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Edinburgh Inspiring Capital Brand values

Research undertaken by Interbrand (during the development of Edinburgh Inspiring Capital) established a set of values that are distinctively Edinburgh, which reflect past strengths and future ambitions.

Our values are a guide and while they apply to everything we do, it's not always relevant to apply each of them equally.

The Edinburgh Inspiring Capital team encourages Brand adopters to review the Brand values and use them to challenge behaviour and shape city region promotion messages. The values are an important part of delivering an Edinburgh experience.

The values are:

  • 'Inventive visionary' - Edinburgh City Region excels in the arts, science, business and education
  • 'Rich diversity'- Edinburgh City Region has a vibrant and cosmopolitan culture with a great mix of people and skills - all within a setting of inspiring architecture and natural beauty
  • 'Striving for excellence’- Edinburgh City Region and Scotland share this work ethic, which drives the city's past successes and future ambitions
  • 'Sincere warmth' - The people of Edinburgh City Region extend a helpful, genuine welcome to all
  • 'Understated elegance' - Edinburgh City Region is not boastful or arrogant about its achievements, but quietly confident in everything it does.
© Edinburgh Brand 2008