Our ambition is for Scotland to be a nation where digital technology connects people, delivers better public services and drives innovation and economic growth.
Actions
To make this vision a reality, we are working to:
- improve broadband and connectivity so that everyone can access reliable digital infrastructure
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embed ethical use of data and statistics data to improve decision-making and build trust
- expand digital ethics and inclusion to ensure people have the skills and confidence to get online
- invest in skills and capability throughout the public sector to equip staff with digital skills, confidence, and leadership capacity
- deliver sustainable public services that are secure, resilient, high quality, accessible and designed around people’s needs
Background
We published the Digital strategy for Scotland: vision statement in November 2025. This strategy is a collaboration between the Scottish Government and local government in Scotland represented by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA).
This is an updated version of the 2021 digital strategy. It takes account of new political priorities, changes in technology, and different ways of delivering services. It also recognises that digital services are now seen as essential to improving public services, as described in Scotland's Public Service Reform Strategy (June 2025)
In May 2024, we published a progress report on the 2021 strategy. This report shows what we have achieved so far and prepares for our updated strategy.
We published an overarching vision and the first of a series of delivery plans in November 2025. The delivery plan sets out the actions we are taking in the short term to:
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deliver sustainable digital public services
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make real our strategic vision
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set a delivery timescale
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detail why actions are needed
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illustrate how progress will be measured
We will develop other plans over time and will set out in detail how our shared vision is being delivered across different policy areas.
Bills and legislation
The Legislation and Regulation Catalogue provides guidance on legislation that applies to the delivery of digital services and is regularly reviewed and updated.
Contact
For general enquiries please contact: DigitalStrategyforScotland@gov.scot.