From spaceports to satellites: Scotland’s thriving space sector
24 Nov 2025 • 8 minute read
Discover how Scotland is powering ahead in space technology, from satellite manufacturing to launch and data capture.
Think Scotland for trade and investment
Ambitious businesses like yours will benefit from new opportunities in Scotland. You'll discover the solutions, products and services to succeed. We're the perfect choice for investment and trade.
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Invest
Consistently ranked just behind London for foreign direct investment, Scotland is where global companies come to grow and innovate. Discover why.
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Trade
Our goods are known for quality, craftsmanship, and innovation. Explore how to source from trusted Scottish suppliers and producers.
Scotland — your perfect partner for:
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Inward investment
For the tenth year running, more overseas businesses chose to invest in Scotland in 2024 than any other UK region outside London.
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Trade
You can access more than 3500 suppliers in industries such as life sciences, space tech, subsea engineering and renewable energy.
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Capital investment
Scotland has £3.7 billion worth of investment-ready opportunities for private capital in digital, low carbon and health industries.
One-to-one support
With more than 30 global offices, our team is ready to help you set up and grow your business in Scotland.
Here, you’ll benefit from a welcoming business environment, diverse industries, and world-leading talent.
And, if you're looking to source goods or expertise – from digital innovation to quality food and drink – we can connect you with trusted suppliers.
International and domestic services
Wherever you're based, we can help connect you with the support you need.
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Overseas business
If you’re an overseas business looking to set up in Scotland or source Scottish products, services, or innovation, we can help.
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Based in Scotland
If you're a business based in Scotland looking for support in exporting goods or services to new markets, access exporting support from Scottish Enterprise.
Latest business news from Scotland
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Scotland's world-class RegTech sector
11 Nov 2025 • 4 minute read
The expanding RegTech sector in Scotland is transforming regulation across industries with opportunities for innovation.
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How Scottish space data companies are transforming insurance
30 Oct 2025 • 4 minute read
Scottish space companies are providing essential satellite data that can help protect physical assets from extreme weather.
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