

TomZan
American looking for information about Scotland
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About me
American
Lives in Seattle
Registration: 28 August 2012
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Volunteering in Scotland by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some °µÍø½ûÇøs wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations °µÍø½ûÇøs can turn to if they want to volunteer in Scotland? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...

I am from the US. It is my understanding that we cannot work or volunteer in the UK. Read More


Moving to Scotland soon by RMcCorkle
My husband and I will be moving to Scotland soon, looking to the Leith or Edinburgh area mainly. Any and all information in the easiest way to procure a job once there would be awesome. I have been in the banking/finance sector for going on 7 ...

It has always been my opinion after looking into this that unless you are from the UK there is not much of a way to work in Scotland. They do not want us even as a retired person with money. 6 months and you are out. Sound like your husband as ... Read More


Considering the leap by luxnoir
Hello I'm considering a move in the near future so I thought I'd check out this forum. I'm wondering what it feels like to be in a strange country with no friends or family. How easy is it for you? It's a really big decision so, I'm going to seek ...

I want to know how do you get a visa to stay longer then 6 months? Read More


Considering the leap by luxnoir
Hello I'm considering a move in the near future so I thought I'd check out this forum. I'm wondering what it feels like to be in a strange country with no friends or family. How easy is it for you? It's a really big decision so, I'm going to seek ...

Im thinking of the leap also. My big problem is permission to get to stay in the country. A passport only lets you stay for 6 months. Need a reason to get a visa? I just want to retire, experience the country and enjoy. Seems that is not alowed. Read More