Scotland Office Minister John Lamont Shines in Madrid
Scotland Office Minister John Lamont touched down in Madrid for a whirlwind two-day trip packed with talks on renewable energy, trade, and cultural ties between Scotland and Spain.
Power Moves with Iberdrola
Lamont met top brass at Iberdrola Group, the global energy giant behind Scottish Power. Their Madrid Innovation and Training Campus attracts 13,000 visitors annually, buzzing with talent, ideas, and future energy breakthroughs.
Whisky and Art: Scotland’s Soft Power on Display
He swung by the Johnnie Walker flagship store, a whisky haven like the one in Edinburgh, showcasing the finest Scotch whisky to locals and tourists alike. Lamont also visited the Prado Museum, spotting works by Edinburgh’s own landscape maestro David Roberts, who painted Spain’s scenic beauty back in the 1830s.
Minister Lamont’s Takeaway
“I am delighted to have visited Madrid this week for a range of economic and cultural meetings.
“It was great to meet with Iberdrola Group, a massive energy company, who are very active in Scotland and it was really interesting to hear about their future plans for investment and innovation in Scotland’s green energy sector.
“Of course, you could travel anywhere in the world and know that a key part of Scotland’s economy – Scotch whisky – will be there and it was great to see the range of Scottish whiskies on display at the Johnnie Walker flagship store in Madrid, popular with locals and tourists alike.
“There are deep cultural and economic ties between Scotland and Spain that go back for centuries and this visit was focussed on strengthening those.”
