The Anti-Racism Observatory for Scotland (AROS) represents a major advance in Scotland’s mission to tackle systemic racism. The new organisation, funded by the Scottish Government, will be hosted by Strathclyde University, with the Coalition for Racial Equality and Rights (CRER) bringing anti-racism expertise and insight. Community-led, and with strong partnerships already in place, AROS will provide comprehensive data and a powerful evidence-base through which government and other public sector bodies can more effectively address racism in Scottish society.