Roslin BioCentre
Location Wallace Building Roslin Midlothian EH25 9PP
Contact Details Contact : John Mackenzie CEO 0131 200 6400 Fax : 0131 200 6401 Email : info @ roslinbiocentre . com Website : www . roslinbiocentre . com Twitter : @ RoslinBioCentre
The entrance to the Roslin site
Introduction Roslin BioCentre is a world-leading ‘ centre of excellence ’ for life sciences with an impressive array of successful companies located at the science park , providing a thriving scientific community , reflected by the wide variety of commercial and academic life science-related organisations onsite and close by .
Roslin BioCentre works to a simple philosophy in catering for new tenants - “ walk in , switch on the lights and start work ”. The Park is focused on providing an excellent level of customer service and delivers exceptional value for money . It has an unrivalled ability to cater for the needs of both office and lab-based organisations , providing flexible and affordable accommodation .
Roslin BioCentre Limited is looking to create a conduit for tenant companies so that they can explore and be supported in new international markets and the Park has developed international connections and collaborations with similar science park facilities throughout the world .
Roslin BioCentre aims to proactively assist companies through business development , access to business analysis support , international contacts and facilitation of company relocation to foster industry networks in the bioscience community . They can facilitate access into Scotland , the UK and Europe on a reciprocal basis for overseas partners and in local collaboration can provide ’ soft landing ’ facilities for companies wanting to visit such as accessibility to meeting rooms and facilities available as required .
History Roslin BioCentre benefits from international recognition as the birth place of Dolly the sheep , the first cloned mammal . Roslin is an internationally known name in the field of life sciences – “ it opens doors ”. As a science park , it has operated successfully since 1999 with an excellent track record of growth and developing early stage companies .
Location At the heart of the ‘ Edinburgh Science Triangle ’, the area provides a stimulating scientific and commercial environment for companies to
The Wallace building with ample free parking
mature and develop . Within a two mile radius is The Roslin Institute ’ s new research building at the University of Edinburgh ’ s Easter Bush campus , Moredun Research Institute , Pentlands Science Park and Edinburgh Technopole .
Located on the south side of Edinburgh and in the shadow of the Pentland Hills , Roslin BioCentre is situated in a rural environment , rich with grassland and trees . It offers tenants a chance to enjoy village life whilst being only 8 miles from Edinburgh city centre . There are excellent local , national and international transport links with Edinburgh Airport only a 20 minute drive away .
Property Solutions Providing a range of adaptable accommodation options , Roslin BioCentre works in partnership with its tenants to ensure that companies are provided with the infrastructure and facilities that they need for their growing business needs .
Whilst able to meet the needs and demands of the largest occupiers , Roslin BioCentre is also focused on providing practical property solutions for smaller , energetic and vibrant life science based businesses .
A range of flexible property opportunities with favourable lease terms are available , including short-term six month leases , providing the flexibility for young companies to grow .
The Wallace Building offers fully-serviced suites in a supported environment and including comprehensive site services and all utility costs within the terms of the lease . Roslin BioCentre is also able to offer ready set up laboratory space and lab-based tenants benefit from a wide range of shared facilities including cold room , wash up / autoclave room and specialist waste handling .
Cost-effective with predetermined charges , tenants only pay for the space they are using with all utilities , maintenance and running costs included in the service fee , so there are no unexpected bills .
For companies that may not require a permanent physical presence onsite , Roslin BioCentre also offers working solutions with Virtual Tenancy and Hot Desk packages .
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