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Publication - Advice and guidance

Intercountry adoption: Scotland's guide for international adoption

Published
7 September 2026
From
Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Equality and rights, International
ISBN
9781806438501

This guidance offers detailed information about Intercountry Adoption processes for adoption practitioners and prospective adopters in Scotland. The document should be used as guidance only. It is strongly recommended that users seek independent legal advice on adoption law and processes.

Supporting documents

Intercountry Adoption Guidance: Scotland’s guide for international adoption
File type
29 page PDF
File size
449.5 kB
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