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McFlem

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American looking for information about Scotland

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Registration: 12 June 2014

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McFlem replied to a thread
8 years ago
Guest576

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 ...

McFlem

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

McFlem replied to a thread
8 years ago
Guest576

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 ...

McFlem

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

McFlem replied to a thread
10 years ago
expat.com

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 ...

McFlem

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

McFlem replied to a thread
10 years ago
GuestPoster340

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 ...

McFlem

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

McFlem replied to a thread
10 years ago
GuestPoster340

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 ...

McFlem

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

McFlem replied to a thread
10 years ago
GuestPoster340

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 ...

McFlem

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

McFlem replied to a thread
10 years ago
georgiusthegreat

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 ...

McFlem

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

McFlem replied to a thread
10 years ago
dalelinn

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 ...

McFlem

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