Campaign for Scotland’s return to MIPIM gains momentum

Earlier this year, a taskforce of leading businesses and stakeholders from across Scotland’s built environment sector was established to ensure Scotland has a strong presence at the world’s premier property event, uniting public and private sectors to attract investment and occupiers.

Founding partners - including MLA, PMP, Saffery, Civic, Robertson Group, Brodies, oobe, Drum, and Place North - formed a working group to confront the critical question: “Why is Scotland missing from MIPIM?”

To answer that, the team is now driving a coordinated delegation of public and private organisations to the annual real estate conference in Cannes, France, which attracts more than 20,000 delegates from 90 countries - showcasing Scotland on the global stage and positioning the nation as a prime destination for investment.

As support continues to accelerate, the team will host a breakfast briefing in Brodies’ Edinburgh office on Wednesday 3 December between 8.30 – 10am to unveil plans for Scotland’s presence at MIPIM including:

• The campaign strategy to showcase Scotland as a prime destination for property investment
• Unveiling new partners and stakeholders joining the team to amplify its collective impact
• A keynote address by Jonathan Guthrie, director for strategic partnerships at Robertson Group and chair of Scottish Property Federation (SPF) - on what to expect and how to get involved.

Spokesperson Jonathan Guthrie said: “MIPIM is a unique platform that connects Scotland with global investors and decision-makers. By showcasing our strengths and ambitions on this international stage, we will attract the capital, partnerships, and occupiers needed to drive sustainable growth. 

“Working and standing together, we can create and unlock new opportunities for our businesses and communities. I am delighted that our industry has rallied such strong support, over the past few months, with a single focus on putting Scotland back on the map at this global event. The breakfast briefing is an opportunity to discuss between us all, what we are aiming to achieve at MIPIM 2026 for Scotland.”

Following the inaugural event hosted by the taskforce, which attracted speakers including Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, the Scotland at MIPIM campaign has already gained momentum with new companies coming on board to join founding sponsors, including Collective Architecture.

Scotland at MIPIM will now have a base at the official MIPIM conference within the UK Hub. The space will provide both partners and the wider delegates with a focal point to meet and discuss the investment opportunities available in Scotland.

More than 80 attendees have already signed up, and those interested are encouraged to register now before the remaining spaces are filled.