Connecting. Supporting & celebrating women in business across Scotland.
Connect. Learn. Promote. Celebrate.
A trusted community helping women connect, grow their businesses, build their careers and raise their profile.
Women in Law Connections Lunch
Top 100 Awards 2026
What BWS gives you
More than networking.
A community that creates opportunities.
CONNECT – Meet women who understand your business journey.
LEARN – Access experts, insight and practical resources.
PROMOTE – Raise your profile and showcase your business.
CELEBRATE – Be recognised through BWS awards and opportunities.
Trusted by organisations across Scotland, companies we work with
What We Do…
Empowerment Meetings
Monthly connection & leadership events
UPCOMING AWARDS
Celebrating women in business, law & finance
PODCAST
Real stories of women scaling businesses
INDUSTRY LUNCHES
Bringing together women from across industry to connect, learn and inspire.
Business Women Scotland Membership
Membership for women in business ready to connect, grow and succeed.
Business Women Scotland Community Membership
CONNECT. LEARN. PROMOTE
Welcome to the Business Women Scotland Community
A year-round community designed to help you connect, learn and grow. Your BWS membership gives you access to expert insights, our trusted business directory, recommended suppliers, exclusive events, member discounts, BWS magazine and the support you need to grow your business and career with confidence.
CONNECT: Build meaningful business relationships
LEARN: Access expert advice, resources and business insights
PROMOTE: Raise your profile through the directory and member features. A company profile in the online magazine
CELEBRATE: Enjoy exclusive access and discounts to Scotland’s leading business awards for women
READY TO JOIN THE BWS COMMUNITY
BWS TOP 100 AWARDS
The BWS Top 100 Awards celebrate the most outstanding women in business across Scotland, recognising excellence, innovation, leadership, and impact.
This year introduces an exciting new format featuring 10 dedicated business categories, created to better reflect the diversity of Scotland’s modern business landscape and provide greater opportunities for women across all industries to be recognised and celebrated.
🥂 Awards Lunch & Ceremony
📅 28th October 2026
📍 Grand Central Hotel , Glasgow
This is a fantastic opportunity to:
✨ Celebrate industry achievements
✨ Network with peers and leaders
✨ Support and champion women in all business sectors
🎟️ Secure your ticket today and be part of a fun and inspiring afternoon.
Charlotte Tilbury pop up shop with a 20% discount
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.
Upcoming Events
PODCAST
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PODCAST ✦
🎙️ New episode! FoundHer Place: Scaling Businesses
Episode 4,
Rosalynd Ramage and Alison Bruce from Colours Agency
🎧 Streaming on Apple Podcasts, Android & YouTube.
I’m Lynne Kennedy MBE
I’m Lynne Kennedy MBE, founder of Business Women Scotland, entrepreneur, lover of having fun, a good glass of fizz and working with women in business.
I’ve been on this wild entrepreneurial journey for 18 years and, believe me, it hasn’t always been fun, purposeful or fulfilling. There have been some incredible highs, some pretty challenging lows and plenty of lessons along the way.
I created BWS because I saw the need for a community where women could connect, support one another, grow their businesses and celebrate success — and have access to our trusted Black Book of contacts, helping you find the right people and avoid making some of the expensive mistakes I’ve made along the way!
That’s still at the heart of everything we do today.
Connect. Learn. Promote. Celebrate.