geek ๐ค Board game lover ๐ฒ Not-bad climber ๐ง๐ปโโ๏ธ Newbie crocheter ๐งถ She/her
@blairmcdougall.com
Labour Member of Parliament for East Renfrewshire. Member of Foreign Affairs Select Committee. Chair of Hong Kong & Uyghur APPGs. Sanctioned by Putin for being rude to him. Contact me at blair.mcdougall.mp@parliament.uk https://linktr.ee/blairmcdougall
@paulsweeney.bsky.social
Labour & Co-operative Member of the Scottish Parliament for Glasgow | Shadow Minister for Mental Health and Veterans
@scottishgreens.org
For People. For Planet. ๐ All posts are promoted by the Scottish Green Party, 19b Graham Street, Edinburgh, EH6 5QN
@kezdugdale.bsky.social
Associate Director, @uofgpolicy.bsky.social. Prof University of Glasgow. Trustee of Shelter and Oversight Board Member of The Promise. Writes for The Courier, Talks for Times Radio.
@bbcjamescook.bsky.social
Scotland Editor, BBC News Occasional presenter of Newscast Ex North America Correspondent
@katrinamurraymp.bsky.social
Proud to be the Scottish Labour Member of Parliament for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch
@alex.scotlibdems.org.uk
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Western. Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats. Kremlin sanctioned. Dad. ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ๐ฌ๐ง๐จ๐ฆ๐บ๐ฆ