Future Economy Scotland
@futureeconscot.bsky.social
A non-partisan think tank that aims to create a new economy that is democratic, sustainable and just.
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🏴 Who owns Scotland's offshore wind assets?
Our new interactive map with @cmmonwealth.bsky.social lets you explore who really owns ScotWind projects – and who stands to benefit
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Explore the map 👉 www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
Our new interactive map with @cmmonwealth.bsky.social lets you explore who really owns ScotWind projects – and who stands to benefit
Highlights in 🧵
Explore the map 👉 www.futureeconomy.scot/scotwind
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It was great to join the Skotia podcast to talk all things ScotWind with Dave Moxham from the STUC.
Listen here:
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Is Scotland squandering its offshore potential?
Almost four years on from the ScotWind leasing round, Dave Moxham (STUC) and Laurie Macfarlane (Future Economy Scotland) offer their perspectives.
Listen to the latest episode of Nest of Fearties now: buff.ly/4bAhXVT
Almost four years on from the ScotWind leasing round, Dave Moxham (STUC) and Laurie Macfarlane (Future Economy Scotland) offer their perspectives.
Listen to the latest episode of Nest of Fearties now: buff.ly/4bAhXVT
November 24, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It was great to join the Skotia podcast to talk all things ScotWind with Dave Moxham from the STUC.
Listen here:
Listen here:
Our webinar is TOMORROW & there are only a few tickets remaining!
Join our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and Senior Economist @hannawheatley.bsky.social for a discussion on whether private finance can fix the nature crisis.
🗓️25 Nov 12:30-1:30pm
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Join our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and Senior Economist @hannawheatley.bsky.social for a discussion on whether private finance can fix the nature crisis.
🗓️25 Nov 12:30-1:30pm
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Can private finance fix the nature crisis?
Join Future Economy Scotland for a webinar exploring how to scale up nature restoration in line with a just transition.
www.eventbrite.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Our webinar is TOMORROW & there are only a few tickets remaining!
Join our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and Senior Economist @hannawheatley.bsky.social for a discussion on whether private finance can fix the nature crisis.
🗓️25 Nov 12:30-1:30pm
👇Book now: www.eventbrite.com/e/can-privat...
Join our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and Senior Economist @hannawheatley.bsky.social for a discussion on whether private finance can fix the nature crisis.
🗓️25 Nov 12:30-1:30pm
👇Book now: www.eventbrite.com/e/can-privat...
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Can private finance really fix the nature crisis? Come along to our webinar next week to hear more
🗓️ 25 Nov, 12.30-1.30
More info below 👇
🗓️ 25 Nov, 12.30-1.30
More info below 👇
Can private finance fix Scotland's nature crisis?🌿
Join @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and @hannawheatley.bsky.social to discuss their recent report on restoring nature, and whether private finance can really deliver the investment needed.
Reserve your free place 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-privat...
Join @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and @hannawheatley.bsky.social to discuss their recent report on restoring nature, and whether private finance can really deliver the investment needed.
Reserve your free place 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-privat...
Can private finance fix the nature crisis?
Join Future Economy Scotland for a webinar exploring how to scale up nature restoration in line with a just transition.
www.eventbrite.com
November 21, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Can private finance really fix the nature crisis? Come along to our webinar next week to hear more
🗓️ 25 Nov, 12.30-1.30
More info below 👇
🗓️ 25 Nov, 12.30-1.30
More info below 👇
As Scotland heads toward elections, key choices will shape jobs, industries and the transition ahead - from renewable energy to nature and fair work.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:43 AM
As Scotland heads toward elections, key choices will shape jobs, industries and the transition ahead - from renewable energy to nature and fair work.
Stay ahead with our independent analysis.
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We welcome the decision to take public equity stakes in the Pentland offshore wind farm.
Public ownership can help deliver better outcomes for:
✊ Workers
💷The taxpayer
🏭 Supply chains
Public ownership can help deliver better outcomes for:
✊ Workers
💷The taxpayer
🏭 Supply chains
UK and Scottish Governments announce major investment in offshore wind farm
National Wealth Fund, Great British Energy and the Scottish National Investment Bank will each put up to £50m towards th...
www.holyrood.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:47 PM
We welcome the decision to take public equity stakes in the Pentland offshore wind farm.
Public ownership can help deliver better outcomes for:
✊ Workers
💷The taxpayer
🏭 Supply chains
Public ownership can help deliver better outcomes for:
✊ Workers
💷The taxpayer
🏭 Supply chains
Let’s be clear: Scotland is not on track for a just transition.
For every 3 oil & gas jobs lost, only 2 green jobs have appeared - People are being left behind.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. With proper planning and investment, Scotland could create 40,000 more energy jobs than we’ll lose.
For every 3 oil & gas jobs lost, only 2 green jobs have appeared - People are being left behind.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. With proper planning and investment, Scotland could create 40,000 more energy jobs than we’ll lose.
November 19, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Let’s be clear: Scotland is not on track for a just transition.
For every 3 oil & gas jobs lost, only 2 green jobs have appeared - People are being left behind.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. With proper planning and investment, Scotland could create 40,000 more energy jobs than we’ll lose.
For every 3 oil & gas jobs lost, only 2 green jobs have appeared - People are being left behind.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. With proper planning and investment, Scotland could create 40,000 more energy jobs than we’ll lose.
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This news is devastating. It follows more than 400 jobs lost at Grangemouth refinery earlier this year — yet the UK and Scottish Governments have clearly failed to learn from these mistakes 🧵
Exxon Mobil to close part of plant at Mossmorran - BBC News
Hundreds of staff have been told their jobs are at risk with the Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran due to close in February.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This news is devastating. It follows more than 400 jobs lost at Grangemouth refinery earlier this year — yet the UK and Scottish Governments have clearly failed to learn from these mistakes 🧵
Exxon Mobil’s decision to close part of Mossmorran is deeply concerning.
Scotland already lost over 400 jobs at Grangemouth this year. This is what happens when we fail to plan for a just transition — leaving decisions in the hands of distant shareholders.
Scotland already lost over 400 jobs at Grangemouth this year. This is what happens when we fail to plan for a just transition — leaving decisions in the hands of distant shareholders.
Exxon Mobil to close part of plant at Mossmorran
Hundreds of staff have been told their jobs are at risk with the Fife Ethylene Plant in Mossmorran due to close in February.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Exxon Mobil’s decision to close part of Mossmorran is deeply concerning.
Scotland already lost over 400 jobs at Grangemouth this year. This is what happens when we fail to plan for a just transition — leaving decisions in the hands of distant shareholders.
Scotland already lost over 400 jobs at Grangemouth this year. This is what happens when we fail to plan for a just transition — leaving decisions in the hands of distant shareholders.
Can private finance fix Scotland's nature crisis?🌿
Join @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and @hannawheatley.bsky.social to discuss their recent report on restoring nature, and whether private finance can really deliver the investment needed.
Reserve your free place 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-privat...
Join @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and @hannawheatley.bsky.social to discuss their recent report on restoring nature, and whether private finance can really deliver the investment needed.
Reserve your free place 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-privat...
Can private finance fix the nature crisis?
Join Future Economy Scotland for a webinar exploring how to scale up nature restoration in line with a just transition.
www.eventbrite.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Can private finance fix Scotland's nature crisis?🌿
Join @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and @hannawheatley.bsky.social to discuss their recent report on restoring nature, and whether private finance can really deliver the investment needed.
Reserve your free place 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-privat...
Join @lmacfarlane.bsky.social and @hannawheatley.bsky.social to discuss their recent report on restoring nature, and whether private finance can really deliver the investment needed.
Reserve your free place 👇
www.eventbrite.com/e/can-privat...
The opportunity presented by offshore wind in Scotland is vast, but only if we get it right.
This clip from our recent webinar features Emma Harrick (Scottish Renewables) outlining the scale of what’s unfolding.
Watch in full here:
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/190-wa...
This clip from our recent webinar features Emma Harrick (Scottish Renewables) outlining the scale of what’s unfolding.
Watch in full here:
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/190-wa...
Watch: How can Scotland maximise the benefits of offshore wind?
Watch our latest webinar exploring how to maximise the benefits of offshore wind for Scotland
www.futureeconomy.scot
November 14, 2025 at 8:06 AM
The opportunity presented by offshore wind in Scotland is vast, but only if we get it right.
This clip from our recent webinar features Emma Harrick (Scottish Renewables) outlining the scale of what’s unfolding.
Watch in full here:
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/190-wa...
This clip from our recent webinar features Emma Harrick (Scottish Renewables) outlining the scale of what’s unfolding.
Watch in full here:
www.futureeconomy.scot/posts/190-wa...
Our report with @mazzucatom.bsky.social and @iipp-ucl.bsky.social warns Scotland’s economy stands at a critical juncture.
To close the gap between ambition and delivery, it must move beyond minor tweaks, and embrace an investment-led, mission-oriented industrial strategy.
🧵 Recommendations 👇
To close the gap between ambition and delivery, it must move beyond minor tweaks, and embrace an investment-led, mission-oriented industrial strategy.
🧵 Recommendations 👇
November 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Our report with @mazzucatom.bsky.social and @iipp-ucl.bsky.social warns Scotland’s economy stands at a critical juncture.
To close the gap between ambition and delivery, it must move beyond minor tweaks, and embrace an investment-led, mission-oriented industrial strategy.
🧵 Recommendations 👇
To close the gap between ambition and delivery, it must move beyond minor tweaks, and embrace an investment-led, mission-oriented industrial strategy.
🧵 Recommendations 👇
Shell has exited its ScotWind projects, handing its lease back to Crown Estate Scotland and leaving questions as to what happens next.
It's a stark reminder of the risks in relying on distant investors and fossil fuel giants to deliver Scotland’s renewable energy future.
www.ft.com/content/b9d0...
It's a stark reminder of the risks in relying on distant investors and fossil fuel giants to deliver Scotland’s renewable energy future.
www.ft.com/content/b9d0...
Shell abandons floating North Sea wind farm projects
UK energy group to focus on potentially more lucrative activities such as power trading
www.ft.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Shell has exited its ScotWind projects, handing its lease back to Crown Estate Scotland and leaving questions as to what happens next.
It's a stark reminder of the risks in relying on distant investors and fossil fuel giants to deliver Scotland’s renewable energy future.
www.ft.com/content/b9d0...
It's a stark reminder of the risks in relying on distant investors and fossil fuel giants to deliver Scotland’s renewable energy future.
www.ft.com/content/b9d0...
EVENT: Can private finance fix the nature crisis? 🌿
Scotland’s turning to investors to fund peatland & woodland restoration, but can markets really deliver at the speed and scale needed?
🎥 Watch the short video.
Scotland’s turning to investors to fund peatland & woodland restoration, but can markets really deliver at the speed and scale needed?
🎥 Watch the short video.
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
EVENT: Can private finance fix the nature crisis? 🌿
Scotland’s turning to investors to fund peatland & woodland restoration, but can markets really deliver at the speed and scale needed?
🎥 Watch the short video.
Scotland’s turning to investors to fund peatland & woodland restoration, but can markets really deliver at the speed and scale needed?
🎥 Watch the short video.
📬 Latest newsletter out today!
From the upcoming 🗳️ Holyrood election & Scotland’s 🎯 industrial strategy, to 🌱 nature restoration, 💨 ScotWind, & a 👨🏭 just transition for workers & communities.
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From the upcoming 🗳️ Holyrood election & Scotland’s 🎯 industrial strategy, to 🌱 nature restoration, 💨 ScotWind, & a 👨🏭 just transition for workers & communities.
✉️ Sign up for insight on the choices shaping Scotland’s future: us17.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=910b...
November 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
📬 Latest newsletter out today!
From the upcoming 🗳️ Holyrood election & Scotland’s 🎯 industrial strategy, to 🌱 nature restoration, 💨 ScotWind, & a 👨🏭 just transition for workers & communities.
✉️ Sign up for insight on the choices shaping Scotland’s future: us17.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=910b...
From the upcoming 🗳️ Holyrood election & Scotland’s 🎯 industrial strategy, to 🌱 nature restoration, 💨 ScotWind, & a 👨🏭 just transition for workers & communities.
✉️ Sign up for insight on the choices shaping Scotland’s future: us17.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=910b...
ScotWind could power a fairer future, if the new government gets ownership right.
But, as our report shows, too much ownership & profit sit overseas.
With the right reforms, offshore wind can create good jobs, public revenue & community benefit in Scotland.
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
But, as our report shows, too much ownership & profit sit overseas.
With the right reforms, offshore wind can create good jobs, public revenue & community benefit in Scotland.
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
November 7, 2025 at 8:27 AM
ScotWind could power a fairer future, if the new government gets ownership right.
But, as our report shows, too much ownership & profit sit overseas.
With the right reforms, offshore wind can create good jobs, public revenue & community benefit in Scotland.
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
But, as our report shows, too much ownership & profit sit overseas.
With the right reforms, offshore wind can create good jobs, public revenue & community benefit in Scotland.
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
The Scottish Government's new Climate Change Plan is welcome, but must be matched by a laser-like focus on delivery and implementation.
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Scottish Government's new Climate Change Plan is welcome, but must be matched by a laser-like focus on delivery and implementation.
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...
Read our full response: www.futureeconomy.scot/press/216-re...
Today marks six months until the next Scottish election
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.
Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.
Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Summary👇
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.
Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.
Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Summary👇
November 6, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Today marks six months until the next Scottish election
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.
Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.
Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Summary👇
- six months that will shape Scotland’s economy for generations.
Our briefing 'Beyond Business as Usual' sets out a bold agenda for a fairer, greener, more resilient economy.
Take a look 📄
www.futureeconomy.scot/publications...
Summary👇
Scotland’s offshore wind should power a fairer future - not just profits for distant shareholders.
The wind belongs to all of us. We should all have a stake in our energy future. 🧵
The wind belongs to all of us. We should all have a stake in our energy future. 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Scotland’s offshore wind should power a fairer future - not just profits for distant shareholders.
The wind belongs to all of us. We should all have a stake in our energy future. 🧵
The wind belongs to all of us. We should all have a stake in our energy future. 🧵
It might sound strange, but if Rachel Reeves raises income tax in the UK Budget, it could mean devastating cuts to Scotland’s devolved budget.
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social explains the risks on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 🔊
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social explains the risks on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 🔊
November 4, 2025 at 5:54 PM
It might sound strange, but if Rachel Reeves raises income tax in the UK Budget, it could mean devastating cuts to Scotland’s devolved budget.
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social explains the risks on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 🔊
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social explains the risks on BBC Radio Scotland Drivetime 🔊
As the debate on the Land Reform Bill continues, one thing is clear: in its current form the Bill does not meet the scale of the challenges we face.
Here @lmacfarlane.bsky.social gives evidence at the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee on why it needs significant amendments.
Here @lmacfarlane.bsky.social gives evidence at the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee on why it needs significant amendments.
November 4, 2025 at 10:58 AM
As the debate on the Land Reform Bill continues, one thing is clear: in its current form the Bill does not meet the scale of the challenges we face.
Here @lmacfarlane.bsky.social gives evidence at the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee on why it needs significant amendments.
Here @lmacfarlane.bsky.social gives evidence at the Net Zero, Energy & Transport Committee on why it needs significant amendments.
Our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke at Scotland’s first Just Transition Summit.
He joined GB Energy, ScottishNational Investment Bank, Just Transition Commission, Transition Finance Scotland & XLCC to discuss how to mobilise investment to deliver a just energy transition.
He joined GB Energy, ScottishNational Investment Bank, Just Transition Commission, Transition Finance Scotland & XLCC to discuss how to mobilise investment to deliver a just energy transition.
November 3, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Our Co-Director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke at Scotland’s first Just Transition Summit.
He joined GB Energy, ScottishNational Investment Bank, Just Transition Commission, Transition Finance Scotland & XLCC to discuss how to mobilise investment to deliver a just energy transition.
He joined GB Energy, ScottishNational Investment Bank, Just Transition Commission, Transition Finance Scotland & XLCC to discuss how to mobilise investment to deliver a just energy transition.
This week we were proud to speak at Scotland’s inaugural Just Transition Summit.
Scotland's oil and gas sector is in long-term decline. Like it or not, Scotland must now prepare for a post-fossil fuel economy. 🧵
Scotland's oil and gas sector is in long-term decline. Like it or not, Scotland must now prepare for a post-fossil fuel economy. 🧵
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 AM
This week we were proud to speak at Scotland’s inaugural Just Transition Summit.
Scotland's oil and gas sector is in long-term decline. Like it or not, Scotland must now prepare for a post-fossil fuel economy. 🧵
Scotland's oil and gas sector is in long-term decline. Like it or not, Scotland must now prepare for a post-fossil fuel economy. 🧵
We were delighted to attend @ipprscotland.bsky.social’s 10th anniversary conference yesterday.
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke on a panel discussing Scotland’s net zero challenge. Happy anniversary 🎂
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke on a panel discussing Scotland’s net zero challenge. Happy anniversary 🎂
October 30, 2025 at 9:42 AM
We were delighted to attend @ipprscotland.bsky.social’s 10th anniversary conference yesterday.
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke on a panel discussing Scotland’s net zero challenge. Happy anniversary 🎂
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke on a panel discussing Scotland’s net zero challenge. Happy anniversary 🎂
“Who is benefitting? How are rewards shared? Are we tackling inequalities rather than exacerbating them?”
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke to @vickyallan.bsky.social about our recent report on ScotWind for the @heraldscotland.bsky.social:
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke to @vickyallan.bsky.social about our recent report on ScotWind for the @heraldscotland.bsky.social:
Who's benefiting fom ScotWind? 'Most of the profits are going out of the country'
The Herald investigates how Scotland’s ScotWind leasing deal echoes past mistakes — selling off the nation’s energy wealth to overseas…
www.heraldscotland.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
“Who is benefitting? How are rewards shared? Are we tackling inequalities rather than exacerbating them?”
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke to @vickyallan.bsky.social about our recent report on ScotWind for the @heraldscotland.bsky.social:
Our co-director @lmacfarlane.bsky.social spoke to @vickyallan.bsky.social about our recent report on ScotWind for the @heraldscotland.bsky.social:
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October 24, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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