Statistics and research
Find out more about statistics and research in the Scottish Government.
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Planning Applications Statistics 2023/2024: Annual and Quarterly (October 2023 to March 2024) Official Statistics
This official statistics publication provides data on the number, type and decision times of planning applications made to Scottish Planning Authorities during 2023/24. It consists of a pdf and HTML publication, tables and charts.
- Part of:
- Planning statistics
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Natural capital - importance to the Scottish economy: research
This research identifies sectors reliant on natural capital in Scotland and quantifies the economic value of these nature-dependent sectors at national and regional levels. The methodology values our economy's dependence on nature, estimating £40 billion economic output and 261,000 jobs supported.
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Offshore wind - diadromous fish: review - January 2024
A report which identifies evidence gaps relating to the potential impacts of offshore wind development on diadromous fish at a strategic level. The report reviews current knowledge and highlights further strategic research opportunities and areas for consideration.
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- Marine publications
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Atlantic salmon from large Scottish east coast rivers - genetic stock identification: report
A report which investigates the potential to sample the genetic constitution of Atlantic salmon to work out which rivers they came from and whether it was possible to distinguish fish from among the large east coast rivers of Scotland.
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- Marine publications
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Marine renewable developments in Scottish waters: review of benthic ecological surveying
This study reviews different intertidal and seabed ecology survey methods, used to identify baselines for environmental assessments.
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- Marine publications
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Adapting the IPCOD Framework for Harbour Porpoises to Utilise a Dynamic Energy Budget Model in Modelling the Effects of Disturbance
This report outlines work taken to update the Interim Population Consequences of Disturbance framework (iPCoD) model to improve understanding of the effect of renewable energy installations on harbour porpoises.
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- Marine publications
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Conservation of Atlantic salmon - gene banking: principles and considerations
This report examines the procedures, considerations, risks and opportunities of gene banking for Atlantic salmon conservation and restoration in Scotland. Presented is a brief overview of live gene banking and a detailed focus on cryobanking to preserve gametic material through freezing and storage.
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Energy Statistics for Scotland - Q2 2024
Overview of key facts and trends relating to energy in Scotland for Q2 2024
- Part of:
- Quarterly energy statistics Scotland
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Offshore Wind Focus
Overview of our strategic assessment of the market opportunities and next steps that will underpin the public sector’s collective investment decisions in offshore wind, supporting delivery of our green industrial strategy.
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Scottish 4G Infill Programme Evaluation
This report details findings of the Scottish 4G Infill Programme (S4GI) Evaluation, informed by the best practice set out in the Digital Appraisal Manual for Scotland (DAMS): https://www.gov.scot/publications/digital-appraisal-manual-for-scotland-guidance/
- Part of:
- Evaluation