Aberdeen and Grampian is one of Scotland's biggest success stories. As the centre of Europe's oil and gas industry, the region is consistently ranked as one of the UK's most competitive business bases. Aberdeen and Grampian offers a thriving, internationally focused location, a highly skilled workforce, world-class educational and healthcare facilities, a rich cultural heritage and an outstanding quality of life.
The region's key industry sectors include construction, education, engineering, farming, fishing and food processing, paper production, professional services, transport and tourism. The international oil and gas industry is its primary economic driver, directly employing some 40,000 people in Aberdeen and Grampian and supporting around 270,000 jobs throughout the UK.
