Investing in your tomorrow.
One ambition. One approach. One team.
Walter Scott is a growth equity manager, based in Edinburgh, Scotland. We invest in world-leading companies and hold them for the long term — and by that, we mean anywhere from five years to forever. To do this, we take a selective, team-based approach, grounded in fundamental analysis.
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WHo we are

We strive to be the best at everything we do for our clients.

It’s a culture that’s been passed down through generations. Today, this one ambition is in the DNA of everyone who works at Walter Scott.

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Jane Henderson, Managing Director, introduces Walter Scott
IN NUMBERS

1983

Walter Scott founded

180

Employees

$71.3bn

Assets under management

261

Clients

Data as at 30 September 2025. 261 consists of 126 Clients and 135 Fund Investors.
what we do

We see the world as a single universe of opportunities.

We search the globe for companies that combine sustainable earnings growth, strong profitability and robust balance sheets — all at a compelling valuation. It’s this one approach that sets us apart, which is why our portfolios look different from the benchmark.

HOW WE DO IT

Unanimity is our most powerful tool.

We believe a team comprised of bright people with diversity of thought, perspective and academic background makes better decisions. Our collaborative approach fosters rigour, rationality and conviction over bias. We build diversified portfolios as one team.

our strategies

One Goal. Different paths.

We provide bespoke equity portfolio management for clients worldwide. Guided by one approach, we invest with conviction in companies selected on their merits and manage portfolios with thoughtful diversification across sectors and regions.

Maxim Skorniakov of our Research team / Photograph © Chris Watt
Research

Diverse thinking that drives our decisions.

Our research is the foundation of every investment decision we make. Through rigorous analysis and diverse perspectives, we generate insightful thinking that deepens understanding and uncovers long-term opportunities for our clients.

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SUSTAINABILITY

Our approach from day one.

We believe the best long-term investments are in companies that manage sustainability risks and opportunities, and adhere to the highest standards of corporate governance.

Discover how our commonsense approach works in practice.

Giving Group

Giving back locally.

Edinburgh is our first home and Boston is our US home. So, we like to give back to the cities in which we live and work. Our Giving Group's focus is on small, local projects where we can make a meaningful impact. Find out more about who we help.

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