School contact details
- Education
21 May 2025
The Scottish Government
Programme for Government
Our Programme for Government 2025 to 2026 sets out the actions we will take in the coming year.
Single-use vapes ban
From 1 June 2025, selling or supplying single-use vapes will be banned. See: vapes and vaping.
Cost of living support
People in Scotland are being affected by the most severe economic crisis in a generation. Find out what help is available.
Publications
Carbon Neutral Islands Financing Roadmap
- Energy
- Environment and climate change
21 May 2025
Wilton Centre closure decision: letter to Scottish Borders Council
- Education
21 May 2025
Consultations
Process for determining electoral boundaries in Scotland: consultation
- Constitution and democracy
15 May 2025
Teachers of children and young people who are blind or partially sighted, deaf, or deafblind: guidance - consultation
- Education
09 May 2025
Non-domestic rates proposal-lodging deadline extension: survey analysis
- Money and tax
08 May 2025
News
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Next generation farming
Support for young people into agricultural careers.
Major inward investment secured
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will bring hundreds of jobs.
Hi-tech housing solutions help ease pressures on health and social care
Increased investment for adaptations in homes.
Statistics and research
Provisional Scottish Sea Fisheries Statistics 2024
- Statistics
21 May 2025
Scottish Nitrogen Balance Sheet 2022
- Statistics
20 May 2025
Culture sector support needs survey
- Research and analysis
19 May 2025
About government
First Minister
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.
Read more about the First MinisterHow government works
The Scottish Government is made up of: