On a mission for growth – Scotland needs to turn AI ambition into economic reality, urges top recruiter
AI is no longer a debate about a future way of working in Scotland. It is already reshaping how we think about how organisations function, the delivery of public services and how individuals build relevance...
From pilot to delivery: how the Scottish public sector can avoid certain ‘traps’ when scaling AI
We had the privilege of delivering a masterclass at Futurescot’s annual Public Sector AI conference in Glasgow in May, Scotland’s leading forum for exploring how artificial intelligence can reshape public...
Scotland has already made the case for proactive care technology. One category is missing from it.
Anyone following Scotland’s technology-enabled care debate will have noticed how far it has already moved. The argument that care technology should be proactive rather than reactive, preventative rather than crisis-driven,...
Scotland’s public sector is ready for the AI Challenge – and the webinars proved it
Last week, Futurescot and Storm ID wrapped up a series of three information and guidance webinars for organisations considering an entry to the 2026 AI Challenge. The sessions covered Scottish Local Government,...
From safe experiments to scaled impact: bridging the AI delivery gap
Across public services, AI activity is everywhere. Pilots are running, prototypes are being built and teams are exploring what’s possible. Importantly, this isn’t about replacing people, it’s about supporting them, helping teams work more efficiently, make better decisions, and focus on higher-value work. ...
Future Scotland: closing the AI implementation gap in public services
Across the public sector, there is growing recognition that artificial intelligence has the potential to reshape how public services are designed, delivered and experienced. The conversation has moved beyond curiosity and experimentation....
From automation to autonomy: rewiring public services with trusted AI
AI investment across the public sector has never been higher. Tools are available, funding is allocated, and pilot programmes are everywhere. Despite that, 76 per cent of public sector professionals believe...
Government’s AI ambitions need better plumbing
Scotland’s AI Strategy 2026–2031 sets out an ambitious five-year plan for responsible AI in public services. The strategy is right to aim high. The harder question is whether the data...
Ethical AI in community pharmacy – with Scotland leading the way
Scotland has always taken community pharmacy seriously. Pharmacy First and Pharmacy First Plus have pushed the profession further than anywhere else in the UK. The clinical tools & AI supporting...
Webinars launched to help Scottish public sector get to grips with AI ‘challenge’
A series of webinars have been launched to help Scottish public sector organisations get to grips with this year’s Futurescot AI Challenge competition. Three 60-minute online sessions will be hosted...

