King Charles will host a reception to mark the Scottish Investment Forum, focusing on the success of the country's entrepreneurial spirit and strong innovation ecosystem.
In the Throne Room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, the monarch will be joined by the First Minister of Scotland, John Swinney.
Recent research uncovered Scotland as the fastest-growing territory for new technology in corporations, with investment in Scottish female-led businesses rising 10.5 per cent in 2025.
Mr Swinney and His Majesty will celebrate Scotland's entrepreneurial economy, being joined by representatives from Rosebank Distillery.
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The monarch will sample some whisky in the distillery, which won the Best in Show award at the 2025 San Francisco World Spirits Competition.
Rosebank was founded in 1940 with a success story centred on innovation and biodiversity.
During the reception, His Majesty and Mr Swinney will meet investors, business representatives and leaders from industries including technology, healthcare and AI.
The plans next week coincide with Princess Kate and Prince William's engagement outside of England.
The King will celebrate Scotland's entrepreneurial economy
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The couple will visit Stirling and Falkirk to highlight the unique Scottish heritage traditions and how they are inspiring new generations.
The Prince and Princess of Wales will first travel to the National Curling Academy in Stirling and meet with Team GB and Paralympic GB Curling teams, ahead of the Winter Olympic Games and Winter Paralympic Games in Milano-Cortina in February and March.
Curling traces its roots back to 16th-century Scotland and has since become one of Team GB and Paralympics GB's most successful winter sports, earning six Olympic medals and two Paralympic medals to date.
The National Curling Academy was opened in August 2017 in the run-up to the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, providing a dedicated curling facility that gives British Curling athletes a world-class environment in which to train.
The King's visit coincides with William and Kate's
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Its creation has enabled British Curling to remain at the forefront of the sport, responding to the need for the programme to provide all athletes with year-round access to high-quality ice, which was not previously available in the UK.
The royal couple will meet with the Team GB and Paralympic GB Curling teams and hear about their training ahead of the games, before having the opportunity to take part in a curling game on the ice.
Kate and William will then visit Radical Weavers, a working handweaving studio and independent charity in the heart of Stirling.
Radical Weavers, established in 2019, aims to help to tackle social isolation and support people affected by trauma and loss by offering the opportunity to learn traditional Scottish tartan-weaving skills in a safe and welcoming environment.
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| GETTYThe charity emphasises sustainability and inclusivity, all while teaching valuable tartan-weaving skills to the local community.
In the past, this has included blankets for homeless people, donations to the local foodbank and items for Ukrainian refugees.
Kate and William will meet with Mairi Breslin, founding director of Radical Weavers, to learn about the rich and unique heritage of Scottish tartan-weaving.
The couple will see how tartan-weaving can be a therapeutic experience and help people who have gone through trauma to gain confidence.
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