Scottish Mediation

We aim to promote mediation, to demonstrate its use and benefits, increase its profile and support excellence in conflict resolution practices in Scotland.

Scottish Mediation was established in 1990 to:

-Raise the profile of mediation in Scotland.
-Act as a professional body for mediators in Scotland.
-Maintain the Scottish Mediation Register and provide access to quality assured mediation services.

Scottish Mediation seeks to:

-Promote a wider understanding of the appropriate use of mediation and other related forms of conflict management and prevention.
-Support and promote education, training and research in skills and best practice.
-Create and encourage links between mediators and Scottish public, private, voluntary and community organisations.
-Promote and organise standards of professional conduct and training.

The Scottish Mediation Helpline (SMH) is set up to provide the public with a simple, low cost way of resolving a wide range of disputes. The SMH answers general enquiries about mediation and puts parties in contact with a mediator.