S&P and Moody’s award Edinburgh investment-grade status as it plans first bond issue since late 17th century

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

S&P and Moody’s award Edinburgh investment-grade status as it plans first bond issue since late 17th century

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

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