| Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks Location Aberdeen, Scotland c/o Buccleuch Property, 27 Silvermills Court, Henderson Place Lane, Edinburgh EH3 5DG Contact Details Contact: David Peck, Managing Director, Buccleuch Property Tel: 0131 524 0910 Email: dpeck@buccleuch.com Introduction  Following the establishment of a joint venture between Buccleuch Property and Scottish Enterprise, the international reputation of the now Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks (formerly the Aberdeen Science Parks) will be further enhanced through the implementation of a major investment and development programme.Having enjoyed international reputations as centres of technological excellence and innovation since they were first established over 20 years ago, the Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks continue to attract companies due to the expansion and advancement in the Energy sector. In order to build on this growth, an extensive programme of refurbishment work is being implemented to upgrade the common facilities across the Parks, along with a rebranding exercise to reflect the Parks' new positioning in the marketplace. Throughout the course of 2011, the global appeal and attraction of the Parks as leaders in R&D in innovative technologies and the energy sector will be advanced with the launch of a new interactive website, tangible rebranding throughout the Parks and an active reengagement programme with the local Aberdeen academic and commercial community as well as those further afield.  It is the objective for the Parks, through Buccleuch Property and Scottish Enterprise as well as the other public and private stakeholders, to reinforce the position of Aberdeen City Region as a global hub for the development of all-energy technologies. The Aberdeen Energy Park marks the gateway to Energetica which will promote a technology corridor stretching thirty miles from the Bridge of Don area to Peterhead. The Parks are well placed to benefit from the impetus for investment and development generated by Energetica. The City Region also has a research excellence in life and environmental sciences and human health and nutrition. The Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks play a central role in this by providing a unique environment for technology research and innovative design and development to thrive. They offer a dynamic business environment, prime office and research and development facilities with a prestigious address, good transport connections and a culture of collaboration and networking among the 100-plus operating companies. There are now in excess of 800 technology-based companies in Aberdeen alone. The growth of these high technology industries has helped Aberdeen to be recognised as the UK's most competitive city after London and one of the three best knowledge-based locations in the UK. The area is consistently awarded one of the highest quality of life ratings in the UK.Position The Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks comprise two locations in the Bridge of Don area to the north of Aberdeen. The Aberdeen Innovation Park is situated in 60 acres of parkland, five miles from the city centre and close to the University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen Airport. Aberdeen Energy Park is situated nearby on a 72-acre site adjacent to the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.  DevelopmentAs a result of the private sector Buccleuch Property's investment and the consequent joint venture with Scottish Enterprise, further development of the Parks is proposed over the next five to eight years to meet industry demand for R&D accommodation. There are over 65 acres of developable land at the Parks with flexible plot sizes available on either a ground lease or grassum payment basis or Design and Build opportunities are also available. The Parks offer a lifespan of accommodation from start-up suites to global HQ facilities. Premises Both the Aberdeen Energy and Aberdeen Innovation Parks comprise a mix of bespoke single occupancy buildings and multi-occupied facilities providing accommodation suitable for start-up companies to larger facilities for more established organisations. A combination of office and workshop through to larger technical facilities are all available. The Aberdeen Innovation Park is made up of three interlinked campuses comprising multi-let buildings, stand-alone facilities and nine acres of expansion land. Multi-occupancy buildings include:
 The Aberdeen Energy Park also comprises multi-occupancy buildings, a number of developed sites housing stand alone facilities and over 55 acres of developable land. Multi-occupancy buildings on the Aberdeen Energy Park include:
Support for Business Growth  Companies based on the Parks can benefit from a range of support services provided by Scottish Enterprise and its international trade and investment division Scottish Development International. Park staff can assist tenants to access a programme of business development support tailored to their needs by a dedicated Scottish Enterprise account manager, year-round networking opportunities and valuable market intelligence. In addition, Park tenants can also access a tailored programme of meetings and events designed to support their business growth needs as provided by New Park a company promotes the growth of new technology by developing the dynamic environments in which innovative companies in the SME sector can prosper.University/HEI The Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks will continue to foster a working relationship with Aberdeen's higher education and research institutions, including the University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University. Park occupiers also have access to the Aberdeen Research Consortium, which includes internationally-recognised research organisations such as the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute and the Rowett Institute. Companies The Aberdeen Energy and Innovation Parks accommodate over 100 companies and approximately 2,000 high-value jobs. Further detail relating to the specific Park occupiers will be made available through the new website (which is expected to go live in Summer 2011). Partners/Site Management On-site management is provided by Colliers – please contact Fiona Alsop on 01224 332000 or fiona.alsop@colliers.com. All enquiries relating to new leasing and development opportunities should be directed to the marketing agents CBRE – please contact Mark McQueen on 01224 219000 or mark.mcqueen@cbre.com.  |
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Progress at Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks
The Aberdeen Energy & Innovation Parks have benefited from strategic investment since the formation of the Partnership between Buccleuch Property and Scottish Enterprise in 2010.
View detailsBuccleuch Property focuses energy into Aberdeen Science Parks in landmark deal with Scottish Enterprise
Buccleuch Property has purchased Scottish Enterprise’s interest in two science and energy parks in Aberdeen for circa £14 million to capitalise on the continued growth of this sector.
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