Tag Archives: Move to Scotland

Living in Scotland: Pros and Cons from a US Perspective

Moving to a new country - Amanda Walkins offering Scotland travel planning help

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 […]

How Can a US Citizen Get UK Residency Through Marriage

Edinburgh wedding

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 […]

An American Expat in Scotland: Visas, Daily Life, Housing Info & More

Edinburgh Castle

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. […]

US Citizen Married in Scotland

Carolyn Henry Photography Edinburgh Scotland wedding family photography

Having just gone through this process myself, I thought it only appropriate I pass along my newfound knowledge as a US citizen married in Scotland. I was married in Scotland and the rules do differ slightly for the rest of the UK. However, this is at least the basic outline of steps you could expect everywhere. […]