Translation Agency in Edinburgh
Prism Linguistics is a UK translation agency working in Edinburgh and across the country, with translation and interpreting in over 300 languages. Most of our Edinburgh work is for the Home Office, the NHS, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, UK universities, solicitors and businesses based in or trading through the area.
What we actually do for Edinburgh clients
Document translation for UK official use, interpreting for appointments in and around Edinburgh, and ongoing language support for businesses that work in more than one language day-to-day. The work breaks down simply: send us what you need translated or describe the appointment you need an interpreter for, and we come back with a price and a timescale.
Translation and interpreting services in Edinburgh
Edinburgh is Scotland's capital and one of the country's 32 council areas. Scotland has its own legal system, so the courts here are the Sheriff Court, the High Court of Justiciary for the most serious cases and the Court of Session, rather than the Crown and magistrates' courts found in England. NHS Lothian runs the city's hospitals, including the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, and the University of Edinburgh is one of four universities drawing students and staff from around the world. Courts, hospitals and universities together keep demand for interpreters and certified translations high. The languages reflect a capital city. Polish is one of the most widely spoken languages after English across Scotland, and Edinburgh also has settled South Asian, Chinese and Arabic-speaking communities. Scottish Gaelic is present too, though spoken by a minority. We are regularly asked for the rarer languages that other agencies cannot supply.
Document translation in Edinburgh
Certificates, contracts, court bundles, medical records, financial statements, transcripts and marketing copy, translated by native linguists, reviewed by a second linguist, delivered in the format your recipient expects. Certified translations come with a signed declaration of accuracy on company letterhead, which is what UKVI, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, registry offices and UK universities normally require.
Interpreting in Edinburgh
Face-to-face for hospital appointments, court hearings, solicitor conferences, council meetings and business meetings in Edinburgh. Telephone interpreting for shorter or more urgent conversations, connected within minutes. Video where the parties are in different places but eye contact still matters.
Languages we translate in Edinburgh
Over 300 languages and dialects: the common European, South Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern and African languages have linguists on standby; rarer dialects sometimes need a day or two's notice to confirm the right person. The languages page lists what we cover, or ask us and we'll be straight about whether your language can be resourced inside your deadline.
Sectors we work with in Edinburgh
- Legal:solicitors and chambers, including Legal Aid Agency funded work where applicable.
- Healthcare:NHS trusts, private clinics, insurers.
- Public sector:local authorities, registry offices, police, probation.
- Education:universities, colleges, schools, ENIC submissions.
- Business:corporate clients, exporters, professional services firms.
- Media:production companies, broadcasters, publishers.
Business and technical translation in Edinburgh
User manuals, engineering specifications, software UI strings and knowledge-base articles. Same process as our other document work, with a translation memory kept for your account so updates only cost you for the new text. If you've got a glossary or a previous translation we should align with, send it over.
Certified translation in Edinburgh
For UK official use (UKVI, HM Courts & Tribunals Service, registry offices and UK universities), certified translation is normally what's required. We provide that as standard: the translation plus a signed declaration of accuracy on Prism Linguistics letterhead, with the translator's name and the company stamp. Sworn or apostilled formats are available where a specific recipient needs them; just tell us at quote stage.
How to book translation or interpreting in Edinburgh
Quotes back within an hour in UK office hours. Translation jobs assigned to a native linguist with the right subject background, then reviewed by a second linguist before delivery. Interpreting bookings matched on language, dialect, subject experience and availability for your time and place in Edinburgh. Invoicing on the schedule that suits your accounts team: pay-as-you-go, monthly, or to a PO.
Get a quote
Send the document or describe the appointment through the quote form, call +44 (0) 20 3880 6688, or email info@prismlinguistics.co.uk.
More about Edinburgh on Wikipedia, or see our coverage in other UK cities on the cities we cover page.
Translation agency Edinburgh: FAQs
How much does translation cost in Edinburgh?
It depends on the document length, the language pair and the turnaround you need. Short certificates are priced per document; longer material per project. Send the document through the quote form and we'll come back with a fixed price, normally within the hour during UK office hours.
Are your certified translations accepted by the Home Office and UKVI?
Yes. Certified translation is our standard for UK official use: the translated document plus a signed declaration of accuracy on Prism Linguistics letterhead, with the translator's name and the company stamp. That format is what UKVI, courts, universities and registry offices normally ask for.
Which languages does your Edinburgh translation agency cover?
Over 300 languages, from major European and Asian languages to community languages with far fewer local speakers. The same network covers interpreting, so if a document job turns into a meeting that needs an interpreter, one team handles both.
Do you provide interpreters in Edinburgh as well as document translation?
Yes. Face-to-face interpreters attend appointments across Edinburgh, and telephone or video interpreting connects in minutes for shorter conversations. Bookings are matched on language, dialect and subject experience for NHS, court, council, business and private settings.