John Swinney Launches Report Showing Scotland 'Must Take Charge of Own Destiny'

John Swinney launches report showing Scotland 'must take charge of own destiny'

First Minister John Swinney has launched new analysis on the trends that could shape the future of Scotland in the next 10 to 20 years

Scotland in 2050 - Opportunities and challenges for the future

First Minister John Swinney has launched new analysis on the trends that could shape the future of Scotland in the next 10 to 20 years, saying that Scotland must "take charge of our own destiny" as an independent country to shape our own future. 'Future Trends for Scotland' sets out the plausible opportunities and challenges facing Scotland, and could inform Scottish Government policy and the work of our partners in Scotland.

Ministers publish 'horizon scanning' report looking at future trends and how they might inform policy in Scotland

Ministers have published a new ‘horizon scanning’ report looking at future trends and how they might inform policy in an ‘increasingly complex and uncertain world’. The Future Trends for Scotland report looks at 60 global trends spanning areas including politics, the economy, society, technology, health and the environment, to inform strategic decision-making over the next 10 to 20 years. The 36-page document, which is based on a review of publi…

Young People and the Future of Scotland – new report published! - Scottish Youth Parliament

In February 2025, the Scottish Youth Parliament was asked by the Scottish Government to work alongside Futures Practitioners from Demos Helsinki to deliver a workshop to explore young people’s vision for the future of Scotland. This workshop was co-designed and facilitated by an Investigation Team – four Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament