"It is essential that we consider the kind of country we want to be, and how best to secure it." First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the Scottish government is aiming for a independence referendum before the end of 2023. Today's top stories: https://trib.al/WuXomcn | Sky News

“I hope there isn’t another Scottish independence referendum next year…there are huge issues for us to contend with” The Conservatives’ Craig Hoy appeals for the Scottish government to "govern in the Scottish national interest” instead of the interests of the SNP. | BBC Question Time

1.1K views · 25 reactions | Today the Secretary of State for Scotland met with Scottish business leaders to hear their priorities ahead of Brexit. Chair of the Institute of Directors Scotland Susan Deacon gave her reflections on the meeting. | UK Government Scotland | Facebook

We’re proud of the Scottish UK aid workers who are helping save lives and delivering UK aid to the people who need it most. DFID - UK Department for International Development | UK Government Scotland

2.2K views · 45 reactions | Find out how we use consultations to let people share their opinions on a proposed area of @scotgov work ⬇️ You can find all of our open consultations and give your views at consult.gov.scot | The Scottish Government | Facebook

Nicola Sturgeon declared that Jaffa Cakes are biscuits, not cakes, in the Scottish government daily briefing today. | JOE.co.uk

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon was in Brussels last week to restate our support for continued EU membership. | The Scottish Government

3.9K views · 117 reactions | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has set out key actions the Scottish Government will take to boost growth, create jobs and seize the economic opportunities of the future. #scotpfg | The Scottish Government | Facebook