About us

We are bringing together expertise, resource and capabilities from a range of existing data-led programmes across the public sector

We will improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing in Scotland by enabling access to and linkage of data about people, places and businesses for research in the public good

We are building upon Scotland’s existing data resources, expertise and capabilities offered by service delivery partners and partner organisations

We are a partnership between Scottish Government, Scotland’s leading academic institutions and public bodies which aim to facilitate insight from data and improve economic, social and environmental wellbeing in Scotland.

Our Board members bring exceptional and diverse skills and expertise to support us in the delivery of our mission to improve the economic, social and environmental wellbeing in Scotland by enabling access to and linkage of data about people, places and businesses for research in the public good.

We are committed to providing a high quality, responsible and accessible service for all of our stakeholders. Our Customer Charter statement summarises the key areas of our commitment to high quality service.

Research Data Scotland is committed to accountability through transparency and fiduciary responsibility. A high priority is ensuring RDS’s users and the general public have regular and timely access to information and a firm understanding of our operations and our ongoing strategic direction.