UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers) Working Group meeting agenda and briefings: FOI release
- Equality and rights
- Law and order
- Public sector
28 October 2026
The Scottish Government
Programme for Government
Our Programme for Government sets out the actions we will take to 2031.
Bank holidays
Find out the dates of upcoming Scottish bank holidays.
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
Anti-racist employment strategy information: FOI release
- Public sector
- Work and skills
- Equality and rights
28 October 2026
Practice level governance for mixed NHS/private dental practices: FOI release
- Health and social care
- Public sector
28 October 2026
Consultations
Unpaid carers - right to breaks and timescales for support plans: consultation analysis
- Health and social care
23 October 2026
Community Engagement Obligations and draft large land holdings guidance under the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025– Consultation paper
- Communities and third sector
- Farming and rural
20 October 2026
Proposed Fisheries Management Measures for Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Proposed Priority Marine Feature (PMF) Management Areas – Consultation Paper
- Environment and climate change
- Marine and fisheries
20 October 2026
News
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Efforts continue to connect households back to grid
Conditions improve but coastal flood risk remains.
Climate Action Secretary to attend COP31
Fairer climate finance to be key priority.
New coalition to help keep the Promise
Partnership to accelerate progress for care-experienced people.
Statistics and research
Housing statistics for Scotland, 2025-26: Annual Summary
- Statistics
27 October 2026
Households in Scotland by housing tenure: Scottish Household Survey 2025
- Statistics
27 October 2026
Free Personal and Nursing Care: Methodology and background information, 2025-26
- Statistics
27 October 2026
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.
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The Scottish Government is made up of: