Scottish Loan Scheme
Scottish EnterpriseScotland£250k – £2m
Who can apply
Companies based in Scotland who have been operating for at least two years with a minimum of £250,000 turnover.
Key criteria
- Companies based in Scotland who have been operating for at least two years with a minimum of £250,000 turnover.
What it funds
The Scottish Government has made funding available to Scottish Enterprise to provide loans through the Scottish Loan Scheme (SLS). The Scottish Loan Scheme can provide funding of between £250,000 to £2 million (up to £5 million in exceptional circumstances) to growth focused Scottish companies that have a viable business plan and a clear ability to repay the debt. Loans can be used for a variety of purposes, including: Working capital Capital expenditure Growth funding International expansion Ma
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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