Scotland to make MIPIM comeback with Place in 2026
Having not attended the global property expo since 2019, a consortium of private sector partners has teamed up with Place Media Group to facilitate the country’s return to Cannes next year.
MLA, PMP, Robertson, Drum Property, Saffery, Brodies, OOBE, and Civic have recognised the importance of attending MIPIM for Scotland’s development industry and have mobilised, in partnership with Place Media Group, to create a delegation.
Together, they will advocate for investment in Scotland’s towns and cities – providing a spotlight on the area’s most exciting projects and a platform for the public and private sectors to work together.
The result is Scotland at MIPIM, a collaborative, community-driven offering geared towards giving Scotland a prominent spot on the international stage.
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“As a founding sponsor of Scotland at MIPIM, we are financially backing Scotland’s place on this world stage,” said Stewart Rutherford, managing director of PMP.
“It is critical that investment opportunities are showcased and given the platform that Scotland deserves.”
Hazel Pearson, director at MLA, added: “We want to take a collaborative approach to Scotland’s return to MIPIM. Leveraging Scotland’s reputation for innovation and rich architectural heritage, we can maximise this opportunity to attract further investment.
“It’s evident that investing in architecture and the built environment has the potential to stimulate long-term economic growth in Scotland. Let’s harness the power we have when we work together.”
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The launch of Scotland at MIPIM comes seven months ahead of MIPIM 2026 and follows an event held in Glasgow earlier this year where the idea of a Scottish delegation was discussed by a group of senior property experts.
The Leader of Glasgow City Council, Cllr Susan Aitken, was also in attendance. She made clear her view that the city, and Scotland as a whole, should be at MIPIM.
Dino Moutsopoulos, managing partner at Place Media Group, said: “Following the success of The North of England’s debut at MIPIM in 2025, Place Media Group is very proud to have been asked to create a delegation and set of profile-raising and investment opportunities for Scotland.
“I would like to congratulate Hazel Pearson and Stewart Rutherford for setting the wheels in motion and driving the return of Scotland to the international stage. Place Media Group is genuinely delighted and excited to have been asked to make this a reality.”
He added: “Our reach, experience, and connections – when combined with our agreements with RX/MIPIM – give Scottish businesses, cities, and towns plentiful opportunity to secure investment, grow profile, and ultimately build a better built environment. We look forward to expanding the delegation and creating more opportunities over the coming months.”
What partners are saying…
Adam Russell, investment director at Drum Property Group: “Scotland boasts highly attractive occupational markets and a powerful global brand, both deserving strong representation at MIPIM 2026. Drum Property Group has delivered transformational real estate projects across the country and is proud to sponsor Scotland’s presence alongside Place Media Group, highlighting the nation’s core strengths and showcasing its outstanding regeneration and investment opportunities to an international audience.”
Isla Jackson, director in Scotland at Civic: “There is some fantastic work taking place in Scotland and it’s vital we have a presence at MIPIM which enables us to showcase our incredible investment opportunities to an international audience and take part in the conversations so everyone recognises that Scotland is open for business. Our teams based in the North have worked with Place for some time, so we are well aware of their connections, their credibility, and their ability to build partnerships. It’s exciting to work with them to be a founding sponsor of Scotland at MIPIM.”
Johane Murray, partner and head of real estate at Brodies: “Brodies is proud to sponsor Scotland at MIPIM 2026 alongside Place Media Group, championing the country’s dynamic and resilient real estate market. With robust fundamentals and untapped potential, Scotland is perfectly placed to attract global investment, development, and occupier interest.”
Sean McGinness, partner in Edinburgh at Saffery: “Saffery is proud to be a founding sponsor of Scotland at MIPIM. With longstanding offices in Edinburgh and Inverness to support our clients across the region, we have a deep-rooted commitment to Scotland’s economic growth and investment potential. This initiative offers a powerful platform to showcase Scotland’s opportunities to a global audience, and our team of tax and business advisers is excited to support meaningful collaboration between public and private sector leaders, and inbound investors, to help shape the future of Scottish real estate.”
Emma McNicholas, director at OOBE: “We are thrilled to be a founding partner of the new Scotland delegation at MIPIM in 2026. Having attended over the last few years, OOBE has experienced the exciting opportunities MIPIM creates and the immense platform that Place North delivers. This partnership is a brilliant chance for OOBE to champion the importance of landscape architecture in attracting investment and shaping Scotland’s future. We’re excited to showcase our outstanding experience and contribute to a successful year for the delegation.”
