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Detail of one of the buildings at Pentlands Science Park.Pentlands Science Park is unique because it is centred around veterinary science.

The Park is home to 23 organisations including the world renowned Moredun Foundation which is respected internationally for its work on small ruminant diseases, animal disease research and veterinary science.

The Park benefits from strong links with the University of Edinburgh (Moredun and the University have a joint laboratory on site), the Royal Dick Veterinary School and the Scottish Agricultural College. The close proximity of these organisations and the other research parks provides a critical mass of scientists and opportunities for collaborative working. Pentlands Science Park is set in a rural location, minutes from the Edinburgh City By-pass and other main transport links.

Pentlads Science Park is set in a beautiful rural location, yet close to Edinburgh.  Pentlands Science Park features some world-leading vererinary research companies.

The Park extends to 22 acres and provides 160,000 sq ft of high quality office and laboratory space. Property offered to let is in modern, high quality buildings which are all less than ten years old and range in size from 700 sq ft to 2,500 sq ft. The Park also offers world-class animal clinical facilities which are exclusive to Scotland, high levels of security, an excellent library, refectory, stores and waste disposal.

Property development at the Park is supported by the European Regional Development Fund and Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian (SEEL) who can also provide support and assistance to companies wishing to establish themselves at the Park. Pentlands Science Park Ltd, services and administers the Park’s accommodation.

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