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Daily Record
Daily Record
Politics
Paul Hutcheon

Scottish economy hits pre-covid levels as SNP ministers hail 'fantastic news'

Scotland’s GDP has returned to pre-pandemic levels, after figures showed the economy grew by 0.8 per cent in November.

Data from the Scottish Government revealed GDP was now 0.6 per cent above the level it was at in February 2020, before coronavirus hit.

Kate Forbes said this return to pre- Covid levels was “fantastic news” - but with some restrictions still in place, she also stressed the ongoing economic recovery “remains fragile”.

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