Investment Opportunities

"Aberdeen City and Shire is one of the most prosperous parts of the UK and a key driver of the Scottish economy"

The regions strengths include:

  • Wide range of investment opportunities - particularly in hotel, office, and science & technology infrastructure
  • Global hub for energy technology development
  • Highest concentration of knowledge based businesses in Scotland
  • Major energy players such as BP, Subsea 7, Chevron, Halliburton, and Acergy have all developed or are developing new headquarter buildings in the City.
  • Aberdeen had the highest UK regional market rental growth in 2007 at 14% with record yields being achieved.
  • Prime offices are currently achieving rents of £24/sqft with new developments being quoted at £27-£28/sqft.
  • Serviced employment land achieved £500,000 per acre in 2007.  

More Than Energy

In addition to energy, Aberdeen City and Shire has strong life sciences, food & drink and tourism sectors and is the location for Donald Trump’s £1 billion golf resort development.

The region is renowned for its high quality of life, from the cosmopolitan city centre to the spectacular scenery of Royal Deeside and the Cairngorms – the UK’s largest National Park.