Scottish Budget
Details of the Scottish Government's spending plans.
Transport
You can get an overview of transport policy here. More information is available on the website of our national transport agency Transport Scotland.
Policies
Featured
Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformation
Sets out the priorities for Scotland’s economy as well as the actions needed to maximise the opportunities of the next decade to achieve our vision of a wellbeing economy.
Programme for Government 2024-25: Serving Scotland
First Minister John Swinney announced his first Programme for Government on 4 September 2024.
Publications
Borders Rail Extension communications: FOI release
11 June 2025
Removal of litter from verges: EIR release
10 June 2025
Vehicle engine idling: switch off when you stop
02 June 2025
Consultations
Statistics and research
Scottish Local Government Finance - Green Book: 2025-2026
27 February 2025
Trends in Rural Scotland: a working paper (2025)
28 January 2025
Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification 2022
16 December 2024
News
Major inward investment secured
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence will bring hundreds of jobs.
Building the best future for Scotland
Programme for Government 2025-26.
Storm Éowyn recovery
Impacts continue to be felt.
People and directorates
Cabinet Secretary and Ministers
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Jim Fairlie MSP