Scotland's first Internet Guide
Welcome to a curated gateway to Scotland’s technology scene, culture and resources. From the companies and universities that power “Silicon Glen” to music, language, literature and travel, you'll find trusted links and background here.
Maintained by Craig Cockburn ("coburn") - critical thinking specialist, trainer, enterprise agile coach, programme manager and director of Siliconglen Ltd.
About Silicon Glen
“Silicon Glen” is a nickname for Scotland’s computing and technology sector — notably along the Central Belt. The region blends startups, research and global engineering teams with world‑class universities, producing graduates highly sought after by local and international employers.
If you’re exploring tech in Scotland, start with General information and our curated links below.
About Scotland
Scotland is known worldwide for engineering, science and the arts, and is home to golf, whisky, the Edinburgh festivals and rich traditions in Gaelic and Scots language, music and dance.
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- Guide to Scotland
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About this site
This independent site has attracted media and business enquiries over the years and has helped share Scotland’s culture with a global audience. It also points to jobs and learning resources relevant to Scotland’s tech ecosystem.
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