10 reasons why

1. More companies want to do business here – Scotland's total number of enterprises increased by 20% between 1999 and 2008 (over 47,000 enterprises).
2. Our houses are the cheapest! – Scotland's houses are now half the price of those in London with the latest figures placing the average at £163,211.
3. Our companies are getting bigger! - 90% of Scottish technology companies forecasted growth in 2007 with 40% forecasting over 20% growth.
4. We have all the transport you need – Scotland has 4 international airports (Glasgow, Prestwick, Edinburgh and Aberdeen) as well as excellent transport links to the rest of the UK.
5. Do you love the outdoors? – More than 70% of Scotland's population live less than an hour's travel time from Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.
6. Our music scene is buzzing – With a variety of music events spiraling from T in the park, all the way to the International Jazz festival you'll never run out of exciting music events to attend here.
7. Lights! Camera! Action! – Come and visit the sets of some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters including Braveheart, The Wicker Man, Trainspotting and Harry Potter.
8. We love our sport – Scotland offers a variety of great sporting venues and events including the world famous St Andrews golf course and the 2014 Common Wealth Games.
9. We have free art galleries – As well as the National Museum of Scotland, the Kelvingrove Art Galleries and the Gallery of Modern Art (The most visited art gallery outside London), Scotland plays home to a number of free galleries holding work by an abundance of artists, including Picasso and Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
10. We're responsible for Irn Bru & deep fried mars bars – Through a mix of farmer's markets, Michelin star restaurants, world famous cook schools and award winning chefs, Scotland can more than satisfy the needs of any keen food enthusiast.

Sources: Scottish Corporate Sector Statistics 2007, Scottish Technology Survey 2007 – Scotland IS, www.aboutproperty.co.uk