The City of Edinburgh Council
Key Competitive Attractions
Edinburgh offers one of the UK's most productive and qualified workforces; easy access to UK and European markets; a competitive economy and an unbeatable quality of life. Edinburgh is an ideal location to start and grow a business.
As Scotland's Capital and home of Scotland's busiest, fastest growing airport, Edinburgh is widely regarded as the ‘Gateway to Scotland’.
The Inspiring Capital punches above its weight in terms of innovation, with recognised strengths in knowledge-intensive jobs including research and development.
Many top companies are based in Edinburgh. Standard Life, Cairn Energy and RMJM are just some examples of successful businesses originating in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was voted Europe's Best small City of the future and Top location for Economic Potential in the 2010/11 fDi magazine awards.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
To find out more about investing in Edinburgh's key development opportunities or to discuss how we can help with your business relocation to Scotland's capital city, call the dedicated investment team on +44 (0)131 529 6600.
