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 0QDhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lov4m5hegk2iGreat performance of “Keli” from National Theatre of Scotland - cuts to the core of community and musical culture. I am so proud of Whitburn Brass Band from my Constituency and also this work with composer Martin Green and what a stellar debut theatre performance from Liberty Black wow!11 May 2025 09:15 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lov4m5hegk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lo3u5lerms2qA9 dualling construction work on Tomatin to Moy section (3rd) now started after extensive ground clearance works - heard about engineering works and local school and community work #A9dualling01 May 2025 08:07 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lo3u5lerms2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lnsrm264tc2iLovely day with family celebrating the baptism of our granddaughter Maeve27 Apr 2025 17:28 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnsrm264tc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lnmnsxgjlk2xPleasure to invite John Hamilton CEO of Winchburgh Development Ltd as my guest as MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency to the Business in the Parliament event.I have supported Winchburgh’s growth for over 20 years including as local MSP our community drive to see a rail station.25 Apr 2025 07:04 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnmnsxgjlk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lncsdqbw722rMay Pope Francis Rest in Peace as we give thanks for his life21 Apr 2025 08:58 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lncsdqbw722rhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lmzrrrkad22wThe Ardrossan Taskforce met today in Arran and I also had the opportunity to meet the Isle of Arran Ferry Committee. Pleasure to meet CalMac crew on Glen Sannox going over.17 Apr 2025 18:54 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmzrrrkad22whttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lmukumqzck22In South Uist I heard powerful testimony of the impact of ongoing ferry service issues from 20 businesses and was able to discuss 🔸initial £4.4m business resilience fund 🔸budget for tender for replacement for Lord of the Isles 🔸funding for new Gasay pier site investigation15 Apr 2025 17:07 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmukumqzck22https://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lm2upd7pbk2sSharing challenges and opportunities on transport provision as we face up to climate change responsibilities at the British Irish Council in Belfast. Great meeting with Irish Transport Minister Darragh O’Brien. Visit to new Grand Central Station in Belfast as well05 Apr 2025 11:54 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lm2upd7pbk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3llykqviqj226Good and extensive talks with Stena and Belfast Harbour on the Stena Ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast on A77 and A75 infrastructure and wider freight, connectivity, port, development, economy and decarbonisation issues04 Apr 2025 13:51 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3llykqviqj226https://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lkvqnacgok22What a fabulous community led transformation at the once derelict Alloway tunnel - supported with Scot Gov funding the tunnel is home to a wonderful mural by Chris Rutterford capturing the spirit of Alloway and Ayrshire - congrats to all connecting communities with active travel21 Mar 2025 17:33 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkvqnacgok22https://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lkdj4fkyxc2yAnd he won! Congratulations to our hard-working SNP candidate Mike Carlin who won the Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh by-election,both 1st Preferences and at final stage, and to our supporting SNP activists. He will make a great Councillor.14 Mar 2025 11:30 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdj4fkyxc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lkdabaroxc2yGood discussion on community transport challenges and solutions hosted by Third Sector ahead of Convention of South of Scotland this week in Dumfries also discussing transport [contains quote post or other embedded content]14 Mar 2025 08:52 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkdabaroxc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lkapnlvo4s2xToday Thursday 13th March is Polling Day in the Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh Ward by-election to West Lothian Council. Polls are open til 10pm. Vote Mike Carlin SNP Number 113 Mar 2025 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lkapnlvo4s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3ljsqpblvts2aCongratulations to Paul Boyle from Boghall Butchers in my Constituency! Well deserved! This pie shop is supreme and has kept my activists going in many a winning campaign! Scottish kebab pie crowned UK 'pie of pies' - BBC News https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cddym06rmqno07 Mar 2025 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljsqpblvts2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3ljmrn7saf22sRetirement is a big decision and I have loved representing West Lothian and its various, strong and resilient communities but today I am announcing I will be retiring in 2026. With a full on 14 months to go I will continue to serve my constituents and support the First Minister.05 Mar 2025 10:32 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljmrn7saf22shttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3ljg7wyiudk2eVoters with Postal votes in the Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh by-election have started voting and good to hear when I was out today many of them for the SNP‘s Mike Carlin. In person polling is Thursday 13th March02 Mar 2025 19:59 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljg7wyiudk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3li7vqelgp226Folk in Uphall are not happy that the local Labour Council in West Lothian want to walk away from their Community Centres with mass forced asset transfers, with that and closing swimming pools they want to take community out of our communities ! @MikeCarlinSNP15 Feb 2025 14:15 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3li7vqelgp226https://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lho6p4d5cs23Local people putting themselves forward to represent the local community they live in is an important part of democracy - out campaigning with Mike Carlin our SNP candidate in the Broxburn, Uphall and Winchburgh Council by-election 13th March.08 Feb 2025 13:08 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lho6p4d5cs23https://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lhmcayyln22aLet’s Rock the Spectrum in Armadale is such a big play space for 0-7 year olds with so many things to play with and a sensory space too run by the amazing Rachel07 Feb 2025 19:06 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhmcayyln22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lhjv3jzh7s2xThank you for the invite and great to see such a great attendance from so many people with a passion for rail and it’s role in supporting business and far mire besides [contains quote post or other embedded content]06 Feb 2025 20:05 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhjv3jzh7s2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lhbpzddu6s2qFinal @ccfest concert and as I am the Parliament’s Nature Champion for Scotland’s extraordinary blanket bogs where else would I be than at the When Fish Begin to Crawl” concert. The @RSNO performed Jim Sutherland’s moving score accompanied by Morag McKinnon’s montage film on 3 giant screens.03 Feb 2025 14:13 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhbpzddu6s2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lgkwu7ato22rStill a lot of debris and trees down on transport routes - thank you to all clearing up. Travellers need to stay vigilant and check routes before travel. Snow and ice forecast next issue to contend with. 💨 ❄️ 🧊25 Jan 2025 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgkwu7ato22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lg2fyiwuq22xIf Irn Bru is Scotland’s other national drink then the GritOrchestra is Scotland’s other national orchestra! Magical and moving with the best of Scotland’s musical talent and traditions performing the brilliance of Martyn Bennett’s GRIT18 Jan 2025 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg2fyiwuq22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lfxflyqqwk2tHealth and social care in the budget and support for unpaid carers highlighted in my regular update 🎥17 Jan 2025 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfxflyqqwk2thttps://bsky.app/profile/fionahyslop.bsky.social/post/3lfshqtlexs2uThanking Gritting staff at Bear’s Burghmuir Depot with “BFG Big Friendly Gritter” and friends on hand. Follow the Gritting App to keep track of where they are15 Jan 2025 19:10 +0000at://did:plc:3xvnfc2i4squadmpvtrgupqd/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfshqtlexs2u