Publications

MGSA Science & Research Working Group - Aquaculture Science & Research Strategy

MGSA S&RWG was tasked to produce a comprehensive research strategy prioritised on respective contribution to informing the sustainable growth of the Scottish aquaculture industry and potential impacts of the 2020 sustainable production targets as detailed

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 15 July 2014

Marine environment science and research: The Brahan Project

The Brahan project (named after 17th century Scottish Brahan Seer reputed to have the gift of second sight, or “taibh-searachd”) is a unique project in the UK that delivers live information about the speed and direction of Scotland’s ocean currents.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 04 July 2014

Scottish Agricultural Tenure Evidence Review

A review of tenure arrangements in Scotland and case studies of selected countries

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 27 June 2014

Survey of the Agricultural Tenant Farmers

Survey of all agricultural tenants in Scotland

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 27 June 2014

AN APPRAISAL OF THE OPTIONS FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FISHING OPPORTUNITIES IN SCOTLAND

This summary report sets out some of the key findings of research commissioned by Marine Scotland . The purpose of the research is to inform debate and policy development concerning the available options for the management of Scottish quota.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 27 June 2014

Background Paper to Supporting Healthy Choices

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 26 June 2014

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2013: core module - attitudes to Government, the economy, health and social care services, and social capital in Scotland

This report presents findings from the Scottish Government core module in the 2013 Scottish Social Attitudes survey. It discusses changing attitudes to government, the economy and standards of living, the health service and social care, and social capital and life satisfaction.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 22 June 2014

Part of:: Scottish Social Attitudes Survey

Scottish Social Attitudes Survey 2013: core module - attitudes to Government, the economy, health and social care services, and social capital in Scotland – Research Findings

This research findings document summarises the key findings of the report on the 2013 Scottish Social Attitudes survey on changing attitudes to government, the economy and standards of living, the health service and social care, and social capital and life satisfaction.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 22 June 2014

Part of:: Scottish Social Attitudes Survey

Report of the Infant Cremation Commission

Report examining current practice regarding the cremation of infants and making recommendations for improvement for the future.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 17 June 2014

Charges reported under the Offensive Behaviour at Football and Threatening Communications (Scotland) Act 2012 in 2013-14

Analysis of charges reported under the act to provide information about the nature of the charges, the accused and the victims of incidents, reported under offensive behaviour at football and threatening communications legislation.

Type: Research and analysis
Date: 13 June 2014