Dr Scott Arthur MP (Edinburgh South West) 🌍🌈🌹
@drscottarthurmp.bsky.social
1. Scottish Labour MP for Edinburgh South West.
2. Civil Engineer
3. Parkrunner.
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2. Civil Engineer
3. Parkrunner.
Newsletter Sign-Up: http://tinyurl.com/EdSWNewsletter
Yesterday evening, I was deeply honoured to receive @sarcoma.org.uk's “Shining Star” award, recognising my office's commitment to advancing research and improving care for sarcoma patients since my election in July 2024.
November 6, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Yesterday evening, I was deeply honoured to receive @sarcoma.org.uk's “Shining Star” award, recognising my office's commitment to advancing research and improving care for sarcoma patients since my election in July 2024.
It was lovely to take part in the Edinburgh Diwali Parade today - it was a brilliant fusion on Indian, South American and Scottish culture.
November 2, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It was lovely to take part in the Edinburgh Diwali Parade today - it was a brilliant fusion on Indian, South American and Scottish culture.
Exciting times for Edinburgh South West! The renewables sector here is booming, and with the right push from the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, we can turbocharge this growth and lead the way in clean energy jobs and innovation. Let’s make it happen!
November 1, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Exciting times for Edinburgh South West! The renewables sector here is booming, and with the right push from the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy, we can turbocharge this growth and lead the way in clean energy jobs and innovation. Let’s make it happen!
This week, I spent time with the Chair of Radiotherapy UK, Prof Pat Price, to talk about a crisis that can’t be ignored: cancer waiting times in Scotland are at their worst on record. Patients deserve better. The SNP must step up & publish a fully funded cancer plan. Every delay costs lives.
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
This week, I spent time with the Chair of Radiotherapy UK, Prof Pat Price, to talk about a crisis that can’t be ignored: cancer waiting times in Scotland are at their worst on record. Patients deserve better. The SNP must step up & publish a fully funded cancer plan. Every delay costs lives.
The £10 billion Norway frigate deal was just the start - this £8 billion deal with Turkey benefits NATO, and jobs in Edinburgh.
More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.
Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...
More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.
Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
The £10 billion Norway frigate deal was just the start - this £8 billion deal with Turkey benefits NATO, and jobs in Edinburgh.
More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.
Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...
More deals with other nations are in the pipeline.
Details - www.gov.uk/government/n...
Best seat on the bus!
October 27, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Best seat on the bus!
🪔 Wishing a joyful Diwali to all my friends and constituents celebrating today.
May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.
May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.
October 20, 2025 at 8:58 PM
🪔 Wishing a joyful Diwali to all my friends and constituents celebrating today.
May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.
May the festival of lights brighten your homes with happiness, prosperity, and peace - and may its spirit of togetherness and hope shine throughout the year.
Best seat on the bus!
October 20, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Best seat on the bus!
Best seat on the bus!
October 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Best seat on the bus!
Today I joined the fantastic people from Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildfife Park to release a vulnerable species into the Pentland Hills...
October 17, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Today I joined the fantastic people from Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildfife Park to release a vulnerable species into the Pentland Hills...
If you're looking for something to do during the October break, the Water of Leith Walkway is always a great choice — especially the Colinton Tunnel!
October 12, 2025 at 6:07 PM
If you're looking for something to do during the October break, the Water of Leith Walkway is always a great choice — especially the Colinton Tunnel!
5:48am - Getting the first train from London back to Edinburgh.
October 10, 2025 at 4:48 AM
5:48am - Getting the first train from London back to Edinburgh.
Job done.
October 9, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Job done.
My day began with a meeting with Laurene from the Lothian Association of Youth Clubs. We discussed the gaps in after-school club provision in Edinburgh South West and explored ways we can collaborate to improve the situation.
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
October 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
My day began with a meeting with Laurene from the Lothian Association of Youth Clubs. We discussed the gaps in after-school club provision in Edinburgh South West and explored ways we can collaborate to improve the situation.
Watch this space!
Watch this space!
After being out all night with her pals.
October 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
After being out all night with her pals.
It was fantastic to take part in this panel at our Liverpool conference - I have never regretted choosing to be an engineer when I left school, and the profession still has huge opportunities for our young people.
See - www.imeche.org/news/news-ar...
See - www.imeche.org/news/news-ar...
October 4, 2025 at 6:50 AM
It was fantastic to take part in this panel at our Liverpool conference - I have never regretted choosing to be an engineer when I left school, and the profession still has huge opportunities for our young people.
See - www.imeche.org/news/news-ar...
See - www.imeche.org/news/news-ar...
It was a pleasure to welcome Louise Sandher-Jones MP to Edinburgh South West today. Louise served as an Army Intelligence Officer, and is a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. She now holds the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Veterans and People. She is ideal for the job.
October 3, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It was a pleasure to welcome Louise Sandher-Jones MP to Edinburgh South West today. Louise served as an Army Intelligence Officer, and is a veteran of the War in Afghanistan. She now holds the position of Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Veterans and People. She is ideal for the job.
Today and everyday, I stand in solidarity and friendship with Edinburgh's Jewish community.
Love will always conquer hate.
Love will always conquer hate.
October 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today and everyday, I stand in solidarity and friendship with Edinburgh's Jewish community.
Love will always conquer hate.
Love will always conquer hate.
Liverpool ain't that bad. ❤️
October 1, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Liverpool ain't that bad. ❤️
Best seat on the bus!
September 28, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Best seat on the bus!
Best seat on the bus!
September 28, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Best seat on the bus!
I am always keen to find new ways to meet people who live, work and study in Edinburgh South West. Today, I was hosted by the Heriot-Watt University Student Union and we had a great discussion with students on everything from Gaza to AI, and the forthcoming budget.
September 26, 2025 at 4:39 PM
I am always keen to find new ways to meet people who live, work and study in Edinburgh South West. Today, I was hosted by the Heriot-Watt University Student Union and we had a great discussion with students on everything from Gaza to AI, and the forthcoming budget.
Edinburgh South West this morning - this is always one of my favourite views.
September 23, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Edinburgh South West this morning - this is always one of my favourite views.
Today, Aldi demonstrated real commitment to Edinburgh South West by listening to the concerns I raised. They have now joined all other supermarkets in the area and will not sell fireworks here.
By working together, these supermarkets are helping to keep our residents and emergency services safe.
By working together, these supermarkets are helping to keep our residents and emergency services safe.
September 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Today, Aldi demonstrated real commitment to Edinburgh South West by listening to the concerns I raised. They have now joined all other supermarkets in the area and will not sell fireworks here.
By working together, these supermarkets are helping to keep our residents and emergency services safe.
By working together, these supermarkets are helping to keep our residents and emergency services safe.
My community Facebook page now has over 10,000 followers - many thanks to everyone who has liked, shared and followed it: www.facebook.com/DrScottArthur/
September 22, 2025 at 6:22 PM
My community Facebook page now has over 10,000 followers - many thanks to everyone who has liked, shared and followed it: www.facebook.com/DrScottArthur/