However, this sharp acceleration in output growth recorded by the latest quarterly industrial trends survey from the Confederation of British Industry in Scotland reflected in part the rebuilding of inventories.
Scottish manufacturers enjoyed their fastest growth in output since July 2006 in the latest three months and raised employment, according to a key survey yesterday which will boost hopes of economic recovery north of the Border.
However, this sharp acceleration in output growth recorded by the latest quarterly industrial trends survey from the Confederation of British Industry in Scotland reflected in part the rebuilding of inventories.