March 13, 2026 — Renfrewshire Scottish Enterprise announced the £9.7m Tech Terrace to strengthen Scotland’s advanced manufacturing offering at the Advanced Manufacturing Innovation District Scotland (AMIDS), approving a £4.74 million funding package matched by joint venture partners Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property.
The £9.7m Tech Terrace to strengthen Scotland’s advanced manufacturing offering aims to create a world-class high-value manufacturing cluster, providing initial speculative units ranging from 2,000 to 16,000 square feet across a total of 30,000 square feet. The development addresses a market gap for high-growth companies to scale in a collaborative campus environment, with construction targeted to begin in late 2026 following a planning application.
Funding and Project Details
Scottish Enterprise contributed £4.74 million, matched by Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property, totaling the £9.7m Tech Terrace to strengthen Scotland’s advanced manufacturing offering investment. AMIDS offers planning permission in principle for up to 750,000 square feet of advanced manufacturing space, including bespoke design-and-build opportunities. The project supports innovation, high-quality jobs, and economic growth in sectors like high-value manufacturing.[2] [3]
Official Reactions
“Innovation is one of Scotland’s greatest exports… This significant investment from Scottish Enterprise will support a major new development at AMIDS to accelerate the growth of advanced manufacturing.” – Scottish Government Business Minister Richard Lochhead
“We have a mission to support ambitious Scottish companies to innovate and scale… with this investment in Tech Terrace we are demonstrating that we recognise the importance of innovation districts.” – Scottish Enterprise Managing Director of Innovation and Investment Jane Martin
Renfrewshire Council Leader Iain Nicolson highlighted job creation and positioning Renfrewshire as a global leader in advanced manufacturing, while Buccleuch Property’s Sandy Smith noted the project as a catalyst for rapid development.[3]
Background on AMIDS
AMIDS, a joint venture between Renfrewshire Council and Buccleuch Property near Glasgow Airport, hosts facilities like the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland and fosters collaboration in advanced manufacturing and life sciences. The £9.7m Tech Terrace to strengthen Scotland’s advanced manufacturing offering represents its next phase.[5]
Media and Social Coverage
The announcement garnered quick coverage from outlets like Scottish Financial News and The Gazette, plus social media shares from @GUH_News, @ScoConstructNow, and @RenfrewshireCoC.