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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.

Communities Scotland works on behalf of Ministers to promote social justice and tackle exclusion through the delivery of sustainable community regeneration

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.

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

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.

The Official Register of Land and Property in Scotland

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

Includes Scottish Legislation and Official Gazettes, Acts of the Scottish Parliament, and other statutory instruments.

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

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

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.

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

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

The Scottish Parliamentry Election Website

Scotland's main economic development agency, funded by the Scottish Executive. Provides online support and skills development assistance to local enterprises and jobseekers.

Departmental and regional news from the official government site. Includes broadcast news, weekly review, media briefing, First Ministers questions and archive.

Responsible for processing planning, enforcement, listed building, conservation area and other environmental appeals in Scotland.

Discussion of Scottish politics, elections and culture.

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

Trading standards in Scotland.

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.

Tagish's Essential Directory, comprehensive and up-to-date directories of UK Government Contact Information on the Web

Holds records spanning the 12th to the 21st centuries, touching on virtually every aspect of Scottish life.

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.