Research

Developments in Scotland’s Space Industry

Author / Creator: Emma MacFarlane

Media type: Briefing Paper

Date published: 2020

Scotland’s space sector is outperforming most European nations


This is how independence can boost our innovation nation status

Author / Creator: Believe in Scotland

Media type: News Media

Date published:

One of the key drivers of a successful economy is innovation. Scotland has a proven track record of being a highly innovative nation. This can be one of the foundations upon which to build an exciting economic future. Main elements are information technology, life sciences, software and gaming, and space technologies.


Back to basics: Research and Development in Scotland

Author / Creator: Ben Cooper

Media type: Assessment report

Date published:

Investment in Scotland's R&D has increased over the past decade, but lags behind the UK and other OECD countries.  Continued growth in these sectors will require significant investment and policies that incentivise R&D activity.


Research and innovation in Scotland

Author / Creator: The Royal Society

Media type: Fact sheet

Date published: May 2018

This document provides an insight into the current research and innovation landscape in Scotland to inform discussions over how people across Scotland can have the opportunity to contribute to and share the benefits of R&D investment in the UK


Scottish Space Agency – A discussion on Scotland’s place in the space industry

Author / Creator: Craig Berry

Media type: Policy Paper

Date published: July 2017

This paper proposes a Scottish Space Agency and Spaceport to make Scotland a world leader in an industry sector of the future.