Networking Scotland in Europe

With experienced and specialised staff in Brussels and in Scotland, Scotland Europa fosters strong links between Scotland and Europe offering intelligence, policy analysis and strategic funding advice.

From our offices in Scotland House, at the heart of the European quarter in Brussels, we promote Scottish interests across the institutions of the European Union and to the representatives of Europe's regions and Member States.

Our services

We provide a hub for Scottish organisations who aim for a strong, strategic position in European affairs.

The many services which Scotland Europa provides include:

• Strategic support for EU engagement and project development;
• EU intelligence, interpretation, analysis and early notification of EU policy and funding developments;
• Guidance on influencing and shaping EU policies and legislation;
• Advice on EU funding and partnership building;
• Networking and capacity-building opportunities; and
• Excellent conference and events facilities available in Scotland House.

Additionally, we provide an understanding of and an insight into policy-shaping strategies aimed at increasing the impact of EU funds and maintaining their role in supporting Scotland’s economic growth.

Part of Scottish Enterprise - Scotland’s main economic, enterprise, innovation and investment agency - we work closely to support our colleagues in Scotland and in Scottish Development International offices across the world to enhance Scotland’s economic development and influence in Europe.

Membership

Our members represent a wide range of Scottish organisations from the public, private and education sectors. This partnership gives us a variety of perspectives on Scottish interests in Europe and an influential voice in European affairs.

With a proven record of developing Scotland’s interests and maximising our opportunities in Europe, we offer members an extensive network of contacts and the support and advice necessary to influence policy, to develop projects and to share information.

Moreover, we aim to increase the level of expertise and knowledge of European issues within Scotland through our close relationship with our members.

Scotland House is also home to the Scottish Government’s EU Office, offices of the Scottish Parliament and Highlands and Islands European Partnership, as well as other key European partners.  Scotland House offers fantastic office facilities which, from time to time, become available.

If you would like to know more about Scotland Europa membership and services or if you would be interested in becoming a resident of Scotland House please contact:
Claire Robertson
Tel: +32 (0)2282 8306
E-mail: claire.robertson@scotent.co.uk