Investing in your tomorrow.
Walter Scott is a growth equity manager, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We invest in world-leading companies and hold them for the long term — and by that, we mean anywhere from five years to forever. To do this, we take a selective, team-based approach, grounded in fundamental analysis1.
West End © Louis McNally
WHo we are
We strive to be the best at everything we do for our clients.
It’s a culture that’s been passed down through generations. Today, this one ambition is in the DNA of everyone who works at Walter Scott.
Jane Henderson introduces Walter Scott
IN NUMBERS
1983
Walter Scott Founded
179
Employees
$73bn
Assets under management
134
Clients in 17 countries
*(Data as at 31st March 2025)
what we do
We see the world as a single universe of opportunities.
We search the globe for companies that combine sustainable earnings growth, strong profitability and robust balance sheets — all at a compelling valuation. It’s this one approach that sets us apart which is why our portfolios look different from the benchmark.
our strategies
One Goal. Different paths.
We provide bespoke equity portfolio management for clients worldwide. Guided by one approach, we invest with conviction in companies selected on their merits and manage portfolios with thoughtful diversification across sectors and regions.
HOW WE DO IT
Unanimity is our most powerful tool.
We believe a team comprised of bright people with diversity of thought, perspective and academic background makes better decisions. Our collaborative approach fosters rigour, rationality and conviction over bias. We build diversified portfolios as one team.
Maxim Skorniakov of our Research team / Photograph © Chris Watt
Research
Insights that drive decisions.
Our research is the foundation of every investment decision. Through rigorous analysis and diverse perspectives, we generate insights that deepen understanding and uncover long-term opportunities.
Giving Group
Giving back locally.
Edinburgh is our home and so, to give back to the city in which we live and work, the Giving Group’s focus is on small, local projects where we can make a meaningful impact.
Over the years we have forged a number of long-term relationships with charities, supplemented by one-off donations.
Plate 01 Ariadne’s Thread – The Edinburgh Book Labyrinth © John Kennedy
SCOTTISH ART
Supporting Scotland’s emerging artists.
We are proud to champion the next generation of Scottish artistic talent. Through our long-standing partnership with the Royal Scottish Academy, and in particular its annual New Contemporaries exhibition, we support emerging artists from Scotland’s five main colleges of art and architecture.
Estate II © Robert McAulay
Pale gold anguish © Ethel Walker
