Key sectors

From tourism to tech; music to media; food to finance; construction to creative - Edinburgh is a hive of commercial activity.

– Angus Robertson, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Central

Edinburgh has been an international centre of learning since the renaissance, a financial services hub since the 17th century, and a centre for science and technology since the industrial revolution. Today, Edinburgh combines these long-established capabilities with strengths in modern sectors such as film and contact centres. Find out more about some of Edinburgh's leading sectors.

Key sectors

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