Scotland

Scotland is subject to the administration of both the UK Government in Westminster and also the Scottish Executive in Edinburgh. The UK Government has responsibility for issues such as constitutional matters, foreign policy and defence, whereas the remit of the Scottish Executive includes matters such as health, education and law.

More details of this division of responsibilities for Scotland.

Scotland is subdivided into 32 council areas, which in turn are divided into electoral wards and communities. Click on the box of your choice to find out more.

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This page last revised: Thursday, 16 September 2004