Connected Edinburgh

Edinburgh City Region is one of Scotland's best-connected areas, with a sophisticated transport and communications network linking it with the rest of the UK, Europe and beyond. 

Download our "Edinburgh's Connectivity" Factsheet for more information.

International links

More than 40 airlines fly to over 100 destinations worldwide from Edinburgh International Airport, including New York (JFK), Newark and Toronto.

Links to market

Edinburgh City Region is the hub of Scotland's A-road numbering system and home to Scotland's busiest airport, Britain's biggest train station outside London and the largest freight port area in Scotland.

Links to labour

High population density and transport frequency across a large travel to work area means short commuter times and a wide recruitment pool for employers.

Transport investment

Significant investment is underway in a number of flagship transport projects across the city, including airport expansion and a new tram system.

e-Connectivity

With a competitive choice of suppliers and high-speed services, levels of e-connectivity in Edinburgh are among the highest in the UK.