Scotland Office

The Scotland Office represents Scottish interests within the UK Government, supporting the Secretary of State for Scotland. It facilitates communication between the UK and Scottish Governments and oversees constitutional matters relating to Scotland.

Communication Overview

Total releases

Number of press releases published by this department during the last 12 months, based on publicly available announcements.

Avg per month

Average number of press releases published per calendar month over the last 12 months. This smooths short-term fluctuations in publishing activity.

4.6

Avg word count

Average length of published press releases, measured in words. Calculated only for months where content was published.

898

Avg readability

Average Flesch Reading Ease score across all published press releases. Higher values indicate plainer English. Scores are indicative only and vary by subject matter.

37.3

Friday PM releases

Percentage of press releases published after 3pm on Fridays, relative to the department’s total output during the period.

1.2%

Single-release items

Estimated proportion of announcements published once, without a closely related follow-up release during the same period. This is based on similarity of titles and timing.

100%

Metrics are descriptive only and indicate publication patterns rather than intent or impact.

Releases per month

Based on publicly published press releases (last 12 months)

85 articles

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Scottish co operatives take centre stage in drive to grow sector

Monday, 26 January 2026

Roundtable held at historic New Lanark venue to hear experiences from co-operative and mutuals sector so government can support businesses to grow and...

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UK Government initiative to accelerate investment in Scotland

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Cities and regions initiative to 'enhance capability, attract investment, and accelerate growth for the benefit of all of Scotland'...

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£140m Scottish Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Five Scottish regions to benefit from a share of a new £140 million UK Government Local Growth Fund. ...

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Scottish neighbourhoods to be revitalised with £280 million named

Friday, 12 December 2025

Revealed: The 14 Scottish most in need communities each to benefit from up to £20 million UK Government Pride in Place Programme funding....

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Exports boost as Scottish cheese sold in Spain for first time

Friday, 14 November 2025

UK Government 'Brand Scotland' funding helps award-winning producers, including Haddington-based Yester Farm Dairies Limited, debut produce in Spanish...

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Scottish Secretary: A new crusade on devolution within Scotland

Thursday, 13 November 2025

It is time for a new crusade for devolution within Scotland, Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander will say today [Thursday 13 November]....

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Kirsty McNeill visits Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company

Monday, 10 November 2025

The Scotland Office Minister met veterans working for the company....

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Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country

Monday, 10 November 2025

Veterans support centres to be rolled out across the country as transformational strategy is launched....

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£17.3 million UK Government funding for Energy Transition Zone

Thursday, 30 October 2025

£17.3 million further UK Government funding for Aberdeen Energy Transition Zone...

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UK India Trade Deal Delivers for Scotch Whisky Industry

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

Scotch Whisky Association and producers join PM India trade mission ...

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Green Freeport boost for Highlands

Saturday, 27 September 2025

£25 million UK Government investment in Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport unlocked...

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£292m Pride in Place investment for Scottish neighbourhoods

Wednesday, 24 September 2025

16 Scottish LAs backed by Scotland Office to revitalise communities as part of our Plan for Change, with spending decisions in the hands of local peop...

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Scotland Growth Deal

Sunday, 07 September 2025

Landmark Scotland partnership to create jobs and harness military innovations...

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Major boost for Scottish shipbuilding as Norway selects UK warships

Sunday, 31 August 2025

£10 billion boost expected to support 103 Scottish businesses including 54 small and medium enterprises. ...

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Scottish Secretary to cut steel for £8m barge for MoD at Navantia

Wednesday, 27 August 2025

Work begins at Fife yard to build £8 million transport barge to be used for naval ships construction...

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Secretary Of State Honours Scotland's Military Heritage

Friday, 22 August 2025

Scottish Secretary Ian Murray to take the salute at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo....

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Working Scots to benefit as UK Government drives Japan investment

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Boosting trade priority for UK Government at Osaka Expo - and Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill /Seafood Scotland in Tokyo to champion Scottish ...

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Higher Public Spending for People in Scotland

Tuesday, 12 August 2025

Public spending is £2,669 per person in higher in Scotland, according to new Scottish Government figures...

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The value of Scotland’s cultural offer

Thursday, 07 August 2025

In a keynote speech, Ian Murray confirms the UK Government's Brand Scotland campaign is partnering with the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society ...

Brand Scotland partners with Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society

Wednesday, 06 August 2025

Scottish Secretary keynote speech on the value of Scotland’s cultural offer...

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Brand Scotland Goes To Germany

Sunday, 03 August 2025

Young Scottish musicians will help to sell Scotland to Germany on Ian Murray trade trip....

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Historic India Trade Deal Huge Boost for Scotland’s Economy

Monday, 28 July 2025

Great news for Scotland and Scottish jobs as figures show trade deal with India will deliver £190 million for Scotland as part of the Plan for Change....

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Ian Murray: Year of Progress at the Scotland Office

Thursday, 24 July 2025

The Scotland Office has taken huge steps forward in delivering for people in Scotland, the Scottish Secretary has said. ...

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Scottish defence dividend £250m investment launched

Tuesday, 15 July 2025

Scottish Secretary and Minister for Defence Procurement & Industry visit HMNB Clyde to launch the multi-decade, multi-billion pound Clyde 2070 program...

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Elizabeth Emblem Recognises Scottish Public Servants

Friday, 04 July 2025

Eight Scottish public servants who died in service recognised in the second ever Elizabeth Emblem List....

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Scottish Secretary: Scotland must not miss out on nuclear opportunities

Thursday, 03 July 2025

Scotland is becoming globally isolated on nuclear power - missing out on much needed skilled jobs and economic growth - because of the Scottish Govern...

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New Director appointed to the Scotland Office

Friday, 27 June 2025

A new Director is to take the helm at the Scotland Office this summer...

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Powering Britain's Future

Sunday, 22 June 2025

Electricity costs for businesses - including potentially hundreds in Scotland - to be slashed as Industrial Strategy launched to unlock investment and...

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