Scotland’s growth story: Rising in the East & Lagging in the West

Public Lecture Programme 2026

“Scotland’s growth story: Rising in the East & Lagging in the West.”

By Aidan Rooney, Assistant Economist Fraser of Allander Institute.

(Recent economic growth in Scotland with particular reference to Edinburgh & East Lothian, the powerhouse region).

2.30 pm Monday 14th September 2026

(Entrance is free & refreshments will be provided).

Holy Trinity Church, Church St. Haddington, EH41 3EX.

Aidan is a Knowledge Exchange Associate at the Fraser of Allander Institute. He holds an MSc in Applied Economics and a BA Honours degree in International Business with Economics, both from the University of Strathclyde. His academic and professional interests encompass a broad range of economic topics. Aidan is particularly passionate about deriving meaningful insights from data and delving into the behavioural dimensions of economic decision-making. In this role, he is expanding his expertise across diverse areas while contributing to the Institute’s impactful work. His recent work investigating the economic growth in the county will be presented.