Offices in the new financial district to the west of Edinburgh city centre.

Edinburgh, as the capital of Scotland, is usually regarded as one of the twin engines of the Scottish Economy alongside Glasgow. Edinburgh has been consistently one of the most prosperous parts of the country and has the strongest economy of any city in the UK outside London^[1]. The economy of Edinburgh and it's hinterland (which includes areas such as the Forth Valley, Fife and the municipal authorities of Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian) has recently been announced as one of the fastest growing city regions in Europe^[2], with strong rates of growth in banking, financial services and hi tech research and development. Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... The Economy of Scotland is closely linked with that of the United Kingdom, and is essentially a capitalist economy with little government interference in private enterprise. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see London (disambiguation). ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... Map of Scotland showing the location of the former Central region Central (Roinn Meadhanach in Gaelic) was a local government region of Scotland from 1974 to 1996. ... Fife (Fìobh in Gaelic) is a council area of Scotland, situated between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth, with landward boundaries to Perth and Kinross and Clackmannanshire. ... The central portions of the old province of Lothian in Scotland, centred around Edinburgh, became known as Midlothian, Scotland. ... East Lothian (Lodainn an Ear in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. ... West Lothian or Linlithgowshire (Lodainn an Iar in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy area. ... The term city region has been in use since about 1950 by urbanists, economists and urban planners to mean not just the administrative area of a recognisable city or conurbation but also its hinterland that will often be far bigger. ... World map showing Europe Political map Europe is one of the seven continents of Earth which, in this case, is more a cultural and political distinction than a physiographic one, leading to various perspectives about Europes borders. ... For other uses, see Bank (disambiguation). ... High tech refers to high technology, technology that is at the cutting-edge and the most advanced currently available. ... The phrase research and development (also R and D or R&D) has a special commercial significance apart from its conventional coupling of scientific research and technological development. ...

The economy of Edinburgh is largely based around the service sector, with tourism, financial services, banking being particularly important as well as education and high tech research. The city has been in good economic health since the arrival in 1999 of the Scottish Parliament, which had a so-called "headquarters effect", with many government departments being set up in the city, resulting in an increase in recruitment and employment. On March 12, 2004, Edinburgh was granted Fairtrade City status. The tertiary sector of industry, also called the service sector or the service industry, is one of the three main industrial categories of a developed economy, the others being the secondary industry (manufacturing and primary goods production such as agriculture), and primary industry (extraction such as mining and fishing). ... El Nido, Philippines Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act. ... For other uses, see Bank (disambiguation). ... For the national legislative body up to 1707, see Parliament of Scotland. ... Employment is a contract between two parties, one being the employer and the other being the employee. ... March 12 is the 71st day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (72nd in leap years). ... 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Fairtrade Town is a status awarded by the Fairtrade Foundation in the United Kingdom and Channel Islands, describing an area which is committed to the promotion of Fairtrade-labelled goods. ...

Economic Profile

• In 2005 the population of the city was estimated by the General Register Office for Scotland to be 457,830, an increase of 1% on the previous year, making Edinburgh the second fastest growing Scottish city (in terms of population) after Inverness^[3]. Edinburgh's population is growing significantly, mainly through inward migration from overseas and, particularly the rest of the United Kingdom. This strong growth is, however, leading to pressure on the green belt, particularly in the west of the city as office and housing developments compete for space.

• Edinburgh has a large metropolitan travel to work area which provides a pool of workers from as far afield as the likes of Glasgow, much of Fife, Stirling, Falkirk and towns in the Scottish Borders such as Galashiels and Peebles.

• The city has the second highest Gross Value Added of any city in the UK, after London.^[4].

• Unemployment rates are at 2.2%^[5] which amongst the lowest in the country with job creation rates some of the highest.

• Employment in Edinburgh has grown at 1.4% annually over the period 1995 - 2004, which job vacancies comfortably outstripping job seekers over that same period^[6].

• In 2001, the Gross Domestic Product of the city was £8,655m, or 13% of total Scottish GDP^[7].

• There are pockets of deprivation, social exclusion, poor quality housing and pockets of unemployment particularly in peripheral areas of the city, but also in some inner city areas.

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Manufacturing

Manufacturing has never had as big a presence in Edinburgh compared to Glasgow and thus the city's growth was not underpinned by the manufacturing industry. Shipbuilding at Leith Docks was important in the 19th and early 20th centuries, however. Two manufacturing industries which were prominant in Edinburgh were brewing and printing. Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Men from Francisco de Orellanas expedition building a small brigantine, the San Pedro, to be used in the search for food Shipbuilding is the construction of ships. ... Former Royal Yacht Britannia is permanently moored at Leith harbour. ...

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Services

Banking and Insurance

A sculpture outside Standard Life buildings on Lothian Road. The area is at the heart of an expanding financial district

Edinburgh is the second largest financial centre in the United Kingdom after the City of London and the fifth largest in Europe.^[8], and is at the centre of an financial services in industry, which in Scotland has achieved a growth rate of over 30% over the period 2000 to 2005^[9]. The Royal Bank of Scotland (LSE: RBS) is one of Scotlands four national clearing banks and one of the oldest in the UK, founded in Edinburgh in 1727 by Royal Charter. ... Headquarters on The Mound, Edinburgh The Bank of Scotland is a commercial bank in Scotland (and to a lesser extent the rest of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland). ... Categories: Stub | Banks of the United Kingdom ... Scottish Widows is an investment company located in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Standard Life is Europes largest mutual company, although that could be set to change, with demutualisation expected during 2006. ... Coat of arms The City of London is a small area in Greater London. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ...

Edinburgh has been a centre of banking for over 300 years, the Bank of Scotland was founded in 1695, by an act of the original Parliament of Scotland, and is now part of the HBOS group, who have kept their headquarters in Edinburgh. The Royal Bank of Scotland also has its global headquarters in Edinburgh, operating from a new complex at Gogarburn and opened in October 2005. The bank was founded in 1727 by Royal Charter and is now the fifth largest in the world by market capitalisation. In 2000, the Royal Bank of Scotland acquired the National Westminster Bank in the biggest banking takeover in British history, to create a huge group with an expanded portfolio and a global outreach. Ulster Bank, Tesco Personal Finance, Direct Line and Coutts constitute some of the other operations that are part of the RBS group. Headquarters on The Mound, Edinburgh The Bank of Scotland is a commercial bank in Scotland (and to a lesser extent the rest of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland). ... The parliament of Scotland, officially the Estates of Parliament, was the legislature of the independent Kingdom of Scotland. ... Group headquarters on The Mound, Edinburgh HBOS Office at Trinity Road, Halifax HBOS plc is the holding company of the HBOS Group, formed on the 10 September 2001 by, and named after, the principals involved in the merger of Halifax plc, the former Halifax Building Society, with Bank of Scotland. ... The Royal Bank of Scotland (LSE: RBS) is one of Scotlands four national clearing banks and one of the oldest in the UK, founded in Edinburgh in 1727 by Royal Charter. ... A Royal Charter is a charter given by a monarch to legitimize an incorporated body, such as a city, company, university or such. ... Market capitalization, often abbreviated to market cap, is a business term that refers to the aggregate value of a firms outstanding common shares. ... The Royal Bank of Scotland (LSE: RBS) is one of Scotlands four national clearing banks and one of the oldest in the UK, founded in Edinburgh in 1727 by Royal Charter. ... Old NatWest logo NatWest (formerly the National Westminster Bank) is the United Kingdoms third biggest bank. ... A takeover in business refers to one company (the acquirer) purchasing another (the target). ... Ulster Bank (Irish: Banc Uladh) is a large commercial bank, one of the Big Four in Ireland. ... Historic The first self service Tesco, which is in in St Albans Tesco PLC is a United Kingdom based international supermarket chain. ... Direct Line is a division of the Royal Bank of Scotland that specialises in selling insurance and other financial services over the phone and internet. ... Coutts & Co (also known as Coutts, or Coutts and Company) is a private bank, owned by Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). ...

In insurance terms, indigenous Edinburgh companies such as Standard Life and Scottish Widows form a large part of the European insurance sector as well as being major employers in the city. Scottish Widows was founded in 1815, managing £82.8bn worth of funds at March 2005^[10] with a workforce of around 4000. Standard Life is Europes largest mutual company, although that could be set to change, with demutualisation expected during 2006. ... Scottish Widows is an investment company located in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...

The New Town and city centre has traditionally been home to many companies, in the banking, finance and legal professions, but modern needs have caused many to relocate. Immediately to the west of the city centre is the Terry Farrell master-planned Exchange business district, which now houses major employers such as Scottish Widows, Standard Life, the Clydesdale Bank and Baillie Gifford. Categories: People stubs ... Scottish Widows is an investment company located in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Standard Life is Europes largest mutual company, although that could be set to change, with demutualisation expected during 2006. ... Categories: Stub | Banks of the United Kingdom ...

Edinburgh Park is one of the largest business parks in the UK^[11] and is located on the western periphery of city, near Edinburgh Airport. The park was opened in 1992 alongside the large out-of-town shopping development - the Gyle and is close to major routes such as the A8, the M8 motorway and the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass and now has its own railway station. Close to Edinburgh Park at Gogarburn, the Royal Bank of Scotland have opened their global headquarters. HSBC, Royal Bank, Diageo, JP Morgan, Telewest, BT, Fujitsu, BAE Systems and HBOS have all established large offices in this park. Following the opening of the Royal Bank's new headquarters, there will be around 20,000 people working in the western outskirts of the city. Edinburgh Park is a business park located in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Edinburgh Airport (IATA: EDI, ICAO: EGPH), (also called Turnhouse) located in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the eighth largest international airport in the UK. It is located 8 miles (13 km) west of the city centre. ... Western suburb of the city of Edinburgh, bordering Edinburgh Park, and served by South Gyle railway station. ... The A8 is a major road in Scotland, connecting Edinburgh to Greenock via Glasgow. ... M8 refers to: Messier 8, the Lagoon Nebula, a diffuse nebula and a messier object in the Sagittarius constellation. ... Overview The A720 or Edinburgh City Bypass is one of the most important trunk roads in Scotland. ... Edinburgh Park is a business park located in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... The Royal Bank of Scotland (LSE: RBS) is one of Scotlands four national clearing banks and one of the oldest in the UK, founded in Edinburgh in 1727 by Royal Charter. ... HSBC Holdings plc (LSE: HSBA, SEHK: 005, NYSE: HBC, Euronext: HSBC, BSX: 1077223879) is one of the largest banking groups in the world, ranked the fifth-largest company and third-largest banking company in the world in Forbes Global 2000. ... Diageo plc, the largest multinational beer, wine and spirits company in the world, listed on the London Stock Exchange was formed in 1997 from the merger of Guinness plc and Grand Metropolitan plc. ... John Pierpont Morgan John Pierpont Morgan I (April 17, 1837 – March 31, 1913) was an American financier and banker, who at the turn of the century (1901), was one of the wealthiest men in America. ... Telewest (formerly Telewest Broadband and Telewest Communications) is a trading name of NTL Incorporated, the dominant cable operator in the United Kingdom with more than 90% of the market. ... BT may stand for: B.T. (tabloid), a Danish tabloid newspaper Brian Transeau, an American electronica musician BT Group plc, formerly British Telecommunications BT tank, a series of Soviet fast tanks (BT-1 through BT-8) AirBaltic, (airline code BT) Bacillus thuringiensis, Bt toxin or Cry proteins Banjo-Tooie, a... For the district in Saga, Japan, see Fujitsu, Saga. ... Systems plc is the worlds fourth largest defence contractor and a commercial aerospace products manufacturer. ... Group headquarters on The Mound, Edinburgh HBOS Office at Trinity Road, Halifax HBOS plc is the holding company of the HBOS Group, formed on the 10 September 2001 by, and named after, the principals involved in the merger of Halifax plc, the former Halifax Building Society, with Bank of Scotland. ...

Retail

Edinburgh has not had as large or as significant a retail sector compared to Glasgow, however large out-of-town shopping developments have taken place in recent years, such as the Gyle development in 1993 and the Fort Kinnaird shopping complex located to the east of the city. The St James Centre and Princes Mall (formerly the Waverley Market, named for its position atop Waverley Station) started in the 1970s, then Cameron Toll in the 1980s. More recent developments are the Gyle centre next to Edinburgh Park, Ocean Terminal in Leith and the retail parks at Hermiston Gait, Straiton and Fort Kinnaird which are all next to the Edinburgh City Bypass. Edinburgh has many modern supermarkets in its suburbs which offer a more day-to-day type of shopping. As a shopping centre, particularly Princes Street, Edinburgh has been in serious decline for many years and is now at the bottom of the list of top UK shopping centres. Recent attempts to encourage shoppers back into the city centre have included, the development of top brand department stores on George Street and St Andrews Square and plans to redevelop Princes Street in the future. Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Western suburb of the city of Edinburgh, bordering Edinburgh Park, and served by South Gyle railway station. ... Waverley Station, from the Scott Monument. ... The Cameron Toll centre is a prominent shopping centre located in the southern suburbs of Edinburgh, Scotland, between the A7 and A701 roads. ... Western suburb of the city of Edinburgh, bordering Edinburgh Park, and served by South Gyle railway station. ... Edinburgh Park is a business park located in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Ocean Terminal in Edinburgh, Scotland is a shopping centre, designed by Terence Conran. ... Former Royal Yacht Britannia is permanently moored at Leith harbour. ... Overview The A720 or Edinburgh City Bypass is one of the most important trunk roads in Scotland. ... Supermarket produce section A supermarket is a store that sells a wide variety of goods including food and alcohol, medicine, clothes, and other household products that are consumed regularly. ... Princes Street, as viewed facing west from the Scott Monument Princes Street and the Castle at twilight Princes Street is the main shopping street in Edinburgh city centre, although it was originally designed to be a residential street. ...

Tourism

Tourism is another important mainstay of the economy of Edinburgh, supporting 30,000 jobs in the city worth £1.6bn to the city economy^[12]. Edinburgh is Scotland's most popular tourist destination in terms of visitor numbers, Glasgow is the second most important, with numbers growing substantially each year, particularly in the budget travel and backpacking sector, assisted by the growth of Edinburgh Airport and direct rail links to the rest of the country. The annual Edinburgh Festival attracts record numbers, as does the Hogmanay street party each New Year. The Edinburgh Festivals in August alone generate in excess of £100 million for the Edinburgh economy. Another component of Edinburgh's tourist industry is business and conference tourism, which generates in excess of £125m for the local economy, annually. Edinburgh is the UK's most popular conference destination, ahead of both London and Glasgow^[13]. Visitors are attracted by the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of the Old Town and the New Town as well as the history and culture of the city most visible in tourist attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. El Nido, Philippines Tourism is the act of travel for the purpose of recreation and business, and the provision of services for this act. ... Edinburgh Airport (IATA: EDI, ICAO: EGPH), (also called Turnhouse) located in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the eighth largest international airport in the UK. It is located 8 miles (13 km) west of the city centre. ... Rail transport is the transport of passengers and goods along railways or railroads. ... There is no one Edinburgh Festival but those using the term are usually referring to the collection of various festivals in August and early September of each year in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Hogmanay (pronounced — with the main stress on the last syllable - hog-muh-NAY) is the Scots word for the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner. ... For other uses, see London (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Elabana Falls is in Lamington National Park, part of the Central Eastern Rainforest Reserves World Heritage site in Queensland, Australia. ... Edinburgh Castle and NorLoch, around 1780 by Alexander Nasmyth Edinburgh Castle is an ancient stronghold on the Castle Rock in the centre of the city of Edinburgh, has been in use by assorted military forces since 900 BC and only transferred from Ministry of Defence administration recently. ... Holyrood Palace The Palace of Holyroodhouse, more commonly known as Holyrood Palace, originally founded as a monastery by David I of Scotland in 1128, has served as the principal residence of the Kings and Queens of Scotland since the 15th century. ...

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Public Sector

Edinburgh is the centre of Scotland's government and legal system. As a consequence many government departments and public sector agencies are headquartered in the city as well as the High Court of Justiciary and the centres of Scotland's legal establishment. As a centre of Scots Law, the legal profession has had a long presence in Edinburgh, with many premises in the New Town belonging to legal practices and firms. Many ancillary economic undertakings and political pressure groups have thus set up around this new seat of government leading to a boom in the recruitment and employment of public sector officials. However, the Scottish Executive has instituted a policy of relocating some of its departments from the city to other parts of Scotland such as sportscotland and Scottish Natural Heritage. Edinburgh City Council and the National Health Service are also major employers in Edinburgh. Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Seal of the High Court of Justiciary © Crown Copyright The High Court of Justiciary is Scotlands supreme criminal court. ... Scots law (or Scottish law) is the law of Scotland. ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... The Executives logo, shown with English and Scottish Gaelic caption The term Scottish Executive is used in two different, but closely-related senses: to denote the executive arm of Scotlands national legislature (i. ... Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... sportscotland is the national body for sport in Scotland. ... Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) is a Scottish public body . ... Edinburgh (pronounced ), Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic, is the second-largest city in Scotland and its capital city. ... The logo of the NHS for England. ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ...

Education

Edinburgh is a major centre of education in the United Kingdom, and has been since the establishment of the University of Edinburgh in 1583, with another 3 major higher education institutions in the city developing later and ensuring that education and academic research plays a role in the economy of the city. The presence of these education institutions also attracts many overseas students and those from the rest of the UK. Life Sciences and microelectronics in particular and have grown in prominance in recent years and has gained a foothold in the Edinburgh area. The University of Edinburgh is a leader in the fields of medicine and law, Heriot Watt University specialises in science and engineering and Napier University in the fields of computing and business. The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a renowned centre for teaching and research in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Heriot-Watt University is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom, although it only received its university charter in 1966. ... Napier University is a university in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a renowned centre for teaching and research in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Biology studies the variety of life (clockwise from top-left) E. coli, tree fern, gazelle, Goliath beetle Biology is the science of life (from the Greek words bios = life and logos = word). ... Microelectronics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a renowned centre for teaching and research in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... This article is about the field of medical practice and health care. ... The stela of King Hammurabi depicts the god Shamash revealing a code of laws to the king. ... Heriot-Watt University is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom, although it only received its university charter in 1966. ... Science in the broadest sense refers to any knowledge or trained skill, especially (but not exclusively) when this is attained by verifiable means. ... Engineering is the application of scientific and technical knowledge to solve human problems. ... Napier University is a university in Edinburgh, Scotland. ... Originally, the word computing was synonymous with counting and calculating, and a science that deals with the original sense of computing mathematical calculations. ... Wall Street, Manhattan is the location of the New York Stock Exchange and is often used as a symbol for the world of business. ...

Infrastructure

The city is linked internationally by Edinburgh Airport (EDI) which in 2005 had a passenger throughput of 8.4m per year, with 50 airlines serving 85 domestic and international destinations^[14]. In terms of rail connections Edinburgh Waverley rail station is the principal mainline station in the city serving over 14 million passenger journeys per year^[15]. Edinburgh Airport (IATA: EDI, ICAO: EGPH), (also called Turnhouse) located in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the eighth largest international airport in the UK. It is located 8 miles (13 km) west of the city centre. ... Waverley Station, from the Scott Monument. ...

Other Issues

Property Prices

Like much of the rest of Scotland, property prices have been rising in recent times. As of May 2006, the average house in Edinburgh was valued at £176,526, which represents a 1.1% increase over the previous quarter, or a 4.7% increase over the preceding year^[16] Motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within Europe Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... To suggest a relevant news story for the Main Page, refer to the criteria then add your suggestion at the candidates page. ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ...

Regeneration

Derelict land and areas on the waterfront of Edinburgh at places like Granton and Leith are in the process of being regenerated to make way for mixed commercial, residential and industrial developments to further provide for the forecasted growth of the city. Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... Granton may be: Granton, Edinburgh, Scotland Granton, Wisconsin, USA This is a disambiguation page: a list of articles associated with the same title. ... Former Royal Yacht Britannia is permanently moored at Leith harbour. ...

Urban Growth

It has been recognised that in an economic sense Edinburgh is constrained by its relatively small size^[17], and that there are economic benefits to be had with greater collaboration with surrounding areas such as Glasgow^[18]. Edinburgh itself is ringed by Greenbelt land, which has seen developments such as the offices at Edinburgh Park and housing and commercial developments to the south of Edinburgh spring up on it. For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Edinburgh (pronounced ; Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic) is Scotlands capital, and its second-largest city. ... For other uses of the word Greenbelt, see Greenbelt (disambiguation). ... Edinburgh Park is a business park located in Edinburgh, Scotland. ...

References

1. ^ Major Development Projects 2006 [1] Edinburgh City Council Capital Review
2. ^ The Scotsman, 2006 [2] Edinburgh's business focus proves a world beater for economic growth
3. ^ General Register Office for Scotland, April 2006 [3] Registrar General's Annual Return (Population Statistics)
4. ^ UK National Statistics [4] Local Gross Value Added
5. ^ Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian [5] Edinburgh and Lothian Industrial Profile
6. ^ Scottish Enterprise [6] Capital catching up with International competitors
7. ^ Edinburgh City Council - Capitalreview [7] Edinburgh Economic Statistics
8. ^ University of Edinburgh, 2006 [8] Graduate Programme in Economics
9. ^ Scottish Financial Services Enterprise, 2006 [9] Financial Services Overview
10. ^ Scottish Widows Partnership About Scottish Widows - Company Information
11. ^ Edinburgh Park Edinburgh Park Overview
12. ^ Edinburgh Convention Bureau [10] Edinburgh Convention Bureau - Fast Facts
13. ^ Edinburgh Convention Bureau [11] Edinburgh Convention Bureau - Fast Facts
14. ^ Edinburgh Airport Airport At-A-Glance
15. ^ Network Rail [12] Edinburgh Waverley
16. ^ BBC Mortgages and Housing, 2006 - sourced at the Registers of Scotland Executive Agency [13], UK House Prices, 2006
17. ^ Scottish Enterprise, 2006 [14] Capital Catching up with International Competitors
18. ^ Glasgow Economic Facts 2005 [http://www.glasgoweconomicfacts.com/documents/Glasgow%20Report%20BAK%20-%20Executive%20Summary%20Des%204.pdf Glasgow Economic Analysis and Benchmark Report

See also

• Economy of Scotland
• Economy of the United Kingdom
• Transport in Edinburgh
• Edinburgh City Council

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Links

• Edinburgh City Council
• City of Edinburgh economic statistics