Scottish Government
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The Scottish Government is the devolved government of Scotland. It was formed in 1999 as the Scottish Executive following the 1997 referendum on Scottish devolution. Amongst its areas for responsibility of decision making and domestic policy in the country include the economy, education system, health care, justice and the legal system, rural affairs, housing, the crown estate, the environment, the fire service, equal opportunities, the transportation network and tax, amongst others.
Following the Scotland Act 1998, Donald Dewar became First Minister and led the first Scottish Government since 1707
Bills introduced by the Scottish Government are debated in the Scottish Parliament, and must receive a majority in favour of a bill becoming law
Proposed government legislation and government conduct can be scrutinised by parliamentary committees
Bute House in Edinburgh is the official residence of the first minister
Transport in Scotland
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The transport system in Scotland is generally well-developed. The Scottish Government and Scottish Parliament has control over most elements of transport policy within Scotland, with the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition holding portfolio responsibility within the Scottish Government. Transport Scotland is the Executive Agency responsible for the Scottish transport network.
Transport in Scotland is managed by Transport Scotland, an executive agency of the Scottish Government
A ScotRail Class 43 High Speed Train at Greenhill, Falkirk
A ScotRail Class 385031 makes its way out of Stirling towards Alloa
The Caledonian Sleeper, an overnight sleeper train, is operated by Scottish Rail Holdings and travels between Scotland and London