The research methodology involved an in-depth 8-month research project was based on international literature review, document analysis of key policy documents, interviews with cities’ leaders and members of the Scottish Government and workshops with city leaders and Chief Executives. In the past months, all local authorities that contain one of the core 7 cities, have signed off are about to finalise City Deals with the UK & Scottish Governments; these represent important steps towards more devolution of powers to LAs and cities in Scotland. We are preparing a paper at the moment where we show how, at this important moment in the history of Scotland, the Cities Agenda is intersecting the process of devolution, presenting new complex socio-economic landscapes which politicians and policy makers need to be aware of.