Scottish Budget
Details of the Scottish Government's spending plans.
Arts, culture and sport
Policies
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Programme for Government
All you need to know about our Programme for Government which sets out the actions we will take in the coming year and beyond.
Building a New Scotland: Culture in an independent Scotland
This paper sets out the Scottish Government's vision for culture in an independent Scotland.
Publications
Glasgow School of Art (GSA) Correspondence and Restoration Options: EIR release
11 February 2026
Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release
11 February 2026
Correspondence between former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release
10 February 2026
Consultations
Football Banning Orders: consultation
01 December 2025
Historic Marine Protected Areas - designation proposals: consultation report
11 August 2025
Cruise ship levy: consultation
27 February 2025
Statistics and research
Making the Case for Nature: insights from Scotland's Natural Capital analyses
26 September 2025
Satisfaction with Local Authority Cultural Services in Scotland (2024)
25 September 2025
Scottish Islands Data Overview (2025)
09 September 2025
News
World Cup bank holiday confirmed
Royal Proclamation approved by His Majesty the King.
Investing in sport and physical activity
Additional £40 million will help people get more active.
First Minister calls for sustainability of STV regional news
Response to Ofcom consultation.
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Angus Robertson MSP
Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture
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Jenny Gilruth MSP