Apply now to join the UK Young Academy!
Apply now to join the UK Young Academy — a prestigious, interdisciplinary network of early-careerresearchers, innovators, and professionals committed to shaping a better future.The UK Young Academy is seeking exceptional […]
Communities step in as local building closures rise across Scotland
New research by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) shows a record 320 communities moved to buy or lease local buildings in Scotland in the past 12 months – an increase of […]
Community Wealth Building – The Hard Work Continues
The Scottish Parliament’s passing of Community Wealth Building (CWB) legislation marks a turning point in Scotland’s economic development story. For the first time, local authorities will have a statutory duty […]
Scottish Enterprise – Grangemouth low-carbon transformation
Grangemouth is entering a bold new chapter. As Scotland’s industrial heartland, it is undergoing an ambitious transformation into a world-leading low-carbon manufacturing hub. This represents a massive opportunity to attract […]
Talking EDAS: Ivan McKee MSP on Community Wealth Building
EDAS was thrilled to welcome Ivan McKee MSP, Minister for Public Finance, to a live edition of the Talking EDAS podcast. Joined by our host and EDAS Chair Neil McInroy, […]
Event Insights & Resources for MembersEvents
EDAS is pleased to provide members with comprehensive follow-up information and resources from all our events. Whether you’re catching up after attending, revisiting key insights, or exploring presentations and recordings […]
Scotland needs Community Wealth Building to start a new economic journey
Scotland’s new Community Wealth Building Bill holds the power to reimagine enterprise, innovation and investment as part of a fairer new economic era, a global expert believes. Neil McInroy says […]
EDAS and STP Host Critical Event Ahead of CWB Bill Debate
The Economic Development Association Scotland (EDAS) and Scotland’s Towns Partnership (STP) are hosting a major joint event, ‘Is Your Town Ready for Community Wealth Building?’, on November 19th. This timely […]
Join the Board of EDAS – driving Scotland’s foremost economic development association
EDAS, Scotland’s foremost economic development association, is seeking five new Board directors to support the delivery of its current strategy (2024-2027). This is an exciting and prestigious position that requires […]
Professor Leigh Sparks’ Stirling Retail Blog: Insights from the Historic Environment Scotland x EDAS Event on Unlocking Scotland’s Heritage Value
Last week I was a panellist at an EDAS organised online event entitled “Unlocking the potential of Scotland’s heritage: the economic value of heritage”. Chaired by Neil McInroy, the event was the […]
