As a general living and working environment, Scotland has much to offer.

A free education system continuing through Higher education sets Scotland aside from the rest of the United Kingdom.  Currently home to some 200,000 students, Scotland has some of the oldest and most famous Universities in the world such as the University of St Andrews, established in 1413.  To find out more about living and working in Scotland visit TalentScotland

Scotland has five main international airports (Glasgow, Edinburgh, Prestwick, Aberdeen & Inverness) together serving over 150 destinations with a wide variety of scheduled and chartered flights.  Large and ever-expanding rail networks along with an effective motorway system make Scotland a very appealing and unproblematic place for business.  Further information on the geographical make-up of Scotland is available by visiting Scotland.org

In Scotland, Healthcare is provided free through the National Health Service, regardless of Social Security or National Insurance payments.  The NHS also makes some contribution to dental work and eye tests.  Private health clinics, dentists and opticians also operate in Scotland.

Despite minor complaints, the climate in Scotland is actually very temperate with no extreme weather conditions.  Summer days are long and warm and winter is often mild.  Flooding, which has become a regular occurrence in England, remains rare in Scotland.

With regards to religion, since her Protestant reformation, the Church of Scotland has been Scotland’s national church.  However, Scotland also has a significant Roman Catholic population, particularly in the West.  Although these are the main religions, Scotland is generally seen as a multi-faith society with places of worship for every denomination, Islam being the largest non-Christian religion.

Finally, Scotland as a tourist destination is second to none, with breath-taking scenery and cultural attractions.  For more information on Scotland’s attractions:  visitscotland.com.