The Privy Council of Scotland

The Privy Council of Scotland is a historic body that advises the Scottish government and monarch on important matters, functioning as a formal advisory group. Traditionally, it played a key role in governance, particularly before the establishment of modern political institutions, and continues to have ceremonial and judicial functions today. Though its influence has diminished over time, it remains a symbol of Scotland’s constitutional history and serves as a legal forum for specific issues, such as certain appeals and some executive decisions, maintaining its place within Scotland’s legal and governmental framework.