The Scottish Chambers of Commerce is the umbrella organisation of the local Chambers of Commerce.
Its prime functions are to promote and protect the interests of local Chambers and their member companies throughout the length and breadth of Scotland.
It helps promote co-operation between the local Chambers in the provision of services and represents the common interests of Chambers at a national and international level.
The President of the Scottish Chambers of Commerce is Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal.
Scottish Chambers policy is determined by a Council on which all Chambers have equal representation, and is executed under their direction. Policy groups, formed from a wide cross section of member Chambers, are used to develop policy initiatives.
The national body represents the interests of members to the Scottish, UK and European Parliaments, opposition parties, the Scottish Executive and other Government officials, Enterprise bodies, COSLA and other public bodies, and works with other private-sector business support bodies in Scotland on areas of mutual interest.
The Director and other members also regularly appear in the press, on the radio and on television to promote the interests of the Chambers' membership.
