I want to move to Scotland. Need Advice!

Options
12357

Comments

  • tattoed_bum
    tattoed_bum Posts: 1,189 Forumite
    Options
    i am from motherwell and with the m74 and m8 motorways makes both cities easily accessable as i have worked in both ,both places have good and bad points as with everywhere else .i moved down to wales but before i did this i spent a year going back and forth on holidays and weekends to get a feelfor the place first if you visit both places i think you will have a good gut feeling as to which place you feel most comfortable in
  • rosenrot
    rosenrot Posts: 21 Forumite
    Options
    Glasgow would be the city for me (West End Glaswegian and proud of it). West coast has the scenery East coast seems to have the fishing villages but not much scenery. Worked in Edinburgh and Rosyth and found them both quite strained and reserved. Glaswegians are more approachable, friendly and likeable. Personal opinion without being biased as I know of a few "Weegies" who would be better on the East coast.
  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    Options
    computerbar wrote: »

    I am gonna spend a week in Edinburgh before I move to assess the city.
    Which neighbourhood I should avoid in Edinburgh?

    Avoid: Niddrie / Craigmillar

    Don't even venture near that area if you want to get out alive lol. It;s dirt cheap to buy in, but don't be tempted. They are undergoing a regeneration process though, but the chavs will prob have it back in ruins in 5 years or so.

    Edinburgh is an amazing city though, and although I am a little biased because I live on the East side, I have spent time in both cities, and all my mum's relatives come from Glasgow. (I can't stand the accent though, sorry)

    You would be better off applying for jobs, then deciding where to live based on where you can work.

    I certainly don't think you should buy anywhere until you know the 'lie of the land'. Nothing worse than buying somewhere then realising it's not suitable.


    Or you could always choose in between the two cities - I hear prices are reasonable in Grangemouth lol...;)
    Cross Stitch Cafe member No. 3
    2012 170-194 2013 195-207.Hello Kitty ballerina 208.AVA 209.OLIVIA 210.ELLA 211.CARLA 212.LOUISE 213.CHARLEY 214.Mother & Child 215.Stop Faffing Completed 2014 216.Stitchers Sampler. 217.Let Them Be Small 218.Keep Calm 219. Ups and downs 220. Annniversary piece 221. 2x Teachers gifts 222. Peacock 223. Tooth Fairy 224. Beth Birth pic 225. Circe the Sorceress Cards x 24
  • Squashy_2
    Squashy_2 Posts: 472 Forumite
    Options
    *Louise* wrote: »
    Avoid: Niddrie / Craigmillar

    Don't even venture near that area if you want to get out alive lol.

    I drove through those areas the other day and lived to tell the tale :p


    Edinburgh is an amazing city though
    It certainly is, I love it!
  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    Options
    Squashy wrote: »
    I drove through those areas the other day and lived to tell the tale :p


    I bet you didn't stop to take in the 'view' though.....;)
    Cross Stitch Cafe member No. 3
    2012 170-194 2013 195-207.Hello Kitty ballerina 208.AVA 209.OLIVIA 210.ELLA 211.CARLA 212.LOUISE 213.CHARLEY 214.Mother & Child 215.Stop Faffing Completed 2014 216.Stitchers Sampler. 217.Let Them Be Small 218.Keep Calm 219. Ups and downs 220. Annniversary piece 221. 2x Teachers gifts 222. Peacock 223. Tooth Fairy 224. Beth Birth pic 225. Circe the Sorceress Cards x 24
  • Squashy_2
    Squashy_2 Posts: 472 Forumite
    Options
    *Louise* wrote: »
    I bet you didn't stop to take in the 'view' though.....;)

    :D Oh no, I just kept on driving until I got oot the other side!
  • *Louise*
    *Louise* Posts: 9,197 Forumite
    Options
    Squashy wrote: »
    :D Oh no, I just kept on driving until I got oot the other side!

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:
    Cross Stitch Cafe member No. 3
    2012 170-194 2013 195-207.Hello Kitty ballerina 208.AVA 209.OLIVIA 210.ELLA 211.CARLA 212.LOUISE 213.CHARLEY 214.Mother & Child 215.Stop Faffing Completed 2014 216.Stitchers Sampler. 217.Let Them Be Small 218.Keep Calm 219. Ups and downs 220. Annniversary piece 221. 2x Teachers gifts 222. Peacock 223. Tooth Fairy 224. Beth Birth pic 225. Circe the Sorceress Cards x 24
  • Squashy_2
    Squashy_2 Posts: 472 Forumite
    Options
    I locked the doors anaw :dance:
  • scbk
    scbk Posts: 1,216 Forumite
    Combo Breaker First Post
    Options
    There is an urban myth in the Highlands that Edinburgh is full of very good looking women.
    Unfortunatly, from what I've seen of the city, this isn't the case :(
  • frugallass
    frugallass Posts: 2,320 Forumite
    Combo Breaker First Post
    Options
    Helensburgh has a nice mix of people - there's probably more English than Scottish ;)
This discussion has been closed.
★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 343.3K Banking & Borrowing
  • 250.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 449.8K Spending & Discounts
  • 235.4K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 608.3K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 173.1K Life & Family
  • 248K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 15.9K Discuss & Feedback
  • 15.1K Coronavirus Support Boards