Business Women Scotland
Celebrating Success. Supporting Growth.
Hi I’m Lynne Kennedy, Founder of Business Women Scotland, and I’ve spent the past 18 years supporting, connecting, and celebrating women in business across Scotland.
Through our Programme for Growth Membership Platform, we provide year-round support for women at the growth stage of their business journey — with expert advice, peer connection, and access to trusted resources.
We also host the Business Women Scotland Awards, recognising the incredible achievements of women leading the way in business.
In 2021, I was proud to receive an MBE for services to women in business — but the real reward is watching women grow with confidence and support.
You don’t have to build your business alone — we’re here to help you every step of the way.
— Lynne Kennedy MBE
Start, develop and grow your business
Connect with likeminded women in business
Educational videos from industry experts
Programme for Growth – Support That Scales With You
Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Programme for Growth is here to support ambitious women entrepreneurs in Scotland who are growing, scaling, and ready for more.
This is more than a membership. It’s a year-round growth platform offering the expert support, trusted network, and practical tools you need to make real progress — without going it alone.
Upcoming Programme for Growth Events
She Built It: Stories of Scale and Success
Scaling isn’t just about doing more — it’s about doing it with the right people.
Kicking off our series 'She Built It: Stories of Scale and Success' on Programme for Growth Membership, we’re joined by Jayne Lasley, who shares how she built a team she could truly trust — and why that changed everything for her business.
Catch a snippet from the talk below — and join our membership to unlock the full conversation, plus monthly sessions with inspiring women who are growing and scaling on their terms.
Programme for Growth is your opportunity to invest in yourself and your business — and build the future you’ve been working toward.
Date for Programme for Growth Edinburgh - 2nd and 3rd of September
BWS Top 100 Awards Lunch
31st October 2025 | Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow
Scotland is home to so many incredible women, whether working within organisations or running their own businesses, who truly deserve recognition for their achievements and contributions. That’s why we created the BWS Top 100 List — to celebrate these worthy women and the amazing businesses they lead.
Nominations close 29th August 2025 - nominate here!
Connect With Business Women Around the UK
The BWS family also includes a growing number of local businesses supporting women in business. Connect with your local BWC business with in-person events and meetings and find out how you can grow your business and connections.
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We have existing and future locations around the UK.
