Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker Briefing - November 2026 Insights

Join us in-person or online for this breakfast briefing to hear our insights about the Scottish economy. Be the first to hear the latest insights into the Scottish economy with the David Hume Institute and friends. What are people thinking, are they saving, spending or struggling? The latest results from the David Hume Institute's Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker produced in conjunction with the Diffley Partnership, will be accompanied by post budget reflections from a fantastic panel. The Understanding Scotland Economy Tracker data will be presented by Scott Edgar of the Diffley Partnership. The survey helps us to understand and monitor economic attitudes and public opinion about the economy in Scotland. We will then hear reflections from Emma Jackson, Citizens Advice Scotland and Lukanyo Mnyanda, former Financial Times Journalist to discuss reflections on the tracker results where the data will have been collected a few days after the UK Government's 2026 Budget Announcements. Event timings are detailed below. Please note the in-person event has refreshments from 8.15 with a prompt start at 8.45am, when teh event will also go-live online. The event is kindly hosted by Brodies LLP. About the speakers: Scott Edgar, Head of Analysis and Insights, The Diffley Partnership Scott manages a wide range of research projects for the Diffley Partnership. He has significant expertise in statistical data analysis, research design, management of research projects and communication. He has a degree in Political Research from the University of Strathclyde. Emma Jackson, Assistant Director, Policy and Research, Citizens Advice Scotland Emma is Assistant Director for Policy & Research at Citizens Advice Scotland, having previously worked for the debt help charity Christians Against Poverty as Scotland Director and also in higher education as Head of Disability Services. She speaks widely on the subjects of inequality, poverty and justice. Emma is a regular broadcaster and contributor for BBC Radio Scotland’s ‘Thought for the Day’ and lives rurally in the Borders. Lukanyo Mnyanda, Journalist and Media Commentator Lukanyo worked at the Financial Times between 2022 and 2026 including as Scotland Correspondent, Energy Correspondent and Assistant Companies Editor. Prior to joining the FT, Lukanyo spent four years editing Business Day newspaper in South Africa. He previously worked for Bloomberg covering markets and asset management in Johannesburg, London and Edinburgh.