Scotland SME Access to Finance Report 2026 - launch event

Explore Scotland’s evolving finance landscape with the latest report from The British Business Bank and Business Gateway.

This year’s report takes an in-depth look at Scotland’s finance landscape - exploring what’s changing, where the opportunities lie, and how we can work together to make finance more accessible. Discover key trends, opportunities, and comparative insights from Wales and Northern Ireland - plus enjoy fresh data, lively discussion, and the chance to network over lunch.

Date: Thursday 29 January 2026

Time: 11:00-12:45

Location: COSLA, 19 Haymarket Yards, Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH

11:00-11:15	Registration and refreshments
11:15-11:20	Welcome and opening comments	Susan Nightingale, UK Network Director, Devolved Nations, British Business Bank
11:20-11:40	Report key findings presentation	Jake Horwood, Head of Economic Research & Market Insight, British Business Bank
11:40-11:55	Report findings Q&A	Jake Horwood, Head of Economic Research & Market Insight, British Business Bank
11:55-12:30	Panel session: Reflections on the report findings	Chaired by Barry McCulloch, UK Network Senior Manager, British Business Bank  Panellists: Sehar Shahid, Director, 24hr Pharmacy Norrie Cook, Head of Fund Scotland, FSE Group  Craig Pollock, Team Leader – Debt, Scottish Enterprise
12:30-12:35	Closing comments	Business Gateway
12:35-13:30	Light networking lunch

 

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