We will connect you with the right people, in the right place, at the right time.
Low set-up costs
It's up to 40% more cost effective to locate in Scotland than in other parts of the UK.
Financial Times, FDI Benchmark Tool 2015
Easy access to markets
Scotland has excellent transport links, with five international airports - including Europe's best airport - serving over 150 destinations
Visit Scotland
Get started quickly
It can take only 24 hours to register a company here, and typically two weeks to get an enterprise up and running
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Access to skills
Scotland has the highest concentration of Universities in Europe, all recognised as producing ‘world-leading’ research
Universities Scotland
A country of innovation
Scotland ranks higher than any of the G8 nations for numbers of academic citations relative to expenditure on R&D
Where else in the UK can you join 600 financial and business services companies, and be part of the largest financial hub outside London?
Here's why you should expand into Scotland
Access a high standard of living, a talented and educated workforce, and substantial European markets through our five international airports
Connect to success: how we can help
"We are excited to begin our European journey from Scotland, one of the fastest growing big data ecosystems in the world."
Why Cloudwick made Scotland its European hub
Businesses across a range of sectors choose to locate here to benefit from the opportunities a connected Scotland offers.
Skilled staff, competitive costs and a modern infrastructure make Scotland the natural location for business services and BPO companies.
Invest in Scotland to get direct access to a pool of talented graduates in technology and engineering.
Scotland has a long history of excellence in aerospace, defence and marine and today accounts for 10% of the UK industry.
With exports of £4.5 billion a year, Scotland's chemical sciences sector is thriving
Home of the fastest selling computer game in history, Scotland provides a dynamic environment for the creative industries.
Our skilled workforce and secure business environment make investing in Scotland the perfect choice for financial services firms.
From clinical research to commercialisation, consider Scotland your home from home to do business in Europe and beyond.
With investment in North Sea's oil and gas at a 30-year high now's the time to tap Scotland's global skills and expertise.
Scotland is already home to some groundbreaking renewables projects. Make your company part of it.
Scotland's textiles sector has a proud heritage and an enduring place on the world's fashion stage.
Scotland has it all. Our lively cities, history, stunning scenery and coastline attract visitors from all around the world.
Whether you're looking for innovation or tradition, you'll find Scotland a very rewarding country to do business with.
With 19 Higher Education institutes, Scotland has the highest concentration of universities in Europe.
Welcome to unspoilt landscapes, fertile land and clean air. Scotland is blessed with some of the best natural produce in the world.
By finding trade partners in Scotland you'll have access to skills, expertise and technology that help drive the global oil & gas industry.
Across wind, wave and tidal power, we can help you find unbeatable locations, suppliers and partnerships.
Textiles buyers can source the finest cashmere, tartans and tweeds for fashion or interiors, or pioneering performance and medical fabrics.
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