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Giving children the best start in life
Support of over £2,600 available through pregnancy and early parenthood The birth of a new baby can put financial pressure on household budgets, but there’s a wide range of financial support available...
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Public invited to help shape a lasting tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Honouring the Late Queen’s legacy in Scotland People are being invited to help shape a permanent memorial in Scotland to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth. An online engagement portal gives people the...
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Swinney: Action against misogyny
First Minister announces series of interventions to tackle violence against women and girls A new Respect Fund for Scotland will see school pupils supported to reject misogyny and promote respect as...
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AITEAL: Breaking down digital barriers to Gaelic
£600,000 awarded to spoken language project A new digital platform for recording, transcribing and translating spoken Gaelic has been awarded £600,000 through the CivTech innovation programme. AITEAL...
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COSLA: Putting communities at the heart of public service reform
COSLA: The European Charter of Local Self-Government can shape the future of Scotland’s public services: .
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£10 million investment to grow skills in defence sector
Two new Defence Technical Excellence Colleges Innovation Minister Alyn Smith has confirmed £10 million investment to develop two Defence Technical Excellence Colleges (DTECs) for Scotland. Plans are...
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Fund to Leave scheme investment doubled to £4 million
Support for women experiencing domestic abuse An initiative supporting women and children to escape abusive relationships will see its funding doubled from £2 million to £4 million for the current...
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Burnham offer to Swinney: Let’s work together to empower Scotland
BUT IS MORE ‘REGIONAL EMPOWERMENT’ ENOUGH FOR SCOTS? In a speech today, the Prime Minister will invite Scotland’s First Minister to work with him on the common good of pushing more power out of both...
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Iconic Scottish landmarks light up blue for World Arthritis Day
Some of Scotland’s most recognisable landmarks, including the Kelpies and Glasgow Science Centre, will light up blue on Monday 12 October for World Arthritis Day as Arthritis UK calls for a dedicated...
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Leadership training to empower headteachers
Further funding for academies that have benefitted more than 2,000 so far Training opportunities for school leaders will continue to be supported by the Scottish Government helping develop leadership...
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New winter health plan ‘to ease hospital pressures’
Health Secretary outlines ‘Home First’ approach Expanded Hospital at Home services, a public awareness campaign and targeted investment to reduce waiting lists are all part of a newly-unveiled health...
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READ ALL ABOUT IT! Wee Read smashes 50,000 pledge target
Scotland comes together to celebrate the joy of reading More than 90,000 people took part in Wee Read as Scotland came together yesterday to celebrate the joy of reading – smashing the campaign’s...
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Support for autistic adults
Improving outcomes for neurodivergent and autistic people, and people with learning disabilities Autistic adults are to benefit from more than £600,000 of new funding to improve access to advice,...
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First Minister digs in on Granton’s Waterfront
‘WE’LL TRANSFORM THIS FORMAL INDUSTRIAL SITE INTO A NEW COASTAL TOWN AND COMMUNITY’ – COUNCIL LEADER JANE MEAGHER First Minister John Swinney has marked the start of construction on one of Scotland’s...
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Education Secretary visits Cerebral Palsy Scotland as charity calls for...
The visit provided an opportunity to highlight the need for greater specialist expertise in education and more proactive, preventative healthcare for people with cerebral palsy. Màiri McAllan, Cabinet...
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250 NHS jobs for parents
Supporting work to help tackle child poverty More than 250 paid NHS placements will be made available to parents across Scotland as part of Scottish Government efforts to eradicate child poverty. The...
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Independent review of maternity services begins
Improving care for women and babies across Scotland A nationwide review of Scotland’s maternity services begins today, examining how care can be improved for women, babies and families. Chaired by...
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Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Poverty in Scotland 2026 report published
CHALLENGE POVERTY WEEK 2026 We are publishing this report at a critical crossroads in Scotland’s journey to a possible future, one free from poverty. In this year’s election campaign and programme for...
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Funding awarded to support university spinouts
Unlocking economic innovation The Scottish Government is investing nearly £3 million to help turn university research projects into commercial business propositions. Seventeen projects from seven...
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh reopens historic Palm Houses following...
Final planting of endangered lion plant marks momentous completion of half decade renovation TODAY (Friday 2 October 2026), the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is reopening its historic Palm Houses to...
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