Making data work harder for Scotland
Research Data Scotland announces its cross-party statement for the 2026 Holyrood election.
10 Dec 2025
Connecting researchers to public sector data
We work with researchers, analysts and policymakers to make it faster and simpler to access public sector data for research.
Researcher Access Service
We're simplifying access to data for research through our brand new, fully digitised Researcher Access Service.
For research projects using data from nine of Public Health Scotland's most frequently requested datasets, we've introduced a streamlined end-to-end platform.
Find out if your project might be suitable for this service through the link below.
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About Research Data Scotland
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation created and funded by the Scottish Government, and a partnership between leading universities and public bodies.
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Data demystified
Want to learn more about public sector data and how it is used in research? Check out our data explainers for public friendly information.
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Read our case studies
Curious about how we're making an impact on the Scottish data landscape? Read our case studies to explore some of our work.
Recent news
Linkable PISA dataset available for research
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a worldwide study where 15 year olds get to show how they can use their skills in science, reading and maths to tackle real-life challenges. Approximately 700,000 learners take part worldwide, making PISA one of the world’s largest research studies.
02 Dec 2025
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