The Isle of Arran in Scotland is frequently called Scotland in Miniature, and for good reason. This tiny island boasts everything the mainland has, from ancient standing stones and beautiful castles to whisky distilleries, beaches, and highlands. As my first Scottish island, visiting the Isle of Arran has officially set the bar very high for […]
Category Archives: Edinburgh Expat
Stories, reviews, and expat life in Edinburgh.
As with anywhere in the world, there are certainly pros and cons to living in Scotland. I get regular emails from readers asking for insights and advice on moving to Scotland and living in Scotland. So I thought I’d compile some thoughts here to help guide your own journey, should you be considering the move […]
The Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh welcomes Summer in the Celtic tradition. Welcome summer with this popular local event in the Scottish capital city.
There are so many things to do in Pitlochry Scotland – you should plan for a full weekend of fun in this quaint Victorian town!
Day trips from Edinburgh are easy to manage by public transportation or via group tours. Get my 7 favorite Edinburgh day trip ideas.
Rabbie’s tour of St Andrews and Fife is a great day trip from Edinburgh with history, seaside views, and lovely countryside to enjoy.
Moving to new countries comes with a whole range of logistics to figure out and to check off a list. But by far the most important part of becoming an expat is the legal requirements involved. These are the details I can offer for how this US citizen got UK residency through marriage to an […]
Moving to a new country can be daunting…finding new friends, figuring out which items you like from the grocery store, hell, just finding a grocery store can be a challenge! You’ve uprooted yourself and plopped down into a whole new environment. Luckily, for an American expat in Scotland, the transition really actually isn’t that hard. […]