| SCOTS IN SCOTLAND - Scottish Business and Scottish Entrepreneurs |
| Written by Scotland.org | |
| Monday, 01 September 2008 | |
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There are lots of reasons to come to Scotland to work and do business. The economy is growing and the list of job and career opportunities is long and diverse, from plentiful bar and restaurant work, to senior executive positions with major companies. There are lots of reasons to come to Scotland to work and do business. The economy is growing and the list of job and career opportunities is long and diverse, from plentiful bar and restaurant work, to senior executive positions with major companies. Scots are world-famous for their banking, insurance and finance sector. Edinburgh is now Europe’s sixth largest equity management centre and the Royal Bank of Scotland is one of the world’s most profitable companies. The city of Aberdeen is unchallenged as the offshore oil capital of Europe and the international oil industry looks to Scotland for technical innovation and skills. Seven of the top ten computer manufacturers have a presence here and Scotland continues to lead the world in medical research, life sciences, advanced engineering and renewable energy, while tourism and the creative industries are also flourishing. Business and investment are attracted to Scotland because of the country’s highly skilled and flexible workforce, established infrastructure and the fantastic quality of life.
Further Information:
Want practical advice about working in Scotland? Other useful websites Scottish Development International (Global Scot) Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Courtesy of Scottish Government - Scotlandistheplace.com |
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