Live & Work in Scotland [Paperback]

Nicola Taylor (Author)

Book Description

Series: Live & Work in Scotland | Publication Date: May 2001

Provides an indispensable source of knowledge for anyone hoping to move to Scotland, whether to the Borders and the great cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow or to the Highlands and Islands. In addition to giving all the facts on where the jobs are and how to get them it gives essential information on the customs, laws, regulations and way of life that will be encountered there. Special features include regional employment guides, directories of major employers and personal case histories from people who have made the move.
Packed with information on matters from crofting law to the Scottish Parliament, the book provides essential insider information and advice to help the reader secure a residence permit, find their ideal home, open a bank account and get the right health care. For those looking for work it lists the skills and trades most in demand and is packed with useful contacts to help find the right job, as well as explaining how to start or buy your own business.

Editorial Reviews

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'A useful reference tool¿ certainly a worthwhile purchase for individuals who are seriously considering moving to Scotland'. Newcheck Magazine.

From the Back Cover

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: red tape; pros & cons of moving to Scotland; political and economic structure; property purchase and rental; daily life; retiring in Scotland.
In Section II - Working in Scotland - you will find information on: finding a job; skills and qualifications; hours and holidays; salaries; trade unions; contracts; women in work; seasonal and temporary work; starting a business..
This guide contains a business and industry report, a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Vacation Work Publications; 1st edition (May 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1854582526
• ISBN-13: 978-1854582522
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,277,965 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good read, January 9, 2007

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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.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Not much help, June 20, 2010

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Jan "California Foodie" (Sunny California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Live & Work in Scotland, 2nd (Live & Work - Vacation Work Publications) (Paperback)

For me, this book did not offer much information. It seems to be outdated and too broad of coverage.

5.0 out of 5 stars Live & Work In Scotland by Nicola Taylor, March 12, 2011

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Steven M. Krause "svensvane" (Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States) - See all my reviews
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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.