@DigConnectScot

This is the home of all Scotland’s public sector-funded digital connectivity news and updates, including #R100 and Project Gigabit in Scotland.

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Success for Scottish Government-backed projects at the #ConnectedBritain Awards. 🔵 The @ScotRail LEO connectivity project won Public Sector Trailblazer. 🔵 Our #R100 programme was Highly Commended in the same category. A fantastic recognition for connectivity in Scotland.
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A fantastic night at the #ConnectedBritain Awards! 🔵 The @ScotRail LEO connectivity project, part-funded by the Scottish Government, won the Public Sector Trailblazer award. 🔵 Our #R100 programme was Highly Commended in the same category. Congrats to everyone involved.
Public Sector Trailblazer Award.

ALT Public Sector Trailblazer Award.

Highly Commended. Reaching 100% (100) programme - The Scottish Government

ALT Highly Commended. Reaching 100% (100) programme - The Scottish Government

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From online healthcare and education to payments and video calls, digital connectivity underpins everyday life in Scotland. In his latest blog, Robbie McGhee explores the infrastructure powering our digital economy and public services. Read blog ➡️ blogs.gov.scot/digital/2026/…
Robbie McGhee, Head of Digital Connectivity, Scottish Government: "Digital connectivity is one of the foundations on which modern Scotland relies. Every day, millions of us rely on digital infrastructure without ever giving it a second thought."

ALT Robbie McGhee, Head of Digital Connectivity, Scottish Government: "Digital connectivity is one of the foundations on which modern Scotland relies. Every day, millions of us rely on digital infrastructure without ever giving it a second thought."

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Business Minister @ThomasCArthur visited the Openreach Training Centre in Livingston. The visit highlighted the role @weareopenreach plays in delivering faster broadband across Scotland through the #R100 and Project Gigabit programmes. Check updates at gov.scot/broadband.
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What keeps Scotland connected? It's more than broadband. Fibre networks, mobile, satellite, wireless technologies and data centres all play a vital role in supporting businesses, public services and communities across the country. Read blog here ➡️ blogs.gov.scot/digital/2026/…
Robbie McGhee, Head of Digital Connectivity, Scottish Government: "What keeps Scotland connected isn't one technology, one network or one programme. It's an entire digital ecosystem working together behind the scenes."

ALT Robbie McGhee, Head of Digital Connectivity, Scottish Government: "What keeps Scotland connected isn't one technology, one network or one programme. It's an entire digital ecosystem working together behind the scenes."

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Openreach@WeAreOpenreachJul 24
Scottish Business Minister @ThomasCArthur visited our Livingston training centre this week and even tried his hand at fibre splicing. We're hearing he may have outperformed trainer Stuart... but we'll let them debate that one 😄 Thanks for visiting.
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Business Minister @ThomasCArthur met with @weareopenreach engineers at their training centre in Livingston. During his visit, he had the opportunity to hear about the delivery of the Scottish Government's #R100 programme and the rollout of Project Gigabit across Scotland.
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Digital Connectivity Scotland retweeted
Openreach@WeAreOpenreachJul 6
From Orkney to Zimbabwe 🌍 Faster broadband delivered through the Scottish Government's R100 programme is helping charity Gogo Olive stay connected with women in Zimbabwe. Are you in Scotland? Find out if you are getting faster broadband here ➡️ gov.scot/broadband
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Openreach@WeAreOpenreachJun 15
As fans across the country celebrated Scotland's win, the Island of Luing gathered to watch the match live, powered by #FullFibre ⚽ From match-day magic to everyday essentials, better #connectivity helps #communities across Scotland thrive 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 @DigConnectScot @scotgoveconomy
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The R100 broadband programme has delivered over 100,000 connections. The key milestone was delivered through Openreach contracts and the R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme. This achievement was marked by Business Minister @ThomasCArthur visiting Falkirk Distillery.
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The R100 broadband programme has surpassed 100,000 connections. The key milestone was delivered via Openreach contracts and the R100 Scottish Broadband Voucher Scheme. R100 brings faster broadband to people across Scotland, such as businesses like Falkirk Distillery.
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Over 100,000 connections have been delivered through our £600+ million R100 Programme. This milestone was announced by Business Minister @ThomasCArthur at Falkirk Distillery. This is a key example of a business that has benefitted from access to faster broadband.
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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/scotti…
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.

ALT 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.

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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_1256…
Connectivity trial deploys a scalable small cell solution at a Scottish farm

ALT Connectivity trial deploys a scalable small cell solution at a Scottish farm

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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/evalua…
The Scotland 5G Centre helped organisations projects move faster. Some noted that their projects “would not have happened at all” without their support.

ALT The Scotland 5G Centre helped organisations projects move faster. Some noted that their projects “would not have happened at all” without their support.

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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/evalua…
Organisations supported by the Scotland 5G Centre reported increased productivity.

ALT Organisations supported by the Scotland 5G Centre reported increased productivity.

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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.
Our two Scottish 4G Infill (S4GI) masts on the Isle of Jura are now served by all UK mobile network operators.

ALT Our two Scottish 4G Infill (S4GI) masts on the Isle of Jura are now served by all UK mobile network operators.

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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.
More homes and businesses in Aberfoyle, Balfron, Drymen and Killearn are getting access to full fibre broadband. Check your address at gov.scot/digitalconnectivity

ALT More homes and businesses in Aberfoyle, Balfron, Drymen and Killearn are getting access to full fibre broadband. Check your address at gov.scot/digitalconnectivity

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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.
Business Minister Richard Lochhead said: "Bringing faster broadband across Scotland is a key priority for the Scottish Government, and it's encouraging to see Project Gigabit starting to make real progress alongside our £600 million R100 programme."

ALT Business Minister Richard Lochhead said: "Bringing faster broadband across Scotland is a key priority for the Scottish Government, and it's encouraging to see Project Gigabit starting to make real progress alongside our £600 million R100 programme."

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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.
More homes and businesses in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, are getting access to full fibre broadband. Check your address at gov.scot/digitalconnectivity

ALT More homes and businesses in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire, are getting access to full fibre broadband. Check your address at gov.scot/digitalconnectivity

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