Transparency data
Scotland Office Ministerial Meetings January 2025 - March 2025
Updated 27 June 2025
| Minister | Date | Name of Individual or Organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-07 | National Wealth Fund | Meeting to discuss approach to investments in Scotland |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-07 | Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo | Discussion of Tattoo participation in forthcoming Tartan Week Visit |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-08 | City of London Corporation | To discuss Scottish and international issues in relation to the Brand Scotland agenda. |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-09 | Scotland Malawi Partnership | Update on the work of the organisation and current projects |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-09 | Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region | Meeting to discuss progress of the City Region Deal and future ambitions |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-09 | Defence Industry Roundtable with Representatives from MOD, British Armed Forces, ADS Scotland, Chemring Energetics, BAE, Babcock International, Raytheon, Thales, JFD Global, MacTaggart Scott, SeeByte, Plexus, Leonardo, Quantic Thistle, Castle Precision Engineering | To discuss innovation and economic growth opportunities in Scottish defence industry |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-13 | James Hutton Institute | Meeting which included discussion on financial challenges for the sector and opportunities for join up across UK Government |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-13 | Imam Dr. Sayed Ali Abbas Razawi JP - Chief Imam | To discuss the upcoming Drumlanrig Accord event and the Secretary of State's participation at that event |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-14 | Mike Soutar | Meeting to discuss the business outlook in Scotland and future investment in Dundee |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-16 | Scottish Futures Trust | Meeting to discuss using evidence to deliver a place-based approach to economic projects |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-16 | GB Energy | Introductory meeting to discuss investment, supply chains and ways of working |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-21 | Highland Council | Meeting to discuss issues affecting the Highlands including energy, and the City Deal |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-01-22 | EDF Energy | Meeting to discuss nuclear energy |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-02-20 | INEOS Olefins and Polymers | Meeting with DBT to discuss challenges related to chemicals capacity and investment required |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-02-24 | Harris Tweed | Meeting with the CEO to discuss Market Trends, Employment, Brand Scotland and the FLOWMIS projects |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-02-26 | South Ayrshire Council | Meeting to discuss progress on delivering the Ayrshire Growth Deal |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-02-27 | Philip Rycroft | Meeting to discuss north sea transition, Scotland Office budget and intergovernmental relations |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-02-27 | Confederation of British Industry | Introductory meeting with the CEO of CBI - discussion centred on skills and apprenticeships |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-11 | Babcock Marine | Coffee meeting - update on current work in hand at Babcock Rosyth |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-13 | EnBW Energie Baden-W眉rttemberg AG | Meeting to discuss offshore wind developments in the Irish sea and associated port infrastructure upgrades |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-14 | Just Transition Partnership | Introductory Meeting to advise the Secretary of State of the work of the Partnership and industrial change |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-14 | Glasgow 2026 Organising Company | Meeting to receive a briefing on the progress of the 2026 Commonwealth Games being held in Glasgow |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-17 | Lolita Jackson | Meeting to discuss the Secretary of State's upcoming trip to New York for Tartan Week |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-18 | INEOS Olefins and Polymers | Meeting to discuss challenges related to operational costs and investment required |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-19 | Heathrow Airport Limited | Meeting with the CEO to discuss the impact of runway expansion on Scottish businesses and Heathrow's priorities to progress this project |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-20 | Citizens Advice Scotland, Scottish Financial Enterprise, CBI Scotland, Prosper, SCVO, Scottish Cities Alliance, Universities Scotland, Colleges Scotland, Reform Scotland, IPPR Scotland, FSB, UoG, Scottish Retail Consortium, COO Women's Enterprise Scotland, COSLA, Universities Scotland | Discussion on the Industrial Strategy, growth in Scotland, improving living standards and the creation of quality jobs |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-20 | SCVO, Child Poverty Action Group, Citizens Advice Scotland, IPPR Scotland, Shelter Scotland, Centre for Public Policy, CBI, Federation of Small Businesses, The Wise Group, Prosper, Reform Scotland | Discussion on the generational cycle of worklessness and poverty |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-27 | SSE Renewables; Scottish Renewables; Scottish Power; EDF Energy; Colleges Scotland; Shell Plc; INEOS Grangemouth; BP; ETZ Ltd | Meeting with clean energy stakeholders to share expertise and discuss priorities in developing renewable energy technologies |
| IAN MURRAY | 2025-03-27 | Quality Meat Scotland, Food and Drink Federation, Seafood Scotland, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Scotland Food and Drink, Scotch Whisky Association, Chivas, Salmon Scotland | Discussion on emerging markets, supporting new entrants to the international market and lessons learned from current sector |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-13 | National Grid | A meeting discussing new offices in Glasgow and Edinburgh and the National Grid's role in Scotland. |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-14 | Colleges Scotland | Discussion about Skills England and the Industrial Strategy Advisory Council |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-14 | Universities Scotland | Introductory meeting discussing Industrial Strategy |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-15 | Scottish Renewables | Introductory meeting discussing Scottish Renewables upcoming projects |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-21 | Scottish Cities Alliance | a roundtable discussing Brand Scotland and migration and City, Region and Growth Deals |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-22 | Coastal Communities Scotland | Discussion regarding community voice within Scotland's marine areas |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-22 | ScotlandIS | Introductory meeting discussing economic growth |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-22 | Police Federation Scotland | An introductory meeting that focused around crime rate data and the closure of police stations in Scotland |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-22 | Space Logistics Network | Introductory meeting where Space Logistics Network discussed their current projects and the importance of the space sector in Scotland |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-27 | Advice Direct Scotland | An introductory meeting to discuss Advice Direct Scotland's work and opportunities for engagement |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-28 | Woodland Trust | A discussion focused around Woodland Trust's work in Scotland and their research on tree equity |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-28 | Sustainable Inshore Fisheries Trust | Discussion focused on marine management to help protect wildlife and fisheries issues in Scotland |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-28 | Inverclyde Council | Meeting to discuss Inverclyde Council's priorities, including the Glasgow City Region Deal, economic growth and Child Poverty Task Force. |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-28 | Edinburgh International Festival | An introductory meeting focused on new ideas for upcoming festivals in Edinburgh. |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-29 | Scottish Asian Business Chamber | Introductory meeting to discuss the Chamber's work and opportunities for collaboration |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-30 | Shell | Meeting with DESNZ to discuss outcome of Jackdaw/Rosebank judicial review |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-30 | Equinor | Meeting with DESNZ to discuss outcome of Jackdaw/Rosebank judicial review |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-01-30 | Ithaca | Meeting with DESNZ to discuss outcome of Jackdaw/Rosebank judicial review |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-03 | Montrose Port Authority | Meeting to learn about the work of Montrose Port Authority, their plans for growth and their importance for the renewables sector |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-03 | Mackie's | Meeting and visit to discuss the rural economy and support for businesses operating in rural areas of Scotland |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-04 | North East Scotland Fisheries Development Partnership | Roundtable meeting to discuss priorities for the fisheries sector in Peterhead and labour market challenges |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-04 | NFU Scotland; Barra Berries | Discussion focused on labour market issues and issues facing the soft fruit sector in Scotland |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-04 | Robert Gordon University; Universities Scotland | Meeting to discuss labour market and immigration related issues facing the higher education sector |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-04 | Unison | Meeting with Unison and members in social care roles to discuss the role of foreign workers in the social care sector |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-20 | Glasgow Chamber of Commerce; Scottish Chambers of Commerce; AGS; Thales; Dentons; Dram Communications | Roundtable meeting to discuss the Government's plan for growth and priorities for the spending review |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-25 | Prospect | A meeting discussing Prospects work in Scotland and their current campaigns |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-26 | Rock Trust | Meeting to discuss homelessness in young people in Scotland. |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-26 | Scottish Book Trust | Meeting to discuss Child Poverty's impact on literacy. |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-02-26 | Scottish Fishermen's Federation | Meeting to discuss priorities for Scottish Fishermen's Federation on trading arrangements |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-11 | Openreach | A meeting to discuss build operations in Scotland |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-12 | Coalfields Regeneration Trust | Meeting to discuss the work of the Trust and their plans to develop former coalfield sites |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-17 | Scottish Human Rights Commission | Discussion regarding awareness of rights and the Right to Independent Living report. |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-18 | Institute for Public Policy Research | A meeting focusing on a working relationship between IPPR and the UK Government and IPPR utilising Dover House. |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-20 | Citizens Advice Scotland, Scottish Financial Enterprise, CBI Scotland, Prosper, SCVO, Scottish Cities Alliance, Universities Scotland, Colleges Scotland, Reform Scotland, IPPR Scotland, FSB, UoG, Scottish Retail Consortium, COO Women's Enterprise Scotland, COSLA, Universities Scotland | Discussion on the Industrial Strategy, growth in Scotland, improving living standards and the creation of quality jobs |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-20 | SCVO, Child Poverty Action Group, Citizens Advice Scotland, IPPR Scotland, Shelter Scotland, Centre for Public Policy, CBI, Federation of Small Businesses, The Wise Group, Prosper, Reform Scotland | Discussion on the generational cycle of worklessness and poverty |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-25 | Independent Commission on Neighbourhoods | A meeting to discuss the Independent Commission on Neighbourhood's work in 2025 and the impact on communities |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-26 | Universities Scotland | Discussion regarding regional development networks and establishing a working relationship with the UK Government |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-27 | SSE Renewables; Scottish Renewables; Scottish Power; EDF Energy; Colleges Scotland; Shell Plc; INEOS Grangemouth; BP; ETZ Ltd | Meeting with clean energy stakeholders to share expertise and discuss priorities in developing renewable energy technologies |
| KIRSTY MCNEILL | 2025-03-27 | Quality Meat Scotland, Food and Drink Federation, Seafood Scotland, Scottish Chambers of Commerce, Scotland Food and Drink, Scotch Whisky Association, Chivas, Salmon Scotland | Discussion on emerging markets, supporting new entrants to the international market and lessons learned from current sector |