Featured playlists
Export from Scotland
SDI help Scotland-based companies develop their international trade, offering a range of services to assist businesses who are entering foreign markets for the first time or expanding their overseas operations.
Developing in a global marketplace and successful international trade requires planning, knowledge and skills, plus a support network and contacts. We aim to provide flexible support designed to meet your business's specific needs in the international marketplace.
Life sciences and biotech in Scotland
The life sciences industry in Scotland has experienced rapid growth in recent years. High levels of expertise, a culture of innovation, and continuing research and technology excellence have all contributed to the success of life sciences in Scotland.
Energy in Scotland
The energy industry in Scotland is booming. Scotland is blessed with some of the most favourable energy resources in Europe and the Scottish energy industry is supported by an extensive skills base, a renowned academic sector and a business environment conducive to growth.
Financial services in Scotland
The financial services industry is the fastest growing sector of the Scottish economy, and Scotland is recognised as one of Europes leading financial centres. Much of this success can be directly attributed to a flexible, stable and motivated workforce with highly developed skills ideally suited to the financial services industry.
BPO in Scotland
The dynamic business environment in Scotland makes for the ideal shared service centre location. Scotlands strengths are demonstrated by the number of corporations who have taken advantage of our innovative and highly educated workforce and the wealth of expertise in this field.
Electronic technologies in Scotland
Scotland is renowned for excellence in the ICT and Electronic Technologies industry, with innovative and exciting work taking place in several sectors.
Food and drink in Scotland
Scotland is home to some of the best natural produce and most skilled food and drink producers in the world. Internationally famous whisky brands, delicious seafood and meat, and innovative speciality products help make the Scottish food and drink industry one of the most vibrant to be found anywhere.
Tourism in Scotland
Scotland is a modern, ambitious country with a strong historical story to tell, and this is why the tourism industry in Scotland continues to thrive.
Textiles in Scotland
The Scottish Textiles industry employs more than 22,000 people - and creates more value (per £million of output) than any other manufacturing sector in Scotland. The industry has a vibrant future - underpinned by quality, diversity, innovation and design.
Aerospace, defence and marine in Scotland
A dramatic rise in the volume of air traffic in Scotland in recent years means the importance of the Scottish aerospace industry to the wider economy continues to grow. Scottish aerospace companies have an annual turnover of £2.1 billion and, including defence jobs, provide employment for 30,000 people.
Chemical sciences in Scotland
Scotland's long-established chemicals industry plays a major role in the European Union (EU) and world chemicals markets. The chemicals industry is one of Scotland's top exporters, winning overseas exports valued at £2.7 billion a year, and is vital to the wider Scottish economy, underpinning a range of other sectors.
view all
Play all(20)