Nexxus Scotland

Living and Working in Central Scotland

Living and working in central Scotland has many attractions - below are some facts and figures to help you gain a better understanding of the area :

West of Scotland

• The population of the West of Scotland is 2.2 million.
• The Population of the City of Glasgow is 620,000.
• The West of Scotland has four universities, twenty-four higher and further higher education institutions.
• The West of Scotland enjoys good communications and transport links.
• The City of Glasgow is second only to London as an art centre, boasting a host of theatres, galleries and museums.
• The City of Glasgow has a total student population in excess of 150,000, second only to London in the UK.
• With its spectacular coastline, rolling hills and beautiful countryside, the West of Scotland is one of Scotland's key tourist areas
• Glasgow has the fastest rate of growth for foreign visitors of all UK tourist destinations.
• An estimated 10 million tourists visit the West of Scotland annually.
• Cultural attractions include the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
• Places of interest include Turnberry and Troon championship golf courses, Culzean Castle, Burns Cottage and Ayr Racecourse, Dumbarton Castle, Balloch Castle and Country Park, and Paisley Abbey.
• The area boasts some of the best sports and leisure activities available in Scotland, ranging from ice-hockey to windsurfing and inshore or coastal sailing.
• Outdoor Attractions include the Falls of Clyde, Strathclyde Park, Muirshiel Country Park Scottish Wildlife Reserves on the shores of the River Clyde and numerous country parks and heritage centres.
• Loch Lomond, Scotland's first National Park, is the West of Scotland's greatest natural asset - renowned world-wide for its spectacular and breathtaking natural beauty.
• The region has a over 100 quality coastal links and inland golf courses
• The City of Glasgow is the largest retail centre outside London.
• There is a good supply of competitively priced, quality housing .
• Commuter times are shorter than many other European destinations.
• Average weekly earnings in the area are above the Scottish average.
• The West of Scotland includes the Scottish Enterprise local area offices of Glasgow, Ayrshire, Dunbartonshire, Lanarkshire and Renfrewshire.

For further information on living and working in the West of Scotland see also :-

Lifestyle

Leisure Facilities

Infrastructure

East of Scotland

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For further information on living and working in Scotland generally see Talent Scotland.