Scottish Cities Week is the Scottish Cities Alliance’s flagship annual events programme, and is designed to help foster long-term strategic partnerships between Scotland’s cities and a diverse array of investors and developers across a variety of priority sectors. The event’s success lays the foundation for collaboration between the cities, the Scottish Government, and the UK Government to build investor confidence. This is achieved through a series of activities that highlight the advantages of investing in Scotland’s cities.
Programme Overview: While the theme for each events programme will be refreshed each year, to reflect city and Scottish government priorities and policies, the overarching structure is the same – a series of individual sessions, each led by or organised in partnership with a different partner or stakeholder. These sessions, expertly facilitated by Prof. Greg Clark CBE, provide a platform for participants to discuss how the Scottish cities are positioned to capitalise on future opportunities. Key themes of the 2025 programme included the global transition to net zero, the development of emerging technologies, unlocking infrastructure that supports growth, and aiding high-growth potential businesses.
Throughout the programme City Leaders showcase their ambitions and visions, as they seek to address societal challenges and drive transformational change across the eight Scottish city economies. By engaging in open dialogue with the private sector, the Scottish Cities Week programme aims to attract investment and forge new partnerships. The collaborative efforts of the cities, along with the Scottish and UK Governments, are crucial in creating investor confidence and promoting the benefits of investing in Scotland.
Key Objectives of Scottish Cities Week:
- Investment Opportunities: Showcase Scotland’s top real estate and infrastructure projects, aiming to attract global investors and highlight the economic potential of Scottish cities
- Sustainable Development: Provide a platform for cities to engage in discussions on sustainable urban development, emphasising projects that align with Scotland’s net-zero goals
- Technological Innovation: A strong emphasis on integrating innovative technologies to enhance urban living and drive economic growth
- Collaborative Growth: Foster collaboration between cities, Scottish and UK governments, promoting policies and initiatives that support inclusive and sustainable growth
Scottish Cities Week has become a must-attend programme for investors, setting the stage for future development and investment in Scotland’s urban centres.
Scottish Cities Week 2025
The third Scottish Cities Week programme took place in London from January 20th to 22nd 2025. This edition brought together leaders from Scotland’s eight cities—Aberdeen, Dundee, Dunfermline, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth, and Stirling—along with the Scottish Government Minister for Employment and Investment, Tom Arthur MSP.
For Scottish Cities Week 2025 we were delighted to partner with and have the support of:
Previous events:
Scottish Cities Week 2024
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