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If you’re looking for returns that outperform most of the UK and business-friendly policies, there’s never been a better time to be in Scotland. Learn more about our commercial property opportunities, low carbon ambitions, and ongoing support for investors.

Why Scotland?

Scotland is a globally competitive investment and trade location, with excellent credentials to help your business realise bigger and brighter ambitions.
It's been the top-performing foreign direct investment (FDI) region in the UK outside London for 10 consecutive years, according to the 2025 EY Attractiveness Survey.
Thanks to its world-class talent and innovation in both established and high growth industries, Scotland is primed for investment, growth, and trade opportunities.
And with strong collaborative ties between academia, government, and industry, you'll easily find the connections you need to achieve your goals.

Record-breaking investment opportunities

In 2023 Sumitomo Electric Industries invested £350 million to establish a state-of-the-art power cable manufacturing facility in the Scottish Highlands.

With offshore wind developments like ScotWind increasing in Scotland and the UK, the market demand for high voltage cables has rapidly increased. The market reports that there are currently extended lead times for cable supply which, in turn, slow the development of offshore wind projects.

Sumitomo's factory will help to reduce those lead times while also strengthening energy security.

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Ongoing support

We’re here to assist your future growth, not just your initial investment in Scotland.

As your business expands, you'll continue to enjoy a range of support to ensure you continue to grow and thrive in the long-term.

Our team of experts can help you develop your growth strategy, connect you to new markets and networks, and signpost you to potential sources of financial support. 

Here are just a few of the areas we can help you with:

  • Property searches and advice
  • Support with feasibility studies and procurement
  • Investor readiness support
  • Access to finance

  • Access to innovation specialists
  • Connections to university talent
  • R&D grant support

  • Strategy development advice
  • Export support 
  • Market intelligence and research
  • Marketing support

  • Environmental support
  • Lean management
  • Infrastructure and ICT support
  • Workplace innovation
  • Supply chain development

  • Talent attraction
  • Skills assessment and training support
  • Leadership and management development programmes
  • Support to implement fair work practices

For more information on our ongoing support, visit the Scottish Enterprise website opens in a new window 

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