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Belief in Dialogue: Religion and Belief Relations in Scotland — Good Practice Guide

Last Updated
29 April 2026
Source
Scottish Government / Scottish Working Group on Religion and Belief Relations

Resource Tags

Content Types:

Guidance

Relevant Driver(s):

1. Strengthening leadership 3. Ensuring effective regulatory and policy environment 4. Using evidence and experience 5. Enhancing capability and culture

Specific Action(s):

3B. Develop equality and human rights policies 4B. Engage with lived experience and work meaningfully with communities 5A. Put in place comprehensive training programmes 5B. Promote cultural initiatives

Implementation Levels:

Development
Foundation

Prior Knowledge Required:

Basic

Organisation Size:

Large Medium Small

Sector:

Education Government Local authorities Third Sector

Role:

Analysts Board Members Communications Staff Community organisations Data Managers Education Professionals Elected members Equality/Diversity/Human Rights Specialists Frontline Staff Governance specialists Healthcare Professionals HR Professionals Legal & Compliance Staff Middle managers Other Policy Officers/Makers Procurement Staff Senior Leaders/Management Training & Development Staff

PSED Needs:

Foster good relations

Protected Characteristics:

Religion or belief

Resource content

Practical guide on building good relations between religious and non-religious belief communities in Scotland. Covers setting up dialogue groups, ground rules, facilitation, safe spaces, and joint activities. Includes sections on education, media, and fundraising.

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