Edinburgh and Cheshire are the UK’s only ‘hotspots’ for high earners outside the South East, according to research by easyMoney, the investment platform from Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou’s group of firms.

easyMoney defines a ‘hotspot’ as an area which is home to 1,000 or more individuals earning £250,000 or more. There are currently 24 hotspots for high earners in the UK.

Edinburgh has established itself as the UK’s biggest financial services hub outside of London, which has attracted many high earners to Scotland’s capital. The city is a centre for banking and asset management and is home to the headquarte...