Locating Science

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

MANUFACTURING & R&D SUPPLY CHAIN

CAMBRIDGE

INNER LONDON

EDINBURGH

Edinburgh is a key part of Scotland’s life sciences ecosystem – one of the most connected and collaborative clusters in Europe. The strong relationship between the NHS, universities and local government has enabled growth and development of the local life sciences industry. A prime example of this is the Edinburgh BioQuarter which partners with City of Edinburgh Council, NHS Lothian, Scottish Enterprise, and the University of Edinburgh, and saw the co-location of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh teaching hospital. This has catalysed capabilities in R&D, trials and expertise within and beyond the life sciences sector.

Edinburgh’s well-educated workforce means the city is well positioned for innovation, with further support from the strength of the life sciences offer amongst local universities. In 2024, the University of Edinburgh ranked fifth in the UK for life sciences and 28th in the world overall as well as being highly ranked in other related subjects, according to THE.

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