Capital Review | Research

Promoting Edinburgh as a Destination

An examination of the case for the creation of a new destination marketing function for Edinburgh. This function would deliver a new destination promotion model to realise Edinburgh’s ambitions to be a destination of the future across the three target areas of Talent, Tourism and Trade as well as ensuring that Edinburgh fulfils its potential as a capital city, leader and destination for Scotland.

Centre Pulse Annual Report 2007

A new annual monitoring report produced by the City of Edinburgh Council. Published in January, it contains a wealth of performance information on the city centre.

A Vision for Capital Growth: 2020-2040

A consultation document produced by the City of Edinburgh Council outlining proposals for how future growth in the city region could be accommodated post-2020 through strategic spatial planning choices.

Edinburgh Inspiring Tourism: Tourism and the City of Edinburgh Council

The 2006 annual review of activity undertaken by the City of Edinburgh Council in support of the city’s tourism sector.

Edinburgh by Numbers

A selection of summary statistics for Edinburgh and the city region covering a range of topics including demographics, the labour market, tourism, the economy, travel, crime and education.

Ideopolis: Knowledge City-Regions (The Work Foundation, March 2006)

An Ideopolis is a sustainable knowledge city which drives success in the greater city region. This report investigates whether such cities exist in the UK and where they do, looks into how they have made the transition from an industrial to ‘knowledge’ economy. Edinburgh is acknowledged, along with London, as a UK Ideopolis. This report provides lessons for policy makers at national, regional and city level.

Metropolitan Edinburgh Economic Audit (Experian, February 2006)

This report looks beyond the city boundaries and assesses the wider Edinburgh Metropolitan Region. Metropolitan Edinburgh is benchmarked against a range of UK and European competitor cities and, by investigating four key themes: Priority Sectors, Labour Markets, Transport & Connectivity, and Place Competitiveness, the report assesses the issues and opportunities which face the Edinburgh Metropolitan area.

Edinburgh Economic Analysis and Benchmark Report - BAK Basel Economics on behalf of Scottish Enterprise Edinburgh and Lothian (BAK Basel: May 2006)

This paper compares the performance of Metro Edinburgh against a range of International and UK comparator regions. The report describes the current economic context for Metropolitan Edinburgh and benchmarks it on a range of factors against 19 other metropolitan regions. Key challenges facing the region are identified and some strategic options for the future economic development of Metropolitan Edinburgh are suggested.

Edinburgh's Year-Round Festivals 2004/2005 – Economic Impact Study (SQW & TNS 2005)

This report presents the results of an economic impact study of Edinburgh’s Festivals throughout a full year (August 2004 to July 2005). The research covers the impact of the City’s major festivals ranging from the Summer Festivals, frequently described as the world’s largest arts festival, through the Spring and Autumn Festivals to the hugely popular Hogmanay and Christmas events.

Edinburgh’s Major Development Projects 2006 (City Development, CEC: March 2006)

With large-scale development and regeneration initiatives underway across the city, this report provides information and analysis of the key projects. A range of data is provided including project value and potential for job creation, together with background and progress information for each development. Developments covered include the £6+ billion development of the Edinburgh Waterfront, the Quartermile redevelopment of the former Royal Infirmary site and the creation of the Centre for Biomedical Research at Little France.

An Update on the Key Sectors of Edinburgh’s Economy - February 2006
Key Sectors of Edinburgh’s Economy: Summary of Key Findings

Recognising that Edinburgh’s economy is critically dependant on its key sectors, this report communicates the findings of an engagement process which was undertaken with the city’s business community. Through one-to-one interviews with senior business leaders and on-line surveys, the actions required to facilitate growth and competitiveness were determined. The original Key Sectors report was undertaken in 2002 with an update being carried out and published in early 2006.

Edinburgh – A Statistical Summary, June 2005

This document presents a statistical portrait of the City of Edinburgh, illustrating a range of topics including demographic trends, economics, housing, transport & connectivity, social inclusion and environment.

Travel to Work Patterns (City Development Research Station, CEC 2001)

Through analysis of the data given in the 2001 census, this study looks at the changing commuter patterns in the wider Edinburgh city region. With a particular focus upon the geographical spread of labour catchment areas and the mode of travel used in getting to work, it is possible to gain a greater understanding of Edinburgh’s zone of influence and the pressures being experienced on regional transportation routes.