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The Scottish Government
Government Administration
Updates from the devolved government for Scotland.
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The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
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http://www.gov.scot
External link for The Scottish Government
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- 5,001-10,000 employees
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- Edinburgh
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St Andrew's House
Edinburgh, EH1 3DG, GB
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If strong winds are forecast, make sure you keep your home protected. Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything that could be blown into windows and cause danger. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/e8EVMams
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The Education (Scotland) Bill establishes a new national qualifications body called Qualifications Scotland to replace the Scottish Qualifications Authority and creates a new independent education inspectorate. 🔵 Qualifications Scotland will focus on curriculum development and school improvement 🔵 His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) will focus on inspecting schools to ensure quality and support student progress across Scotland. Find out more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTKUV3mb
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We have launched an initiative to improve access to healthcare in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia. The new health partnership programme will help the countries and Scotland strengthen their health systems. It will do so by creating networks through which healthcare professionals can share skills, experience and knowledge. It leads on from the success of the NHS Scotland Global Citizenship programme, which supports NHS staff to engage in health work around the world. External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson attended the launch, which marks the 20th anniversary of Scotland’s international development programme.
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The countdown is on! It's just 2 months to Scotland’s Climate Week (29 September – 5 October).🌍 Get ready to join in on the action. From families making small daily changes, to businesses transforming how they work, to community groups creating local solutions – climate action is happening in every part of our country. Climate Week is a chance to celebrate these efforts and invites everyone to get involved. Together, our actions add up to create meaningful change for Scotland's future. To find out more about Scotland's Climate Week and how you can get involved, visit: https://lnkd.in/dk-XjqsS #ScotClimateWeek #LetsDoNetZero
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The Tall Ships Festival attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors, making it the city’s biggest event in a generation. Major events like the Tall Ships Festival, the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and the Grand Départ of LeTour in 2027 help raise Scotland’s profile, attract tourism and grow our economy.
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Tackling the climate emergency is one of our priorities. At the opening of Neart na Gaoithe wind farm - co-developed by EDF power solutions and ESB - First Minister John Swinney saw how offshore wind is powering the transition to net zero.
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