Conservative and Unionist Party (Scottish)

There is no reference to the Scots language in the party manifesto

Labour Party (Scottish)

There is no reference to the Scots language in the party manifesto

Liberal Democrats (Scottish)

There is no reference to the Scots language in the party manifesto

Scottish Green Party

The manifesto states that:

“Green MSPs will hold all citizens in equal regard by striving for: […] A national communication plan including policies on: Gaelic, Scots and the "new Scots languages" used by minority ethnic groups; and special assistance for people with hearing or sight difficulties.”

Scottish National Party

With regard to education, the manifesto states that:

“The SNP will ensure that Scotland’s diverse linguistic and cultural heritage, including the Gaelic and Scots languages and Scottish History have an enhanced place in the classroom.”

More significantly, the manifesto also states that:

“English, Gaelic and Scots must co-exist on an equal basis in Scotland, and we will grant Scots and Gaelic “secure status” in the Parliament and national life. We will actively support Gaelic medium teaching and Scots language initiatives as well as art and culture expressed in other languages in common use in Scotland.”