Scotland offers a wide range of opportunities, including business, leisure, cultural and the natural environment.
 
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Why Scotland?

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Scotland has been voted European Region of the Future according to the Financial Times fDi (Foreign Direct Investment) magazine, in two of the last four years.

We agree with them and believe that Scotland is the best place in the world to invest. A unique blend of innovative research, a skilled workforce and a commitment to economic growth make Scotland an excellent business investment option.

Business opportunities in Scotland

Businesses that have opted to invest in Scotland have found success in developing new products and practices across several diverse industries. Financial support, assistance for investors and a highly skilled workforce underpin business opportunities in Scotland.

The famous Scottish culture and lifestyle help businesses to recruit high-quality staff from across the globe.

Scotland’s economy

Scotland's economy is resilient and diverse. Setting up in, or relocating a business to, Scotland means placing your operation at the cutting edge of the modern global economy in a business environment that is supportive of growth and entrepreneurship.

Innovation and research in Scotland

Scotland’s culture of innovation is world-renowned. Close ties between academia, industry and Government create opportunities for your business to exploit innovation and research in Scotland.

Support for businesses investing in Scotland

We provide advice and practical support for companies looking to make a business investment in Scotland. Since our inception in 2001, we have greatly increased the level of inward investment, and the services we offer to businesses include:
  • help for companies wishing to obtain funding for projects;
  • promoting and brokering research and commercial partnerships;
  • ongoing advice, business mentoring, and access to specialist services for all sectors of the Scottish economy.

Contact us to find out how your company can make a business investment in Scotland

 
 
 
 
 

Key sectors

Scotland’s highly-supportive environment for research and development has led to many global companies choosing to relocate to Scotland, many in the country’s most important sectors.