I want to move to Scotland. Need Advice!

Edinburghlass_2

scbk wrote: »

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

of course its true :whistle:

newmommyjen

I lived in edinburgh/Newington as a child and moved out after i got married.
I love Edinburgh , being able to just jump on the bus was very handy.
But Edinburgh is more tourist and student aimed.
I love Glasgow for shopping though. It has a great range, and i feel a better range of restaurants. Like any where else the parking charges are a bummer.
I love on the outskirts of edinburgh, towards Livingston.
Where a new shopping centre will open up this October called the elements.
I cant wait.

The water taste way more better here, no water charges here( whats that all about?)
I hated the feeling of havin a shower in england, i always felt more sticky after one.

Are you moving up by your self? (Schools for kids?) Is it a house or flat that you r looking to buy eventually and will you have a car??? As my brother has to pay to hav a parking permit to park outside his flat. I cant remember how much it is. But from wat i remember very steep

frugallass

newmommyjen wrote: »

no water charges here( whats that all about?)

it's incorporated into the council tax bill

Freebie_Manor

Good advice from those who say rent before you buy, also by getting job first as an extra 30 minutes accross either city in rush hour can take quite some time. I lived in LIVINGSTON between Glasgow and Edinburgh, its got all ammenities, and excellent commuter links to both cities, and countryside. I lived in nr Bath for 12 years and trust me the Scots in both Cities are much more friendly than in Wiltshire (even to a girl with an English Accent), there can be a bit of a religious divide in some areas of cities, though Livingston as a New town does n't have much nonsense. All towns and cities have good and bad areas so look before you buy. We returned to Scotland a few years ago and decided on Wishaw as an easy commute to Glasgow, although I do often work in Edinburgh too. A popular place for commute to Edinburgh is Linlithgow- but its not cheap.

Good Luck

Richard019

Although being close to your work might be preferable, providing you don't mind an hour or so's commute it doesn't really matter which of the two cities you're working in when it comes to deciding which to live in as the trains between them are regular enough (every 15 minutes I think?).

As said by others above, I would advise living in the commuter areas around whichever city you're going to work in though. It's far cheaper, I live in Fife and my parents can get to work in Edinburgh quicker from here than some of their colleagues can get across Edinburgh.

As a warning when buying a house. Someone mentioned a 50% seeming typical for offers over. That's true in certain areas, but it varies widely from area to area. In most areas prices are still rising (irritatingly I'm in one of the few areas in Scotland that's bucking that trend, I don't plan on selling anyway) but it can't continue like that. You will be better renting for a while both for the reasons above and the fact prices will have to drop at somepoint.

Edinburgh also has the Fringe festival every summer. (The week before it officially starts the tickets are dirt cheap)

somewhere_sunlight

*Louise* wrote: »

Avoid: Niddrie / Craigmillar



Or you could always choose in between the two cities - I hear prices are reasonable in Grangemouth lol...;)

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bambammy

This is very true. Glasgow people are so much more approachable, with agreat sense of humour. Someone mentioned weegies in Glasgow. Edinburgh has cheuckters ( don't know the spelling )

Shopping, eating out, pubbing and clubbing are fantastic in Glasgow. In my experience with both cities, you could pretty much approach a stranger in Glasgow, and not been shunned upon, where as Edinburgh people, I believe have become so ' up ' themselves, they've forgot themself.

I have a friend, who bought a place in Edinburgh, lives bang in the middle of the city centre, ten minute walking distance to everything , and four years later, he still hasn't made any friends, sits in every weekend. We've come to the conclusion, the toffs of Edinburgh don't take likely to the English. Yet when he ventures to Glasgow, he'll be asked where he lived, what was it like, what brought him up here...etc etc...

I would suggest trying Livingston/Falkirk/Bathgate. All three being within easy reach of both Glasgow and Edinburgh. Falkirk has train links that get you in to both on the train within 15 minutes. 40/60 minutes drive depending on your set out travel time.

If you should try Fife, I would advice, keeping to the outside Coastal areas. The further you go into Fife, the more everyone's inbreeding with one anothers cousins.

I grew up in outskirts of Fife, and Edinburgh only 20 minutes away, I think i've only socialised...shopping trips.. a handful of times. Venturing out to Glasgow for years.

When buying, Offers over, would be typically 15%. And if your hearts set on it, more. I recently went for a reposession, lost out on a beautiful sandstone building 3bedroom flat, my offer was 15% over plus 4 grand. The winning offer was one half thousand pounds more than my offer. There's quite a few auctions with lots of properties at the moment.

pippintook wrote: »

Glasgow is friendlier and more welcoming than Edinburgh because Edin people only talk to people they know, not much use when you're new to an area. Shopping is much better in Glasgow and going out is cheaper. Houses are cheaper too. There's more culture in Edinburgh but you can get a train through for that. PS I'm from the Edinburgh area so this is not west coast bias.

Angua2

bambammy wrote: »

This is very true. Glasgow people are so much more approachable, with agreat sense of humour. Someone mentioned weegies in Glasgow. Edinburgh has cheuckters ( don't know the spelling )

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it's "teuchter" and they don't really reside in Edinburgh, it being a big toon!

Have a wee butcher's at
THIS

bambammy

aaawwright, I didnae ken that like eh

fanks

Angua2 wrote: »

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it's "teuchter" and they don't really reside in Edinburgh, it being a big toon!

Have a wee butcher's at
THIS

OrkneyStar

I grew up in Lanarkshire, right next to Bellshill and not far from Motherwell either! Got to say when I go back there (I live in the Northern Isles now) it feels like it has gone down hill, although not sure if thats an age thing.
Regarding location it depends what you are looking for I suppose.
Glasgow has its problems, like any big city, although has a lot going for it in the way of shops, enertainment, Churches, job opportunites, excellent transport links. There are lots of smaller places near the city but far away enough that you have some country side too. Edinburgh I am less familiar with, but I suppose its a lot of the same, except with more scenery and slightly more reserved locals!
The smaller cities are nice too- I like Perth, not too familiar with Inverness to live in (although pass through it all the time), and although I would have avoided Dundee up until recently I would consider it now. Stirling is nice too. Places like St Andrews are lovely as well but more a holiday destination than a place to live imho.
Finally, if you are brave, then there is the isles!!!!
Remember living somewhere is not like being on holiday, things like fuel are more expensive here too.
Can you secure work before you come ?
Have you family to consider ?
Do you like cold weather ?
Are you in love with Scotland or the idea of Scotland ?
Good luck whatever you decide.
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