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  • Monday 29th September Professor Duncan MacLennan will publish Prosperity begins at home - the findings from interviews and roundtable discussions over the last year.

  • Tuesday 25th November - Understanding Scotland Economy tracker

Latest News

Latest News and Blogs
Press release: Siloed land information is STILL holding back Scotland
Press release: Siloed land information is STILL holding back Scotland

Revisit our report with Andy Wightman from 2023, sadly the lack of a fully functioning land and building information system is still holding Scotland back.

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Press Release: Scots continue to cut back due to financial strain
Press Release: Scots continue to cut back due to financial strain

New Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker reveals shifting behaviours and a sharp rise in immigration as a public concern

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Press Release: Over half of Scots have never heard of the Scottish Enlightenment
Press Release: Over half of Scots have never heard of the Scottish Enlightenment

Our survey shows more than half of Scots have not heard of the Scottish Enlightenment, find out why we asked the question.

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Latest Research

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2025
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2025

Read insights from the August 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, how is the economy affecting people’s lives in Scotland?

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025

Read insights from the May 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker, what do people think about the economy and how is affecting their life in Scotland?

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - February 2025

Our latest independent economic tracker reveals the economy is emerging as a key priority as 62% of Scots say conditions have worsened in past year.

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Catch up with past events

Our last three events are highlighted below. Catch up with more past events are here.

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Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2025 Insights
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - August 2025 Insights

Catch up with our latest Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker and hear how the insights compare with those from people’s shopping baskets

What does it mean to be Scottish? Enlightenment in Shades of Grey
What does it mean to be Scottish? Enlightenment in Shades of Grey

Stand-up comedian and entertainer, Bruce Fummey, takes us on a personal tour of what is means to be Scottish and reflects on the influence of the enlightenment on our lives today.

Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025 Insights
Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker - May 2025 Insights

Catch up with the May 2025 Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker results. What do people think about the economy and how does this affect their spending intentions?