University of Liverpool

Business Incubation in the Scottish Highlands; 21st Century Economic Development

The goal of this study is to:

1. Determine what form of rural incubation in the Scottish Highlands is the most effective strategy for economic development and thus;
2. Define a blue print' for economic development through business incubation in the Highlands of Scotland.

Therefore, the key research question is: What is the most effective form of business incubator, and by implication business incubation, for ensuring the sustainable economic development of the Highlands of Scotland?