McFlem
American looking for information about Scotland
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Registration: 12 June 2014
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Married UK Citizen and now in Glasgow! Help with Resident visa process by Guest576
Hello out there! I applied for a settlement visa several months ago because I married a UK citizen two months ago and just arrived in the Glasgow to live last week. Not sure where or who I need to speak to next to become a resident? I've made ...
Monica, I'm no expert, but It does sound like you may have the wrong visa. I think the 'fiancé' visa is only good for 6 months & then you have to leave and apply for a Spouse Settlement Visa, but I'm not 100% sure ... Read More
Married UK Citizen and now in Glasgow! Help with Resident visa process by Guest576
Hello out there! I applied for a settlement visa several months ago because I married a UK citizen two months ago and just arrived in the Glasgow to live last week. Not sure where or who I need to speak to next to become a resident? I've made ...
Monica, So are in you Scotland on a Spouse Visa? If so, that is good for 30 months, the you have to reapply the same way for FLR (further leave to remain). That allows you to stay for an additional 30 months. It is only after that- a total of 5 ... Read More
Cost of living in Scotland by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and useful to exchange informations about the cost of living in Scotland. The idea is to help those who would like to live in Scotland. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare ...
The 6 month quarantine for dogs brought into the UK is no longer mandatory IF you are arriving from the list of approved countries, obtain a 'Pet Passport' and follow the proper procedures as set forth by the Department for Environment, Food ... Read More
Hi, I am near Edinburgh by GuestPoster340
Hi, I am 50+, looking for friendship only. I love creative projects, friends, great conversations, walks, writing, cooking, recipes, laughter and would love to meet other South Africans around my own age group. Been here a year now and settling into ...
And, just for clarification- regarding the posts from Joolz, Joolsz and Joolzie- Am I correct in presuming there are 2 of you posting here with similar names? JM Read More
Hi, I am near Edinburgh by GuestPoster340
Hi, I am 50+, looking for friendship only. I love creative projects, friends, great conversations, walks, writing, cooking, recipes, laughter and would love to meet other South Africans around my own age group. Been here a year now and settling into ...
Joolsz Winters seem to have gotten a bit less predictable lately. My last full Winter there was in '06 and it was pretty mild, but from what my friends there tell me, they've had more snow and ice the past couple of years. Do you drive in ... Read More
Hi, I am near Edinburgh by GuestPoster340
Hi, I am 50+, looking for friendship only. I love creative projects, friends, great conversations, walks, writing, cooking, recipes, laughter and would love to meet other South Africans around my own age group. Been here a year now and settling into ...
Hello Joolz, I'm a Yank in your age bracket preparing to move to Edinburgh and although I don't speak Afrikaans, I would also be interested in platonic friendship/correspondence. I'm a semi-retired Physio (and former restaurant owner, ... Read More
Where to live in Edinburgh by georgiusthegreat
Hello! We are moving to Edinburgh and have been offered an apartment to rent in Murrayfield. What is this neighbourhood like? Is it pleasant? Is it safe? Our daughter will be studying at the vet school in Roslin. We realize that Murrayfield is far ...
Murrayfield is an OK area and although it's a fair distance from Roslin, you'll generally be going the opposite direction of the rush hour traffic. It's close to the City Centre and relatively convenient to other areas with easy bus ... Read More
Have some questions to ask by dalelinn
My wife has accepted a position with Amazon in Gourock. I am told that Glasgow is an hour away. I am told that Greenock is 15 minutes away and beautifully situated on the lovely River Clyde. I am also told that Greenock is a hotbed of dangerous ...
Generally speaking, you're going to be a lot safer at 10:00 PM about anywhere in Scotland than you would be a 1/2 block off of Beale or Bourbon St at Noon in the States. With that said, I can tell you that Glasgow is a little 'rougher' ... Read More