Scottish courts
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
Official home of Scotland's courts — court locations, hearing lists,
procedural guides and forms.
High Court of Justiciary
Scotland's supreme criminal court, hearing the most serious cases and all
criminal appeals.
Sheriff Courts
Local courts handling the majority of criminal proceedings in Scotland,
including jury trials (solemn) and summary cases.
Professional bodies
Law Society of Scotland
The professional body and regulator for Scottish solicitors. Includes a
directory to find regulated solicitors across Scotland.
Faculty of Advocates
The professional association of Scottish advocates (barristers). Includes a
directory of counsel and information on instructing an advocate.
Legislation & government
legislation.gov.uk
The official UK legislation database — Acts of Parliament, Scottish Statutory
Instruments, and revised consolidated legislation.
Scottish Government: Justice
Scottish Government policy on justice, criminal law reform, and the court
system.
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service
Scotland's prosecution service, responsible for deciding whether to charge
and prosecute individuals.