Transport

Vaccinated traveller policy also expanded.

First Minister marks completion of Queen Street Station redevelopment

Scotland to align with UK testing regime.

Streamlined system merges amber and green lists and retains red list.

The Scottish Government's initial response to the final report of the Just Transition Commission. It sets out our long-term vision for just transition and provides details on our National Just Transition Planning Framework.

This document updates the guidance to local authorities about the provision of school transport and replaces the School Transport Guidance Circular issued in 2003 (Circular No 7/2003 ).

Economy boosting step backed by move to clamp down on poor performers.

UK Government should negotiate deal.

Expanded list includes Denmark and Switzerland while Thailand goes red.

Step only possible due to success of vaccination programmes.

Heavy rain and flooding expected.

A new air quality strategy to replace Cleaner Air for Scotland - The Road to a Healthier Future, setting out the Scottish Government's air quality policy framework for the next five years and a series of actions to deliver further air quality improvements.

A plan setting out timelines, milestones and responsible organisations for delivering the actions in Cleaner Air for Scotland 2: towards a better place for everyone.

This report presents the findings from the National Islands Plan Survey. The research explores perceptions of island life in relation to the strategic objectives set out in the National Islands Plan.

Latest review removes journey ban.

Rules will remain in place on areas with high Delta variant cases.

Key destinations added following latest review.

Step taken to protect public health in Scotland.

Change made following concerns over spread of Delta variant.

Action taken after new variant spike in cases.

Scotland's Third Land Use Strategy sets out our vision, objectives and policies to achieve sustainable land use. The strategy covers the next five years and aims to provide a more holistic understanding of our land, the demands we place upon it and the benefits we get from our land.

Interim joint response from SG and COSLA to the New Future for Scotland's Town Centres report articulates our support for the reports overarching aim to work with our partners and communities to transform the future of our town centres and signals our commitment to work collaboratively in shaping and implementing change locally.

Analysis of responses to the consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland.

More countries designated as high risk.

Summary of key findings after the six main local authorities with islands were invited to consider the impact of the (COVID-19) pandemic on the delivery of National Island Plan commitments and how these should be prioritised going forward.

Report on progress made on the actions agreed at the fourth annual meeting of Cabinet members and children and young people on 3 March 2020.

Reducing the spread of COVID-19.

Supporting 45,000 jobs.

Easy read version of A New Future for Scotland's Town Centres

In June 2020 we launched an independent collaborative review of the progress and scope of the 2013 Town Centre Action Plan. The Review group was asked to build on our town centre first approach and develop a refreshed vision for our towns and the means to achieve it.

In Feb 2020, the Scottish Government hosted the Energy Networks Vision Summit aimed to help shape the future of Scotland’s electricity and gas networks, giving stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the issues addressed in the report ‘Scotland's electricity and and gas networks: 'Vision to 2030'.

Travellers returning to self-isolate on arrival in Scotland.

New public health requirements.

More destinations re-designated for quarantine.

Further public health measures to prevent spread of new coronavirus strain.

This guidance provides the tools to help you complete an Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) as required under the Islands (Scotland) Act 20181 (the Act). In particular, this guidance is about the Section 7 duty of the Act where a Relevant Authority must have regard to island communities.

Call to prioritise perishable goods hauliers.

Final planned adjustments of 2020 to quarantine exemptions.

This draft public engagement strategy sets out our overarching framework for engaging the people of Scotland in the transition to a net zero nation which is prepared for the effects of our changing climate.

Non-essential travel remains discouraged.

This report highlights the Scottish Government’s continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.

Consultation on a draft new air quality strategy for Scotland, taking into account the recommendations arising from the independent review of the Cleaner Air for Scotland strategy.

Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA) for the draft new air quality strategy for Scotland.

Share your views on proposals to reduce inequalities

Consultation on a review of the Councillors' Code of Conduct to seek views from relevant stakeholders and members of the public.

Our islands face particular challenges around distance, geography, connectivity and demography, so it is important that policy makers consider these properly. The consultation on the guidance will help ensure that islands receive fair treatment tailored to their unique circumstances.

The second annual progress report for 'Every child, every chance: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2018-2022'.

Increase in coronavirus cases sees quarantine requirements.

Consultation on proposed changes to the pre-application consultation (PAC) requirements in planning.

Commitment to decarbonise passenger rail services by 2035

Significant increase in coronavirus cases in Spain sees decision overturned.

Public health measures lifted for more travellers.

Travellers arriving from mainland and islands exempt from quarantine requirements.

Public health measure lifted for some overseas travellers arriving in Scotland.

Face coverings and 2 metre rule exemptions announced in preparation for Phase 3.

Delay to relaxation of restrictions in parts of the region.

Report from the independent Advisory Group established by the Scottish Government to advise on Scotland’s economic recovery in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

New approach put in place as Scotland moves to Phase 2 of recovery

This report outlines the themes emerging from a rapid analysis of the public engagement exercise on our approach to decision making with regard to changes to the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown arrangements.

Plans to help people attend medical appointments. 

Analysis of responses to the consultation on the draft regulations transferring the parking and bus lane adjudicators to the Scottish Tribunals and an indication of how the regulations have been revised.

A Culture Strategy for Scotland shows how important culture is to Scotland’s prosperity and sets the future direction for supporting culture in Scotland.

Transport charter signed at COP25 summit.

Affordable homes, transport links and schools delivered.

This independent report has been produced to support licensing authorities who wish to undertake an assessment of whether there is an overprovision of private hire cars in their area.

This non-statutory guidance relates to the discretionary power of local licensing authorities to refuse to grant private hire car vehicle licences on the grounds of overprovision as provided for in section 10 of the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982.

First Minister – Scotland acting locally as we lead globally on climate change.

Islander ferry fare enhancements

Scotland’s national poet contributes to permanent tribute.

We are seeking to engage with providers of cars, scooters and powered wheelchairs to deliver an affordable leasing scheme for individuals in receipt of disability benefits.

Matheson gets glimpse of Mesolithic life in Caithness

Important step taken towards clean energy for transport. 

Third round of funding is now open for applications.

Final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for The Removal, Storage and Disposal of Vehicles (Prescribed Sums and Charges etc.) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 and The Police (Retention and Disposal of Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2019.

Result of a study investigating existing Scottish food and drink export logistics, and their resilience.

£51 million for active travel infrastructure in 2019

£31 million road seven months early

Matheson makes donation to local communities

Economic benefits of £745m Aberdeen by-pass highlighted.

Third round of funding for active travel announced.

East of Huntly to Aberdeen design updates

£25m available to strengthen rail freight in Scotland.

Event attracts schools from across region

Thumbs up from eight Aberdeenshire schools.

New regulations come into force.

Wills Bros to build Maybole bypass.

£300,000 ground investigations start May

Analysis of written responses to our consultation on the removal, storage and disposal of vehicles regulations.

Birnam to Tay Crossing community events

Conference brings schools, teachers and industry together

A96 dualling programme hailed by pupils and teachers

Potential impact on noise levels of our plans to reduce the overall burden of Air Departure Tax (ADT) by 50%.

Successful applicants will benefit from appraisal costs support

Group to look at 30 year strategy for Scotland’s infrastructure needs.

Methodology for local authorities to undertake air quality assessment through the National Low Emission Framework (NLEF) to inform decisions on transport-related actions.

£50m for new transport and industry projects.  

Hardmuir to Fochabers preferrerd option on display

Ground investigations for 13 mile stretch

Report compiled by Ernst & Young following their feasibility study looking at the most cost effective locations for an ultra-deep water port in the UK.

Preferred option to go on display

Venue Aviemore in March

East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme update

£2.7 million ground investigations to start

Call to public to attend

Constitutional Relations Secretary calls for end to 'Brexit brinkmanship'.

Online survey launched  

Increased capacity with services to start this weekend

Step forward for Crubenmore to Kincraig section

New contracts will improve trunk road network

£1.6 million upgrade opens to traffic

Line of Tomatin-Moy section published 

Exhibitions later this month

Budget more than doubled for walking and cycling projects

Assistance for councils following extreme weather.

Island next in line for new vessel

Volunteering to help local communities.

People urged to avoid all travel in affected areas.

Avoid all travel.

Further travel disruption highly likely - avoid travel at peak times if possible.

Transport infrastructure gives Scottish economy confidence

The new road ahead

Winds to cause disruption for travellers.

Transport Scotland is continuing the design work to progress the A9 Dualling programme.

Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.

An economic assessment on the impact of a 50% reduction in the overall burden of air departure tax and a plan for future monitoring and evaluation.

An analysis of responses to the Scottish Government’s consultation on an overall 50% reduction plan and environmental report for air departure tax.

Flooding relief vehicle for winter service

£2.7 million contract hits the heights

Major step towards three-hour journeys between Scotland and London.

Refurbished coaches will provide extra seats on busiest services

50 mph in force from Monday

New system will improve road safety

Economy Secretary meets Fife businesses.