Scotland - A Better Way of Life
Scotland is a beautiful and distinctive nation overflowing with culture and an enthralling history. Offering a better way of life and attractive career opportunities, twenty-first century Scotland is an ideal location to make your home. Scotland is one of the leading financial centres in Europe, within the top 10 for banking, life and pensions and investment management.
Working and Living in Glasgow
JPMorgan's
European Technology Centre is situated in the heart of Glasgow city centre and the international financial services district. Over the last 30 years it has been transformed into one of the UK's largest, most energetic and stylish cities. It boasts acclaimed art galleries, some of the best shopping outside of London, a vibrant music and theatre scene and a spectrum of pubs, clubs and restaurants to suit everyones' taste. One of Glasgow's many previous accolades is 'UK City of Design and Architecture'.
The city is undergoing a period of rapid sustainable growth within the financial and business services sectors expanding and building a competitive environment for both business and employment.
Scotland's capital, Edinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland; famous for its historic architecture, cultural events and beautiful surroundings. In particular, Edinburgh plays host to an abundance of summer festivals including The Fringe Festival, The Edinburgh Festival, The Jazz Festival and Film 4's acclaimed Film Festival. It also holds one of the world's biggest street parties at New Year attracting international performers and over 250,000 revellers.
Travelling to Edinburgh involves a short motorway drive or a 45 minute train ride from Glasgow city centre with trains running every 15 minutes. Edinburgh is the UK's second largest financial centre after London with Glasgow getting ever closer.
A beautiful landscape and great outdoor pursuits
In contrast to fast paced business life, a few miles from the city centre is some of the most admired scenery in the world, allowing you to combine a cosmopolitan and rural lifestyle. Whether your preference for outdoor pursuits is climbing, walking, mountaineering, water sports, golf, mountain biking or if you prefer a gentle ramble around castle ruins or monuments, the choice Scotland offers is endless. Beautiful beaches, lochs and islands are a short distance from Glasgow city centre and are easily accessed by excellent road and rail services.
Excellent options for property and education
The property market is strong in Scotland, you will find that you can live in luxury for the cost of a one bedroom home situated in and around London or other major European cities. You will have the ability to live 25 minutes commute from the ETC and be in the most rural of locations. There is a broad choice of towns and villages within the surrounding area.
The Scottish education system is well known to be one of the leading in Europe. With an excellent choice of primary, state, private and university education centres it is of no wonder why parents relocate to Scotland in order to provide their children with the best opportunities in life.
External Links
IFSD - International Financial Services District, Glasgow
GSPC - Glasgow and surrounding property information
ESPC - Edinburgh and surrounding property information
The List - Glasgow and Edinburgh entertainment guide
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