Scotland celebrates International Women's Day

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon donates a pair of shoes to Smart Works in Edinburgh during an event to mark International Women’s Day. (Jane Barlow/PA Wire)

March 8th 2017 is International Women’s Day. While demonstrations and events are happening across the globe, leaders, business and charities in Scotland are taking a moment to pay tribute to inspirational and bold women.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who launched her mentoring programme today, wished a happy International Women’s Day to females all over the world.

Happy International Women's Day to women and girls the world over. @womensday #IWD2017

— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) March 8, 2017

The army gave a shout-out to all the women who support their services.

Some of the brilliant military & civilian women who support operations & engagement @Fighting51st HQ, on #InternationalWomensDay. #IWD2017 pic.twitter.com/1txhBJHFSu

— The Army in Scotland (@ArmyScotland) March 8, 2017

The National Mining Museum highlighted how women helped to shape Scotland’s mining industry.

To celebrate #InternationalWomensDay we're celebrating the enormous contribution women made to Scotland's mining industry pic.twitter.com/0ZmqH6ToMJ

— NationalMiningMuseum (@NatMiningMuseum) March 8, 2017

The Scotland Office pointed out that more than half the Civil Service workforce is female.

More than half the Civil Service is female (54%) and +40% of senior posts are held by women #InternationalWomensDay @WomenEqualities pic.twitter.com/gYqDDtT5q4

— UK Gov Scotland (@UKGovScotland) March 8, 2017

Transport Scotland let their Communications Manager do the talking.

For #InternationalWomensDay — Rowan Smith on her role as Transport Scotland's Digital Communications Manager. #IWD2017 pic.twitter.com/aneqOyudMI

— Transport Scotland (@transcotland) March 8, 2017

The Scotland weren’t just celebrating women in Scotland, but all over the globe.

This #InternationalWomensDay, we're celebrating the women working to make a difference to people all over the world. @WomenEqualities pic.twitter.com/5YBZmklEbv

— UK Gov Scotland (@UKGovScotland) March 8, 2017

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Be Bold for Change, where woman are being called upon to help create a more gender inclusive world.

UN House Scotland fully supports #InternationalWomensDay #BeBoldForChange #SDG5 https://t.co/Sl3WPU2We8

— UN House Scotland (@UNHouseScotland) March 8, 2017

Seafood Scotland used Twitter to acknowledge the great work of their female staff.

This #InternationalWomensDay we're taking a moment to appreciate all the hard working women in our industry – thank you ladies! pic.twitter.com/MAL0mhvc7j

— Seafood Scotland (@SeafoodScotland) March 8, 2017

Diabetes Scotland gave a big thank you to 54 female scientists who are working with them to changes the lives of people living with Diabetes.

Let's have another shout out for our awesome #women in science for #InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/cZiyeU3BDB

— Diabetes Scotland (@DiabetesScot) March 8, 2017

Have you spotted this display at Glasgow Central station?

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! Have you spotted our display celebrating female apprentices in @NetworkRailGLC? #ScotAppWeek17 pic.twitter.com/sR3F0XUpSM

— Skills Development Scotland (@skillsdevscot) March 8, 2017

WWF Scotland also paid tribute to women working towards a better future.

Shout out to the incredible women helping build a future where people and nature thrive #InternationalWomensDay #BeBoldForChange pic.twitter.com/sAGS8SZjRR

— WWF Scotland (@WWFScotland) March 8, 2017

Glasgow Science Centre introduced the impressive Sheila Rowan.

Sheila Rowan, Scotland's Chief Scientific Advisor & Director of the Institute for Gravitational Research @UofGlasgow #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/JFvHYzn1ZD

— GlasgowScienceCentre (@gsc1) March 8, 2017

It’s not just modern women receiving praise – BBC Radio Scotland gave us a history lesson in amazing Scottish women.

It's #InternationalWomensDay, so here's 3 incredible and inspiring Scottish women that we think you should know about. pic.twitter.com/f9YqQoSicw

— BBC Radio Scotland (@BBCRadioScot) March 8, 2017

MS Society Scotland shared this lovely video of a inspirational mum.

We love this little video tweeted by Hannah about her amazing mum!! #InternationalWomensDay on Wed – who is your inspiring woman? https://t.co/W0RDgtLlRJ

— MS Society Scotland (@mssocietyscot) March 6, 2017

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Scotland celebrates International Women’s Day

The army gave a shout-out to all the women who support their services.

The National Mining Museum highlighted how women helped to shape Scotland’s mining industry.

The Scotland Office pointed out that more than half the Civil Service workforce is female.

Transport Scotland let their Communications Manager do the talking.

The Scotland weren’t just celebrating women in Scotland, but all over the globe.

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Be Bold for Change, where woman are being called upon to help create a more gender inclusive world.

Seafood Scotland used Twitter to acknowledge the great work of their female staff.

Diabetes Scotland gave a big thank you to 54 female scientists who are working with them to changes the lives of people living with Diabetes.

Have you spotted this display at Glasgow Central station?

WWF Scotland also paid tribute to women working towards a better future.

Glasgow Science Centre introduced the impressive Sheila Rowan.

It’s not just modern women receiving praise – BBC Radio Scotland gave us a history lesson in amazing Scottish women.

MS Society Scotland shared this lovely video of a inspirational mum.

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The army gave a shout-out to all the women who support their services.

The National Mining Museum highlighted how women helped to shape Scotland’s mining industry.

The Scotland Office pointed out that more than half the Civil Service workforce is female.

Transport Scotland let their Communications Manager do the talking.

The Scotland weren’t just celebrating women in Scotland, but all over the globe.

The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Be Bold for Change, where woman are being called upon to help create a more gender inclusive world.

Seafood Scotland used Twitter to acknowledge the great work of their female staff.

Diabetes Scotland gave a big thank you to 54 female scientists who are working with them to changes the lives of people living with Diabetes.

Have you spotted this display at Glasgow Central station?

WWF Scotland also paid tribute to women working towards a better future.

Glasgow Science Centre introduced the impressive Sheila Rowan.

It’s not just modern women receiving praise – BBC Radio Scotland gave us a history lesson in amazing Scottish women.

MS Society Scotland shared this lovely video of a inspirational mum.

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Scotland celebrates International Women’s Day