Scotland - what is it like, compared to England!

frugallass

I'm aware that drink / drugs is now a nationwide problem, it just wasn't prevalent where I lived / when I lived there

goldspanners

frugallass wrote: »

I'm aware that drink / drugs is now a nationwide problem, it just wasn't prevalent where I lived / when I lived there

its a worldwide problem,has been for sometime,people abuse drink and drugs everywhere. there are areas of scotland where it might not be so prevelant on the streets aswell as it will be easily seen in other areas.
people suggest scotland (namely glasgow) has such a bad reputation for drink and drug abuse and admittedly it does leave a lot to be desired but after a recent trip to newcastle i found it to be no different in these terms. and the amount of black and white polyester on display in the metro centre was horrific :eek:. and public displays of class A drug abuse were freely available.

as has been mentioned in this thread previously there are good and bad areas everywhere in the uk.

frugallass

Well... I am in Glasgow city centre on a daily basis and am shocked at the amount of people I see who are drinking before I even get to work at 9am - I am shocked at the amount of people who are wrecked whilst doing 'normal' things such as waiting in the post office queue at 3:30pm....these people obviously don't work and the chances are that they are on some form of benefits and it peeves me off that I work in order to pay for their habits !

MrsE_2

Glasgow has the lowest life expectancy in the UK, scarily low. I think some of the poorest parts have third world comparable life expectancies.

goldspanners

frugallass wrote: »

Well... I am in Glasgow city centre on a daily basis and am shocked at the amount of people I see who are drinking before I even get to work at 9am - I am shocked at the amount of people who are wrecked whilst doing 'normal' things such as waiting in the post office queue at 3:30pm....these people obviously don't work and the chances are that they are on some form of benefits and it peeves me off that I work in order to pay for their habits !

i toally agree,funding for low life scum who dont want to help themselves should be cut.
but your not trying to tell me this doesnt go on in any english city are you?

frugallass

Not at all - I left England 7 years ago so haven't had first hand experience for some time

54druids

I moved to just north of Perth from Newcastle 5 years ago and would never go back. Well apart from now as i am visiting my parents. I think Scotland is a beautiful place to live and despite the comments on these posts am more healthier than I ever was in the North East. I walk down from my children's school with Glenshee in my sights, i have taken up running and hill walking and eat exceptionally healthy with all the local produce round about. I have a butcher and a fishmonger who come around once a week and no deep fried mars bar in sight. I can leave my car unlocked and my house door permanently open and the hi fi and Tv will still be there on my return. Having said that, I was talking about Perth. I am currently (without success) selling my house and planning a move closer to Glasgow but for the same reason I left Newcastle would not venture into the city centre. Glasgow is a fab city but think i prefer the quieter life and there are some lovely places on the outskirts. If the OP is under 30 then Glasgow or Edinburgh would be great fun. I agree with previous posts there are good and bad in Scotland but there are in England also.

lm07

Currently cheaper prescriptions than in England and Wales with the plan to eventually abolish the fee.

Different house selling/buying also so in theory, gazumping cannot occur.

littlereddevil

frugallass wrote: »

I moved from England (West Yorkshire) to Scotland and I can honestly say the only things I really miss is proper fish and chips wi'bits - they just can't do decent fish and chips here on the west coast.

Postives about living in Scotland are, the beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife, wide-open spaces, fresh air, a better NHS service,

Negatives are the daytime drinkers and junkies - I didn't experience anything like it in England - midges and the very very occasional racism

Don't now about a better NHS service, my friend in south yorkshire gets a much better nhs service than anyone I know up here. Much much quicker hospital admissions etc

jackieb

littlereddevil wrote: »

Don't now about a better NHS service, my friend in south yorkshire gets a much better nhs service than anyone I know up here. Much much quicker hospital admissions etc

My mum's cousin has cancer. He lives in London. He had to pay £2000 a month for drugs which would have been free here. After sorting it out with his MP he now gets it free too, but not before he'd forked out a small fortune. He said he was fortunate in that he was able to pay, but what about people who can't?