I want to move to Scotland. Need Advice!

kw03cd

I would concentrate on getting a job first. There are a lot of financial jobs in both cities. If you find work get help from your colleagues about where are the affordable places. I think it depends a lot on your background where you would settle. Glasgow has stronger industrial heritage and Edinburgh is more bohemian. I have known people that stayed in both places and felt that they belonged better in one. I have been told by some people that Glasgow is easier to get bargains.

janken

Why no try Aberdeen. The financial side is expanding. There are still opertunities in the Oil sector - auditing and financial. Check the Local newspaper "Press and Journal" for jobs.

If you have to be Glasgow or Edinburgh I have found Glasgow to be a very friendly place-Strangers do talk to you.

All the best with your move

*MF*

Strongly agree with those who recommend renting before buying - get your bearings first over say 6 months - also bear in mind that there are some wonderful places to stay just outside both cities, and often noticeably cheaper for housing - as long as you check out "how to commute" in and out, cars into either city can be a real problem (Glasgow bad - Edinburgh a nightmare imho) and parking is costly, trains and buses are becoming a real alternative for many - me included.

xxlaurissaxx

I would say Edinburgh is better for living ( Where i stay) bur Glasgow for shopping! I used to Stay in a small town 10 miles from Edinburgh and there was loads of transport into and from the city and regular too. I would agree and you should rent first incase you dont like the place.

Good Luck xx

superjaggybunnet

I am from Glasgow and would, of course, recommend it to you.

The only real downer is the rain!!

zebulon

Edinburgh: Stockbridge
marchmont/brunstfield can be nice but much more students which is not always good... Morningside but it's further from city centre

of course, these are v. expensive area
all very quick to city centre (walking)

but there are many other places, that are good and cheaper (aboves are quite posh!)
ergh, there are some to avoid too!!! sorry don't know the names
also some area of leith have been done up very nicely, and its lovely to go on the shore by a nice day etc... but I would not feel safe walking around on my own there (i just mention this one because I lived nearby)

Edinburgh is beautiful city - after 5 years I am still going "ooo" "aaa" when I walk on the water leith walkway, have a stroll in the gardens, on the double decker bus going up/down the mound,
its full of green places to go for a nice walk, pique-nique etc...

and the royal mile come winter when all the tourists are away, its so peaceful and quiet after such buzy festivals

20mns (drive) and you're in the pentlands (after walking 30mns it's like being in small highland)

1-2hours drive north and you're in fabulous places

south, the borders so pretty as well

:happyhear

(above is for scotland in general of course)

I don't know much Glasgow though, good for shopping
everybody says people are friendlier there (don't know well enough to confirm) - Love the accent there


Never stayed in england more than 3nights in a row, so can't really compare...

littlereddevil

I would say it all depends on your line of work

ailuro2

https://www.sspc.co.uk will show you all the house prices you'll need.;)

alba37

I'm in the west end of Glasgow. It's fairley quiet and has good transport links to the city centre. It takes just over 10mins by car. House prices here range from around £230,000 for a 2 bed, 1 box room, semi or terrace.

mymatebob

alba37 wrote: »

I'm in the west end of Glasgow. It's fairley quiet and has good transport links to the city centre. It takes just over 10mins by car. House prices here range from around £230,000 for a 2 bed, 1 box room, semi or terrace.

Won't be quiet this weekend!!

http://www.westendfestival.co.uk/

Don't try walking down Byres Road - hellish