Scottish Government Brussels

A new Six Point Export Plan will support Scottish businesses to trade internationally. The plan will provide targeted support – helping businesses build stronger global partnerships and unlock new market opportunities. Read more ➡️ gov.scot/news/new-actio…

Climate Action Secretary @GillianMSP visited Brussels this week to chair the annual @climategroup #Under2Coalition European Ministerial meeting. She met with members to discuss the role of nations and regions in shaping international progress on climate action.

Migration is vital for building a stronger economy in Scotland, and sustaining our public services. With a tailored approach to immigration, we could build a stronger economy that works for everyone in Scotland. Learn more: scotland.org/move-to-scotla…

We’re supporting six Scottish islands to become carbon neutral by 2040 – reducing emissions in sectors such as Transport, Industry and Agriculture. Discover more on how we’re decarbonising local economies and increasing climate resilience 👇 cni.scot

Did you know that there are over 150 whisky distilleries in Scotland? 🥃 As whisky tourism grows in popularity, more businesses are offering unique experiences to showcase their spirits. Find out more from @VisitScotland👇 visitscotland.com/things-to-do/f…

Finnie will be the mascot for the @Glasgow_2026 Commonwealth Games. Designed by local school pupils, she reflects the city's history and creativity. First Minister @JohnSwinney met some of the pupils at a celebration marking one year until the start of the Games.

The #ScottishConnections Fund 2025-26 is now open for applications. Grants of up to £5,000 are available for new projects that promote Scotland and bring together our diaspora around the world. Find out more ⬇ gov.scot/publications/s…

It was a pleasure to attend a reception event to celebrate Flanders Day, hosted by Minister-President @MDiependaele. We look forward to our continued cooperation on the Flanders-Scotland Memorandum of Understanding.

First Minister @JohnSwinney visited the Museum of Childhood. At the visit, he announced £4 million for the Museum Futures Programme. In partnership with Museums Galleries Scotland and The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the programme will help museums innovate and adapt.

In Brussels, Trade Envoy for Space Daniel Smith delivered a keynote address at an event focused on Scotland's rapidly growing space sector, alongside representatives from the European Space Agency @esa and the Network of European Regions Using Space Technologies @NEREUSaisbl.

We were delighted to welcome Scotland's Trade Envoy for Space, Daniel Smith for a visit to Brussels this week. Daniel participated in the #EuropeanSpaceForum and met with a range of EU, NATO & @ASDEurospace partners.

Wonderful to attend the reception at the Canadian Residence yesterday marking #CanadaDay2025 Special thanks to my colleague HE Ailish Campbell for her collaboration and friendship. We will miss you, but look forward to maintaining our very strong 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 - 🇨🇦 connections.

Scotland has been at the cutting edge of health technology development for centuries. Today, Scotland will host Life Sciences & Digital Health Day at @expo2025japan - showcasing how our proactive approach to collaboration is driving progress in these sectors.

Pleasure to attend the reception @AmbMCBenelux to mark the 20th anniversary of the ascension of HSH Princes Albert II of Monaco. Merci à son excellence l'Ambassadeur Labarrere pour votre hospitalité. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤝 🇲🇨

Culture Secretary @AngusRobertson has welcomed recommendations to enhance the role of @ArtDesSco, our national body for architecture and design. He marked their publication with a visit to 2024 RIAS Andrew Doolan Award winner @burrellcollect. More ▶️ gov.scot/publications/r…

Nearly one in six inward investment projects in the UK last year were secured in Scotland. New data published by EY shows that Scotland attracted 135 Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) projects in 2024. Read more ➡ gov.scot/news/inward-in…

First Minister @JohnSwinney met Minister-President of Flanders @MDiependaele at an event to celebrate 25 years of Flemish trade & investment in Scotland. The Government of Flanders and @scotgov are working together across many sectors including space, energy, tourism & culture.

Scotland’s best future lies as an independent country in the EU. In the meantime, we will continue strengthening ties with European nations and regions. First Minister @JohnSwinney hosted a roundtable with EU Ambassadors at Bute House, to discuss the recent UK-EU deal.

Fantastic evening at Scotland House alongside @VisitScotland, showcasing the best of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿’s sustainable tourism industry. Great to see so many friends and colleagues from across Brussels. Haste ye back! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🤝 🇪🇺

Yesterday evening, we hosted our 2025 Summer Reception in Scotland House Brussels. Focusing this year on responsible tourism in partnership with @VisitScotland, the event showcased the history and innovative practices of eight sustainable tourist attractions across Scotland.