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The Scottish Government

Animal welfare

Learn the warning signs of an illegally bred puppy. No mum. No paperwork. Walk away.

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Scotland and Brexit
In a referendum on European Union membership held in June 2016 the Scottish people voted decisively to remain within the EU.
Scotland and Brexit

The Scottish Government believes that staying in the EU is the best option for the whole of the UK and Scotland.

Failing that, we believe the UK and Scotland must remain inside the Single Market and Customs Union.

Find out more about Brexit.
#ScotlandIsNow "This campaign will inspire people to be part of Scotland's future." First Minister Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland is:
  • breathtaking beauty and the warmest of welcomes
  • investing in your future and the future of our planet
  • innovative, pioneering, inclusive and creative
  • all of those things and so much more
ScotlandIsNow

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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:

1First Minister 11Cabinet Secretaries 16Other Ministers