Welcome to Queensferry – A helping hand for business
Why Queensferry?
Just nine miles north of Edinburgh city centre the historic burgh of Queensferry, a delightfully unspoilt conservation town in a spectacular setting beneath two, soon to be three, magnificent bridges spanning the Forth Estuary.
Amongst its many charms are the distinctive architecture, picturesque harbour, bustling high street, thriving marina and of course the breath-taking views of the Forth and its bridges.
With no shortage of things to do and places to enjoy with a glimpse of history round every corner, the ancient burgh of Queensferry is the perfect visitor destination.
The traditional old town qualities combine with a strong community spirit and modern outlook to provide real quality of life for the people living and working in Queensferry.
It is no surprise that families, enterprise and investment are drawn to Queensferrywith its growing reputation not only as an iconic location but for leisure, education and technology. A new culture of partnership connects civic, business and community groups.
Confident in its distinctive local identity Queensferry shares a close affinity with its surrounding area and is the natural gateway to Fife, West Lothian and Edinburgh area. With transport links by road, rail and air to the rest of Scotland and beyond Queensferry is one of the best connected towns in Scotland.
A proud past and a bright, sustainable future.
How can we help your business?
QueensferryAmbition is the Business Improvement District Company. Our goal is to be the voice of the area, and to be advocates for all who invest, work, visit and live in the town.
Ifyou’re considering Queensferry as a location for your businesses we can help. We offer a range of services that can ease you into the area and help you take advantage of all that Queensferry has to offer.
Business mentoring
We can introduce you to a number of experienced business people that will be pleased to help mentor your business. This can be tailored to your needs and can cover retailing, marketing and customer service.
Free small business advice
The QueensferryAmbition team can put you in touch with companies that offer free and impartial business advice, ideal for start-up companies. This includes financial, legal and accountancy expertise.
Grants advice
Grant funding can be available to businesses setting up in Queensferry. We offer a small Improvement Grants and also have the experience and contacts to put you in touch with potential sources of funding.
Location advice
Finding the right location for your business can be an essential part of its future success. Our local knowledge and contacts can help you find the ideal location – and avoid the wrong ones.
Introductions & networking
QueensferryAmbition has over 1800 members and we regularly organise and support business networking events. We can introduce you to potential customers, partners or suppliers and make sure you’re making the right connections to help your business grow.
Procurement offers
Businesses located within Queensferry’s Business Improvement District benefit from a number of discounts negotiated by QueensferryAmbition including , utilities, telecoms, energy and electronic transactions.
Business support
Running a business is a challenging but rewarding experience. The QueensferryAmbition team can help give you the support and encouragement that we all need from time to time.
Events and promotions
QueensferryAmbition runs regular events and promotions to boost the profile of the town and to help local businesses develop new opportunities and take advantage of additional customers.
Regulatory advice
We cannot offer legal assessments but can point you in the right direction to ensure your business complies with health and safety and other legal requirements.
About QueensferryAmbition
QueensferryAmbition works tirelessly towards the improvement of the town as a place to visit, to live and to do business. We work as a partner with other key organisations including the City of Edinburgh Council, local interest groups and the local tourism association.
Our projects are designed to deliver sustainable benefits to businesses in every sector of the local economy and have included free marketing & promotional opportunities, events such asthe Bridges Festival, a powerful lobbying voice for improved parking & signage, business networking events & workshops, careers fairs and procurement offers.
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Contacts
If you’re considering bringing your business or business idea to Queensferry we’d love to meet you. By having an informal chat over a cup of coffee we can explain how Queensferry could be the right choice for your business.
Maggie Mitchell
Project Manager
Queensferry Ambition
53 High Street
South Queensferry
EH30 9HP
Tel: 0131 331 3203 Email: