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
Energy Performance Certificate Reform: updates
27 August 2026
Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 162): 27 August 2026
27 August 2026
Business: Scottish Regulators Forum - terms of reference
26 August 2026
Consultations
Statistics and research
Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 162): 27 August 2026
27 August 2026
Labour Market Trends: August 2026
18 August 2026
Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 161): 13 August 2026
13 August 2026
News
Third Just Transition Commission established
Fairness at the heart of how Scotland adapts to a changing climate.
Fife firm powering £12 million boost
Semiconductor company's expansion safeguarding skilled jobs and boosting exports.
Government revenues in Scotland reach record high
Income tax take rises by £1.5 billion.
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