Situated in the heart of Scotland, Lanarkshire has plenty to offer as a region to live and raise a family,
enjoy recreational activities and as a place for business. From the commercial and industrial areas of
the north to the expansive, agricultural landscape in the south, Lanarkshire is a land of opportunity for
a diverse and exciting range of Scotland’s growth business sectors.
There are many reasons why businesses choose Lanarkshire:
Location
Its location makes Lanarkshire the number one choice for business. Situated in the heart of Scotland’s
central belt, Lanarkshire has a unique position to do business in a number of different markets.
Lanarkshire’s central location, between Scotland’s largest two cities, Edinburgh and Glasgow, is a major
asset for businesses, visitors and residents.
Given its central location, it’s no wonder that Lanarkshire was chosen to be a proud host venue for the
2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with the triathlon taking place in Strathclyde Park and the
cycling Time Trial running throughout North Lanarkshire.
Much of the Commonwealth Games activity took place in the Clyde Gateway area. Clyde Gateway
is Scotland’s largest regeneration project across the East End of Glasgow and Rutherglen and
Shawfield in South Lanarkshire. The key aim is to drive forward a massive investment programme
over a 20 year period, creating 20,000 jobs over two decades.
Lanarkshire is also expected to see significant economic regeneration as a key partner in the
Clyde Valley City Deal, a 20 year project that eight local authorities have agreed with UK and Scottish
governments which will generate a £1.13 billion Infrastructure Fund for improvements to sites, roads
and locations across the West of Scotland. This will have a significant economic impact creating new
jobs and attracting new business to the area.
Connectivity
Along with its strategic location in central Scotland, businesses in Lanarkshire cite the excellent
connectivity to the rest of Scotland, UK and the world as a major positive factor. Three of Scotland’s
international airports are located less than an hour away and there are direct links to the UK’s main rail
lines. Lanarkshire is also home to Scotland’s first Channel Tunnel rail freight terminal, providing both
national and European intermodal services.
Why Choose
Lanarkshire?
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