About data.gov.scot
What the service is for, who it's for and how to find and use data.
data.gov.scot is the Scottish Government's service for finding, accessing and using open data about Scotland.
It includes a public data platform and tools that help organisations publish and manage data.
The service brings together data from across Scottish Government and the wider Scottish public sector.
Who it’s for
data.gov.scot is for anyone who wants to use data about Scotland, including:
members of the public
researchers and analysts
businesses and organisations
journalists
developers
public sector staff
You do not need specialist knowledge to use the service.
We aim to make data open, accessible and useful for everyone.
What you can do
You can use data.gov.scot to:
search for datasets across different topics and organisations
view information about datasets
download data in available formats
understand how data can be used and shared
History
data.gov.scot replaces statistics.gov.scot as the Scottish Government's open data service.
It builds on the existing service by improving how data is published, managed and accessed.
data.gov.scot is part of a multi-year programme of work. Over time, the service will grow to include more datasets, organisations and features.