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The capital of Scotland and an economic powerhouse, Edinburgh is situated on the shores of the Firth of Forth. Despite being the capital of Scotland, it is only the second most populous city of the country, with a population of 488,000 for the city itself, 1,340,000 for the wider city region. An important centre of learning, culture, Scots law and government, Edinburgh has a rich history, reaching as far back as the Mesolithic era. The earliest history of the area is not too well-known. Accurate records can only be found in the periods of Roman occupation of Britain, and later only starting with 12th century when the city gained the status of Royal Burgh (granted in 1120s by King David I). Later, Edinburgh played a major role in the Scottish Reformation and in the 18th century--Scottish Enlightenment, when it was dubbed a hotbed of genius and Athens of the North. Nowadays Edinburgh is an important financial centre, 4th in Europe, with second strongest economy in the UK--all markings of a welcoming and desirable location for young graduates looking for a job.
Residents of the city praise it for the fantastic quality of life. Edinburgh is considered a highly safe city, achieving higher marks only in health and climate indexes. Of note are also low traffic commute times and low pollution index, all showing how thoroughly pleasant Edinburgh is to live in. Many inhabitants and newcomers also point to beautiful neo-classical architecture which, though omitted in indexes, can improve the aesthetic qualities of life. Rents are ca. 50% lower than in London, while costs of goods and services can be expected to average at ca. 12% less than London's. Those planning for the future will be glad to hear about Edinburgh's robust economy and its stable growth. Financial Times called Edinburgh the 'Best Large European City of the Future' and 'Best Foreign Direct Investment Strategy (Large City)'.
While Edinburgh is definitely a city of finance, it is the public sector taking top 3 spots in terms of employee numbers. NHS Lothian is the largest employer, followed closely by the Edinburgh City Council, and University of Edinburgh. Spots 4--6 are taken by financial institutions: NatWest Group, Lloyds Banking Group, and Standard Life. The city hosts the large Edinburgh Park, a centre of financial institutions, and one of the largest business parks in the UK. Companies include HSBC, Diageo, J. P. Morgan, Telewest, BT and Fujitsu. Graduates of degrees associated with technology and software will feel at home in Edinburgh; the sector employs some 17,000 people. The number of companies is constantly growing and has already surpassed 100. Of note are Skyscanner, FanDuel, and Rockstar Games, famous for their successful Grand Theft Auto series. Fresh alumni are always likely to find a suitable graduate job in one or more of the companies!
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