John Swinney
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John Ramsay Swinney is a Scottish politician who has served as First Minister of Scotland since 2024. Swinney has served as Leader of the Scottish National Party since 2024, and previously between 200
Official portrait, 2026
Swinney speaking in a Scottish Parliament debate, June 2000
Swinney in the Scottish Parliament, April 2000
Swinney's official portrait as Cabinet Secretary for Sustainable Growth
Tom Hunter (VC)
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Thomas Peck Hunter VC was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth force
John Swinney
…Swinney, a garage manager, and Agnes Weir Swinney (née Hunter), a Sunday school teacher. He grew up in the Corstorphine area of Edinburgh. His uncle Tom Hunter was awarded the Victoria Cross whilst serving with the Royal Marines during the Second World War. His maternal grandparents, Ramsey and Mary Hunter…
Detailed view of the inscription on the Edinburgh memorial
The memorial to Thomas Peck Hunter outside Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh.