View Full Version : Moving to Scotland from England - Anyone done it?
I'm curious if anyone here has made the rather radical step of moving from anywhere in England, to Scotland?
If so, how did you find the Scotland?
If so, how did you find the Scotland?
I drove up the M6 and there it was ;)
It's not exactly what you mean but I lived and worked down South for a bit before going home. There isn't a huge difference. Other English and Welsh folk I know who have moved up say that we can be a bit more friendly than some places in England and that's about it.
I managed a move to England fairly painlessly, apart from everyone talking with silly accents it's fine :D
You going up north shouldn't be too different :)
I was posted to Edinburgh from Cyprus. Quite a culture shock (or was it the lack of heat?).
Lovely people, harsh winters, expensive shopping, great beer!!
:wavey:
What exactly do you want to know?
I was just curious about the way of life there, so to speak, compared to England, heh.
Expensive shopping you say?
Lovely country, spectacular scenery and wildlife, nice people. We holiday there every year and can't wait to return.
Depending on where you are, distance from services might be of interest. Earlier this year, we were staying on the west coast when my wife twisted her ankle. The local surgery (ten miles away) couldn't have been better, which was great since the nearest hospitals were one and two hours away. Shopping can be a similar logistical exercise.
Where are you thinking of going to?
Oh - and watch out for the midgies.
It's certainly not expensive here, especially not compared to southeast England. Southeast England, on the other hand, is very dirty, expensive, overcrowded and unfriendly compared with Scotland.
I'm a little biased - I'm northern English, and I spent 5 years down south before moving to Scotland.
Scottish society is subtly different to English but it's difficult to put your finger on specifics. However once you've lived here a while it becomes clear that in many ways Scotland remains a distinct country of its own, despite the Union.
I did it the other way Scotland -> England.
Just avoid the M8 at the moment ;)
I did it the other way Scotland -> England.
Just avoid the M8 at the moment ;)
:rofl:
Of all the places you don't want to be stuck overnight, it's Cumbernauld.
There was actually a really nice set of apartments up for rent, but it's about as far north as you can go, before leaving the main land, heh
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/property-31688483.html
Halkirk.
Scotland really isn't that different to England at all.
I spent 15 yrs in Kent before moving back to Glasgow, sure things are different to England, like he accent for starters and the money looks different although its still £s.and the sausages are square :P Irn Bru is sold everywhere too. hehehe
Southeast England, on the other hand, is very dirty, expensive, overcrowded and unfriendly compared with Scotland.
Which is why I want to move :P
heh
I wonder though about stuff like the NHS and benefits, I assume they're the same in Scotland?
You may find this helpful - Gateway to Scotland (http://www.scotland.org/work/moving-to-scotland/)
One inportant fact people have failed to mention
Whisky, you should NOT under any circumstances EVER, is drink it with anything (Ice, mixer etc) it should ALWAYs be drunk neat, as told to me by my grandad & his brothers.
You may add a little spring water to cask strength without being seen as effeminate....
You may add a little spring water to cask strength without being seen as effeminate....
That only applies to women...
Which is why I want to move :P
heh
I wonder though about stuff like the NHS and benefits, I assume they're the same in Scotland?
Benefits are administered by the Department of Work and Pensions, which is UK-wide and not devolved. They are the same in Scotland as everywhere else.
The NHS in Scotland is devolved - the service is basically the same, but there are a few differences. Prescriptions, sight tests and dental check-ups are free. Hospital car parking is for the most part free. However it's not as easy to choose which hospital you are treated in as you do in England. Generally you get referred to one within your local health authority area.
However it's not as easy to choose which hospital you are treated in as you do in England. Generally you get referred to one within your local health authority area.
Shhhhhhh! You'll upset those who think everyone up here gets gold plated bentleys courtesy of English tax payers. :)
Cobbydaler
07-12-2010, 19:19
Oh - and watch out for the midgies.
There was actually a really nice set of apartments up for rent, but it's about as far north as you can go, before leaving the main land, heh
http://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-to-rent/property-31688483.html
Halkirk.
As far as I remember midgies tend to congregate towards the West coast, so shouldn't be too bad there.
Once spent a holiday on the Ardnamurchan peninsula & they were just horrendous...
Shhhhhhh! You'll upset those who think everyone up here gets gold plated bentleys courtesy of English tax payers. :)
I know - due to the cuts, you have had to down-grade to silver plated Lambos.......:D
One inportant fact people have failed to mention
Whisky, you should NOT under any circumstances EVER, is drink it with anything (Ice, mixer etc) it should ALWAYs be drunk neat, as told to me by my grandad & his brothers.
Rubbish :)
Pour your whiskey over two cubes of ice and the cold will help draw the flavour out.
Oh leave people to drink the alcohol of their choice in their own manner..:p:
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