Open data

Open Data is data that can be used and shared by anyone, for any purpose, without restriction and for free.

Open Data is not commercially sensitive and contains no personal information which could be used to identify individuals.

Finally, for published data to be considered 'open' it should be available online, in a machine-readable format and easily discoverable through the use of relevant metadata.

Legislation important to the definition and impetus to publish Open Data includes: 

• INSPIRE (Scotland) Regulations 2009
• Re-use of Public Sector Information Regulations 2015
• Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002
• Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
• Data Protection Act 2018 

Access open data

Data is offered under the Open Government Licence for public sector information. Please read this and understand the responsibilities of the licence.

Primary School Contact Details - Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and Database right 2017 
Secondary School Contact Details - Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and Database right 2017
SEN School Contact Details - Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and Database right 2017
Early Years Establishments - Contains Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and Database right 2017