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Welcome to Business Women Scotland (BWS)
Founded by Lynne Kennedy MBE, Business Women Scotland has spent over 18 years supporting, connecting, and celebrating women in business across Scotland.
Through our Programme for Growth, national BWS Awards, and year-round community, we help ambitious women grow with confidence — supported by expert guidance, peer connection, and a trusted network that understands the realities of scaling a business.
Recognised nationally for services to women in business, BWS continues to champion leadership, visibility, and opportunity — ensuring women don’t have to build success alone.
Companies We Work With
What We Do…
Programme for growth
Support for ambitious women ready to scale
Empowerment Meetings
Monthly connection & leadership events
UPCOMING AWARDS
Celebrating women in business, law & finance
PODCAST
Real stories of women scaling businesses
BWS is for women in business who want more.
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You’ve moved beyond the startup phase and are focused on growth — whether that’s increasing revenue, building a team, refining your strategy, or preparing for the next stage of expansion. You want practical support, structure, and insight from women who’ve been there.
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You’re leading — a business, a team, or a vision — and you want to strengthen your confidence, decision-making, and leadership impact. You value strategic thinking, peer-level conversations, and learning from experts who understand the pressures at the top.
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You may feel stuck, isolated, or unsure of your next move. You’re looking for space to be heard, real conversations (not surface-level networking), and support that helps you gain clarity, confidence, and momentum in your business and career.
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You believe success doesn’t have to be lonely. You want to be part of a trusted community where collaboration replaces competition, experiences are shared openly, and growth happens together — with encouragement, accountability, and support along the way.
Women in Law Awards Lunch
12.03.26
Awards lunch: Thursday 12th March
📍 Voco Grand Central, Glasgow
Drinks reception at 12 noon
Recognising excellence. Championing equality. Inspiring the future.
BWS Law Awards 2026
📆 12 March 2026 | 📍 Voco Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon St Glasgow
⏱️ 12noon - 4:00pm
Awards Lunch with guest speaker Lady Elish Angiolini
LEADERSHIP. JUSTICE. POWER IN MODERN LAW.
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with The Right Honourable Lady Elish Angiolini at the BWS Law Awards 2026.
Guests will enjoy a drinks reception at 12 noon, followed by a two-course lunch, awards presentations and keynote insights from one of the most influential figures in modern UK law.
You don’t need to be an award winner to attend — this is an opportunity to connect with peers, celebrate excellence and expand your professional network.
Plus, enjoy an exclusive Charlotte Tilbury Boutique pop-up experience, with complimentary gift service vouchers and luxury samples for every guest.
A pop up experience with Suited & Booted. Bespoke tailoring creating custom-made clothing tailored to an individual’s specific body measurements and style preferences.
An afternoon of inspiration, recognition and powerful connections.
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🎙️ New episode! FoundHer Place: Scaling Businesses
Episode 3, Evelyn McDonald
🎧 Streaming on Apple Podcasts, Android & YouTube.
Franchise Opportunities
Business Women Connections is our sister organisation, supporting women to build meaningful business communities through local events, collaboration, and connection — all backed by a proven national network.
Designed for women who love bringing people together and want to grow a purpose-driven business.