Clydesdale Bank plc

Clydesdale Bank was founded in 1838 in Glasgow and has a proud history of innovation and support for Scottish industry and communities.  Clydesdale is one of Scotland’s largest banks and also has a strong presence in the south of England through its innovative Financial Solutions Centres that, offer a highly integrated business and private banking service.  The Bank has over 150 retail branches, a strong personal customer base and a growing business banking capability with 72 Financial Solutions Centres across the UK.  Clydesdale Bank employs over 3,700 people in Scotland (as at September 2009)

Clydesdale Bank PLC became a member of National Australia Bank Group in 1987. 

In 2001, Yorkshire Bank became a part of Clydesdale Bank, although it continues to trade under its own name.  In 2008 Clydesdale and Yorkshire Banks joined forces to announce the launch of a -new charity partnership initiative with Help the Hospices, supporting over 200 local hospices across the UK.  In less than 2 years, staff led initiatives have raised over £900,000 for Help the Hospices (as at January 2010). 

Clydesdale Bank was named as the ‘Best Mortgage Lender in Scotland’ for the sixth year running in the 2009 Your Mortgage Awards. 

For further information please contact:

Douglas Campbell, Head of Government Relations

douglas.campbell@eu.nabgroup.com