Scotlands economy after the War

• The Scottish economy did well during the war but this did not last.
• After the war, there was a rise in unemployment in Scotland.
• The demand for ships, coal, metals, and munitions dropped after the war, leading to many people losing their jobs in heavy industry.
• Foreign countries started to compete more with Scotland at things like shipbuilding after the war.
• The jute industry in Dundee declined greatly after the war.
• Prices for goods produced by farmers dropped after the war.
• Some new industries grew in Scotland during the post-war period, including producing chemicals, making electrical goods, and making cars.
• Scotland did not really benefit from these new industries, as many Scots could not afford these goods due to the high levels of unemployment.
• England benefitted more from the new industries.