Digital Connectivity Scotland

We are now in the pre-election period. Our social media activity is restricted until after the Scottish Parliament election on Thursday 7 May 2026. Read more ➡️ gov.scot/publications/s…

The pilot at Cochno Farm shows what’s possible when government, industry and academia collaborate. Virgin Media O2, University of Glasgow, Scottish Futures Trust and partners have delivered a scalable model for rural mobile coverage. Read ➡️ gla.ac.uk/news/headline_…

The Scotland 5G Centre helped business projects move faster. Following an evaluation, some businesses reported that their projects would not have happened at all without the support of the 5G Centre. Read the evaluation here ➡️ gov.scot/publications/e…

An independent evaluation shows that the Scotland 5G Centre helped organisations reduce carbon, waste and energy use, while increasing efficiency and productivity. Helping Scotland move towards smarter ways of working. Read the evaluation here ➡️ gov.scot/publications/e…

Our mobile masts in Craighouse and Ardlussa, on the Isle of Jura, are now live on all mobile networks. Any SIM card can now get a 4G signal in the area - a significant improvement for locals, businesses and visitors. This is part of the Scottish Government's #S4GI programme.

Work is progressing to bring more gigabit-capable connections to Aberfoyle, Balfron, Drymen and Killearn, @StirlingCouncil. Thanks to Project Gigabit, managed in Scotland by @scotgov. This upgrade means faster, more reliable internet for families and local businesses.

Full fibre broadband rollout continues in Dunure and Fisherton, @SouthAyrshire, improving connectivity across the area. This is part of Project Gigabit in Scotland, with delivery led by @weareopenreach. This upgrade will bring faster and more reliable connections to the community.

Full fibre broadband delivery is underway in Aboyne, @aberdeenshire. Delivered by @weareopenreach as part of Project Gigabit in Scotland. The improved speeds will support everything from home working to daily streaming.

Our mobile mast in Strathconon, in the Highlands, is now live on all UK mobile networks. Any SIM card in the area can now receive a 4G signal - providing choice for residents, businesses and visitors. This is part of the Scottish Government's 4G Infill programme (#S4GI).

Our mobile mast in Tarskavaig, on Skye, is now live on all UK mobile networks. This means any SIM card will receive a 4G signal in the area - a significant improvement for residents, businesses and visitors. This is part of the Scottish Government's 4G Infill programme #S4GI.

60% of #Scotland now has #FullFibre⚡🏡 Faster speeds, steadier connections - and loads more on the way! From Shetland to Stranraer, we’re building in cities, towns and villages across the country – and working with the Scottish and UK Governments to reach the more rural spots.

From Shetland to the Borders, full fibre broadband is reaching Scotland’s hardest-to-reach places. Delivered by @WeAreOpenreach through the #R100 contracts. Check your address here: gov.scot/digitalconnect…

Sarah Eynon, our Broadband Programme Director, recently visited the Isle of Lewis. She met with local representatives, businesses and community groups set to benefit from new full fibre broadband. See how #R100 and Project Gigabit are transforming connectivity across Scotland.

From film nights to online meetings, Iona Village Hall now thrives with full fibre broadband. Thanks to the Scottish Government’s #R100 programme – delivered by @WeAreOpenreach. Read more ➡️ openreach.com/news/broadband…

Collaboration across the #R100 and Project Gigabit programmes means more people on Lewis will benefit from improved connectivity. Thanks to @WeAreOpenreach for their work delivering full fibre broadband to more island communities.

Our Broadband Programme Director, Sarah Eynon, visited the Isle of Lewis to meet @cne_siar and communities set to benefit from full fibre broadband. Her visit highlights how #R100 and Project Gigabit are making a difference across the country. @WeAreOpenreach @SciTechgovuk

Works are now underway on the Isle of Lewis to deliver full fibre broadband through #R100 and Project Gigabit. By combining delivery, we’re maximising build and extending access to more homes and businesses across Lewis. Read more from @WeAreOpenreach ➡️openreach.com/news/full-fibr…

Lanarkshire has been named by the UK Government as a location for an AI Growth Zone. The Scottish Government and our enterprise agencies were pleased to support prospective Scottish sites. We now look forward to working with partners to ensure the project is a success.

The #R100 programme is delivering full fibre broadband to some of Scotland’s most rural communities. Upgrades continue across the country, including Hoy (@OrkneyCouncil), Kilmartin (@argyllandbute) and Inchture (@PerthandKinross). Check your address➡️ gov.scot/digitalconnect…