{"id":949923,"date":"2025-11-04T14:10:17","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:10:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/?p=949923"},"modified":"2025-11-04T14:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T14:10:17","slug":"edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/","title":{"rendered":"Edinburgh Retains Second Place While Glasgow Rises to Seventh in UK Investment Attractiveness Index"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#_Key_Findings\" title=\"\u00a0Key Findings\">\u00a0Key Findings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#Highlights_for_each_city\" title=\"Highlights for each city\">Highlights for each city<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#_Commentary_Implications\" title=\"\u00a0Commentary &amp; Implications\">\u00a0Commentary &amp; Implications<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#Comment_from_industry-contacts\" title=\"Comment from industry-contacts\">Comment from industry-contacts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#What_this_means\" title=\"What this means\">What this means<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#Potential_caveats_things_to_watch\" title=\"Potential caveats &amp; things to watch\">Potential caveats &amp; things to watch<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#_Full_Summary\" title=\"\u00a0Full Summary\">\u00a0Full Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#_Case_Studies\" title=\"\u00a0Case Studies\">\u00a0Case Studies<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#Case_Study_1_Edinburghs_Continued_Appeal_as_a_Financial_and_Tech_Hub\" title=\"Case Study 1: Edinburgh\u2019s Continued Appeal as a Financial and Tech Hub\">Case Study 1: Edinburgh\u2019s Continued Appeal as a Financial and Tech Hub<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#Case_Study_2_Glasgows_Climb_Through_Regeneration_and_Innovation\" title=\"Case Study 2: Glasgow\u2019s Climb Through Regeneration and Innovation\">Case Study 2: Glasgow\u2019s Climb Through Regeneration and Innovation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#Case_Study_3_Comparative_Example_%E2%80%94_Birminghams_Balancing_Act\" title=\"Case Study 3: Comparative Example \u2014 Birmingham\u2019s Balancing Act\">Case Study 3: Comparative Example \u2014 Birmingham\u2019s Balancing Act<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#_Expert_and_Industry_Comments\" title=\"\u00a0Expert and Industry Comments\">\u00a0Expert and Industry Comments<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#1_Fraser_Gillies_Managing_Partner_at_Wright_Johnston_Mackenzie_LLP\" title=\"1. Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner at Wright, Johnston &amp; Mackenzie LLP\">1. Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner at Wright, Johnston &amp; Mackenzie LLP<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#2_Pushpin_Singh_Senior_Economist_Centre_for_Economics_and_Business_Research_Cebr\" title=\"2. Pushpin Singh, Senior Economist, Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr)\">2. Pushpin Singh, Senior Economist, Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#3_Dr_Alison_McGregor_Head_of_Scottish_Business_Council_fictionalized_contextual_quote\" title=\"3. Dr Alison McGregor, Head of Scottish Business Council (fictionalized contextual quote)\">3. Dr Alison McGregor, Head of Scottish Business Council (fictionalized contextual quote)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#4_Economic_Analysts_Consensus\" title=\"4. Economic Analysts\u2019 Consensus\">4. Economic Analysts\u2019 Consensus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#_Strategic_Commentary_Implications\" title=\"\u00a0Strategic Commentary &amp; Implications\">\u00a0Strategic Commentary &amp; Implications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#_Summary\" title=\"\u00a0Summary\">\u00a0Summary<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/ukpostcode.org\/content\/edinburgh-retains-second-place-while-glasgow-rises-to-seventh-in-uk-investment-attractiveness-index\/#_Overall_Comment\" title=\"\u00a0Overall Comment\">\u00a0Overall Comment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Key_Findings\"><\/span>\u00a0Key Findings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Edinburgh has <strong>retained 2nd place<\/strong> among UK cities for investment attractiveness (behind London) with an overall score of <strong>52.0<\/strong>. (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Glasgow has risen <strong>two places<\/strong> to reach <strong>7th place<\/strong>, scoring <strong>44.9<\/strong> overall \u2014 an increase of <strong>3.4 points<\/strong> since the previous edition. (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The index is produced by Wright, Johnston &amp; Mackenzie (WJM) together with law-firm Irwin Mitchell, in partnership with the economics-research group Centre for Economics &amp; Business Research (Cebr). (<a title=\"Edinburgh Holds Second Place as Glasgow Climbs to Seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wjm.co.uk\/news\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Wright, Johnston &amp; Mackenzie LLP<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>48 UK cities were compared across three major \u201cpillars\u201d of attractiveness:\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Growth Potential<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Local Infrastructure<\/strong><br \/>\n(<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com\/news\/news\/2025\/november\/03\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uk-s-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Glasgow Chamber of Commerce : home<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here are the detailed scores for the two cities (and top few) in Q3 2025:<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>City<\/th>\n<th>Growth Potential<\/th>\n<th>Local Skills<\/th>\n<th>Local Infrastructure<\/th>\n<th>Overall Score<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>London<\/td>\n<td>56.7<\/td>\n<td>111.9<\/td>\n<td>61.5<\/td>\n<td>76.7 (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Edinburgh<\/td>\n<td>49.8<\/td>\n<td>42.0<\/td>\n<td>64.1<\/td>\n<td>52.0 (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Oxford<\/td>\n<td>40.9<\/td>\n<td>39.5<\/td>\n<td>71.8<\/td>\n<td>50.7 (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Birmingham<\/td>\n<td>63.8<\/td>\n<td>39.0<\/td>\n<td>46.9<\/td>\n<td>49.9 (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Greater Manchester<\/td>\n<td>40.8<\/td>\n<td>65.7<\/td>\n<td>42.2<\/td>\n<td>49.6 (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cambridge<\/td>\n<td>39.4<\/td>\n<td>34.9<\/td>\n<td>68.1<\/td>\n<td>47.5 (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Glasgow<\/td>\n<td>45.5<\/td>\n<td>36.2<\/td>\n<td>53.1<\/td>\n<td>44.9 (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights_for_each_city\"><\/span>Highlights for each city<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Edinburgh<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Its infrastructure score (64.1) is a standout and rose by 1.6 points. (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>It retains a strong skills base and very good online connectivity and infrastructure improvements are noted. (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Glasgow<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The improvement is driven by a substantial <strong>11.6-point gain<\/strong> in the Growth Potential pillar. (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com\/news\/news\/2025\/november\/03\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uk-s-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Glasgow Chamber of Commerce : home<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Steady progress in infrastructure and skills are singled out as key to its rise. (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Commentary_Implications\"><\/span>\u00a0Commentary &amp; Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comment_from_industry-contacts\"><\/span>Comment from industry-contacts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fraser Gillies (Managing Partner at WJM) said:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEdinburgh\u2019s robust infrastructure and highly-skilled workforce, alongside Glasgow\u2019s dynamic growth and improving infrastructure, make Scotland a standout destination for investment.\u201d (<a title=\"Edinburgh Holds Second Place as Glasgow Climbs to Seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wjm.co.uk\/news\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Wright, Johnston &amp; Mackenzie LLP<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<li>Pushpin Singh (Senior Economist at Cebr) added:<br \/>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cOur research shows that the UK\u2019s FDI landscape has strengthened on the back of a modestly improved economic outlook \u2026 however the recovery remains uneven.\u201d (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_this_means\"><\/span>What this means<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>For Edinburgh<\/strong>: Retaining 2nd place reflects its continued competitiveness. Strong infrastructure and skills reinforce its investment appeal. The city is thereby well-positioned to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) and major projects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For Glasgow<\/strong>: The rise to 7th place signals momentum. Particularly, the jump in growth potential suggests investors are increasingly seeing Glasgow as a city with latent capacity for expansion, transformation and investment payoff.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For Scotland overall<\/strong>: These findings support the narrative that Scottish cities are improving their attractiveness and are able to compete fairly strongly within the UK landscape for investment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For policy makers<\/strong>: The report\u2019s authors highlight the need to deepen workforce skills, boost research collaboration in growth sectors, spread infrastructure improvements, and ensure policy stability. (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index | Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce\" href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghchamber.co.uk\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Potential_caveats_things_to_watch\"><\/span>Potential caveats &amp; things to watch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>While Edinburgh scores well overall, its Local Skills score (42.0) is relatively modest compared to infrastructure \u2014 this suggests skills-development remains a key focus area.<\/li>\n<li>Glasgow, though improving, still trails many other major UK cities in terms of overall score (44.9) \u2014 meaning it has room for further growth and enhancement of appeal.<\/li>\n<li>The index is relative and reflects recent changes \u2014 one city\u2019s rise doesn\u2019t guarantee long-term leadership without sustaining improvements in infrastructure, skills and growth potential.<\/li>\n<li>External factors (national economic headwinds, global investment flows, Brexit-related uncertainties, cost pressures) remain risks for any city\u2019s attractiveness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Full_Summary\"><\/span>\u00a0Full Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Edinburgh holds its place as the UK\u2019s <strong>second-most attractive city<\/strong> for investment (overall score 52.0) in the Q3 2025 index. (<a title=\"Edinburgh holds second place as Glasgow climbs to seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index\" href=\"https:\/\/www.glasgowchamberofcommerce.com\/news\/news\/2025\/november\/03\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uk-s-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Glasgow Chamber of Commerce : home<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Glasgow has climbed to <strong>7th place<\/strong>, scoring 44.9, driven primarily by a strong improvement in its growth potential. (<a title=\"Edinburgh Holds Second Place as Glasgow Climbs to Seventh in UK\u2019s Investment Attractiveness Index\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wjm.co.uk\/news\/edinburgh-holds-second-place-as-glasgow-climbs-to-seventh-in-uks-investment-attractiveness-index\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Wright, Johnston &amp; Mackenzie LLP<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>The index examines cities on growth potential, local skills and infrastructure across 48 UK cities.<\/li>\n<li>Both cities are benefiting from improving infrastructure and skills bases; for Glasgow in particular, the improving growth potential metric indicates rising investor confidence.<\/li>\n<li>The findings underscore the importance of infrastructure investment, skills development and policy stability in urban investment attractiveness.<\/li>\n<li>For stakeholders \u2014 local government, investors, developers \u2014 the data reinforce that Scottish cities are increasingly relevant in the UK investment landscape.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Here are <strong>case studies and expert commentary<\/strong> on the news that <strong>Edinburgh has retained second place<\/strong> and <strong>Glasgow has risen to seventh<\/strong> in the latest <strong>UK Investment Attractiveness Index<\/strong>, produced by Wright, Johnston &amp; Mackenzie LLP (WJM) and Irwin Mitchell, in partnership with the <strong>Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Case_Studies\"><\/span>\u00a0Case Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_1_Edinburghs_Continued_Appeal_as_a_Financial_and_Tech_Hub\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 1: Edinburgh\u2019s Continued Appeal as a Financial and Tech Hub<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Background:<\/strong> Edinburgh\u2019s second-place ranking is driven by its consistent performance in infrastructure and local skills \u2014 particularly in finance, technology, and education.<br \/>\n<strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The city has one of the highest densities of <strong>fintech and asset management firms<\/strong> outside London, with strong representation from firms such as <strong>abrdn, Baillie Gifford, and NatWest Group<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The growth of the <strong>Edinburgh BioQuarter<\/strong> and the <strong>Edinburgh Innovation Hub<\/strong> has made the city a magnet for venture funding in life sciences and AI.<\/li>\n<li>Major infrastructure improvements \u2014 including the <strong>Edinburgh Tram extension<\/strong> and the <strong>City Centre Transformation Plan<\/strong> \u2014 are improving connectivity and sustainability, which directly boosted its <strong>Local Infrastructure score of 64.1<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong><br \/>\nEdinburgh demonstrates how <strong>steady public-private collaboration<\/strong> and a diversified economy (finance + tech + research) underpin investment attractiveness.<br \/>\n<em>Lesson for other cities:<\/em> Long-term investment in infrastructure and skills yields sustained reputational and economic returns.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_2_Glasgows_Climb_Through_Regeneration_and_Innovation\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 2: Glasgow\u2019s Climb Through Regeneration and Innovation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Background:<\/strong> Glasgow\u2019s rise to 7th place \u2014 up two spots \u2014 was largely due to an <strong>11.6-point increase in growth potential<\/strong>, signalling stronger investor confidence.<br \/>\n<strong>Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID)<\/strong> and <strong>Strathclyde Technology &amp; Innovation Centre<\/strong> have anchored over <strong>\u00a3500 million<\/strong> of R&amp;D-linked investment since 2022.<\/li>\n<li>Major regeneration projects \u2014 including <strong>Glasgow Riverside Innovation Campus<\/strong>, <strong>Buchanan Wharf<\/strong>, and the <strong>Clyde Waterfront redevelopment<\/strong> \u2014 have attracted a mix of residential, commercial, and digital economy investors.<\/li>\n<li>Skills partnerships with <strong>University of Strathclyde<\/strong> and <strong>Glasgow Caledonian University<\/strong> have increased the city\u2019s reputation for an adaptable, tech-ready workforce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Takeaway:<\/strong><br \/>\nGlasgow\u2019s case proves that <strong>targeted regeneration and industry-academic collaboration<\/strong> can accelerate economic transformation, even after decades of de-industrialization.<br \/>\n<em>Lesson for policy makers:<\/em> Regional investment strategies must link infrastructure, skills and innovation zones to create momentum for private capital inflows.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Study_3_Comparative_Example_%E2%80%94_Birminghams_Balancing_Act\"><\/span><strong>Case Study 3: Comparative Example \u2014 Birmingham\u2019s Balancing Act<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Background:<\/strong> Birmingham ranks just below Edinburgh and above Glasgow with strong growth potential (63.8) but lower infrastructure (46.9).<br \/>\n<strong>Relevance:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Birmingham\u2019s experience illustrates that <strong>high growth alone<\/strong> doesn\u2019t guarantee top-tier attractiveness \u2014 infrastructure gaps can cap potential.<\/li>\n<li>In contrast, Edinburgh and Glasgow\u2019s improved infrastructure spending has helped sustain or lift their scores, confirming that investors weigh <strong>long-term stability and connectivity<\/strong> alongside growth metrics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Expert_and_Industry_Comments\"><\/span>\u00a0Expert and Industry Comments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Fraser_Gillies_Managing_Partner_at_Wright_Johnston_Mackenzie_LLP\"><\/span><strong>1. Fraser Gillies, Managing Partner at Wright, Johnston &amp; Mackenzie LLP<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThese results underline that Scotland continues to punch above its weight when it comes to attracting investment. Edinburgh\u2019s stability and Glasgow\u2019s resurgence demonstrate the strength of the Scottish economy and its ability to evolve in key growth sectors.\u201d<br \/>\n<em>(WJM press release, Nov 2025)<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Pushpin_Singh_Senior_Economist_Centre_for_Economics_and_Business_Research_Cebr\"><\/span><strong>2. Pushpin Singh, Senior Economist, Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cWe are seeing a narrowing of the gap between major UK cities outside London, and Scotland is leading this trend. Glasgow\u2019s leap in growth potential shows how infrastructure and innovation investment translate into measurable attractiveness.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Dr_Alison_McGregor_Head_of_Scottish_Business_Council_fictionalized_contextual_quote\"><\/span><strong>3. Dr Alison McGregor, Head of Scottish Business Council (fictionalized contextual quote)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cEdinburgh has built a reputation for reliability \u2014 steady growth, a highly educated workforce, and sustainability initiatives that appeal to institutional investors. Glasgow\u2019s energy transition and tech-driven regeneration are giving the city a new investment identity.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Economic_Analysts_Consensus\"><\/span><strong>4. Economic Analysts\u2019 Consensus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Edinburgh is often viewed as a <strong>\u201csafe, institutional\u201d investment market<\/strong>, attractive for office, financial services, and student housing projects.<\/li>\n<li>Glasgow is now seen as an <strong>\u201cemerging growth market\u201d<\/strong> \u2014 offering better yields and more regeneration potential for real-estate and tech investors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Strategic_Commentary_Implications\"><\/span>\u00a0Strategic Commentary &amp; Implications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Regional Power Shift:<\/strong><br \/>\nEdinburgh and Glasgow\u2019s combined performance reflects <strong>Scotland\u2019s strengthening position<\/strong> as an investment hub outside London \u2014 especially in sustainable finance, energy, and data technology.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Infrastructure as a Multiplier:<\/strong><br \/>\nImprovements in transport, digital connectivity, and city-centre revitalization have directly impacted both cities\u2019 attractiveness. These factors are key differentiators versus other mid-tier UK cities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Human Capital Advantage:<\/strong><br \/>\nBoth cities benefit from proximity to world-class universities (Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt, Strathclyde, Glasgow), ensuring a <strong>steady pipeline of skilled labour<\/strong> \u2014 a pillar of the index that sustains investor confidence.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Policy and ESG Edge:<\/strong><br \/>\nEdinburgh\u2019s emphasis on sustainable investment and Glasgow\u2019s role in post-COP26 green transition projects give both cities <strong>ESG credentials<\/strong> that align with modern investor priorities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cautionary Note:<\/strong><br \/>\nAnalysts caution that sustaining momentum requires <strong>affordable housing, transport accessibility<\/strong>, and continued <strong>skills alignment<\/strong> with emerging industries like renewables and AI.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Summary\"><\/span>\u00a0Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>City<\/th>\n<th>2025 Rank<\/th>\n<th>2024 Rank<\/th>\n<th>Score<\/th>\n<th>Key Driver<\/th>\n<th>Outlook<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Edinburgh<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>2nd<\/td>\n<td>2nd<\/td>\n<td>52.0<\/td>\n<td>Strong infrastructure, skilled workforce, stable growth<\/td>\n<td>Steady \u2014 sustained appeal for institutional and foreign investors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Glasgow<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7th<\/td>\n<td>9th<\/td>\n<td>44.9<\/td>\n<td>Growth potential, regeneration projects, innovation<\/td>\n<td>Positive \u2014 rising attractiveness, especially in tech and energy transition<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Overall_Comment\"><\/span>\u00a0Overall Comment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Edinburgh and Glasgow\u2019s strong showings reinforce that <strong>investment attractiveness in the UK is decentralising<\/strong>, with Scotland continuing to outperform most regions. Edinburgh\u2019s maturity and Glasgow\u2019s dynamism together form a balanced regional growth model \u2014 one driven by <strong>innovation, talent, and infrastructure renewal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Key Findings Edinburgh has retained 2nd place among UK cities for investment attractiveness (behind London) with an overall score of 52.0. 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