People move to Scotland for all sorts of reasons - to work, to study, to set up a business - but mostly because they want to enjoy a quality of life for themselves and their families, that few other countries can offer.

Moving to a foreign country can be an overwhelming experience.  Aside from finding a new home there are many other considerations - from finding suitable schools for your children, mastering the local transport sytem, understanding the culture and customs as well as the accent.

If you are moving to Scotland with your employer, you may be offered the services of a relocation agent or a specialist like Rettie & Co. to help you move and find a suitable home.

Consider these things you might like prior to your move:

• Identify areas where you would be happy to live - in town or in the country
• Research educational facilities available in the area to determine whether they cater for you or your children's learning requirements. 
• Make appointments to meet with representatives from your chosen educational facilites to personally view the establishment
• Research the travel options to and from your workplace together with the travel times.

To find out more about the services Rettie & Co. can provide, please contact Camilla Younger on + 44 (0) 131 624 9037 or email camilla@rettie.co.uk.

Other useful websites include:

www.talentscotland.com

www.scotlandistheplace.com

www.edinburgh.gov.uk/internet

www.scotland.gov.uk/Home

www.nurseryandschoolguide.co.uk