Discover what the South of Scotland region offers your business
The South of Scotland region gives you space, talent and innovation you need for your business to flourish.
You’ll access world-class facilities, skilled people, and collaborative networks. These are accessible from the area's natural resources across its food tech and clean energy sectors. This will help you to deliver sustainable solutions, accelerate progress, and achieve long-term success in a region committed to net zero.
Key sectors and opportunities
In the South of Scotland, a wealth of prospects await your business. From cutting-edge renewable energy projects to creative tech, you’ll find exceptional infrastructure, and vibrant networks.
Explore these sectors, and discover the opportunities they offer.
Food and drink
A long history in agriculture and aquaculture, and technical innovation in food and drink define the South of Scotland. It's the perfect place to grow your food and drink business.
The region is pioneering regenerative farming, vertical agriculture and low-carbon production and agritech. Advances in dairy are supported by leading research from the Digital Dairy Chain and Dairy Nexus Project.
Here, you'll get access to research and development (R&D,) and supply chain collaboration to create new products, helping you to succeed in dairy, seafood and agri-tech innovation.
Energy transition
The South of Scotland is home to a dynamic energy transition sector. This provides the ideal environment for offshore and onshore wind projects, hydro-electric power, renewable heat schemes and hydrogen storage facilities.
Chapelcross Green Energy Park is a large strategic site that offers the opportunity to develop large-scale hydrogen. It also includes advanced manufacturing and zero-carbon data centres with existing grid connectivity and a skilled supply chain. The deepwater port expansion at Eyemouth Harbour is creating a hub for offshore wind operations, green fuels and maritime innovation.
Natural capital
You can lead the way in natural capital innovation in the South of Scotland. Here, you’ll have access to the UK’s first Natural Capital Innovation Zone, St Abbs Marine Station, and the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere.
These facilities give you opportunities to invest in carbon sequestration, biodiversity, regenerative agriculture, and marine research. They'll help you to deliver sustainable solutions and create measurable environmental impact.
Creative economy
You’ll be part of a vibrant creative ecosystem in the South of Scotland, home to artists and creative businesses. From arts and crafts to film, music, and gaming, you can collaborate across industries and tap into opportunities that merge creativity with technology. With public support and a thriving community, you’ll find the perfect environment to innovate, grow, and connect your creative enterprise.
Your support from Invest in South of Scotland
Invest in South of Scotland supports investors with tailored advice, funding opportunities, market insights, and connections to local talent and supply chains. This will help you establish and grow your business in a thriving regional economy.
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