Scotland
Barclays is proud to support businesses across Scotland. We continue to invest in our local and industry knowledge across the country to help our clients achieve success today and in the future.
58%
of Scotland’s top 500 businesses
Almost half of the country’s top businesses look to Barclays to support their future.1
20%
annual growth rate
for Barclays corporate business in Scotland since 2007.1
93%
of clients would recommend us
And 93% rated their Relationship Director ‘excellent’ or ‘very good’.2
8
years’ average tenure
Our Relationship Directors have an average 8 years of service, offering a strong team of regional and industry experience to help take your business forward.1
A strong history and a bright future in Scotland
- We’ve had a dedicated corporate banking team in Scotland for over 30 years1 and offer considerable expertise in Oil and Gas, Real Estate, Agribusiness, Manufacturing, Retail and Wholesale, Hospitality and Leisure, Education, Public Sector, Transport and Logistics, and Technology, Media and Telecoms
- You can take advantage of our experience, with three dedicated points of contact, including an experienced Relationship Director. Each member of our team is committed to their own small portfolio, allowing them to get to know your business and recognise your needs. We can offer a broad range of products, including traditional banking services, along with innovations such as Barclays Pingit for corporates
- We’ll minimise disruption to your business if you move your banking to Barclays. Our dedicated on-boarding manager has 25 years of experience and will work with you to ensure a smooth transfer. You’ll also have access to services from across Barclays
A trusted partner in Scotland
- The John Wood Group PLC – An international energy services company, headquartered in Aberdeen, serving the oil & gas and power generation industries in 50 countries. They have banked with Barclays for over 15 years and we provide treasury, trade and debt facilities to the Group
- Ogilvie Group – a family-owned business with diverse companies including fleet hire, telecommunications, construction and residential development, the group was looking for a banking partner who could grow with them. Barclays provided an asset finance line to the fleet business and an enhanced three-year revolving credit facility to refinance and increase their working capital, giving them the ability to continue their growth plan
Meet our Scottish regional team
Ally has over 25 years’ banking experience, joining Barclays from RBS in 2005. After setting up our highly-successful Structured Finance Team, Ally was appointed Managing Director of Corporate Banking in Scotland and has since seen his team go from strength to strength. Ally is a respected figure within the Scottish banking industry and was named ‘Dealmaker of the Year’ in 2007. Ally is married with a family. He’s a qualified football coach and a keen golfer.
Contact our Scottish regional team
Email Ally or call our dedicated team on 0800 015 4242*
Contact our Scottish team
Need to contact a specialist from our Scottish team? Call us on:
Email Ally Scott, Managing Director
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