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This document provides guidance primarily to Scottish tourism businesses on Transport Scotland’s responsibilities for brown tourist signs on Scotland’s strategic roads. The guide is intended to help applicants to know if their business will be eligible for brown signs and to understand the process of applying to have signs erected.

Draft Orders, including the draft Compulsory Purchase Order, for the A9 Dualling Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing project - the statutory consultation period closes on 25 July 2025

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed scheme is required under European and Scottish Legislation. The EIA Report details the findings of the EIA, which has been undertaken in line with the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB).

The Islands Connectivity Plan sets out the Scottish Government's long-term objectives and policies for ensuring necessary and sustainable transport links for our islands. The Vessels and Ports Plan is one of the key elements delivering those objectives for the Clyde & Hebrides and Northern Isles networks.

This policy covers anyone who engages with Transport Scotland, including service users or stakeholders.

This non-statutory national guidance has been developed to support the design of town centres and busy streets that are inclusive for all.

Guidance for those considering replicating the design and implementation of the Scottish trials of PRIME traffic signs and road markings.

A key part of the recommendations of STPR2 was to consider altering National Speed Limits to promote reductions in collision rates and severity. This report identifies two specific options for consideration on Scotland’s National Speed Limit roads.

The Scottish Government are committed to implement 20 mph speed limits on those roads, where it is appropriate to do so. More 20mph speed limits will improve road safety – keeping people safe, while at the same time making it easier for people to choose walking, wheeling and cycling for everyday journeys.

This guidance has been developed in collaboration with a range of stakeholders and is intended to support local authorities as they develop and implement their strategy.