Whats it like living in scotland? i am starting college september 09 i'm from ireland!?

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Hazelio

I've lived in Glasgow since i was born and I'm really proud to be a glaswegian. Its a really friendly place and believe me if your Irish, you will be Loved over here! but anyhow everyones up for a laugh and i really like living here. Theres loadsa shopping centres in glasgow and theres designer shops aswell if your into that but i think the prices are pretty much the same as everywhere else. The weathers not bad.. ok, slight exaggeration... the wind broke my umbrella this morning..but still we get some good days! Anyways hope you enjoy it if you come here!

emperor_allectus

Depends where in Scotland you're going.
The Glasgow-Edinburgh central belt has everything the western world has to offer and superb public transport and services (well, when Scotrail trains actually show up that is). Cost of living is pretty much UK average.
Weather in Scotland is much the same as Ireland. I like visiting later in the year, usually around this time because I find it tends to have calm autumns... but that could be just me.

If I had the chance, I'd move to Glasgow tomorrow, I love it there.

Margaret S

As long as you are not going to Dundee you will love it.

Weather is no worse than anywhere else, plenty of shops and cost of living perhaps a bit higher than in England (last time I was there) but not outrageous compared to most places.

PS I really mean it about Dundee avoid it at all costs.....................

hallam_blue

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Scouse

Hayden, we moved to a town about 20 miles south of Glasgow two years ago with our jobs, Glasgow is an incredible city and Edinburgh while much smaller is excellent also. The shopping centres are fantastic also with anything from Gucci to George being available and to be fair the shops are just about the same in terms of cost as most UK retail shops. The scenery is ace and in a matter of minutes on a train you can be out in the countryside or on a proper sandy beach.

The night life is excellent and the people are really friendly, just watch out for the 'pizza suppers' it's a deep fried pizza that tastes incredible but lines your arteries with fat in a heartbeat haha.

The weather is actually ok, so sometimes it rains, sometimes it's windy but it's Scotland - in fairness we seem to get a cracking share of the good weather here in Glasgow. It does have it's moments but come to think of it, so does every area in the UK, the only thing that I noticed was the winter seems to come in more quickly up here and the nights go darker a wee bit quicker but the flipside of that is an amazing autumn.

You'll love it. If you're around Glasgow or Edinburgh you're in the middle of the world, have fun!

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Scotland will be cheaper than Ireland for sure. Yes we have shopping centres, lots of them, lol! Is it the city you are moving to? If so you should enjoy. We are a friendly bunch but then again so are the Irish so you will do fine. Good luck

bluebell

My two daughters did their college in Scotland, near Glasgow, and loved it. Coming home, they always noted that prices were dearer here, although on my visits there I didn't notice the same contrast. Yes, there are shopping centres, so big they put ours into the shadows altogether. I'm not sure you need so much choice, but it's nice for them to have it. Weather much the same temperatures as here, not as much rain - at least when I was there. There are lots of Irish students in Scotland - you'll have a great time, and the plane journey is quick for those visits home.

tra

Glasgow has the best shopping in the UK next to London, it can be very cheap or expensive depending on your taste, lots of pubs and clubs, drink cheaper than England but food more expensive, weather OK but bring some jumpers! you will have a grand time, Scots are really friendly and love the craic!

Vikstar

Ok, I have lived in Glasgow all my life. I agree that the shops are excellent, and there is plenty of nightlife. Irish people are loved the world over so you will be accepted no problem.

I disagree totally about the weather - it's miserable! We haven't had a summer for 3 years!

I also find that more and more Glaswegians are an embarrassment to the city - drunken, foul mouthed shell-suit wearing losers, but they are not the majority thankfully.

Murtle

It's pretty same to Ireland. Same weather; Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring. Sun, rain, snow and clouds. Same prices in shops and the same shops. Of course there are shopping centres! Are you from the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland?

Hope this helps.

Beth.

I Live in a place called dumfries .. where robert burns was from it has everything you need and its not too crowded either and it has a train station in it so you could get the train to edinburgh or glasgow or stranrear or anywhere :P ..
it also has buses etc..
Scotland isnt expensive but if you go to the busier bits it tends to be a bit more money ..
it has the same weather as ireland :)..
Hope i helped :)
x

Irish Teddybear.

You will love living in Glasgow, it is so friendly
and if you are Irish, there will be a welcome on the mat for you.

Glasgow is a wonderland of shops, colleges and universities.
So hurry up, you will have the time of your life.

Mac Mac

same as Ireland just not as expensive

Caine7SFG

Their is a big difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh, Glasgow is more youthful, with higher student populations, and more fashionable shops (less tartan & shortbread) larger Irish population also.

In Glasgow, we say "Would you like a cup of tea", in Edinburgh they say "I take it you have had your tea",
tightwads in burgh

I cannot say about elsewhere apart from Scottish borders, which is a cool place to live, bit quiet though. Shops in Glasgow cheaper, compared to Irish euro, it is alot cheaper, just don't buy petrol for a car or you will get a shock, I was in Letterkenny last year, big difference in the prices, we are much cheaper .

It is also easier to fly or get transport to the boat when you are visiting home from chrimbo etc..

In Glasgow people are friendly, avoid Govan area, they are not to keen on Irish, always check before you rent accommodation..

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