scotland – Dr Ian C Elliott

Scottish devolution has been a disaster and Tony Blair’s biggest mistake

To what extent can we say that devolution has been a success?

The Strategic State – a case study of the Scottish Government

There is growing international interest in how to develop more strategic forms of government. In this research I show how the Scottish Government developed a form of Strategic State.

Brexit and Scottish Universities

Brexit poses a particular challenge to Scottish universities given the particular importance of EU funding, EU students and EU staff.

Save Scottish Public Administration

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The Scottish Approach to Public Services

Find out about our new bursary to study the Scottish Approach to Public Services.

The Sustainability of the Scottish Approach to Policy-Making

In ongoing research I am exploring the extent to which the ‘Scottish Approach to Policy-Making’ has led to significant change in practice. In doing so I hope to highlight some key lessons for future development.