The final curtain. 3,046 days as First Minister draw to a close. It has been a privilege. Looking forward to the next phase…🏴
Leaving Bute House for the final time this morning. By this evening, @humzayousaf will be in residence as Scotland’s 6th First Minister. I couldn’t be prouder of him and wish him all the love and luck in the world.
Step one complete ✔️ 🚘 #driving #learnerdriver
This morning I chaired my last meeting of @scotgov Cabinet. By my side, as he has been throughout my time as First Minister, and also taking part in his final Cabinet meeting, was @JohnSwinney. It has been a privilege beyond words 🏴
New views…from my new office in @scotparl
Spending my last Saturday afternoon as First Minister writing some thank you notes…so many people to be grateful to for their support and advice
My new office in @scotparl nestled in the far corner of the building, looking out onto Salisbury Crags, is always lovely and bright
A privilege to interview the wonderful @janeygodley at @ayewriteglasgow tonight – hilarious, at times poignant, but always thoroughly uplifting discussion – proving again that laughter is great medicine❤️
A privilege to interview the wonderful @janeygodley at @ayewriteglasgow tonight – hilarious, at times poignant, but always thoroughly uplifting discussion – proving again that laughter is great medicine❤️
A privilege to interview the wonderful @janeygodley at @ayewriteglasgow tonight – hilarious, at times poignant, but always thoroughly uplifting discussion – proving again that laughter is great medicine❤️
A lovely Sunday evening walk along Troon beach to Prestwick. The fish supper afterwards from the Wee Hurrie at Troon harbour may have neutralized the health benefits – but it was delicious. Thoroughly recommended. #scotland #ayrshire #troon #prestwick #fishandchips #weehurrietroon #weehurrie
A lovely Sunday evening walk along Troon beach to Prestwick. The fish supper afterwards from the Wee Hurrie at Troon harbour may have neutralized the health benefits – but it was delicious. Thoroughly recommended. #scotland #ayrshire #troon #prestwick #fishandchips #weehurrietroon #weehurrie
A lovely Sunday evening walk along Troon beach to Prestwick. The fish supper afterwards from the Wee Hurrie at Troon harbour may have neutralized the health benefits – but it was delicious. Thoroughly recommended. #scotland #ayrshire #troon #prestwick #fishandchips #weehurrietroon #weehurrie
One of my leaving gifts from my amazing team – looking forward to putting it to good use
My new @scotparl office is at the opposite end of the building to my old one – so I’m still enjoying the different view! #scottishparliament #holyrood #edinburgh #scotland
My new @scotparl office is at the opposite end of the building to my old one – so I’m still enjoying the different view! #scottishparliament #holyrood #edinburgh #scotland
Fun times last night @rainbowhonours awards in London with @quineofcrime @profjosharp @hannah_bardell – also lovely to see @bbceastenders finest @leesopal and @heatherpeaceofficial
Fun times last night @rainbowhonours awards in London with @quineofcrime @profjosharp @hannah_bardell – also lovely to see @bbceastenders finest @leesopal and @heatherpeaceofficial
A blast from the past unearthed at my mum and dad’s. My first ever computer… #zx81
Summer in the city 😎 (p.s. it’s only water 💦💦) #summer #sunshine #scotland #tapwater
It was a joy to see @quinetessential brilliant, feminist adaptation of Anna Karenina @lyceumedinburgh last night. Definitely inspiring me to re-read it after a gap of about 30 years!
Just read this – last year’s @thebookerprizes winner by @shehankarubooks. Hadn’t been sure it appealed to me, but so glad I took the plunge – absolutely loved it. A masterpiece. #bookstagram #reading #books
