Scottish Industry

Financial services

Scotland has a 300-year history in financial services.

Excellence in innovation, commercialisation and a history of entrepreneurial dynamism.

Remember Dolly the Sheep? Scotland’s life sciences industry hasn’t stopped since.

Thanks to highly favourable natural resources, Scottish companies are at the forefront of oil, gas and renewable energies.

The Scottish chemicals industry is a major player in global markets.

Scotland is a world leader for service-based operations.

Key industry sectors in Scotland also includes: Aerospace, Education, Food and Drink, Textiles, and Tourism.

Killiecrankie is an appropriate home for Britain’s first permanent bungee jumping platform.

Scottish fashion taking centre stage in New York this Scotland Week.

The kilt has come a long way from its 16th century origins and has become a firm fashion statement with edgy modern designs.