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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

I find this picture so incredibly moving. This is @GretaThunberg aged 15, sat alone outside the Swedish Parliament Aug 2018 - the first school strike. In just one year, she’s created a wave that will change the whole world. Never underestimate the power of one young person 💜💚

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Louise Macdonald

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4 years

(Ummmm - I don’t want to be “that” person - but the current lightning storm over Edinburgh is extraordinary- not sure I’ve seen anything like it here?

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Louise Macdonald

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4 years

So pleased to hear First Minister @NicolaSturgeon thanking children & young people specifically during her TV broadcast this evening & recognising how tough it is for them: “You’re doing brilliantly”. Yes they are 🙌 #TruthAboutYouth #Covid19

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

I saved this pic to my phone when I was on the move and stupidly didn’t find out who the photographer was before I posted it. I now believe it is Adam Johansson - so all the credit & plaudits to them for this extraordinarily powerful shot 📷

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Say it loud. Say it clear. Refugees are welcome here #AyeWelcomeRefugees

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

2 years

Some news: I’m heading to @scotgov to take up post of Interim Director General Economy. It has been a privilege to work with our fantastic @IoD_Scotland members, as well as our team, with so much insight shared & learning I’ll take with me into new role >>

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Say it loud. Say it clear. Refugees are welcome here 💜 #AyeWelcomeRefugees

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Intense day implementing our resilience plan & homeworking for the whole team. Thinking lots about wellbeing of staff - so we started a #VirtualTeaBreak experiment where everyone Zoomed in for a cuppa & a blether. A real highlight of the day - so we’re going to do it everyday!

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

2 years

Personal news: Delighted to say I’ve been appointed a permanent DG in Scottish Govt - staying as DG Economy for a few months before moving to take up the mantle of DG Communities. An enormous privilege - looking forward to continuing to work with partners across Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

#Thread Sharing some big news today - I will be moving on from Young Scot in the summer and will be joining @The_IoD as the Scotland Director @IoD_Scotland (1of4)

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

And again. Say it loud. Say it clear. Refugees are welcome here #AyeWelcomeRefugees

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

#Thread 👇

Dr Aisha Ahmad

@ProfAishaAhmad

4 years

The 6 month mark in any sustained crisis is always difficult. We have all adjusted to this "new normal", but might now feel like we're running out of steam. Yet, at best, we are only 1/3 the way through this marathon. How can we keep going? THREAD /x

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

6 years

Be kind to the young people around you today. Those getting exam results. And those not. Be kind to young people who might be having a tough day. Be kind to young people every day. It matters. Be a role model. Be kind. #NoWrongPath #ShareTheLove

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

So. This just happened. A bit stunned - such an incredible honour to be recognised by the @Saltire_Society & to be inducted as an “Outstanding Woman of Scotland” this evening here in Perth #OWS2019 @YoungScot @NACWGScot #GenerationEqual

SALTIRE SOCIETY

@Saltire_Society

5 years

Our first inductee of #OWS2019 is Louise Macdonald! Louise is the CEO of @YoungScot and is passionately working on community empowerment

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Louise Macdonald

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3 years

@BootstrapCook Another option to throw in the mix - dark berries & pears; blackcurrant jelly and chocolate custard - with cherries on top. Kinda “Black Forest Trifle”

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Just heard a wee boy tell his Dad - very loudly - “you’re lucky you had me Daddy or else you wouldn’t get to go to the beach today!” Lovely Dad replies: “I’m lucky I had you full stop.” 💗💗💗

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Anytime you hear a young girl say she wants to be Prime Minister/First Minister...take it seriously...it might lead here... 👇 💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

2 years

Delighted to be starting today in my new role as @scotgov Director General Communities. It’s been a privilege to serve as DG Economy - huge thanks to all the fab stakeholders I worked with 🙌 Looking forward to making new connections across Scotland.

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

So...on Friday night one of my tweets went viral round the world...it’s been quite the whirlwind. At one stage my phone froze entirely - check the numbers & you’ll see why 😳 Thanks to all who engaged positively & hello to new followers! How was your weekend Twitter pals? 🙌🌿

Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

I find this picture so incredibly moving. This is @GretaThunberg aged 15, sat alone outside the Swedish Parliament Aug 2018 - the first school strike. In just one year, she’s created a wave that will change the whole world. Never underestimate the power of one young person 💜💚

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Louise Macdonald

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4 years

So we had to say goodbye to my darling Fidel today, after 13 years together. I’ve had cats all my life but he was THE one - my soul-cat, my daemon. I’m just heartbroken but so grateful to have had him with me for so long, bringing such beauty & joy. One of a kind x

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Yeah. #This 👇

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Lots of people sharing this today - somehow missed this in 2017. Really extraordinary writing & performance. “inappropriately urban...” Just wow >> “Permanent Sunshine” by ⁦ @Writerer ⁩ – read the script & watch the video | The Guardian

Permanent Sunshine, a new play by AL Kennedy – read the script

Hit the streets of Glasgow with Chummy to hear how Scotland got BoJoed into a Brexit Britain controlled by Faraging gangsters and President Donald Bawbag

www.theguardian.com

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

It's my final day at the helm @YoungScot I would love it if my followers could reply to this tweet with why they think young people are amazing; shoutouts for awesome young people or fabulous youth projects - using my fave hashtag #TruthAboutYouth Let's show young Scots some 💜🙏

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Reflective mode in Leith this morning... #SundayMorningWander

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

So this will be my last @YoungScot #YSAwards as CEO 🥺 (tho’ hoping I might make the guest list in future🤞) so decided to go full on #BlackTieGlamour for my #RedCarpetSelfie - including a quite frankly awesome pair of heels! 👠

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

I have no words. The horror of all of it. All of it. But my heart breaks for all who love Sarah. And Sabina..and Bibaa…and Nicole…and, and, and… 💔

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Ahhh. FB has reminded me it was 3 years ago today that we were part of the amazing @YOYP2018 reception at Holyrood Palace with Prince Harry & Meghan Markle (her first in Scotland!) #SussexRoyal - such an incredible day for all the young people who took part 🙌💕 #YOYP2018

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

10 years

Wow. The @guardian has surpassed itself - thinks Glasgow is the capital of Scotland! #grauniad http://t.co/gKROJ5Lsmv

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

A hugely welcome & heartfelt thank you from National Clinical Director @jasonleitch to young Scots for the part they are playing in tackling this pandemic 🙌 #TruthAboutYouth #Covid19

Jason Leitch

@jasonleitch

4 years

Scotland’s children & young people, take a bow! We know it’s not always been easy, but you’ve made it through the first term of a challenging academic year. This is a personal thank you for helping to stop the spread of the virus. @girfec #girfec #bestplacetogrowup @YoungScot

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Louise Macdonald

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5 years

I reckon I’m probably only going to be able to say this once in my life so here goes: delighted to be heading to @NtlMuseumsScot for dinner with Sir David Attenborough. Huge thanks @ZeroWasteScot @IainGulland for the invitation! 💚

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Looking at this utterly beautiful picture of @GretaThunberg & @JaneGoodallInst gives me hope 💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

On this anniversary of the #Lockerbie bombing, this amazing letter from ⁦ @LettersOfNote ⁩ from one family to another: “When your dear one came to us from the night...” #OurFrank 💔

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Waking up to see what @AOC has been up to over on her Insta Stories is one of the highlights of my morning👸🏽

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Huge thanks to @NicolaSturgeon for meeting this afternoon re @NACWGScot - delighted as as Chair to present an advance copy of our second set of recommendations - focussed on policy coherence. Report will be published 22nd Jan. #WatchThisSpace #GenerationEqual

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

. @YoungScot will be hosting a live Q&A on #COVID19 with First Minister @NicolaSturgeon & National Clinical Director Prof @jasonleitch on Monday. Young people can submit their questions now via link below. Please share with your networks & the young people you support.

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

No question - Nicola Walker is the finest actor on TV - just perfection. I adore her 💜 #Unforgotten

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Happy Wedding Anniversary to us. 24 years... passed by in a flash 💕

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

8 years

Honoured to have been asked by @ScotGovFM @NicolaSturgeon to Chair new Women & Girls Advisory Council >

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

6 years

First day back at my desk after undergoing major surgery in early December. Feeling proud that I remembered (with a wee bit of help) the security codes & my passwords! 😅

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Look at this fabulousness! 2 brilliant young Scots making history as youngest people to ever address the UN Committee against Torture @UNGeneva . So proud of these awesome young #wowwomen @KatrinaFLambert @ej_carrollx supported by @CYPCS 🙌💜 #GenerationEqual 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇳

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

To every single person who has sacrificed so much in order to follow the rules - so as to protect others in our collective act of compassion for our fellow humans during this pandemic- I see you 💜 And I thank you 🙏 #StayHomeSaveLives

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

11 months

Heartbroken to share that my “middle” older brother Frank has passed away after the rare form of blood cancer he was living with unexpectedly & suddenly developed into leukaemia. All still reeling from shock & disbelief. Too soon 💔 Hold your loved ones tight people 💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

It’s my Mum’s birthday today. She died, suddenly, when I was 24. It’s only recently I’ve realised what a relatively young age that is to lose a parent. Grateful for all she taught me & that she instilled in me a love of old-school glamour & poetry - a heady combo! 💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

Hello Waverley @ScotRail - it’s been a while 👋🚊 Day one of the new job with @IoD_Scotland ...new adventures await 🙌

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

She is far too modest to blow her own trumpet, so I will... am beyond thrilled that our incredible @YoungScot Digital Information Director @KirstenUrquhart has been recognised in the #QueensBirthdayHonours list for her work on leading our #Covid19 youth information. #Proud 💜🏅

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

I have no words. 💔

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

Meant to post this from my commute this morning - sunrises in #FairEdina are pretty spectacular in #Autumn huh? #Edinburgh

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

We have heavy hearts @YoungScot today after the death of one of our longest-serving young volunteers Ryan Thomson, 21, from testicular cancer. Ryan joined us at 15, as a Youth Commissioner on Smoking Prevention, then our YS Focus Group & Junior Climate Challenge Fund...(1/2)

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

I love them all. But “outwith” always has a special place in my heart...I remember the battles with my sub-editor on my first journalism job in Burton-on-Trent that it *absolutely* was a word!

BBC Scotland News

@BBCScotlandNews

5 years

'Dreich' beats off 'glaikit', 'scunnered' and 'shoogle' to be named the most popular Scots word

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

6 years

Love this 🌿 #recharge

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Loving Round 2 of @NTLive #Frankenstein #NTLive . Such a clever idea for the lead actors to swap roles each night. Superb way of storytelling.

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Well this is a fine start to a Monday - I’m now a Great-Great-Auntie!! Hello world - meet Kai 😍 He was extremely keen to see everyone so arrived five weeks early just after 1am today - teeny but healthy & happy 👶

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

7 years

Special site produced by team @YoungScot to support young people re events in Manchester. Please do share:

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

A year to the day since I had major surgery. Life altering in many ways & a bit more of the journey to go but a day to reflect with gratitude. Anniversaries are funny things aren’t they? The significance they carry. It’s only one more day than yesterday, yet feels so powerful 💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Blimey. It appears I’ve made it to the list of the Top 25 #SocialCEOs again - meaning I’ve been on the list every year since the Awards started 😲 Social media is such a huge part of my work - honoured to be recognised alongside so many amazing CEOs 🙌 @Social_CEOs @YoungScot

Social CEOs

@Social_CEOs

5 years

More #SocialCEOs : congratulations to @pollyn1 @RajiHunjan @robmurray11 @rosietressler @AleemaShivji @bvulliamy @DaltonLeong @DeborahAlsina @Kathy_CEO_CE @KarenPollock100 @KateLeeCEO @jonmarnold @KimShutler @Louisemac @markrusselluk @Matthew_Hodson 🎊

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

6 years

Superproud of this inspirational young Scot @RhysMccole - sharing the work he has been doing around creating more opportunities for young people with disabilities in boxing in Scotland with @NicolaSturgeon @ScotParl today 🙌 #YOYP2018 #AlwaysInYourCornerRhys

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

The man himself. Hard to find the words re just how incredible Sir David Attenborough is in person - such grace, gravitas & quiet power. Such an honour to be here 💚 #JustWow

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Allow me a moment.... @AOC liked my tweet! 😲😍 👋 #WavesToNYFromScotland 👋 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 So many young people here in Scotland are so inspired by you - keep going #wowwoman 💜💜💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

My OH realised my work was pretty full on Aug-Oct so ages ago planned a wee break for us. Current status: about to board a flight to Madrid & congratulating myself for making a very smart choice 24 years ago 💞

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

Sharing this again #ICYMI 💚 it’s the “Right…so… hello there…” that gets me - she has something VERY important to say 💜💜💜💜💜 #COP26 #FridaysForFuture

Marja 🦋

@Marja52

3 years

You go girl! 😍 #FridaysForFuture

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

That thing when you manage to get one of the last tickets for #Betrayal (superb 5*) & then get to hang with Tom Hiddleston. Yeah. That. 😳 #TerribleSelfies #BrilliantActor #LovelyHuman #PinterAtThePinter

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

Inhaled in one sitting...just fabulous from the wonderful @matthaig1 - a fair bit of sobbing & deep breaths at the beauty of its message. Will most certainly be joining my list of books I’ll read again 💗 #TheMidnightLibrary

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

8 years

Happy St Andrew's Day! #Scotland #StAndrewsDay

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

My darling late Dad’s birthday today. One of my fave pics with him - I think taken at Yellowcraig beach. True what they say about grief - the pain never goes away, your heart just grows around it. So grateful to him for so much every day 💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

What a titan she was. The juxtaposition of these incredible photos of Ruth Bader Ginsburg makes me wonder about the brilliant young women who are amongst us now who will be warriors for justice and equality over the coming years. We have never needed them more 💜 #RIPRBG

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

New special @YoungScot site just launched dedicated to supporting young people re #COVID19 - we will update daily so let us know what else we should cover. Please do share across networks & flag with young people you support.

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Super-excited to spend the evening at Edinburgh Castle with @NicolaSturgeon to recognise our incredible @Sunday_Mail @YoungScot Awards 2018 winners AND launch the #YSAwards 2020 🙌 Nominations opening soon! #YSAwards2020

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

Can confirm that when two charity CEOs end up in the same place at the same time on holiday it is possible to not talk about work (too much!) 😉 🏝🍹

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

I’ll be honest - this has made me cry - so proud of Scotland. What a progressive step. So grateful to all the amazing women who made it happen #GenerationEqual 💜 “Scotland becomes first nation to provide free period products for all” | The Guardian

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

#AyeWelcomeRefugees 🧡

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

2 years

Day one in new role done ✅ And as far as office views go, this is pretty fine indeed.

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

6 years

Delighted to meet with @NicolaSturgeon @ScotParl today to update her on the progress of the First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women & Girls @NACWGScot - a year to the day of our inaugural meeting as a Council. #GenerationEqual #NACWG

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

7 years

So today is the day. The inaugural meeting of the FM’s Advisory Council on Women & Girls. If you’re coming along this lunchtime - we can’t wait to see you. If not, then the hashtag du jour is #NACWG

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Shoutout to fast-responding & kind @EastLothPolice officers who helped with v elderly, frail & confused woman I met on my walk today - she’d nipped out for rolls for breakfast & got lost. We had a fine blether while waiting - glad they were able to figure out & get her home safe.

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

7 years

Delighted that today we announce the membership of the @ScotGovFM National Advisory Council on Women & Girls >>

Advisory Council on Women and Girls

Group established to further gender equality.

www.gov.scot

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

Impossible to find words but such a beautiful, uplifting & moving funeral service this morning to mark the death of the irreplaceable Emma Ritch of @EngenderScot - powerful tributes; heartfelt poetry & girl punk 💜 Rest in power Emma - the work goes on in your memory. @NACWGScot

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

People make Glasgow right enough huh? 💗💗💗💗💗 #AyeWelcomeRefugees

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

6 years

I reckon Richard E Grant’s whole response to his #Oscars nomination perfectly sums up the @matthaig1 advice of not being attracted to the “cool people” but instead always go for the “warm people” - just a delight 💕

The Guardian

@guardian

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Richard E Grant: 'Ha ha! This is the ride of my life!'

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

7 years

What a special evening celebrating @YoungScot @Sunday_Mail #YSAwards 2017 winners at Bute House, hosted by @NicolaSturgeon #inspiring 🙌

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

My late Mum’s birthday today. Always a day of mixed emotions but grateful for all she taught me - including a tendency towards glamour & a love of expensive perfume! 😍

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

6 years

Ok. Signing out for a wee while - heading into hospital tomorrow & will be off for a bit recovering. Our awesome & perfectly formed @YoungScot team have all in hand so contact them to chat all things young people! 🙌

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

"Love, kindness, & solidarity are more important now than ever". These words from @NicolaSturgeon @ScotGovFM today resonate. Someone I love very much is currently hospitalised w/ #Covid19 - they were super-careful, as was their whole family. We have to act to protect each other.

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

10 months

Go well big brother - heartbreaking to say goodbye. Too soon 💔 #RIP #AlwaysYourWeeSister #OneOfFour

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

6 years

Delighted that today we are publishing the first report and recommendations of the First Minister’s National Advisory Council on Women & Girls. My heartfelt thanks to all those who contributed their ideas & experiences via our Circle & beyond 💜 @NACWGScot #GenerationEqual

NACWGScot

@NACWGScot

6 years

Throughout 2018 our priority task has been to listen. We are delighted to publish our First Report, which highlights what we have learned and how we plan to make gender inequality a historical curiosity. Read the full report here 👉 #GenerationEqual

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

7 years

So. This happened today... 👇

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

1 year

So today we lost this good man - one of Glasgow’s finest - my father in law Alastair, aged 87. My fellow dessert conspirator at every Macdonald family meal. Never met a banoffee pie that could defeat him. Be at peace Alastair, now reunited with your beloved “Wee Pal” Mattie 💜 xx

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

@IoD_Scotland @The_IoD

IoD Scotland announces first female national director

Louise Macdonald will take over in the summer, following Malcolm Cannon's departure

www.insider.co.uk

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

A day spent clearing out my office = time travelling through 20+ years of my working life…most of it measured in Lego & lanyards! 🤣 At least one more trip required to finish the job but a pretty emotional day for sure 🥺 #CEOLife

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

5 years

And so it begins... @ElmaMurWall & I are heading out on our tour to meet with every Local Authority CEO in a Scotland. Stop 1 of 32 = a wet & windy Paisley @RenCouncilNews 🙌 #ElmaAndLouiseOnTour (You may start your (Th)Elma & Louise gags now 😉)

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

It’s the start of my last week at the helm of @YoungScot - it’s been some journey! I’ve had a go at trying to capture my thoughts in the blog below 👇 #Gratitude #CEOLife #NewAdventures

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Well this is EVERYTHING 😍

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

So today my #WingWoman for the past 18 years has signed off from @YoungScot & is off on new adventures. Oh @AlisonHardie I am going to miss you more than I can say - but from the bottom of my heart: Thank you for everything 💜 #wowwoman #SimplyTheBest #ProudCEO

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Today is my adored late Dad’s birthday. There hasn’t been a day over the past 20 years when I haven’t wished him back. He had an incredible life and I have endless gratitude for all he taught me 💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Well this is pleasing 💜

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Rollercoaster 36 hours with this one, including emergency trip to the vet & surgery. Wasn’t sure he was going to make it but he’s a wee miracle. Now home, a wee bit wonky but back in position on my lap as my work supervisor 😻 #Fidel

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

3 years

Email inbox at zero. YS OOO on for good. Time to drop the mic & hand the @youngscot baton to the awesome @KirstenUrquhart 💜 #CEOMicDrop

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

2 years

My last day with @IoD_Scotland @The_IoD - reflecting on so much learning. As ever, it’s amazing people who’ve made it a joy - members, volunteers & my awesome team. Thank you all 🙏 Onwards to new adventures with @scotgov DG Economy (& new virtual backdrops for meetings) 🙌

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Louise Macdonald

@Louisemac

4 years

Phew - it’s been quite the day! Huge thanks to everyone for all of the kind & supportive messages on here following my news - I’m not going to be able to respond to every one individually but I’m so so grateful - so sending virtual high fives to all! 🙌 🙏