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The West of Scotland has a thriving bioscience research and company base, one of the largest in Europe. It is home to a number of world-class universities and research institutions, with many researchers working in innovative interdisciplinary science and clinical collaborative networks. Likewise, this region is also home to a successful cluster of bioscience companies with global connections, involved in diagnostics, therapeutics, medical devices, contract research and manufacturing. Excellent research links with the NHS Trust hospitals in the West of Scotland further enhance this critical mass. Tremendous potential exists for synergy and the formation of research and commercial partnerships.
Nexxus provides a means of connection across all elements of the bioscience community in the West of Scotland, facilitating communication, knowledge sharing and collaboration between organisations involved in bioscience related activities. Nexxus also celebrates local success and talent.
There are wide variety of career opportunities within the bioscience sector in the West of Scotland. For a current vacancies in the bioscience sector, please see the websites of individual companies and institutions or click on the following links:
Talent Scotland
Scientific Staffing Solutions
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There is a good supply of high quality, competitively priced housing in the West of Scotland. You can choose from city centre living to sleepy villages in the countryside. For information about living in Scotland and helpful hints on moving to Scotland, please visit the Talent Scotland website
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The West of Scotland enjoys good communications and transport links and commuter times are shorter than many other European destinations. All towns in the West of Scotland are within easy commuting distance to Glasgow.
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Scotland is well know for its excellent standard of education, from pre-school to higher education. For more information about education in Scotland, please click on the link to Talent Scotland.
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The City of Glasgow is second only to London as an art centre, boasting a host of theatres, galleries and museums. For info an all that is happening in the City of Glasgow http://www.seeglasgow.com
Cultural attractions include the Burrell Collection, Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet and the Royal Scottish National Orchestra.
Other places of interest include Culzean Castle, Burns Cottage and Ayr Racecourse, Dumbarton Castle, Balloch Castle and Country Park, and Paisley Abbey.
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The City of Glasgow is the largest retail centre outside London. Glasgow is tops for shops and its compact city centre and grid system make it easy to navigate during serious retail therapy! Giant high street malls such as the ultra modern Buchanan Galleries and the St Enoch Centre are just a short stroll from the elegance of the Italian Centre and Princes Square as well as the speciality shops of the Merchant City.
The mews and lanes of the citys bohemian West-End are a treasure trove for anyone hunting antiques and rare books while contemporary works by both up-and-coming and established artists can be found in the art galleries of West Regent Street.
It is also worth taking time out from the hustle and bustle to explore the antique shops, craft workshops and garden centres tucked away in the areas market towns and villages.
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The West of Scotland boasts some of the best sports facilities available in Scotland, both indoor and outdoor - from Football to Golf, Archery to Water Skiing, and much more.
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With its spectacular coastline, rolling hills and beautiful countryside, the West of Scotland has a wide variety of outdoor pursuits on your doorstep. Outdoor Attractions include the Falls of Clyde, Wildlife Reserves, numerous country parks, heritage centres, and marinas for inshore or coastal sailing.
Loch Lomond, Scotlands first National Park, is the West of Scotlands greatest natural asset renowned world-wide for its spectacular and breathtaking natural beauty.
Scotland is the home of Golf and the West of Scotland region has a over 100 quality coastal links and inland golf courses including Turnberry and Troon championship golf courses.
The West of Scotland is serviced by two International Airports and is now considered a major Northern Gateway within the UK.
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Glasgow International Airport
Located only 15 minutes drive by direct motorway link from the city centre, the airport is served by 28 airlines operating to 40 scheduled and 44 charter destinations. Direct access is provided to 11 European cities, 6 North American destinations, and there are approximately 52 return flights on the London route per day. It has undergone a £100 million investment programme, doubling the airport's capacity from 5.5 million to 10 million passengers a year.
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Prestwick International Airport
Situated 23 miles south west of Glasgow city centre, journey time into the city centre is approximately 30 minutes and there is a direct rail link.
Glasgow is a 50 minute drive from Edinburgh airport.
If you would like to locate your business in the West of Scotland, please see Why locate a bio business in the West of Scotland? Nexxus can put you in touch with the appropriate contacts to assist you in your search for the perfect location for your business.
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