Why invest in Scotland's creative industries?

As major advances in electronic technologies and wireless communications continue to emerge, the shape of Scotland’s creative industries continues to change.

As the world shifts to a digital age, new opportunities are emerging all the time, especially in the creative sectors. The creation of mobile applications, the increase of usage of the internet and the better use of data, are all current key economic growth drivers (Source: BBC News, Davos 2011: What can drive economic growth? Mark Spelman)

For example, the advent of smartphones has created opportunities for professionals from Scotland’s games development or software sectors to create successful mobile applications.

Similarly, professional game developers are broadening their outlook to encompass Facebook applications, whilst the broadcast sector has seen significant changes to its structure since the digital age struck.

Scotland is now taking its reputation for excellence and expertise in traditional media into the new age of electronic communication and has positioned itself as a serious player in the digital environment.

We have a wide range of creative companies covering every creative sector from publishing to games and companies locating here can be reassured that they are coming to work in a creative, digital environment.

Contact us to find out about specific investment opportunities in Scotland's creative sector