Louise Wilson
@louisewilso.bsky.social
Political Editor ✍🏻 Holyrood magazine 🏴
Policy geek 🤓 Board game lover 🎲 Not-bad climber 🧗🏻♀️ Newbie crocheter 🧶
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Policy geek 🤓 Board game lover 🎲 Not-bad climber 🧗🏻♀️ Newbie crocheter 🧶
She/her
An autumnal walk to soothe the soul.
October 26, 2025 at 6:25 PM
An autumnal walk to soothe the soul.
Happy Autumn from this wee guy, who had his breakfast hanging out his mouth.
October 14, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Happy Autumn from this wee guy, who had his breakfast hanging out his mouth.
"This is agriculture minister Jim Fairlie’s defining moment. Is being an MSP everything he dreamed it would be? Is this the topic he hoped to focus on when he was invited into government?"
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October 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
"This is agriculture minister Jim Fairlie’s defining moment. Is being an MSP everything he dreamed it would be? Is this the topic he hoped to focus on when he was invited into government?"
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No rest for the wicked. Me and the rest of the Holyrood team will be in Aberdeen for the SNP's conference. Open to coffees and catch ups!
October 11, 2025 at 7:16 AM
No rest for the wicked. Me and the rest of the Holyrood team will be in Aberdeen for the SNP's conference. Open to coffees and catch ups!
Mackay was elected in the first round of voting with 322 votes.
Greer in the second round with 317.
Greer in the second round with 317.
August 29, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Mackay was elected in the first round of voting with 322 votes.
Greer in the second round with 317.
Greer in the second round with 317.
At the Scottish Green Party leadership announcement this morning.
The two co-leaders will be revealed in about 15 minutes.
The two co-leaders will be revealed in about 15 minutes.
August 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
At the Scottish Green Party leadership announcement this morning.
The two co-leaders will be revealed in about 15 minutes.
The two co-leaders will be revealed in about 15 minutes.
Graham Simpson has defected from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform.
August 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Graham Simpson has defected from the Scottish Conservatives to Reform.
A standard return to business post!
Spent a relaxed week in Cyprus, now all ready for what will no doubt be a busy month ahead.
Parliament is back next week, the election is on the horizon, and exciting plans are afoot at Holyrood magazine.
Get in touch if you have interesting things to share!
Spent a relaxed week in Cyprus, now all ready for what will no doubt be a busy month ahead.
Parliament is back next week, the election is on the horizon, and exciting plans are afoot at Holyrood magazine.
Get in touch if you have interesting things to share!
August 26, 2025 at 10:05 AM
A standard return to business post!
Spent a relaxed week in Cyprus, now all ready for what will no doubt be a busy month ahead.
Parliament is back next week, the election is on the horizon, and exciting plans are afoot at Holyrood magazine.
Get in touch if you have interesting things to share!
Spent a relaxed week in Cyprus, now all ready for what will no doubt be a busy month ahead.
Parliament is back next week, the election is on the horizon, and exciting plans are afoot at Holyrood magazine.
Get in touch if you have interesting things to share!
Well, I was *meant* to cycle another 30km... 😬
August 9, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Well, I was *meant* to cycle another 30km... 😬
Starting my week off the right way.
July 11, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Starting my week off the right way.
Arrived in London for Holyrood's Showcasing Scotland reception and awards.
Immediately had to acquire an ice cream ☀️🍦
Immediately had to acquire an ice cream ☀️🍦
July 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Arrived in London for Holyrood's Showcasing Scotland reception and awards.
Immediately had to acquire an ice cream ☀️🍦
Immediately had to acquire an ice cream ☀️🍦
Good Monday morning!
Today I'm at the QEUH in Glasgow as First Minister John Swinney prepares to set out his plan for a "national project of renewal".
Sounds a bit familiar, no?
Today I'm at the QEUH in Glasgow as First Minister John Swinney prepares to set out his plan for a "national project of renewal".
Sounds a bit familiar, no?
June 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Good Monday morning!
Today I'm at the QEUH in Glasgow as First Minister John Swinney prepares to set out his plan for a "national project of renewal".
Sounds a bit familiar, no?
Today I'm at the QEUH in Glasgow as First Minister John Swinney prepares to set out his plan for a "national project of renewal".
Sounds a bit familiar, no?
Scottish Labour welcome their new man to parliament.
June 10, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Scottish Labour welcome their new man to parliament.
This summary of The Feud on the BBC is just *chef's kiss*
They must be, by some margin, the absolute messiest people to be involved in politics.
They must be, by some margin, the absolute messiest people to be involved in politics.
June 5, 2025 at 8:27 PM
This summary of The Feud on the BBC is just *chef's kiss*
They must be, by some margin, the absolute messiest people to be involved in politics.
They must be, by some margin, the absolute messiest people to be involved in politics.
Absolutely superb Comms strategy.
Neil Bibby taking is very seriously 😅
Neil Bibby taking is very seriously 😅
June 5, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Absolutely superb Comms strategy.
Neil Bibby taking is very seriously 😅
Neil Bibby taking is very seriously 😅
Scottish party leaders (and Neil Bibby, standing in for Anas Sarwar) are taking part in a charity sprint to raise awareness of inclusivity in sport.
June 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Scottish party leaders (and Neil Bibby, standing in for Anas Sarwar) are taking part in a charity sprint to raise awareness of inclusivity in sport.
Nigel Farage has not appeared in Hamilton for a media event today. Anti-Reform and pro-Reform activists are rowing in the street.
June 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Nigel Farage has not appeared in Hamilton for a media event today. Anti-Reform and pro-Reform activists are rowing in the street.
The UK is "moving to warfare readiness", the PM says.
He says his government's aim is to "deliver peace through strength".
He says his government's aim is to "deliver peace through strength".
June 2, 2025 at 9:15 AM
The UK is "moving to warfare readiness", the PM says.
He says his government's aim is to "deliver peace through strength".
He says his government's aim is to "deliver peace through strength".
Keir Starmer in Glasgow today as his government unveils defence spending plans.
June 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Keir Starmer in Glasgow today as his government unveils defence spending plans.
Liam McArthur, the man leading the bill through parliament, says: “This bill has been a long time coming but, at long last, it can offer that compassionate choice for the small number of terminally ill Scots who need it.”
May 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Liam McArthur, the man leading the bill through parliament, says: “This bill has been a long time coming but, at long last, it can offer that compassionate choice for the small number of terminally ill Scots who need it.”
A timeline cleanser for a sunny bank holiday weekend ♥️☀️🐾
May 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
A timeline cleanser for a sunny bank holiday weekend ♥️☀️🐾
New: 10 candidates are standing in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election to the Scottish Parliament.
Voters will go to the polls in June.
Voters will go to the polls in June.
May 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
New: 10 candidates are standing in the Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse by-election to the Scottish Parliament.
Voters will go to the polls in June.
Voters will go to the polls in June.
Congratulations to this year's Goodest Boy, Jim. And @jennimintomsp.bsky.social #HDOTY
April 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Congratulations to this year's Goodest Boy, Jim. And @jennimintomsp.bsky.social #HDOTY