Lothian Pension Fund

Lothian Pension Fund

Lothian Pension Fund was established in 1975 as the administering authority for the local government pension scheme covering Edinburgh and surrounding areas. It operates as a multi-employer scheme with the City of Edinburgh Council as the principal administering body. The fund holds a diversified portfolio that includes a direct property portfolio valued at approximately $520 million, a sustainable forestry portfolio valued at $130 million, and an infrastructure portfolio valued at $2.07 billion. Confirmed positions include Harburnhead Wind Farm in Scotland, Ancala Renewables hydroelectric schemes, and indirect exposure to EP Infrastructure through Macquarie European Infrastructure Fund V. Geographic exposure centers on the United Kingdom and select European markets. The fund maintains 89 professionals and operates two wholly owned subsidiaries, LPFI Limited and LPFE Limited, both based in Edinburgh. It participates in the Joint Investment Forum with Falkirk Council Pension Fund and Fife Council Pension Fund. March 2026: Attended LGC Investment Seminar on LGPS pooling and investment strategy. The fund maintains wholly owned FCA-regulated investment and service vehicles that allow internal management of select mandates and co-investments alongside peer LGPS funds.