Scotland’s onshore GDP grew by 0.7% in September and 0.2% for the three months to September.

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes: “Whilst it is positive to see Scotland’s latest monthly and quarterly GDP figures both outperforming the UK as a whole it is clear we need to see a change of course from the Chancellor.”

The Scottish Government said: “In September, the sector with the largest contribution to three month GDP was Professional, Scientific and Technical Services, which contributed around 0.2 percentage points of growth towards the overall three month figure of 0.2%.”

Kevin Brown, savings expert at Scottish Friendly, said: “Today’s GDP figures paint a mixed picture for the Scottish economy. On the one hand, they point to a degree of resilience, but on the other they underline just how strong the headwinds remain.

“Although the Scottish economy outpaced the UK in the three months to September, it has significantly lagged over the past year.

“That may well reflect the impact of tariffs which are creating a major drag on key exports such as whisky and salmon, given the importance of the US market to those industries.

“Persistent inflation and higher interest rates have also knocked confidence …

“Taken together, the figures suggest the economy is showing grit despite the challenging backdrop.”