Edinburgh runs on finance, data and visitors. We build the software all three depend on.
We work with businesses in Edinburgh and across South East Scotland in UK hours. Every call includes a senior engineer, and you get a fixed quote in pounds before you spend anything.
in writing
engineers only
UK GDPR
Business in Edinburgh, in numbers.
The City of Edinburgh has 18,635 registered businesses. Of these, 97 per cent are micro or small and 8.7 per cent are in information and communication (ONS, 2026). Finance and insurance employ 42,000 people, the city's second-largest sector by employment after health (ONS, 2024 data).
A new charge on every overnight stay means booking systems have to get it right.
Since 24 July 2026, paid overnight stays in Edinburgh carry a 5 per cent visitor levy for up to five nights in a row, and accommodation providers are filing their first returns this autumn. At the other end of the city's economy, finance and data firms, supported by the Data-Driven Innovation programme at the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University, need secure software, data pipelines and fintech builds. We build both: the booking and reporting fixes a guesthouse needs for the levy, and the platforms finance and data teams run on.
Sources: ONS UK Business Counts 2026, via Nomis; ONS Business Register and Employment Survey 2024, via Nomis; City of Edinburgh Council, visitor levy; Data-Driven Innovation hubs.
What we build for Edinburgh businesses.
Based in Edinburgh? Talk it through with an engineer.
Thirty minutes with a senior engineer, free and with no obligation. Bring the problem, not a brief.
Support for Edinburgh businesses going digital.
Help that exists whether or not you work with us. Check each scheme's own page for current eligibility before you plan around it.
The full practice, for Edinburgh.
AI
4 servicesSoftware
5 servicesOnline and growth
4 servicesWays to work with us
6 servicesWorking with us from Edinburgh.
What clients say.
Digitechnique made a customer-friendly website. They left no stone unturned to make our website as appealing as possible. Additionally, they helped us with effective digital marketing and social media services. We would like to recommend their services to others.
Working with Digitechnique has been a pleasant experience. They are dedicated and passionate people who focus on better customer service. We look forward to a lasting and fruitful relationship.
The dynamic website of NGIT never fails to convert the traffic into potential prospects. Rohan and his team have been professional and always provide unsurpassed services. They helped our organisation grow exponentially.
How a project actually runs.
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01 Weeks 1 to 2
Discover, honestly.
A written brief covering goals, users, scope, risks and how success is measured. You get a fixed quote and a timeline before you commit to anything.
You receive- A project brief
- A scope document
- A fixed quote and timeline
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02 Weeks 2 to 4
Design, fast.
Wireframes before visuals. The riskiest screen is prototyped first, because that is where wrong assumptions hide.
You receive- A clickable prototype
- A design system
- An updated plan
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03 Week 4 onwards
Build, in slices.
Senior engineers, a demo every week and a shared board you can open at any time. Something real works every week.
You receive- Weekly working demos
- A staging site to try
- Progress notes in plain English
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04 Launch week
Launch, from a checklist.
A checklist, not a ceremony: speed, analytics, security, accessibility, structured data and a rollback plan. We go live together on a call.
You receive- The live product
- A launch report
- Training for your team
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05 Afterwards
Grow, measurably.
New features, SEO and AI visibility, and reporting against the numbers we agreed at the start.
You receive- Monthly outcome reports
- A roadmap that adapts
- A quarterly review
Tell us what you want to build or fix.
A senior engineer reads it, not a sales team, and replies within one working day. If it is a fit, you get a scoped proposal with a timeline and a fixed quote.
Send a messageThirty minutes on a video call, at a time that suits you. No obligation, and no sales pitch.
Book a consultationFrequently asked questions.
Do you work with businesses in Edinburgh?
Yes. We work with businesses in Edinburgh and across South East Scotland in UK hours, through video calls, a shared project board and a weekly demo. You can ring us on 07723 431000 on any working day, and a senior engineer joins every call, from the first conversation to launch.
Can you help with the Edinburgh visitor levy?
Yes. We update booking engines, property management integrations and websites so the levy is calculated, shown in the total price and reported correctly. The rules come from the City of Edinburgh Council, so check its guidance for what applies to your property.
Do you build software for financial services firms?
Yes. We build secure platforms, integrations and data pipelines with audit trails, role-based access and UK GDPR designed in. We do not hold FCA authorisation ourselves, so regulated activity stays with you, but we build the systems to support your obligations.
Can you work under Scots law?
Yes. The statement of work for each project names the governing law. With a Scottish client, we are happy to agree Scots law and the jurisdiction of the Scottish courts. As with any contract, ask your solicitor to review the terms before you sign.
Still have a question? Ring 07723 431000 and speak to an engineer.