Join Scotland’s leading manufacturers on a journey of transformation through the Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service (SMAS) Best Practice Visit Programme.

These exclusive visits are your chance to step inside pioneering businesses, see cutting-edge technologies in action, and walk away with ideas that can reshape your own operations.

Whether you’re looking to boost productivity, modernise legacy systems, or connect with like-minded peers—this is where progress begins.

As the UK’s leading leather manufacturer, Scottish Leather Group produces the world’s lowest carbon intensity leather, supplying prestigious global brands in aviation, automotive, rail, marine, and luxury goods.

With more than 500 years of heritage and a relentless focus on sustainability, circular manufacturing, and innovation, they are redefining what’s possible in modern manufacturing.

At this visit, you’ll see how Scottish Leather Group is:

• Harnessing Vision Systems and AI to enhance quality control, reduce waste, and streamline production.
• Modernising legacy processes while preserving craftsmanship and heritage.
• Embedding sustainability at every stage, from circular manufacturing to carbon reduction.
• Driving innovation through investment in digital transformation and workforce development.
• Collaborating globally while staying rooted in Scottish excellence.

This is a chance to learn directly from a manufacturer that’s setting the standard for sustainable, tech-enabled production in a traditional industry. Discover Innovation in action.