A new study reports that Scotland’s attractiveness to foreign investment reaches record levels. According to EY data cited by the outlets, about a third of firms that plan investment in the UK say they will choose Scotland. This share rises from 27% reported the previous year, and is described as an all-time high.
The reporting frames the result as a measure of intended investment location rather than completed projects. The study therefore reflects how businesses plan to allocate future UK investment, not necessarily where existing investments are currently concentrated.
Beyond the headline finding and the year-on-year increase, the available excerpts do not provide further detail on sector breakdowns, company origins, or the specific investment drivers cited by firms. The information included is focused on the proportion of planning firms selecting Scotland and how that proportion compares with the prior year and earlier periods covered by the study.
