Scotland's economy

Scotland’s strong and diverse economy is well placed to withstand the worst of the global downturn.

No economy is immune to the effects of challenging times but the Scottish Government and our business community moved quickly to protect Scotland from the worst of the storm.

Our multi-billion pound economy is further protected by the diversity of its modern industries.

Investing in Scotland’s economy

Scotland’s economy is very much open for business, our industries bursting with innovation, talent and potential.

We continue to attract investment from international businesses keen to benefit from our industry expertise and supportive political environment.

The Scottish economy is stimulated by the availability of grants and tax credits aimed at encouraging growth.

Scotland’s workforce

Scotland’s most valuable resource remains our people.

The Scottish workforce is recognised as reliable, skilled and highly motivated, bolstered by skilled migrant workers and our excellent academic sector.

Our talented people illustrate the strength and potential of the Scottish economy.