They have thousands - sometimes millions - of followers from all over the world who log on to catch their every tweet.
And now, our pick of the Scottish celebrities will have their tweets immortalised forever in the form of a poem made using the online web tool Poetweet.
Here's our selection of politicians and their Twitter rondels - or two stanza poems of French origin.
Solidarity sister
by Tommy Sheridan @citizentommy
Blog installment has been "lost"
World. Scotland is my nation
Reasons we have almost 60%
Million in rich tax evasion.
B4 diving in & criticising
FOR ANOTHER WORLD IS STILL POSSIBLE
Held by the 1% via disgusting.
Unfair, untrue and unacceptable.
Sunshine on with your presence.
Last night. Well deserved.
Is missing United 4 Independence
It was a pleasure to be involved.
YES. The source of my confidence?
That right
by Nicola Sturgeon @NicolaSturgeon
To double MND nurse numbers
Scottish cabinet comes to Dumfries
Themselves at risk to help others.
The anti-child poverty charities.
Deputy leader of Scottish Labour.
Congrats Aamer - she's gorgeous
Inverness. Next stop Perth.#snptour
Democracy in Scotland - marvellous!
No comment!
Simply breaks for all affected
On £100bn Trident replacement
Tell her I'm delighted
Timing aside, it's a good moment.
For good
by Jim Murphy @jimmurphymp
Has helped change their lives
INVICTUS injured Forces athletes.
Than the actual results themselves.
Meetings on my Irn-Bru crates.
Join one of our canvassing teams.
Follow the tweets of journalist
The brilliance of Robin Williams.
Left, but act Right. @labourlist
Which we see in our communities."
In 1940-before the NHS was created
& Paisley Labour Parties
This atrocity must be prevented.
Of religious minorities.
The rest
by Ruth Davidson MSP @ruthdavidsonMSP
To live* *delete as appropriate
Parliament. Proper Paxmans, all...
If it would please the electorate!
On a drink pilot at football "
I'm just leaving the office.
Pressie. Superb so far. Stunning.
NYPD uniform as 'the Police'...
Credits of Star Wars. Or something.
Boris-taming PR Goddess.
With dogs behind them. Thoughtful
Be. But lovely none the less.
Agree. utterly shameful.
Did I put my mellow fruitfulness?
Have achieved
by Willie Rennie @willie_rennie
.@sarahclark_judo on your golds!
About domestic abuse and Bill ...
RUK childcare support for 2yr olds
Bluebells out on Harran Hill
Our politics - before & after
Answers on plan B from Alex Salmond
Met one independence supporter.
Jelly babies at top of West Lomond.
Door to your local We're listening.
Our council by-election candidate
You spoke for us all this morning.
To send again - I'll investigate.
Fixed now. Thanks for flagging.
My solicitor
by George Galloway @georgegalloway
Will defend them in our thousands
Meaning?
Know how insane he sounds...
Ps it's not a respect meeting...
Where is this info from Usman?
Profile that's quite a relief ...
What IS wrong with this man??
Beyond belief.....
Was false. Like your intentions
Haven't seen it but it looks good
We need the money for the elections
Get in the way. Enjoy the blood
And, any answer to my questions?
Final qualifiers
by Alex Salmond @AlexSalmond
And friends - Eid Mubarak to all!
Tonight's at Usher Hall with + more
Paul Foster and Alex Marshall.
Has it ever happened before?
Lowest unemployment since 2008
On the distance we have travelled
Have voted to back independence
Punishment to poor & disabled
Opportunity of a lifetime...
- has proved to be a huge success.
Who'll be voting for first time
& DFM Martin McGuinness
40year low in recorded crime
Ask away
by Angry Salmond @AngrySalmond
How can I be a sexy socialist?
A xenophobic, right-wing arsehole.
Hangovers and Tories won't exist.
He's just resigned from the role.
For the people, they're useless.
Styles and remove split ends.
Club wouldn't be in such a mess.
And everybody loses their minds.
Of time until Thatcher reappears?
Out of the neighbours wheelie bins?
99 Red B two colossal liars.
By a team of wisecracking penguins.
Because we'll have flying cars.
Serious offenders
by Kezia Dugdale @kdugdalemsp
They just happen to be largely men
Great day and an even better 2015!
Ask the boys? @Women5050
Did you read the letter?
Poor stunt - have a read of this
Where did i say "no prison"
I?! had to buy a holdall for his
Plans for a women's super-prison
A+E stats like they do in England
Super Prison. Let's do it together.
Was even worse in Scotland
Decent progress - will go further
Inspirational radio with LBC and
Far-right extremism
by Humza Yousaf @humzayousaf
A European citizen don't forget!
Wage - great example to other SMEs
I need all redemption i can get...
First Minister - momentous times
- well done to our business sector
Again during Fairtrade Fortnight!
Was negotiated with sub-contractor
Donate here recognised tonight
That will finish Labour
In Peshawar expresses condolences
Puff? I rest my case your honour!
Almost 2,000ppl to 92,187 announces
Is when we are in our darkest hour
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