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Scotland Business and Economy
In the early days the Scottish economy has been dominated by heavy industry. The shipbuilding in Glasgow is a good example and the expression "Clydebuilt" comes from the days when Scotland was the greatest shipbuilding nation on earth. In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, the banks of the Clyde from Greenock to Glasgow were lined with shipyards and tens of thousands of men built great ocean liners and warships. Other industies were coal mining and the steel industry.
De-industrialisation during the 1970s and 1980s saw a shift from manufacturing towards a more service-oriented economy with Edinburgh being the financial services centre of Scotland. Petroleum related industries associated with the extraction of North Sea oil have also been important employers from the 1970s, especially in the north east of Scotland. Tourism however is the most important contributor of the Scottish economy and accounts for up to 5% of GDP and 7.5% of employment.
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| Highlands and Islands Enterprise Working in partnership with the community, this body is successfully addressing specific economic and structural weaknesses, developing a more diversified industrial base and promoting the unique attractions of the area as a location for inward investment - Read more http://www.hie.co.uk/ |
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| newSCOTLAND.net An open online community that promotes the direct sharing of experiences, knowledge and understanding in this Country's new economy. - Read more http://www.newscotland.net |
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| Scotsman Business Pages Provides current news and information for various business sectors in the Country. - Read more http://www.business.scotsman.com |
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| Scottish Association of Volunteers Managers Professional body for volunteers managers promoting best practice. - Read more http://www.savm.org.uk/ |
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| Scottish Enterprise Supplies support services to businesses, industry groups, people and communities through online information and local Small Business Gateway outlets. - Read more http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/ |
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| ScottishBusinessWomen Resources for women in business, female entrepreneurs in Scotland and worldwide. Meet women online for help and advice about starting or running your own business. - Read more http://www.scottishbusinesswomen.com/ |
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| Soil Association of Scotland Aims to lead and support the development of the organic food and farming sector in Scotland. - Read more http://www.soilassociationscotland.org/ |
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