The Scottish Government

The Scottish Government

Coronavirus

Further temporary measures to stop the spread of coronavirus are in effect, including additional restrictions for central belt areas. Read more about the new measures.

Download the Protect Scotland app from NHS Scotland.

Programme for Government

Protecting Scotland, Renewing Scotland, the government's programme for Scotland 2020 to 2021 sets out the actions we will take in the coming year.

EU Exit (Brexit)

Scotland voted to remain in the European Union.

Find out more about the Scottish Government's position on EU Exit.

Topics

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Publications

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Consultations

Island communities impact assessments: guidance - consultation

  • Arts, culture and sport
  • Building, planning and design
  • Business, industry and innovation
  • Children and families
  • Communities and third sector
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Environment and climate change
  • Equality and rights
  • Farming and rural
  • Health and social care
  • Housing
  • International
  • Law and order
  • Marine and fisheries
  • Money and tax
  • Public safety and emergencies
  • Public sector
  • Scottish Budget
  • Work and skills
  • Brexit
  • Constitution and democracy
  • Coronavirus in Scotland
  • Programme for Government
  • Research
  • Statistics
  • Transport

12 Oct 2020

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About government

First Minister

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As head of the Scottish Government, the First Minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administration's policies and for promoting and representing Scotland at home and overseas.

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How government works

The Scottish Government is made up of: