City and Regional Growth Deals
The Scottish City and Regional Growth Deals delivers long term funding to drive economic growth at regional level. Agreed between the Scottish Government, the UK Government and local authorities each Deal is designed to bring about long-term improvement, capitalising on each area’s core strengths to harness additional investment, create new jobs and accelerate inclusive growth.
We develop and deliver the interventions supported through the City and Regional Growth Deals by working with partners drawn from the broader public sector, such as our enterprise and skills agencies, as well as from businesses, colleges and universities.
City and Regional Growth Deals have now been signed for all of Scotland’s regions, with the Scottish Government investment totalling more than £1.9 billion.
City and Regional Growth Deals are implemented by local authorities and other partners who know their areas best and are overseen by the Scottish City and Regional Growth Deals Delivery Board.
Read more about City and Regional Growth Deals funding allocation information.
Read City and Regional Growth Deals carbon management guidance.
There are 12 City and Regional Growth Deals in Scotland. Read more about these in the following sections:
Glasgow City Region City Deal (signed on 20 August 2014)
This was the first City Deal in Scotland and one of the largest in the UK. The Scottish and UK Governments have each committed £500 million, with the eight local councils contributing a further £272 million — making the programme worth more than £1.27 billion.
The Glasgow City Region City Deal covers Glasgow, East Dunbartonshire, East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde, North Lanarkshire, Renfrewshire, South Lanarkshire and West Dunbartonshire.
It is expected to create tens of thousands of jobs, improve transport links, support business growth and attract billions of pounds of private investment.
Key projects include:
- £123 million for the Glasgow City Centre Avenues programme, improving public spaces and active travel routes across the city centre
- £121 million for the Glasgow Waterfront programme, supporting regeneration and better connections along the River Clyde
- £99 million for the Clyde Waterfront and Renfrew Riverside project, which delivered the new Renfrew Bridge
- £10 million for the Ocean Terminal project in Greenock, boosting tourism and the cruise economy in Inverclyde
More than £635 million has been spent on infrastructure since the Deal was signed, including new bridges, roads and schools. Major milestones include the opening of the Renfrew Bridge, the award-winning Govan-Partick Bridge, the Smart Canal project and regeneration work in Sighthill.
Funding is supporting projects across all eight council areas, ensuring the benefits are shared throughout the region.
Read the Glasgow City Region City Deal (PDF).
Aberdeen City Region Deal (signed on 21 November 2016)
This Aberdeen City Region Deal brings together £125 million from the Scottish Government, £125 million from the UK Government, and more than £764 million from regional partners.
An interim evaluation published in August 2025 found the Deal has boosted the regional economy by more than £2 billion, supported over 15,000 jobs (including 1,300 new roles) and generated £0.5 billion in additional tax revenues.
Key investments include:
- £180 million to develop and deploy low-carbon energy technologies
- £20 million to support the life sciences sector
- £10 million for the food and drink industry
The Deal's main aim is to support the region's long-term economic future as it transitions away from oil and gas.
We have also made a further £254 million available for improvements to transport, digital infrastructure and housing.
See the Aberdeen City Region Deal (PDF).
Find out more about the Aberdeen City Region Deal.
Inverness and Highlands City Region Deal (signed on 27 January 2017)
The Scottish Government is investing up to £135 million in the Highlands, alongside £53.1 million from the UK Government and £127 million from regional partners.
Over its lifetime, the Inverness and Highlands City Region Deal is expected to attract more than £800 million in private investment, create over 3,300 jobs, and help retain or attract 1,500 young people to the Highland region.
Key investments include:
- £15 million to transform Inverness Castle into a world-class visitor attraction
- £5 million to deliver 500 new affordable homes for young Highland residents
- £3 million for an assisted living project using smart technology to support independent living
- £3 million for the Science Skills Academy, improving access to STEM education in Highland schools
- £81 million for the A9/A96 Inshes to Smithton Link Road, easing congestion and opening up land for new housing
- £28 million for a new all-electric Corran Ferry vessel, supporting rural connectivity and contributing to net zero goals
The Deal focuses on:
- creating quality jobs
- improving skills and training
- retaining the local population
- supporting innovation
- strengthening infrastructure and tourism
See the Inverness and Highland City Region Deal (PDF).
Find out more about the Inverness and Highlands City Region Deal.
Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (signed on 7 August 2018)
The Scottish Government is investing £300 million over 15 years, matched by £300 million from the UK Government, with a further £730 million from regional partners — making the total Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal worth £1.3 billion.
Eight years into delivery, the Deal has already supported over 31,000 employment outcomes, levered £1 billion of additional investment and added £3.49 billion of Gross Value Added (GVA) to the regional economy.
Key investments include:
- £35 million for business infrastructure in Fife
- £25 million for the award-winning Integrated Regional Employability and Skills (IRES) programme
- £65 million for a regional housing programme, including seven major housing sites
- £120 million to improve the A720 City Bypass at Sheriffhall Roundabout
The Deal is built around five themes:
- research
- development and innovation
- strategic transport
- housing
- regional skills
- culture
See the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (PDF).
Find out more about the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal (signed on 26 February 2020)
This Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal brings together £45.1 million from the Scottish Government, £45.1 million from the UK Government and an estimated £123.8 million from regional partners.
The Deal aims to widen access to opportunity, remove barriers to participation and create higher-value jobs for a more diverse regional economy.
Key investments include:
- £17 million for a new environmental innovation centre to help tackle climate change
- £15 million to develop cultural, heritage and tourism assets
- £7.2 million for active travel routes and a regional energy masterplan
- £4 million for digital hubs to support business growth
- £1.9 million for skills and inclusion programmes
The Deal's six themes are:
- innovation
- digital
- culture, heritage and tourism
- transport
- connectivity and low carbon
- infrastructure
- skills and inclusion
We are also investing an additional £5 million in enabling works for a business park in Kildean and a pedestrian bridge and active travel routes in Callander.
See the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal (PDF).
Find out more about the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal.
See Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal Governance papers.
Ayrshire Growth Deal (signed on 19 November 2020)
The Scottish Government and UK Government are each investing £103 million, with a further £45.5 million from regional partners.
Over its lifetime, the Ayrshire Growth Deal is expected to create 7,000 new jobs, attract at least £300 million of private investment and help establish Ayrshire as a world-class business region for the aerospace, energy, marine, manufacturing and tourism industries.
Key investments include:
- £62 million for infrastructure supporting the Prestwick aerospace cluster
- £58.5 million to enhance facilities for advanced manufacturing, engineering and food and drink
- £18.5 million to support tourism
The Deal's six themes are:
- aerospace
- economic infrastructure
- energy
- circular economy
- environment
- tourism, digital and communities
See the Ayrshire Growth Deal (PDF).
Find out more about the Ayrshire Growth Deal
See Ayrshire Economic Joint Committee and Ayrshire Economic Partnership Board for Deal Governance papers.
Tay Cities Region Deal (signed on 17 December 2020)
The Scottish Government has committed £150 million, matched by £150 million from the UK Government. A further £50 million is being provided through complementary investments, including the Cross Tay Link Road and an Industrial Investment Programme. The Tay Cities Region Deal covers Dundee, Angus, Perth and Kinross, and North East Fife.
The Deal is expected to create 6,000 jobs and attract a further £400 million of investment over its lifetime.
Key investments include:
- £62 million for the Advanced Plant Growth Centre and International Barley Hub at the James Hutton Institute,
- £20 million for a Regional Skills and Employability Programme
- £10 million for the refurbishment of Pitlochry Festival Theatre
Since signing, the Deal has drawn down over £150 million of government funding, levered £258 million of additional investment and supported 5,307 jobs. Milestones include the opening of following:
- the Life Sciences Innovation Hub at the University of Dundee
- the cyberQuarter at Abertay University
- Eden Campus at the University of St Andrews
The Deal is built around four themes:
- innovative and international
- culture and tourism
- skills
- transport
Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal (signed on 18 March 2021)
This cross-border Deal supports inclusive economic growth across Dumfries and Galloway, Scottish Borders, Cumberland, Westmorland and Furness, and Northumberland.
Up to £350 million is being jointly funded by the Scottish and UK Governments, with £150 million invested in projects in Scotland, up to £200 million for projects in England, and a further £102.56 million from local partners over 12 years.
In Scotland, we are investing £85 million alongside £65 million from the UK Government and £41 million from Scottish regional partners.
Key Scottish investments include:
- £35 million for tourism
- £20 million to create vibrant town centres
- £11.5 million for business infrastructure
- £7 million for skills
- £6.5 million to support innovation in key sectors such as dairy and natural capital
Both governments are also investing up to £5 million each to explore the potential benefits of extending the Borders Railway to Carlisle.
Over its lifetime, the Deal is expected to create 5,500 new job opportunities, attract more than four million additional tourists, improve digital connectivity and unlock investment in towns across the region.
The Deal's four themes are:
- improving places
- enabling infrastructure
- encouraging Green growth
- supporting business, innovation and skills
See the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal (PDF).
Find out more about the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.
See Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal Governance papers.
Moray Growth Deal (signed on 20 December 2021)
The Scottish Government is investing £32.5 million, matched by £32.5 million from the UK Government, with a further £35.8 million from regional partners — bringing the total Deal value to over £100 million.
Over its lifetime, the Moray Growth Deal is expected to create more than 3,500 jobs and increase the value of Moray's economy by £82 million.
Key investments include:
- £12.8 million for Elgin's Cultural Quarter
- £4 million for public bus infrastructure
- £5 million for affordable housing
The Deal is built around four themes:
- connections
- business support
- skills and employability
- Moray the Place/Brand
- Moray's priority business sectors
See the Moray Growth Deal (PDF).
Islands Growth Deal (signed on 23 January 2023)
The Scottish Government is investing £50 million alongside £50 million from the UK Government and a further £92 million from regional partners.
The Islands Growth Deal is expected to create up to 1,200 sustainable jobs, with a particular focus on attracting and retaining young people in the islands.
Key investments include:
- £16 million for three low-carbon projects supporting energy transition, port infrastructure and island decarbonisation
- £15.5 million for six projects across growth and future industries, including tourism, cultural assets, and innovation in space, food and drink, and creative sectors
- £18.5 million for four projects to support sustainable communities, including learning facilities, affordable housing and a skills programme focused on decarbonisation and renewable energy
The Deal's three themes are:
- leading the way to a low-carbon future
- supporting growth and future industries
- building thriving sustainable communities
See the Islands Growth Deal (PDF).
Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal (signed on 14 November 2024)
The Scottish Government is investing £50 million alongside £50 million from the UK Government and £48.7 million from regional partners.
The Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal is expected to create 1,660 jobs and generate £628 million in economic benefits to the area over its lifetime.
Key investments include:
- £4 million for a Skills Transition Centre at Forth Valley College
- £21 million for the Falkirk Central Sustainable Transport Network
- £20 million for the Grangemouth Sustainable Manufacturing Campus
- £12 million from the Scottish Government for the Greener Grangemouth Programme
The Deal is built around two themes:
- creating great places, covering regeneration, culture and sustainable transport
- innovative industry, focused on skills, advanced manufacturing and the transition to a net zero economy
See the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal (PDF).
Find out more about the Falkirk and Grangemouth Growth Deal.
Argyll and Bute Rural Growth Deal (signed on 10 March 2025)
The Scottish Government is investing up to £25 million alongside £25 million from the UK Government and at least £20 million from regional partners.
Over its lifetime, the Argyll and Bute Rural Growth Deal is expected to generate more than £5 million per year, create over 300 new jobs, deliver 6,500 m² of new business space, train over 6,000 students, build new housing, and attract more than 70,000 additional visitor trips to the region each year.
Key investments include:
- £7 million for the Rural Skills Accelerator Programme, establishing new STEM hubs and expanding skills provision
- £7.5 million for the Marine Aquaculture Programme, positioning Argyll and Bute as a global leader in marine science
- £4.5 million to restore Rothesay Pavilion, boosting tourism and creating jobs on Bute
- £3 million for housing projects on Mull and Islay, supporting economic growth and addressing local housing shortages
The Deal's themes focus on:
- improving connectivity and infrastructure
- attracting and retaining talent
- growing the economy through innovation in key sectors including sustainable tourism, aquaculture, low-carbon initiatives and regeneration