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South of Scotland projects could unlock £31.8bn in investment
Overview
New research commissioned by South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has identified more than 200 projects across sectors like clean energy, technology and tourism with the potential to unlock £31.8bn in investment. Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth chaired the Convention of the South of Scotland in Dumfries to discuss the findings and address regional challenges including transport, connectivity, housing and environmental impacts.
Key points
- Research commissioned by SOSE identifies over 200 projects with the potential to unlock £31.8bn in investment.
- Projects cover sectors such as clean energy, technology and tourism.
- Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth discussed the findings while chairing the Convention of the South of Scotland in Dumfries.
- Discussions included regional challenges like transport connectivity, housing, health, education, and balancing employment opportunities with environmental impacts.
- Full details of the research report are scheduled to be released next week.