Scotland to sell £1.5bn of ‘kilts’ bonds after getting same credit rating as UK
S&P and Moody’s award Edinburgh investment-grade status as it plans first bond issue since late 17th century
S&P and Moody’s award Edinburgh investment-grade status as it plans first bond issue since late 17th century

Deputy first minister Kate Forbes says extra cost of ‘kilts’ issuance worth it to build credibility with investors

Scotland’s government has been granted the same credit rating as the United Kingdom.

Government considers increasing issuance of Treasury bills as demand for longer-term bonds fades

Bond investors remain on alert ahead of Budget

There is a way to reduce the risk of a run on gilts and decrease the cost of government borrowing

Scottish ministers wants to use bonds to raise money from investors to fund infrastructure projects.