A unique book covering the possibilities of living and working in Scotland from the Borders and the great cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the Highlands and Islands.
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'A useful reference tool¿ certainly a worthwhile purchase for individuals who are seriously considering moving to Scotland'. Newcheck Magazine.
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Live & Work Scotland provides a detailed survey of the opportunities for living & working in Scotland - from the Borders and the great cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the Highlands and Islands.
Inside Section 1 - Living in Scotland - you will find information on how to: find your ideal home; obtain a competitive mortgage; deal with surveys & conveyancing; choose a suitable school; open the right bank account; get the best health care; make friends with the natives; find the best Scottish culture; organize your retirement; make the most of your leisure time.
In Section II - Working in Scotland - you will find information on: finding suitable employment; skills and trades most in demand; seasonal and temporary work; salaries, hours and holidays; trade unions and contracts; starting/buying your own business; raising the required finance; working from home; local and government incentives; sources of advice and assistance.
This guide is packed with useful contacts and includes a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.
Inside Section 1 - Living in Scotland - you will find information on how to: find your ideal home; obtain a competitive mortgage; deal with surveys & conveyancing; choose a suitable school; open the right bank account; get the best health care; make friends with the natives; find the best Scottish culture; organize your retirement; make the most of your leisure time.
In Section II - Working in Scotland - you will find information on: finding suitable employment; skills and trades most in demand; seasonal and temporary work; salaries, hours and holidays; trade unions and contracts; starting/buying your own business; raising the required finance; working from home; local and government incentives; sources of advice and assistance.
This guide is packed with useful contacts and includes a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.
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Good read,
By jade22192 "jade22192" (Woodbridge, VA U.S.A.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Live & Work in Scotland, 2nd (Live & Work - Vacation Work Publications) (Paperback)
Very comprehensive guide to relocating to Scotland. It is disappointing that it is so hard to get into the U.K. to work and experience a different kind of life - unless you are highly educated, sponsored by a company that wants to hire you, or rich. It is still a good read, and the writing is very easy to follow.
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For me, this book did not offer much information. It seems to be outdated and too broad of coverage.
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Live & Work In Scotland by Nicola Taylor,
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This review is from: Live & Work in Scotland, 2nd (Live & Work - Vacation Work Publications) (Paperback)
After five trips to Scotland and a desire to move there, I purchased this book along with Nicola's book, Buying A House In Scotland. Both books are very informative and interestingly written. Nicola Taylor moved to Scotland with her husband after visiting from England. One would think that it shouldn't be much different, but there are cultural and financial differences as spelled out in the book. This book helped me although I stopped short of moving permanently due to personal involvements and not enough money. If you have plans to live and work in Scotland, I would purchase this book first as well as visiting many times to see if you really like the country.
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As other parts of Britain become more crowded, more polluted and the pace of life ever faster, increasing numbers of people are seeing the attractions of moving to Scotland. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
crofting system, working holidaymaker, croft land, local enterprise companies, mortgage period, entry clearance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Executive, Inland Revenue, Chamber of Commerce, Crofters Commission, National Insurance, Bank of Scotland, Western Isles, Daily Life, East Kilbride, Bank of England, Property Centre, Royal Mail, General Introduction, Standard Grade, Wester Ross, British Telecom, Employment Agency, George Street, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Skye, National Health Service, Business Pages, Companies House, Law Society New!
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As other parts of Britain become more crowded, more polluted and the pace of life ever faster, increasing numbers of people are seeing the attractions of moving to Scotland. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
crofting system, working holidaymaker, croft land, local enterprise companies, mortgage period, entry clearance Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Executive, Inland Revenue, Chamber of Commerce, Crofters Commission, National Insurance, Bank of Scotland, Western Isles, Daily Life, East Kilbride, Bank of England, Property Centre, Royal Mail, General Introduction, Standard Grade, Wester Ross, British Telecom, Employment Agency, George Street, Isle of Lewis, Isle of Skye, National Health Service, Business Pages, Companies House, Law Society New!
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