Living in Scotland
Scotland is a great place to live and work. People from all over the world have found a warm welcome in Scotland and enjoy the variety of lifestyles on offer.With excellent road networks and public transport you can explore the countryside and beaches, rivers and glens all within easy reach of the city centres, giving you a wide choice of places to live and work. Many people prefer to live in rural areas and commute to the cities whilst others enjoy all that a vibrant city has to offer. Scotland's location takes up the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it share a border with England to the south and are surrounded by over 790 islands. Scotland is famous all over the world for its culture, hospitality and innovation.
Edinburgh and Glasgow are Scotland’s largest cities and have both been ranked among the top 10 financial centres in Europe.

Edinburgh Edinburgh is Scotland’s capital and is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK. Its impressive combination of history, culture, architecture and lively social scene make it a highly desirable place to live. A city of great contrasts, Edinburgh's traditional but vibrant Old Town is complemented by its modern and stylish New Town which situated in and around Princes Street. Alongside the city's numerous attractions are open green spaces, dramatic rocky crags and volcanic plugs. Magnificent countryside and stunning beaches are within a short distance from the city centre. Population approaching 500,000 68,790 students are enrolled in Edinburgh's internationally recognised universities Glasgow The city of Glasgow and surrounding area is a lively and multicultural place to live. It offers some of the best shopping, restaurants, bars and entertainment for miles around and is one of Scotland’s most exciting cities. Renowned for its friendly people, Glasgow is set against a backdrop of outstanding Victorian architecture, world famous art collections, galleries and museums. The city also offers outstanding sport facilities and is set to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014.Within easy reach of the city are towns and villages where you can enjoy a quieter pace of life and the beauty of Scotland’s beaches and countryside. Population of almost 600,000 Over 90 parks within the city boundaries Safety and policing Scotland is a safe and secure country to live, work and study in. This is probably highlighted by the fact that, unlike most countries, police officers in Scotland do not routinely carry firearms.You will find local based community police in most areas and some neighbourhood watch schemes, where the public volunteer to monitor minor crime such as graffiti or illegal dumping of rubbish. Your local police will be able to tell you of any personal safety schemes that operate in the area in which you live. Emergency calls In an emergency, pick up any telephone and dial 999 (from any area in Scotland). This is free and will allow you to call for police, ambulance or fire services.You can also dial 112 which is the European emergency number, reachable from fixed and mobile phones, free of charge, everywhere in the EU.

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Last Updated: 17 January 2013
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