Business

Edinburgh is the UK’s second largest financial centre after London and Europe’s sixth largest. It’s home to the headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland, HBoS and Standard Life and is also one of the largest fund management bases in Europe.
 
Other key industries include –

• Biotechnology
• Optoelectronics
• Microelectronics
• Software
• Creative industries
• Government
• Tourism
• Education

Employment opportunities are excellent and around 34% of Edinburgh’s population holds degree-level qualifications, making the city’s workforce one of the most highly qualified in the UK.

• Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
  Professional advice and support to businesses at all stages of development in Edinburgh
• Scottish Enterprise
  More information on the local economy and development initiatives for Edinburgh

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