Advocates for Business.

Advocating for business is not just about what you know, but who you know. With a wealth of contacts from across politics, industry and the media, True North will make sure you are connected to the right people at the right time. 

Government Relations and Public Affairs

Government has an ever-increasing role in business and the economy. True North will connect you with the right leaders and policymakers to ensure your ambitions and concerns are not just heard but listened to. 

True North has been pivotal in fostering renewed and improved relationships between Aberdeen and Grampian Chamber of Commerce and politicians and policymakers to ensure the voice of business is heard at all levels of government.

Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce

Business to Business Networks

In business, cooperation is often as important as competition. With experience across a range of sectors, and a wide network of industry contacts, True North will put you at the centre of Scotland’s business nexus.

High-impact Events

Events can not only raise your profile but also build your influence. True North organise presentations, receptions, and dinner discussions with senior policymakers and industry leaders, bringing your organisation to the fore. 

This was the first time Camphill School had taken its case to parliament and the smiles on the faces of the young people who attended the parliamentary reception said it all.

Camphill School

Inward Investment

We do not just support businesses already in Scotland and the UK, but those that want to establish themselves here. With experience across global business, international diplomacy and national and economic development agencies, True North will make sure you are best placed to build your business here.

Insights & news

25 Years and Counting
Geoff co-hosted a special live recording of the Holyrood Sources podcast in front of a 400-strong crowd at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh, marking 25 years of devolution. The audience heard from three former First Ministers – Henry McLeish, Jack McConnell and Alex Salmond – politicians past and present, senior advisors and journalists who have witnessed all the key events from the first quarter century of the Scottish Parliament. The podcast is available from holyroodsources.com..
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  • Events
Official opening for FLOWIC
The First Minister officially opened the world’s first National Floating Wind Innovation Centre in the Energy Transition Zone, Aberdeen on Monday. ORE Catapult’s £9 million centre – delivered in collaboration with ETZ Limited, a True North client – is designed to help supercharge the development of floating offshore wind technology in the UK, with funding from both the Scottish Government and Innovate UK. This represents a huge step forward in Scotland’s ambition to be a global leader in the commercialisation of floating wind, harnessing the strength of our existing energy sector and supply chain…
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  • Events
  • Insight & Analytics
North East tour for Secretary of State
Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack MP in Aberdeen for a packed programme of engagement with the energy sector. He visited Port of Aberdeen‘s new £420 million South Harbour, before an update from our client ETZ Ltd CEO Maggie McGinlay on progress with the development of the Energy Transition Zone and presentations from three exciting and innovative companies based there who are driving really exciting developments in net zero…
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  • Oil & Gas