(1)The Scottish Ministers may give guidance to relevant public authorities relating to—
(a)promoting, facilitating and supporting the use of the Scots language, including the different dialects of the Scots language used in different parts of Scotland,
(b)developing and encouraging Scots culture.
(2)In exercising its functions, a relevant public authority must have regard to any guidance given by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (1).
(3)In preparing guidance under subsection (1), the Scottish Ministers must consult—
(a)persons with an interest in the promotion of—
(i)the Scots language,
(ii)Scots culture,
(b)persons with an interest in the publication of books and other resources in the Scots language, and
(c)such other persons as they consider appropriate.
(4)The Scottish Ministers must publish any guidance given under subsection (1).
(5)In this section “Scots culture” includes the traditions, ideas, customs, heritage and identity of those who speak or understand the Scots language.
Commencement Information
I1S. 37 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 48(2)
I2S. 37 in force at 30.11.2025 by S.S.I. 2025/348, reg. 2, sch.