Move to UK and consider life in Scotland

The decision by the Scottish government to reward migrants who move to Scotland with bonus points on their UK visa application is an attempt to stop the negative trends of an increasingly ageing population and skills shortages in certain sectors of  the economy.

And let’s hope the plan works. Scotland has a lot to offer migrants who tend to head for London or other major cities in the south of England. Apart from the ropey climate, a belief that all Scotsmen wear skirts and eat from a sheep’s gut, Scotland has plenty to offer anyone wanted to move to the UK and looking for a dynamic place to live and work.

So, in no particular order of merit, consider a new start in Scotland and enjoy…

A Royal education system – Scotland has one of the oldest and best educational systems in the world and is home to St Andrews University where Prince William recently attended.

A nation fit for sport – Scotland may be the birthplace of golf with many quality courses around the contry, but football is number one sporting passion for most.

Setting the Scenery – Scotland is home to some of the UK’s most spectacular landscape inlcuding Ben Nevis (Britain’s highest peak), many lochs and castles, and over 400 islands around its coastline.

Look to the Scottish stars – Famous modern-day Scots include actors Sean Connery and Ewan McGregor, comedian Billy Connelly, pop diva Annie Lennox and author J K Rowling.

Breakling the rule – In 1999 the Scottish Parliament was opened, the first Scottish Parliament for 300 years. Scotland now makes its own decisions on social welfare, health and education.

So with a valid UK visa, you too can make the move to live and work in one of the most scenic and thriving countries in the world.