BUSINESS PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Growing Scotland’s visitor economy
VisitScotland’s marketing activity is a key part of our support for the visitor economy, thanks to our strong track record in developing Scotland’s brand and success in attracting visitors from near and far. It’s a vital element of what...
SCC welcomes major Filipino Trade Delegation to Scotland
It was a great honour to welcome into Scotland a high-level delegation from the Philippines, led by Giovanni Carlo Jr. Bacordo, Junior Minister and Undersecretary of State at the Department of Energy, for a trade mission aimed at strengthening...
Global Gateway reopens for Scottish exporters with Heathrow’s ‘World of Opportunity’ relaunch
Aberdeen to Atlanta? Highlands to Helsinki? Kilmarnock to Kuala Lumpar? For Scottish businesses, exporting to these destinations may seem far away – not just in terms of miles.
But, the gateway to global success has reopened for businesses across Scotland...
Lumo returns as sustainable champion and official travel partner for Edinburgh Cocktail Week 2025
As the city’s premier cocktail festival returned from 3rd to 12th October 2025, Lumo showcased its ongoing commitment to Scotland and greener travel by hosting a sustainable drinks reception for guests to sip, socialise and be super sustainable thanks...
What’s top of mind for business and IT leaders worldwide? Every year CGI asks them directly through it’s unique Voice of Our Clients programme
CGI’s annual Voice of Our Clients programme interviews leaders around the world to uncover the priorities, opportunities, trends, and challenges that are shaping today’s industries.
The programme provides invaluable insights on what is impacting not only CGI’s clients, but the...
RegTech Innovation award for FRIL
The Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL) has been awarded the RegTech Innovation 2025 award at this year’s Scottish FinTech Awards.
The Scottish FinTech Awards were set up to celebrate the development of the Scottish Financial Technology ecosystem, with a series...
Turning sunshine into a competitive edge
Scottish businesses are finding that solar power isn’t just about being green. As Jon Kirby, Head of Development, SSE Energy Solutions, explains it’s about cutting bills, boosting your ESG credentials and staying competitive in supply chains where carbon really...
Heathrow expansion: Scotland’s gateway to global growth
Scotland has always been a nation of global ambition. From the finest whisky and salmon to life sciences and renewable energy, our products and expertise are in demand worldwide. But in today’s fiercely competitive global economy, success is not...
Connecting Scotland with Eastern Africa’s growth story
In January 2026, the Scottish Africa Business Association (SABA), supported by the Scottish Government, will lead a trade mission to Kenya and Zanzibar. The mission will bring together Scottish businesses, universities and institutions eager to explore opportunities in one...
Ochil Fudge wins Heathrow’s World of Opportunity grant
A family-run fudge business from Alloa has won the chance to boost its exports through Heathrow.
Ochil Fudge is among a dozen small businesses from across the UK who will take the next step in selling their goods and services...
Apprenticeship skills are made for business
Apprenticeships have been central to passing on skills from generation to generation for centuries
Modern Apprenticeships have been supporting people to work, learn and earn for 30 years while boosting the bottom line for employers across the country.
The first Modern...
10 headline moments from CGI’s 4th Annual Conference at the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews
CGI returned to the Old Course Hotel in St Andrews this spring for its fourth annual conference in Scotland.
This time the company’s flagship event was over two days. Day one saw CGI play host to around 140 S3 pupils...
Lumo: Proud to Support, Celebrate and Champion Scotland
At Lumo, Scotland isn’t just part of our route, it’s part of who we are. From showcasing Scottish talent and supporting local businesses to promoting greener travel and expanding our network, we’re proud to be a growing part of...
Tourism and events: sharing Scotland with the world
Among Scotland’s many international success stories, tourism and events stands out. Our sector helps share Scotland’s story with the world, enhances our global reputation and presents fantastic export opportunities.
We know the appetite for Scotland is there internationally, with the...
SBS student named Marketing Society Scotland’s Star Marketing Student 2025
Undergraduate marketing student Charlotte Jebson has been named Marketing Society Scotland’s Star Marketing Student for 2025 at the society’s annual awards.
Over 500 marketing professionals gathered in Glasgow to honour the standout achievements of the past year at the 2025...
Inward investment success
Record share of UK projects secured despite global instabilities
Nearly one in six inward investment projects in the UK last year were secured in Scotland, according to new data published by EY.
The record share of the market cements the country’s...
Apprenticeships supporting Scottish economy
New statistics show that apprenticeships are providing the skills needed to drive Scotland’s economy, with around two thirds of apprentices working in science, technology, engineering or maths (STEM) related jobs
Skills for key sectors
Figures from the past financial year show...
MBA programmes with a pedigree
The Strathclyde MBA is one of the longest running MBAs in the UK and 2026 will see Strathclyde celebrate the 60th anniversary of its full time MBA programme which has been developing business leaders since 1966.
As well as the...
Babcock helps local young people to get a head-start in their engineering career
An initiative offering young people a new route towards a career in engineering is helping one major employer identify new talent.
Babcock International Group (Babcock), based near Helensburgh have developed a pre-apprenticeship programme aimed at S5 and S6 pupils in...
Scottish businesses celebrated in third year of The King’s Awards for Enterprise
Eleven Scottish recipients announced in The King’s Awards for Enterprise - the UK’s most prestigious business awards.
Businesses from South Lanarkshire to the Highlands recognised, with each playing a key role in the UK Government’s mission for...
Scotland and Pakistan unite in expanding education and trade milestone
The first educational trade partnership between academic institutes in Scotland and Pakistan was signed on April 10th 2025.
It builds on a Scottish Chambers of Commerce co-operation agreement brokered during a major inward trade delegation to Scotland.
The Memorandum of Understanding...
Tourism and events: the ripple effect
Our tourism and events sector is a cornerstone of the Scottish economy. But dig a little deeper and the impacts aren’t just tourism, events and what visitors spend, but the wider economy built around the visitor experience. It’s the...
Top industry leaders back apprenticeships
Business leaders across Scotland have stressed the crucial role apprenticeships play to address the country’s major skills gaps.
Developed in partnership with employers, Scottish Apprenticeships are designed to meet business needs, helping all industries build a skilled, diverse workforce to...
Heathrow: Scotland’s Gateway to Growth
As the UK’s only hub-airport, Heathrow’s connectivity is unrivalled. We connect seven Scottish airports to 234 destinations and reach 92% of the global economy on a direct flight.
With the airport at capacity, and having seen our busiest year ever...
Strathclyde’s Executive MBA offers part time study with full time benefits
Strathclyde Business School (SBS) hosted the Scottish MBA Conference 2025 at Strathclyde’s Technology & Innovation Centre building on February 21 which saw students from SBS, University of Edinburgh Business School and Adam Smith School of Business come together for...
SBS finance bootcamp makes shortlist in Academic Employability Awards
Strathclyde Business School has made the shortlist for the Academic Employability Awards in the ‘Technology for Employability’ category for the Department of Accounting and Finance’s finance bootcamp.
The awards recognise outstanding contributions from academics across the UK and Republic of...
Toolkit to support retrofit of historic tenements launched
A new resource to support property factors to retrofit tenement buildings in Scotland, co-created by researchers at the University of Strathclyde Business School, the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities, and the tenement advice and advocacy charity Under One Roof,...
Apprenticeships need dedicated curriculum time in schools to improve minority ethnic participation
Major new report lays out 20 recommendations for Scottish Government, its agencies, employers and schools.
Schools across Scotland should ensure dedicated time in the curriculum for learning about apprenticeships to improve minority ethnic participation, according to a major new report...
Tax fears grow in Scottish economy
Fears over increased taxes and uncertainty over the impact of the Autumn Budget are hitting Scotland’s businesses.
The Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s survey flagged taxation concerns among 55% of businesses – up from 35% last year. Anxiety, particularly around Labour’s...
SBS shortlisted for THE ‘Business School of the Year’ award
Strathclyde Business School has been shortlisted for the Times Higher Education (THE) ‘Business School of the Year’ award 2024.
Widely recognised as ‘the Oscars of higher education’, the THE Awards attract hundreds of entries each year from all corners of...
