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Signing on quiet rural routes - Position statement

1 Dec 2025

Our position in relation to non-prescribed road signs for use on quiet, rural routes, where pedestrians, cycle users, drivers and equestrians are required to share the road space. It provides advice to local authorities who wish to install signs on these routes with intention of promoting safe and appropriate user behaviour.

Development Planning Transport Appraisal Guidance (DPTAG)

2 Oct 2025

This Development Planning Transport Appraisal Guidance (DPTAG) is intended to enable the preparation of a Transport Appraisal to support decision making for Local Development Plans (LDPs).

Community Needs Assessment Methodology

24 Sep 2025

Transport Scotland is currently developing the Islands Connectivity Plan, which will replace the Ferries Plan 2013-2022. Central to this will be a set of Community Needs Assessments. This paper shows the approach to conducting these Community Needs Assessments.

A Further Letter from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity to the chair of the Cowal Transport Forum

23 Sep 2025

A letter from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity to the Chair of the Cowal Transport Forum confirming the decision to remove three return sailings.

A96 Ardersier to Drumine Cottage - Environmental Impact Assessment - Record of Determination

13 Jul 2025

Trunk Road and Motorway Tourist Signing Guidance - For tourist attractions and tourist facilities

25 Jun 2025

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.

The Vessels and Ports Plan for the Clyde and Hebrides and Northern Isles networks (2025 – 2045) - Islands Connectivity Plan

2 May 2025

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.

Customer Code of Conduct

9 Apr 2025

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

Guidance on Inclusive Design for Town Centres and Busy Streets

1 Apr 2025

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

Project PRIME - Installation Toolkit

9 Dec 2024

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

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