Brent Avenue/Forties Road, Montrose
Angus has some of the most flexible and competitive development land in Scotland.
Plots are available to meet the needs of new enterprises, expanding Angus businesses, and inward investment companies.
Business survival rates are higher in Angus than for the rest of Scotland.
Here are some reasons why:
Prime industrial land is available at a significantly lower cost than neighbouring Aberdeen and Dundee.
Business survival rates are higher in Angus than for the rest of Scotland.
There are significant Offshore Wind developments North East of Angus’s coast.
Montrose is already the home of Inch Capes and Seagreen’s operations and maintenance bases.
Angus is less than an hour by car or rail to Aberdeen City. It is home to large oil and energy sector businesses like Baker Hughes.
Businesses in the energy sector also enjoy the added benefit of port access at Montrose and access to a skilled workforce.
The Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing (EAM) sector is a significant part of the Angus economy.
Growth in this area exceeds that of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
This sector in Angus is more productive than the Scottish industry as a whole.
Businesses in Angus have access to a qualified and experienced workforce.
Almost 9% more school leavers in Angus go into further education than the Scottish average.
Nearly three-quarters of school leavers in Angus go into Higher Education, Further Education, or other training.
There are five universities located within easy travelling distance of Angus:
Arbroath-based Dundee & Angus College has four satellite learning centres in surrounding towns. It is one of the most highly respected education colleges in Scotland.
We can provide tailored recruitment support for local and inward investment businesses.
Grants and loan funds are available to support Angus businesses and inward investors looking to relocate.
We work alongside support agencies and funding partners to help new and existing businesses of all sizes.
A range of business advice and support is available in Angus.
For example:
The quality of life that Angus offers is a contributing factor for businesses who choose to invest here.
Angus offers green spaces, affordable living, and leisure activities, as well as stunning scenery and championship golf courses.
People enjoy living in Angus with its strong sense of community, low crime rates, high standards of education, and lower cost of housing.
