Scotland

22 Oct Interview with Hon. John Swinney, First Minister of Scotland

Posted at 06:30h in Scotland

"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."...

22 Oct Interview with Jeffrey Sharkey, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Scotland

Posted at 06:24h in Scotland

"Our alumni appear in global productions like Outlander or Department Q, while films like Avengers and Spider-Man shoot in Glasgow, bringing worldwide attention. At the same time, our students and graduates are creating original work for theatres across Scotland and shaping the next generation of...

22 Oct Interview with Ryan Scatterty, CEO Thistle Seafoods, Scotland

Posted at 06:19h in Scotland

"We are likely the only seafood company employing four Michelin-star chefs globally. They explore food trends worldwide, from Moroccan spices to Southeast Asian flavors to Texas barbecue, and blend the best tastes with our seafood. Our strong product development team is a key pillar of...

22 Oct Interview with Sally Mapstone, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of St Andrews, Scotland

Posted at 05:55h in Scotland

"We see our students as global citizens and believe great institutions must evolve to stay relevant. St Andrews offers students highly personalised tuition, taught by leading researchers who know them by name. "...

22 Oct Interview with Jennifer Craw, CEO, Opportunity North East (ONE), Scotland

Posted at 00:23h in Scotland

"A welcoming environment and skilled talent are key to attracting foreign direct investment. Aberdeen offers both, with an international community built on oil and gas, strengthened by university research, medical science and now digital tech. Access to this talent pool, combined with technical know-how and...

22 Oct Interview with Jo McIntosh, Director of Sales & Marketing, JBS Group, Scotland

Posted at 00:05h in Scotland

"We truly understand and enjoy the US market, whereas many Scottish companies find it intimidating. Two of our three main business partners are American, which shows how central the US is to us. "...

22 Oct Interview with Ewen Wardman, CEO, iLivestock, Scotland

Posted at 00:01h in Scotland

"When people think of agritech, they imagine robots, but outside dairy, that’s not very relevant. Farmers need smart solutions that act like a co-pilot, helping them make better decisions from farm data. If you can build agritech that works effectively in Scotland and adds real...

21 Oct Interview with Richard Williams, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Heriot-Watt University, Scotland

Posted at 23:52h in Scotland

"We are proud to have thousands of alumni in the USA, especially in New York, Houston and California. Many come from finance and engineering backgrounds, with Houston focusing on energy engineering. Brewing and distilling also attract many US students. These fields remain key strengths for...

21 Oct Interview with Penny Macbeth, Director and Principal, Glasgow School of Art (GSA), Scotland

Posted at 23:49h in Scotland

"More than 60% of our graduates choose to stay here after they finish their studies. We have many examples of our graduates’ entrepreneurial success. Some of our product and engineering alumni not only run innovative businesses, but have also launched accelerator programs to help others...

21 Oct Interview with Maggie McGinlay, ETZ, Scotland

Posted at 23:45h in Scotland

"As we transition to low-carbon and green energy, Scotland brings valuable experience in offshore wind, hydrogen and carbon capture, while offering attractive investment opportunities for North American investors."...