Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, an important reminder that prioritizing mental well-being is a year-round commitment. 🧠💚 Take 5 minutes today to breathe, stretch, or disconnect.

🛰️Happy world space week! We must continue to help Scotland's space sector thrive.

Wishing all those observing a peaceful Yom Kippur.

🥳I submitted the below motion to congratulate the Froglife Trust on receiving National Lottery Heritage Funding which will be used to fund a conservation and community project which includes Vogrie Country Park and Hewan Bogg. Keep up the good work.

🥳I submitted the below motion to congratulate Kit Fresh on receiving a Scottish Edge Award. This will help them to develop their exciting product. Keep up the good work.

🥳I submitted the below motion to congratulate Richmond's Hope on opening its new Base and Playroom in Midlothian. This will enable them to continue to provide invaluable support to bereaved children across Midlothian. Keep up the good work.

🚦Traffic management will be in place on a small section of A702 at Easter Howgate near Penicuik. Work will begin at 7pm on Friday 11/09 until the early hours of Saturday 12/09.

☎️My main office phone is out of order and the fault is being investigated. ✉️In the meantime if you need to get in contact please email me at [email protected] Or if you do not have access to email please call: 07876 650 092.

💚Yesterday I spoke with Macmillan Cancer Support at their annual coffee morning at the Scottish Parliament. It was great to hear about the invaluable support they offer to those diagnosed with cancer. 💻You can find out more here: macmillan.org.uk/

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿A stronger economy and cost of living support are at the heart of the programme for government. This programme will deliver the most radical change in the history of Holyrood - rewiring and reimagining the Scottish state to deliver for the people. 📰colinbeattiemsp.org/news/col…

🚧Slip road closures will be in place at Gilmerton Junction on the nights of 31 August to 11 September, and then at Straiton Junction on the nights of 21 September to 1 October. 🕛Time and Locations below:

🎖️Congratulations to Samantha Gough on being awarded an MBE! 👏Samantha received the award for services to sport and the visually impaired community. Keep up the great work.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦The start of school can be an expensive time for families. That is why the SNP introduced a range of support: - Best Start School Age Payment - Free School Meals - School Clothing Grant 💻Press Release: colinbeattiemsp.org/news/col…

☀️Please take extra care of your dog during the hot weather. 🐕You can find advice from The Dog's Trust below: dogstrust.org.uk/dog-advice/…

Work towards the end of August will result in short-term traffic management on Lauder Road. A permanent power supply for the pumping work at Woodburn Court is expected to be installed by the end of August. The generator and compound will then be removed.

The Mining Remediation Authority have confirmed that ground investigation works to support the permanent pipeline design are now underway in Bruce Gardens and Waterfall Park. Full Update: miningremediation.co.uk/loca…

I would urge people to respect the privacy of the family and their loved ones at this extremely difficult time, and to allow the police the space they need to carry out their inquiries. 3/3

This is a deeply distressing incident for the local community, and I know many people will be shocked and saddened by the news. However, with a Police Scotland investigation ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment on the circumstances surrounding the incident. 2/3

I was deeply saddened to hear of the tragic death of a young girl at Gore Glen Woodland Park. My thoughts are with her family, friends and all those affected by this heartbreaking loss. 1/3

⚽Thousands of young Scot across Scotland have benefitted from a range of free and low-cost sport activities. I hope this coupled with the Commonwealth Games and World Cup will inspire the next generation of athletes. 📰colinbeattiemsp.org/news/col…