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So many regions of Scotland offer great opportunites for engineers that the hardest part will be deciding where to live


The options are endless


SCOTLAND is renowned as a wonderful place to live and for engineers there are some great places to build a future. Many career opportunities now lie


in sectors such as oil and gas and renewable energy so Aberdeen City and Shire, the Highlands and Islands and the central belt would all be places to consider calling home.


The North Sea has been the focus of


Scotland’s oil and gas industry since the late 1960s but reserves are still expanding as major international oil and gas companies explore deeper and further afield. This has created a highly developed supply chain employing around 150,000 people and the new technology and expertise being developed – particularly in subsea engineering, down-hole


technology and education and training – serves markets across the world. As a result, there is huge demand for engineers, as well as people with oil and gas industry experience. That will continue as investment in the North Sea reached its highest for 30 years and is predicted to rise again. Aberdeen is a perfect mix of city and


country. The close proximity to beautiful countryside and coastlines set Aberdeen apart from other cities. It is also one of the few major UK cities to have a beach. An impressive housing market and


excellent public and private education choices mean the North East is also a perfect place for a family. Aberdeen also boasts a great range of cultural activities, festivals and events in


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addition to the superb array of shopping, restaurants, bars and night life. The central belt – between Glasgow and Edinburgh – is also an engineering hub for expertise in areas such as construction, marine and manufacturing. Glasgow city is bustling and lively yet a short drive from Ayrshire where you will find miles of sand and sea. Families will be right at home in the central belt with Glasgow boasting five universities and seven colleges. The city’s pride in its heritage is evident,


with new glass and steel towers adorning the skyline alongside the stunning Victorian architecture. You can venture beyond the city and follow the path of the River Clyde to explore the Clyde Valley. Now badged ‘People Make Glasgow’,


Glasgow has been chosen to host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and is in the running to become the 2015 European Green Capital – this is what makes it a wonderful place to live. The Highlands and Islands have


become a hot spot for renewable energy and it’s been estimated by the Scottish Government that the sector will be employing 40,000 people by 2020. So what should you expect if you chose


that area to set up camp? There’s a wealth of sporting fun for all


interests and seasons including shinty, mountain climbing, sailing, golfing and skiing. However, if relaxing is more your style then check out the beach, enjoy a picnic in the park or absorb some culture in the galleries and museums.


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