Inspiring science

The most enterprising area in Scotland

Edinburgh Science Triangle has been named the most enterprising area in Scotland in the Enterprising Britain 2007 competition.

Edinburgh is the Best Place to Live in the UK

Edinburgh is the best place to live in the UK according to Channel 4 property programme Location, Location, Location.

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Record year for Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh has strengthened its position as Scotland's leading research institution by earning a record £210 million to fund its research in 2006/07 – an increase of 50 percent on last year.


Edinburgh is a city of world leading academic institutions, able to attract high technology companies from the fastest growing sectors in the global economy. One of the keys to Edinburgh's city region's success in scientific research, discovery and innovation is the research power of its academic institutions.

University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh has a world class reputation across a broad range of disciplines including life sciences, medicine and informatics.

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot Watt is one of the leading UK universities, with an international reputation for innovative education, enterprise and leading edge but practical research.

Napier University

Napier University's School of Life Sciences runs an excellent and high profile research programme. Its School of Computing and Business School are reputed to provide excellent teaching and consequently their graduates are highly regarded in the job market.

Queen Margaret University

Recently named as one of the top 10 modern universities, Queen Margaret is a fast growing University College which boasts an enviable 94.1% graduate employment rate.

Roslin Institute

Roslin Institute is one of the world's leading centres for studies relating to animal genetics and development.

Moredun Institute

The Moredun Research Institute (MRI) is internationally recognised for its work on infectious diseases of sheep and other ruminants.