Government Websites

Information on council tax, non-domestic rates and electoral registration.

The Official Register of Land and Property in Scotland

Discussion of Scottish politics, elections and culture.

Electoral registration, council tax and valuation information for Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Scottish Affairs is the definitive forum for comment and debate on all matters concerning Scottish current affairs.

The regulatory body for the Scottish social services workforce. News and contact details.

Oversees entities that care for children, the elderly, and others.

Information on public sector tendering in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland including EU procurement rules and thresholds.

Independent public body which encourages high standards in public life through the promotion and enforcement of codes of conduct.

Manages and monitors the commissioning and provision of services for asylum seekers in Scotland. Includes details of projects and news.

Safeguard the interests of tenants of social landlords, the homeless, and people who use housing services provided by registered social landlords and local authorities.

Non-departmental public body which reviews and advises on parliamentary boundaries. Information about the commission and proposals for constituencies.

Consular services for Swedish nationals who are visitors or temporary residents in Glasgow and south west Scotland.

Registrar of births, marriages and deaths for Scotland. Provides information for researchers and genealogists.

Its key roles are to represent Scotland’s interests at Westminster and to act as guardian to the Devolution Settlement.

Departmental and regional news from the official government site.

The devolved government for Scotland. Includes news, publications and consultations.

Trading standards in Scotland.

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.