Scottish Secretary Ian Murray and Chambers of Commerce head Liz Cameron have signed an agreement aimed at driving overseas trade.
The Brand Scotland collaboration will be supported by a UK Government grant of up to £100,000 for 2025/26 aimed at promoting Scottish business exports and attracting foreign direct investment.
It will include a series of trade missions showcasing Scottish businesses globally and was signed at the UK Government’s Queen Elizabeth HQ in Edinburgh.
Mr Murray said: “This agreement will help give Scotland a global platform to sell everything our brilliant country has to offer – from whisky and seafood to our world class services.
“The trio of trade deals secured by the Prime Minister in recent weeks is a huge opportunity for Scotland’s economy – with the most populous country in the world, the richest country in the world and our most important market.
“This partnership with the Scottish Chambers of Commerce will create valuable opportunities for Scottish firms and help kickstart economic growth as part of our Plan for Change.
“I have already been to Norway, Singapore, Malaysia, and the United States to bang the drum for Scotland and with this partnership we will take businesses to even more markets. The Scotland Office will be Scotland’s window to the world.”
Ms Cameron, chief executive of Scottish Chambers of Commerce, said: “Delivering impactful trade missions that will sell Brand Scotland and our innovative and dynamic businesses will strengthen our global presence.
“This partnership with the Scotland Office is vital for economic growth and will help more businesses trade internationally and encourage more inward investment.
“The world wants our quality products and services and this significant investment in Brand Scotland will create even more opportunities to sell our nation internationally.
“Our businesses continue to successfully engage with SCC overseas missions and now by combining forces between SCC and the Scotland Office, we can drive our economy further by providing valuable platforms and alliances for more exporters to sell their fantastic products and services to new global markets.”
Founder & CEO of Greenock-based PG Paper Dr Poonam Gupta said: “At PG Paper, international trade is the backbone of our business. We have built a multi-million pound business by connecting with over 60 countries.
“This partnership between the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the Scotland Office sends a clear message: Scotland is ambitious, outward-looking, and ready to lead.
“The Scotland Office initiative will help businesses like ours expand our international reach, forge high-value connections, and drive economic impact both at home and abroad. This is exactly the kind of bold, collaborative action Scotland needs to accelerate exports and inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.”
CEO of Aberdeen-based PCL Group Dr Jeanette Forbes, said: “As a global IT and energy tech company operating in over 27 countries, we know first-hand how critical international trade is to business growth and innovation.
“Trade missions are strategic enablers that unlock new markets, foster long-term relationships, and elevate Scotland’s global standing.
“The collaboration between Scottish Chambers of Commerce and the Scotland Office is exactly the type of public-private partnership needed to amplify Scotland’s voice on the world stage and grow our economies.”
Details of trade missions will be confirmed in due course.
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