We work with researchers, analysts and policymakers to make it faster and simpler to access public sector data for research.
We're simplifying access to data for research through our brand new, fully digitised Researcher Access Service.
For research projects using data from nine of Public Health Scotland's most frequently requested datasets, we've introduced a streamlined end-to-end platform.
Find out if your project might be suitable for this service through the link below.
We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation created and funded by the Scottish Government, and a partnership between leading universities and public bodies.
Want to learn more about public sector data and how it is used in research? Check out our data explainers for public friendly information.
Curious about how we're making an impact on the Scottish data landscape? Read our case studies to explore some of our work.
Recent news
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has awarded £4.94 million towards a £6.2 million programme, TREvolution, to advance the development of key technical requirements and capabilities for UK Trusted Research Environments (TREs) as part of DARE UK (Data and Analytics Research Environments UK).
10 Apr 2025
Chief Executive of National Records of Scotland (NRS), Alison Byrne, joins the Research Data Scotland (RDS) Board of Trustees as an Advisor, bringing insights and experience to help shape the future of data research in Scotland.
09 Apr 2025
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