A single online point of contact for global investors looking to
participate in Scotland's biggest projects has launched.
InvestScotland showcases large-scale investment opportunities in
renewable energy and housing, including Kishorn Port, one of
Scotland's most strategically important deep-water facilities,
and Coire Glas, a pumped storage hydro investment planned for the
Great Glen. More opportunities will be added as the portal
develops.
Announced today by Deputy First Minister at the Investment Association
conference in Edinburgh, InvestScotland will make it easier
for international investors to participate in a range of major
projects being planned or already underway.
The portal is part of wider efforts to further drive capital
investment into Scotland. Earlier this year the first Global
Offshore Wind Investment Forum was staged at Edinburgh Castle,
next month the Scottish Government will host a meeting of the
investment platform Investopia Global and work is progressing on
developing a Scottish Bond following the announcement of strong
credit ratings.
Ms Forbes said:
“InvestScotland opens the door for global investors to explore
the exciting and expanding investment opportunities we have
available.
“Scotland is already the most attractive UK location for foreign
direct investment outside London. We are determined to build on
that success as we drive the transformation of our economy.
“Creating the right conditions for investment to flow is critical
to our economy and I am focused on providing the best environment
for investors to succeed.”
Investment Association Chief Executive Officer Chris Cummings
said:
“It's fantastic to see the launch of the InvestScotland portal.
Our members are already investing in Scottish infrastructure –
supporting projects in energy, grid supply and beyond – and this
new portal will make it even easier for global investors to
participate in Scotland's growth story.
“Investment managers are also investing in Scotland through their
own businesses, with the expansion of technology and innovation
roles across the sector. This dual commitment to building
Scotland's future and to growing its technology prowess
demonstrates the confidence our industry has in Scotland as a
world-class destination for investment, talent and innovation.”
Background
InvestScotland is
hosted by Scottish Development International (SDI) and
supplements more than 30 regional investment sites. Enquiries to
the opportunities listed will be handled primarily by Scottish
Development International with the support of investment
specialists at the Scottish Government, its enterprise
agencies and the Scottish National Investment Bank.
The Green Industrial
Strategy sets out the Scottish Government's priorities
for the wind economy; carbon capture; hydrogen; green financial
services; and clean energy-intensive industries.
