More than #1000m of investment funding is seeking a home in Scottish commercial property.

A survey of 50 major insurance and pension funds by international property consultancy Chesterton reveals a strong demand for properties north of the Border.

Key findings include: 92% want to invest in Scotland; 8% have no plans to invest in Scotland; 70% want to invest in shopping centres; 67% are interested in investing in retail parks; 62% have high streets as their investment target; almost 50% of the investors see offices and industrial property as a priority; and almost two-thirds had #5m or more available right now for investment in Scotland.

Some reported ''unlimited'' funds for the right buildings, while others said they are ''cash rich'' or have ''substantial'' funds available.