@jamesy
Scottish expat in the USA
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Registration: 22 March 2009
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Do and don't in Scotland by expat.com
Are you living in Scotland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Scotland? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Scotland? Thanks!
Really ? Im guessing you are new to Aberdeen.Thier football fans are amongst the most bitter. I dont think you have a true picture of Aberdeen yet at all. Read More
Do and don't in Scotland by expat.com
Are you living in Scotland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Scotland? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Scotland? Thanks!
In regards the "who would discuss religion" comment , you havnt spent any time in Glasgow or central scotland im thinking.Take an interest in football there , im sure you have to be aware religion plays a big part of even that.I dont know about ... Read More
Scottish culture and habit (Leo's thread) by jamesy
Scottish culture and habit can vary from one area to the next much like England.For instance Scottish border towns often sound and act much more Scottish than any Scot, why this is im not sure.Its as if they need to reassure thier identity. I spent ...
Oh..can you tell ive been out of Glasgow for 18 months ? Hahaha Probably the most important thing to know about the culture is the religions and how it somehow fits in with Football and daily life. It is without a doubt a social divide to an extent ... Read More
Scottish culture and habit (Leo's thread)
Scottish culture and habit can vary from one area to the next much like England.For instance Scottish border towns often sound and act much more Scottish than any Scot, why this is im not sure.Its as if they need to reassure thier identity. I spent ... Read More
Who'd have believed Scotland had native gold, pearls and other gems? by scottbyname
I found this really interesting article by a leading Scottish jeweller. I knew jewellery was made in Scotland - but I never realised all the precious materials were native too. There is even a map showing the best placed to find gold, sapphires, ...
I think you are most likely right Julien , ill give Hahagoodliving a quick reply and if more info is required we can begin a new thread. Haha , i found life in Scotland and England very similar.No huge differences. Ill expand on that this evening as ... Read More
Who'd have believed Scotland had native gold, pearls and other gems? by scottbyname
I found this really interesting article by a leading Scottish jeweller. I knew jewellery was made in Scotland - but I never realised all the precious materials were native too. There is even a map showing the best placed to find gold, sapphires, ...
Sure , anything you care to ask , i can tell you that you wont find precious stones , semi precious maybe. Gold is still panned for by hobbyists who claim to be finding it in small amounts. There were people who had collected maybe an ounce of gold ... Read More
Who'd have believed Scotland had native gold, pearls and other gems? by scottbyname
I found this really interesting article by a leading Scottish jeweller. I knew jewellery was made in Scotland - but I never realised all the precious materials were native too. There is even a map showing the best placed to find gold, sapphires, ...
The only Ruby in Scotland took her love to town long ago , pearls are freshwater river pearls.I think there was a Ford Sapphire some years ago. Read More
Moving to Glasgow by Shannon.McGarvey
What should international students moving to Glasgow for the first time bring with them on their journey? What are some important tips to remember?
Thier sense of humour Read More
How to make friends in Glasgow by expat.com
We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Glasgow :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Glasgow?? Thanks in ...
Hahahah a bit of a trick question here,Glasgow you will find is like no other city youve ever been in.Theres a reason for this.When they built and later expanded the city they built huge housing schemes within the city which in turn built up around ... Read More
Going out in Glasgow by expat.com
Hi there, Which are your 10 favorite places to go out in Glasgow? Which places would you recommend to newcomers? (restaurants, pubs, discos, theaters, cinemas, concert halls...) Thanks!
Ibrox stadium , there are also other sports venues. SECC , excellent concert hall and annual carnival funfair. Sauchiehall st , any number of stores , pubs and clubs. Argyll st , again 1st class shopping ,pubs,clubs. Byres rd in the west end , ... Read More
Do and don't in Scotland by expat.com
Are you living in Scotland? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Scotland? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Scotland? Thanks!
Dont discuss religion. Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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Give'em a bit of a push and find out :) My first digital was an intel..800x600 ..when i think of the places i took that camera.Now with a Canon that has ridiculously high resolutions..sigh.. Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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The manuals are fine up to a point , operating and setting the camera is pretty straightforward.Angles and lighting is a whole new thing and not in the manual really. Its like some never realise that using a mono setting can give stunning results on ... Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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Hi NicoleB , we all got to learn from the beginnings,doesnt make any of us stupid , youve learned and become adept at the baking so your anything but stupid id say. I love photography and never am without a camera , do i know how to use it ?.. no I ... Read More
Food from home i miss!! by msmoneypenny
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A good baker would do well here,theres a sad lack of them. Read More