The Scottish Executive

Scottish politics, reports, consultations and government office publications from the devolved government of Scotland, plus the civil servants code of conduct and First Minister's question time.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/

South of Scotland European Partnership

Consists of representatives from various local and national agencies, including the public sector, voluntary organisations, education and training agencies, tourism sector and environmental agencies. Lists group news and information.
http://www.sosep.org/

Scottish Elections

The Scottish Parliamentry Election Website
http://www.scottishelections.co.uk

Tagish's Essential Directory of UK Information Sources

Tagish's Essential Directory, comprehensive and up-to-date directories of UK Government Contact Information on the Web
http://www.tagish.co.uk/tagish/links/default.htm

General Registers Office for Scotland

Registrar of births, marriages and deaths for Scotland. Provides information for researchers and genealogists.
http://www.gro-scotland.gov.uk/

Orkney and Shetland Valuation Joint Board

Information on council tax, non-domestic rates and electoral registration.
http://www.orkney-shetland-vjb.co.uk

Boundary Commission for Scotland

Non-departmental public body which reviews and advises on the parliamentary boundaries in Scotland. Brief information about the Commission, maps of its Review Areas and the text of its recommendations are available.
http://www.bcomm-scotland.gov.uk/

Scottish Executive Inquiry Reporters Unit: Planning Appeals

Responsible for processing planning, enforcement, listed building, conservation area and other environmental appeals in Scotland.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/about/DD/IRU/00014614

Land Registers Scotland

The Official Register of Land and Property in Scotland
http://www.ros.gov.uk/

The National Archives of Scotland

Holds records spanning the 12th to the 21st centuries, touching on virtually every aspect of Scottish life.
http://www.nas.gov.uk/

Scottish Freedom

Discussion of Scottish politics, elections and culture.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/freedom

Scottish Enterprise

Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Provides online support and skills development assistance to local enterprises and jobseekers.
http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

Scottish Asylum Seekers Consortium

Manages and monitors the commissioning and provision of accommodation and other services for asylum seekers in Scotland. Includes details of projects and news.
http://www.asylumscotland.org.uk/

Lothian Valuation Joint Board

Electoral registration, council tax and valuation information for Edinburgh and the Lothians.
http://www.lothian-vjb.gov.uk

Public Tenders

Information on public sector tendering in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland. including EU procurement rules and thresholds.
http://www.publictender.co.uk

Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland

Trading standards in Scotland.
http://www.scotss.org.uk/

Institute of Governance

The Institute of Governance at the University of Edinburgh provides a range of research, education and expertise on issues of relevance to constitutional change and policy related work.
http://www.institute-of-governance.org

Scottish Affairs

Scottish Affairs is the definitive forum for comment and debate on all matters concerning Scottish current affairs.
http://www.scottishaffairs.org/

Regional Selective Assistance Scotland

Provides information on a national grant scheme, aimed at encouraging investment and job creation in the areas of Scotland designated for regional aid under European Community Law.
http://www.rsascotland.gov.uk

European Information Relay for Scotland

Information about European issues as they affect the region, with directories of further resources and news. Supported by the European Commission Representation in the UK.
http://www.europe.org.uk/info/default.asp?region=s&page=home

Scottish Social Services Council

The regulatory body for the Scottish social services workforce. News and contact details.
http://www.sssc.uk.com/

Office of the Queen's Printer for Scotland

Includes Scottish Legislation and Official Gazettes, Acts of the Scottish Parliament, and other statutory instruments.
http://www.oqps.gov.uk/

Communities Scotland

Communities Scotland works on behalf of Ministers to promote social justice and tackle exclusion through the delivery of sustainable community regeneration
http://www.communitiesscotland.gov.uk

Scottish Executive - News

Departmental and regional news from the official government site. Includes broadcast news, weekly review, media briefing, First Ministers questions and archive.
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/News-Today