Science and technology locations in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Science Triangle is a dynamic and award-winning collaboration of seven science parks within 30 minutes of Edinburgh's city centre and close to academic hubs and research institutes.

The engine room of the city region's science and technology community, it houses more than 3,000 world-class researchers and over 100 market-leading companies across more than 370,000 sq m of flexible accommodation.

The following science parks are part of the Edinburgh Science Triangle:

Alba Innovation Centre

A business incubator to develop knowledge-based businesses in the east of Scotland. Located within Alba Campus – a major business park to the west of the city that is home to many household name technology-based companies

BioCampus

Scotland's first dedicated national biomanufacturing campus, designed to meet the needs of companies involved in the specialist manufacture of next-generation biotechnology related products.

Edinburgh BioQuarter

A landmark life sciences development set to confirm Edinburgh and Scotland as a top-ten world centre for biomedical research and commercialisation. It is unique to the UK in offering a large state-of-the-art teaching hospital, the University of Edinburgh's world-renowned medical school and bespoke biomedical research and development facilities all on one site.

Edinburgh Technopole

A joint venture owned and managed by The University of Edinburgh and Grosvenor to stimulate the growth of technology-based organisations at all stages of development

Heriot-Watt Research Park

The first science park in Europe, launched in 1971, the site promotes collaboration between academic staff and commercial companies - all on location on Heriot-Watt University's campus

Pentlands Science Park

A nine hectare hub of veterinary science expertise housing animal health research institute and welfare charity, the Moredun Group, and others including Schering-Plough

Roslin BioCentre

A centre of excellence for bioscience, with world-ranking expertise in genomics and bioinformatics. It is home to the world famous Roslin Insititute and offers ready-to-use laboratory facilities and office space for young bioscience companies.

Useful links...

The Edinburgh Science Triangle