Why Scotland? Our people and skills Access to markets Infrastructure and connectivity Life in Scotland Main Content Our people and skills You'll find a highly-educated and skilled workforce that is stable and dependable. Once you're in Scotland, you can also take advantage of Scotland's close connections to the best academic institutions, both in Scotland and abroad. Find out more Scotland's universities have good links with industry, and continue to provide us with a stream of well-qualified, work-ready graduates. Vice president, Coherent Scotland - Chris Dorman Access to markets Did you know that most key European cities are two hours away from Scotland? Locating your business in Scotland will give you easy access to some of the biggest markets in the world. We have a global network of offices and we're here to help every step of the way. Read more Life in Scotland You'll find a warm welcome in Scotland and an enviable standard of living. You'll also get help from finding premises to accessing funding to grow your business. Benefit from our expertise, help, advice and connections – all you need to make the most of being in Scotland. Find out more Infrastructure and connectivity You'll find Scotland is brilliantly connected for business. Our transport links, digital networks, premises and facilities help business to thrive. Steady infrastructure investment is driving down costs and improving productivity. And opening up investment opportunities too. ​Find out more