WHo we are
One ambition.
To be the best at everything we do for our clients. It’s a culture that has been passed down through the generations.
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Our journey since day one.

Throughout our history we have successfully combined traditional investment values with an innovative approach to research. Explore our journey in investment management – you’ll discover how much we’ve grown, while always staying true to what we believe in.

1983

Founded by Dr Walter G Scott, Marilyn Harrison and Ian Clark, based at 9 Great Stuart Street, Edinburgh. 

1991

Longest standing international segregated client appoints Walter Scott.

1993

Longest standing global segregated client appoints Walter Scott.

2004

Move to our current home, One Charlotte Square, Edinburgh. 

2006

Acquired by Mellon Corporation.

2007

Mellon Corporation merges with Bank of New York.

2010

Jane Henderson appointed Managing Director.

2019

Create our North American presence dedicated to client service based in Boston.

2026

Clients: 239 Employees: 178 AUM: $57.0bn*

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*As at 31 March 2026. 239 consists of 118 Clients and 121 Fund Investors.

Ambitious people choose to work here for decades.

Walter Scott is a place where you have a career, not just a job. Because our people choose to stay for the long term, the exceptional levels of service and communication our clients have come to expect are embedded in our culture.

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Source: Walter Scott, as at 31 December 2025

OUR TEAM

When we work as one, good things happen.

Our culture of remaining client focused has been consistent since day one. Across every discipline in the firm our people have always underpinned what we do and how we do it. And every day they ensure that both endure and evolve, in order to protect and enhance our clients’ assets.

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