Scotland Office, Government department building in City of Westminster, United Kingdom.
Dover House serves as the London headquarters of the Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland, featuring Georgian architectural elements designed by James Paine.
The Scotland Office evolved from the Scottish Office established in 1885, undergoing significant changes after the 1999 devolution of powers to the Scottish Government.
The building maintains its Grade I listed status, representing the connection between Scottish administrative functions and the central United Kingdom government in London.
The office manages relationships between the UK Government and Scottish Government while overseeing reserved matters outside other governmental departments' scope.
Monthly Scotland Questions sessions allow Members of Parliament to address Scottish issues, highlighting the office's role in parliamentary procedures.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1998
Architects: James Paine
Architectural style: Georgian architecture
Website: https://gov.uk/government/organisations/scotland-office
GPS coordinates: 51.50417,-0.12694
Latest update: May 10, 2025 17:55
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