Energy

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.

Oil and Gas

The Institute of Petroleum Engineering at Heriot-Watt University, is recognised, as a specialist centre of excellence, reflecting Edinburgh’s research strength in the academic disciplines associated with oil and gas.

Renewable Energy

Scotland has forged an international reputation in renewable energy, through exploring the development of sustainable energy from wind, wave, hydro, biomass and tidal.