This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
Business, industry and innovation
Policies
- Cities and regions
- Consumers and competition
- Cyber resilience
- Digital
- Employment support
- European Structural and Investment Funds
- Fair and inclusive workplaces
- Food and drink
- International trade and investment
- Investment finance
- Manufacturing
- Public sector procurement
- Regeneration
- Science and research
- Supporting business
- Tourism and events
- Water
- Young people: training and employment
Featured
Publications
Electronic invoicing in public procurement: guide
03 September 2026
PECOS purchase to pay system: guide for public bodies
02 September 2026
Industry statistics
02 September 2026
Consultations
Statistics and research
Industry statistics
02 September 2026
Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 162): 27 August 2026
27 August 2026
Labour Market Trends: August 2026
18 August 2026
News
Third Just Transition Commission established
Fairness at the heart of how Scotland adapts to a changing climate.
Growth boost for food and drink firms
Funding to expand and modernise the industry.
Supporting businesses to harness AI
Continued help for small and medium sized firms to update operations
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
Directorates
- Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
- Business and Better Regulation Directorate
- Culture and External Affairs Directorate
- Digital Directorate
- Economic Development Directorate
- Energy and Climate Change Directorate
- Environment and Forestry Directorate
- Exchequer Strategy Directorate
- Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
- International Trade and Investment Directorate
- Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
- Justice Directorate
- Local Government and Housing Directorate
- Marine Directorate
- Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate