ECONOMY Secretary Keith Brown has confirmed the launch of Scotland House, an innovation and investment hub in London for Scottish businesses.
Scotland House will provide a meeting space for businesses and other organisations, as well as London-based support to businesses working with the country’s enterprise and tourism agencies.
It follows the opening of the first hub in Dublin last year with plans progressing on hubs in Brussels and Berlin.
Brown said: “London is a very important trading market and a meeting place for the world’s business leaders, but for Scottish businesses it can be challenging and costly to try and break into these markets.
“I would encourage businesses to register their interest and recognise the benefits of the new hub as it will play a critical role attracting investment to Scotland, helping businesses trade internationally and raising Scotland’s international profile.
“Scotland House will provide Scottish companies with a base to build new partnerships and a low cost place to trade.
“As we face the uncertainty and threat of a hard Brexit, having a Scottish hub in London will help stabilise and stimulate the Scottish economy and show that we are open for business."
Based at 58 Victoria Embankment, Scotland House will also provide a base for the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Scottish Development International and VisitScotland in London.
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