Relocating to remote areas... anyone done it?

[ChristmasPresence]

Seriously thinking about relocating to a remote area of the country, Scottish islands maybe. Has anyone done this, or already live somewhere remote? What are the drawbacks?

My dream too....you ought to put a message out for expatinscotland....she lives in a very remote part of Scotland. I'm sure she could help you.

thanks whispy. will keep a lookout for her

I was relocated to Dartmoor as a three year old and spent the next fifteen years desperate to leave, the following ten avoiding going back and the next fifteen feeling all wistful about remoteness. And I married a man who is desperate to decant to the wilds. But actually I know I would never go back to living five miles from the nearest shop, ten from secondary school (and you get no choice at all in remote parts)and at least fifteen from any friends! If you are willing to be a permanent taxi service it might be acceptable (I'm assuming you have sprogs). Don't assume that your paradise will be theirs!

Depends on how much you like driving....