Regional opportunities in Scotland
Scotland’s blend of unspoilt rural landscapes and modern, cosmopolitan cities provides a unique range of opportunities for your company.
Life sciences
Industry magazine The Scientist named Glasgow and Dundee as among the best cities in the world for life sciences research.
Your life sciences company can benefit from excellent investment opportunites and our first class academic sector.
Food and drink
There are more than 1200 specialist food and drink companies in Scotland.
Products like Scottish salmon, haggis and whisky are among the best in the world and are of particular importance to the Highlands and Islands economy.
Tourism
Millions of tourists from home and abroad enjoy Scotland’s attractions every year.
Our growing tourism industry has created a number of investment opportunities across the country, particularly in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and the Highland.
Energy
Energy production is one Scotland’s most important industries.
North Sea oil and gas production are of vital importance to Aberdeen and the North East region. Government targets and support offer many opportunities in the renewable energy market
Other opportunities across Scotland
Over 2.5 million people live within an hour’s drive of Edinburgh or Glasgow. Both cities are major financial centres and premier shopping destinations.
The opening of Scotland’s parliament in 1999 has further increased investment opportunities in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s central belt is home to many of the world’s biggest electronics and software companies while Dundee is now an established digital media hub.
Our diverse economy offers your business investment opportunites across Scotland’s varied regions.
Contact us to find out more about business opportunities in Scotland