Angus Economy Reports
Angus Council has commissioned a number of reports into its key industry sectors in order to identify support and growth opportunities to achieve a successful and sustainable economy.
Economic Commentary
Invest in Angus monthly update on Scottish and Angus economic trends and performance, drawn from a wide range of economic indicators and statistics.
Published: December 2020
State of Angus Economy
An analysis of all industry sectors focusing on secondary economic and labour market statistics. Undertaken in January 2019, its purpose is to help the Invest in Angus team inform economic development plans and activities up to 2025.
Tourism Industry Economy Reports
Angus STEAM Tourism Report 2022
This is a summary of the annual tourism trends research undertaken for Angus Council by Global Tourism Solutions (UK) Ltd.
Published: September 2023
Angus Tourism Barometer Results Q4 2019
The Angus Tourism Barometer is a collaborative initiative with VisitScotland and local tourism businesses. The results provide an overview of tourism performance in Angus.
Published: March 2020
Angus Visitor Survey – Findings from July 2016 to June 2017
Tourism is a key sector of the economy in Angus. The destination offers a wide range of tourism products, including golf, coastline and beaches, town centres and individual attractions as well as the natural landscape and scenery of the Angus Glens. This report presents the findings of the Angus Visitor Survey based on the responses of visitors to the area between July 2016 and June 2017.
Published: August 2017
Angus Accommodation Audit – Executive Summary
Published in May 2015, this study was a follow up to one undertaken in 2009, to determine the changes in bedroom stock in Angus, the challenges faced by the businesses and the potential investment opportunities offered by the growth in tourism up to 2025.
Published: March 2015
Manufacturing Industry Economy Reports
Support for the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Sector in Angus and the North East
The aim of this study was to gather evidence of current and future barriers to growth facing engineering and manufacturing firms operating within the region and to use this to develop plans for supporting businesses.
Published: December 2015
Food and Drink Economy Reports
Profile of the Food and Drink sector in Angus 2017
Food & Drink is an important sector for Angus, both in economic terms and for its contribution to the culture and heritage of the area. This report develops a baseline assessment for the size, profile and outlook for the sector locally.
Published: July 2017
Agriculture Industry Economy Reports
The Land Based Sector in NE Scotland – Facing the Future
Agriculture and the ancillary industries are vital to the prosperity and sustainability of rural economies. This report highlights vital issues that challenge farming today. The study was funded by Aberdeenshire, Angus and Moray Councils, Scottish Enterprise, HIE Moray and Forestry Commission Scotland. View the Land Based Sector Infographic for Angus
Published: March 2016