Continentals in Scotland
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Continentals in Scotland is a blog that is all about Europeans living in Scotland. Here, we collect information on cultural differences but also tips on where to find Continental gems such as decent chicken soup or a crunchy loaf of bread. If you are European planning to move to Scotland, you'll find lots of information on moving here on our page as well. Enjoy the read!
Continentals in Scotland
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The next Scottish Parliament Elections are on 6 May 2021 - and EU citizens can vote as well! Find out more information here on how to vote in Scotland ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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You are a European citizen and living in Scotland or other parts of the UK? Find out the differences between pre-settled and settled status ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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The origins of the cabbage walk and why it's unlikely to become a thing in Scotland ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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Only four days left and its Christmas! Yes, in Continental Europe we celebrate Christmas on the 24th, not the 25th. To get us into the final Christmas spirit, we light the fourth candle of our advent wreath today and start wrapping the first presents ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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It’s already mid-December. It feels like we've just skipped summer and somehow already ended up in winter. In case you want to get into a Christmas mood and learn some of the most popular songs in this country, we collected some of them ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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While Christmas is very well structured in Eastern and Central Europe, Scotland has more Christmas songs than it has traditions. We prepared a short overview of important days and dates you should know if you ever decide to spend the festive period in Eastern or Central Europe ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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Scotland, we need to talk about recycling. You are a country with such formidable nature and heritage that is admired throughout the world. And yet, whether you hit the town on Sunday morning or drive along Loch Lomond to the north, there's litter everywhere. So, tell me, Scotland, why are you so messy ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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You've moved to Scotland and want to drive a car? Here is a little guide on how to prepare yourself for left-hand traffic ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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You are thinking of moving to Scotland from mainland Europe? Here is a guide on all the paperwork you need to do once you arrive ..read more
Continentals in Scotland
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With COVID-19 still lurking around, local holidays in Scotland are currently probably a better idea than going abroad. Here is a list of places that are on the mainland and don’t attract tons of people ..read more