The City is a leading UK commercial centre and a world-class business location. Key growth sectors include Creative Industries, Digital Technology, Higher Education, Financial and Business Services, Tourism and Events, Retail, Health and Life Sciences, Low Carbon and Engineering, Design and Manufacturing.
Multicultural, innovative and brimming with personality, Scotland’s largest city was ranked a ‘Top Large European City of the Future’ 2016/17.
Forming Scotland’s main transport hub, Glasgow is blessed with excellent road and air services and the largest suburban rail network outside London.
The City and surrounding area offer access to a well-trained and well-educated workforce courtesy of four universities and seven colleges.
The 2017 ‘Mercers Quality of Living Survey’ sees Glasgow beat Rome, Prague and Dubai to be named as one of the best cities in the world to live. Offering an outstanding quality of life, Glasgow is close to breathtaking countryside offering an array of outdoor activities including nearby hill walking, sailing and cycling. Some of the world’s greatest golf courses are all within an hour’s drive and the City’s arts and culture, nightlife and food are hard to surpass.
