Is moving to scotland going to be much different to living in england?

Question

i have recently got back in contact with my father after 18 years (im 21) and feel like i would really like to be closer to him and his family. i was born in scotland but moved to england as a young child, im quite nervous about making this kind of move as it would mean giving up my home and job here to do it alone (eeek) i have family in the glasgow and kilmarnock areas and was wondering if anyone could tell me hwere best to live would be and if there ae any differences in the way people live up there, for expample jobs, pay, night life and general day to day living.

Answer 1

It does depend on where you lived in England, and where you are going to in Scotland. There is something of a divide between East and West Scotland. West Scotland and Glasgow have more Irish ways, friendly but with certain deep seated prejudices about The English (whoever they are supposed to be.) The middle-class here are quite private and low key. In the East there is a more international outlook with a more balanced society. Aberdeen is different again, with a bipolar society of the oil workers and the old city.

Inverness is different again, almost Norwegian in nature.

Where would I advise you to try? Definitely Edinburgh it

is definitely the second city in the isle!

Answer 2

well,

scotland has alot of good sites and history.

but its nothing much more than living in england.

except the haggis. lol.

seriously it might be a good experience

but youll only enjoy it because you in a different environment.

its really no different frome england.

Answer 3

Its pretty much the same as England, just different attitudes towards things, Its not like Scotland is a million miles away.

When you come here, be friendly and people will be friendly back.

However there is more of a ned culture than in England so be careful.

Answer 4

Generally speaking the Scots are very friendly and will make you feel at home especially if you make the effort to mix in with the locals. I'm sure the fact that you were born in Scotland will go in your favour. It is an exciting and scary time for you, put your heart and soul into it, embrace your Scottish roots and don't look back.

Good luck!

Answer 5

Don't know which part of England you have been living in, but the further north you were, the closer to a Scottish life-style you will be. I know the Glasgow and Kilmarnock areas well, having lived in Glasgow all my life. There is as much to do in Scotland's biggest city, at every level, as anywhere in the UK, and in many cases, more. Glaswegians are famously friendly, although, as in most big cities, just be careful who you get friendly WITH after dark, and as a Scot (dinna forget that's whaur ye were born!) you'll be welcome, And your family will help you settle in, which is why you're moving in the first place.

They'll give you an idea of where to settle, although Glasgow's south side and west end are the favourite areas  for  students and young people. Go for it, and enjoy it! I bet you do!

Answer 6

Its ot that much different toengland, apart from the nights out are 10 times better in glasgow than anywhere else. If  you like the city move to glasgow, if you like the countryside then move to balloch which is at loch lomond 35 mins drive to glasgow 45 mins on a train. Seriously! we enjoy our life and party like mad, thats about it.

Answer 7

Well, mate.   Lets say this..  Hope that it is different.         Otherwise, if we were all the same, what a bore that would be.  Maybe it will more rural than what you are use to, depends where they live-depends where you live.   Pay and jobs and night life are gonna be new(so you should hope)   General day to day, well I am supposing you are humanoid and they are humanoid --somethings will never change much as basic needs will be the same.

Answer 8

The cost of living isn't as high as some places in England (unless you count Edinburgh & perhaps Aberdeen).  Apart from that I don't think there is that much difference here from living in England.  Oh, we have our own government that actually does stuff forf the people.  That's a big difference.

Answer 9

You will love, England and Scotland aren't that different, the people are really friendly - the majority. The nightlife is amazing and theres tons to do. dont be nervous. There are quite a lot of jobs and most employers in scotland favour people around your age - if your thinking about like a job and not a career, its really easy to get around - regular buses etc and everything is quite close together !