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fDi Editor | 05/01/2004 12:00 am

Scotland forms part of the United Kingdom, along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and has a rich and varied cultural diversity, matched only by its determination to succeed and deliver. Scotland is home to 20% of the biotech companies in the UK and is recognised as one of the fastest growing regions for start-ups.

It is renowned for its educational system, a fact which has enabled it to lead the way in several knowledge-based industries including biotechnology, research & development, electronics, financial services, creative industries and design.

The Scottish people and workforce are famous for their integrity, inventiveness, tenacity and spirit – supported by recent research. This, when partnered with the economic opportunities, means Scotland is a key destination for businesses seeking to expand and develop their commercial activities.

Scotland recently re-acquired devolved government – The Scottish Executive – with an annual budget of Ł20bn. This change underlines its determination to be a successful world economy, leading the way in the development and expansion of knowledge-based industries.

Whether interested in creative industries, electronics, software/e-business, forestry, food & drink, aerospace, financial services, contact centres or biotechnology, investors will find opportunities galore in Scotland.

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