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A Unit that sits within @ScotGovHealth, promoting the physical, mental and social benefits of physical activity and sport for all.
Joined July 2011
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Active Scotland retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney hosted @Team_Scotland athletes at Stirling Castle to congratulate them on their achievements at the #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames.
@scotgov is investing £20 million to help more young people get active, building on the excitement of the Games.
ALT First Minister John Swinney stands with Team Scotland athletes in a hall at Stirling Castle. The group are wearing kilts and posing together for a photograph.
Active Scotland retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney launched a £500,000 World Cup Fund at Barclays Hampden, to help develop the next generation of football talent across Scotland, delivering on a commitment made for the @scotgov's first 100 days.
➡️ gov.scot/news/backing-scotla…
ALT First Minister meets young players at Barclays Hampden Football Stadium. They are standing pitch side and smiling at the camera.
Active Scotland retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney hosted an event to recognise and thank organisers, Commonwealth Games Scotland and partners for their work on @Glasgow_2026.
He commended their role in making the Games a success and ensuring a lasting legacy for the Commonwealth sport movement.
ALT First Minister John Swinney hosting an event at Bute House to recognise and thank organisers, Commonwealth Games Scotland and partners for their work on Glasgow 2026.
Active Scotland retweeted
We're excited to be at the 2026 Women's Open Health and Wellbeing Village today until Sunday ⛳️
We're here to chat all about how walking and wheeling help us build more activity into our daily lives. Make sure to come along and say hello!
#2026SummerofSport #ActiveScotGov
Active Scotland retweeted
Celebrate #2026SummerOfSport with us at #WSOOnTheGreen from 23–26 July! Visit @ScotArthritis in the Health & Wellbeing Village to learn why staying active matters when living with #Arthritis & pick up tips for adding more movement to your day. We’d love to see you there!
Active Scotland retweeted
At #CSMM in Glasgow, ministers renewed their commitment to harness the power of sport to advance sustainable development, inclusion and peace.
They called for:
🏃🏾♀️ Greater investment in community sport and physical activity
🤝 Stronger partnerships and capacity-building
💰 Increased funding for sport for development and peace
⚽ More opportunities for young people, women and girls
Read more: bit.ly/4wdA8U9
#Glasgow2026
Active Scotland retweeted
We're at the Health & Wellbeing Village at the 2026 Women's Open today! 🏌️♀️
Come and say hello to our team to find out more about living with MS and why making movement accessible for everyone matters.
#WSOOnTheGreen #TogetherWeMoveScotland #MovementforHealth @ActiveScotGov
ALT We're at the Women's Scottish Open!
Active Scotland retweeted
We're at the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links!
Find us @ScotArthritis at the Health & Wellbeing Village until 26th July, Join us for putting with #Arthritis practice, get valuable information & hear real stories to inspire you to get active.
Come say hello!
Active Scotland retweeted
Honoured to meet @MareeToddMSP, Scotland’s Minister for Sport and Chair of #CSMM.
I thanked her for Scotland’s excellent arrangements and leadership in bringing Commonwealth Sports Ministers together.
We discussed sport's vital role in advancing development and inclusion, especially for young people, women and girls across our Commonwealth family.
@ActiveScotGov
Active Scotland retweeted
One week on, and we're still smiling 💙
Team Camp brought together more than 130 athletes as the countdown to Glasgow 2026 continues.
Swipe through some of our favourite moments from an incredible day ➡️
#TeamScotland #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames #TeamCamp #BringItHame
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Active Scotland retweeted
Rehearsals are well underway for what will be an incredible Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at the Hydro 🤩
Get your tickets now for an unbelievable night on Thursday 23 July!
glasgow2026.tmtickets.co.uk/…
Active Scotland retweeted
Thursday 2 July marks one year to go until the Tour de France begins in Edinburgh.
Stephen Flynn was at the Activation event today to celebrate the benefits it will bring to Scotland.
Watch for more.
Active Scotland retweeted
Another incredible day of the King's Baton Relay. 🏴
We started at Dumfries House, the headquarters of The King's Foundation,
From there, we headed to Kilmarnock, and finished the day on the Isle of Bute 💙
#KingsBatonRelay #TeamScotland #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames #Gather
Active Scotland retweeted
On a visit to the US for the World Cup, Minister for Sport @MareeToddMSP worked to strengthen the relationship between Scotland and Miami.
She met Scotland fans and visited sport centres, schools and universities in the local community.
ALT Minister for Sport Maree Todd posing with a 'Miami Beach welcomes Team Scotland' sign in Miami
ALT Minister for Sport Maree Todd posing with others on campus at the University of Miami.
ALT Minister for Sport Maree Todd on the sports ground of a local school in Miami
ALT Minister for Sport Maree Todd at a Fifa World Cup event in Miami
Active Scotland retweeted
Introducing the Team Scotland Baton 🏴
Inspired by the flow of the River Clyde, the landmarks that shape Scotland, and the legendary Scottish athletes who paved the way, this baton tells the story of Scotland’s past, present and future.
#TeamScotland #Glasgow2026
Active Scotland 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).
Active Scotland retweeted
DAY 1 COMPLETE | Scotland’s King’s Baton Relay 🏴
From the Clyde to Team Scotland Camp, hospital visits and behind the scenes at Glasgow 2026, what a way to begin.
The journey is officially underway, follow along as the King’s Baton continues across Scotland.
#KingsBatonRelay
Active Scotland retweeted
Senior officials met virtually today to discuss preparations and the programme for the upcoming Commonwealth Sports Ministers Meeting, taking place ahead of @Glasgow_2026 next month.
Hosted by @ScotGov, #12CSMM will focus on strengthening partnerships and harnessing the power of sport to drive inclusion, gender equality and sustainable development across the Commonwealth.
🔗 Learn more: TheCommonwealth.org/12CSMM
#CommonwealthSport
Active Scotland retweeted
Inspiring the next gen ➡️✨
Over 1,500 pupils came together at Scotstoun to celebrate movement, inclusion and wellbeing through The Daily Mile and a host of fun activities inspired by the Commonwealth Games. 🦄🏟️
#Glasgow2026