The Scottish Government

The devolved government for Scotland has a range of responsibilities which include: health, education, justice, rural affairs, housing and the environment.The government was established in 1999 under section 44(1) of the Scotland Act 1998, which created a devolved administration for Scotland. The Scottish Government is working towards a Greener Scotland by improving the natural and built environment and protecting it for present and future generations. Action is being taken to reduce the local and global environmental impact through tackling climate change, moving towards a zero-waste Scotland and increasing the use of renewable energy. The Directorate is responsible for supporting Scotland's sustainable economic growth, especially in the rural economy