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The science & innovation parks and research institutes that make up the Midlothian Science Zone, create a collaborative cluster aimed at supporting and promoting the region’s science and research capability together with quality infrastructure, attracting research and technology companies to the area.

Pentlands Science Park, set in beautifully landscaped surroundings in Midlothian on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

Midlothian Science Zone provides a supportive community and offers access to knowledge and expertise, resources and facilities, new technologies, accommodation and services, business support and networks across the animal health, life sciences and agri-tech sectors.

The science and research hubs within Midlothian Science Zone are designed to accommodate and support knowledge intensive companies at every stage and facilitate access to regional world-class academic expertise and research across sector specialisms.

All sites and associated research institutes are within minutes of each other, including the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus.

The University of Edinburgh is one of the world's top universities - Old College, George Square and King's Buildings are located in the city centre and easily accessible. View Campus Maps.

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Pentlands Science Park

Centre of excellence in animal health, focused on veterinary science with world class facilities exclusive to Scotland and complement laboratory based research.
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Roslin Innovation Centre

Gateway development on the University of Edinburgh's Easter Bush Campus for companies undertaking strategic, commercial, collaborative research in Animal and Veterinary Sciences; Agri Tech and One Health.
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Edinburgh Technopole

Cutting edge research facilities in state of the art laboratory and office buildings, designed for use across multi-sectors of life sciences, medicine, electronics, informatics and agri-tech.
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BioCampus

Scotland’s first dedicated national biomanufacturing campus designed to meet the needs of specialist manufacture of next generation biotechnology related products.
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Equipment for Sale

As needs change, Midlothian Science Zone Partners across their departments and tenant companies may offer used lab or office equipment available for sale. This could provide a cost-saving opportunity for a new business as well as helping the environment - reuse, repurpose!
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