Moving to Scotland

Some key information on aspects of life in Scotland:

Healthcare

Comprehensive healthcare is available to people living in Scotland. The majority of NHS (National Health Service) provision is free, paid for through personal taxation. Private care is paid for, usually, through a private healthcare insurance scheme.

Education

Scotland has a comprehensive state education system and all children attend school from age 5-16, with the option of continuing until age 18. All children are provided with free nursery education for two years prior to beginning school. Scotland also offers further and higher education through a network of world-class universities and colleges.

Finding a House

Depending on how long you’re going to be here, you can either buy or rent a home. Whichever you decide to do, you can look forward to a huge range of housing possibilities, both in town – where you can choose between everything from waterfront apartments and large Victorian villas to more modern houses – and in the country, within easy commuting distance of the city.

Emigration

Emigrating to Scotland can be a painless process if you take the time to research and prepare for your application. There are many ways you can go about emigrating to Scotland and it's important that you choose the correct one for your situation.

Relocation Advisory Service

Thankfully help is at hand from The Relocation Advisory Service (RAS), a unique service provided by the Scottish Government. RAS offers friendly help and advice, from a team of trained immigration advisers, to anyone with questions on moving to Scotland.