"Food and drink is Scotland’s largest manufacturing sector and innovation is thriving, especially in areas like net zero and primary production. The whisky industry is leading in carbon capture, while dairy is advancing through new breeding technologies and infrastructure."...
"Glasgow is reinventing itself, much like Boston has done multiple times — shifting from shipbuilding to life sciences, FinTech, quantum technology and advanced manufacturing. We are building international partnerships, driving innovation, including through transformative ventures like med-tech spinouts."...
“Tourism is our largest employer and a £10.8 billion pillar of Scotland’s economy—supporting everything from food and drink to the creative industries.”...
“Scotland ranks fifth globally for top-100 universities—and draws over 6,000 U.S. students each year to its world-class campuses.”...
"Scotland has a proud legacy of innovation from Alexander Graham Bell to Charles Wilson’s cloud chamber. Today, we are leading in sectors like digital, AI, advanced manufacturing, space and green energy. We are set to become a net exporter of green energy, with projects like...
"During my recent visit to the US, just after President Trump’s tariff announcement, I was struck by the continued appetite for bilateral investment despite broader uncertainty. My message to the Scottish government is clear: we must present strong, compelling investment opportunities, regardless of global volatility."...
