Starting a Business in Scotland
Devolved market with Scottish Enterprise support. Strengths in fintech, tourism, whisky, energy, and aquaculture.
At a Glance
GDP per capita
£31k
Commercial rent
£16/sq ft/yr
5yr survival rate
43%
Population
5.5M
Unique Opportunities in Scotland
- ✓ScotWind — largest offshore wind leasing in world
- ✓Whisky tourism and export (£7B industry)
- ✓Edinburgh — global fintech hub (Skyscanner, FreeAgent, Modulr)
- ✓Aquaculture — world-leading salmon farming sector
Top Sectors in Scotland
Grant & Funding Sources
- 💰Scottish Enterprise
- 💰Highlands and Islands Enterprise
- 💰South of Scotland Enterprise
- 💰Scottish Government Rural Payments
Counties & Areas
HighlandGrampianLothianStrathclydeTaysideBordersDumfries & Galloway