Hello, I am eager to hear opinions and experiences of people who are from Scotland or relocated from different countries. I am originally from Canada, partner grew up in Scotland but has lived in a few different places and also doesn't feel he belongs anywhere, like me.
I am living in Stirling (been for 10 years) with my partner and 2,5 year old. I never felt like I wanted to put roots down here and since having my daughter I’ve felt the itch to move more intensely. Trouble is I’ve no idea where to. Partner lived in the black isle for a few years and loved it - so do I. We love the highlands (but Havent really explored the borders). We loved going there on holidays but what would it actually be like to live there with a young family? We’d love to be somewhere close to walks/ nature (in land rather than coast). Good schools are important and although I’d love to live rurally I don’t think it’s the most practical with young children?
Part of me wants to be somewhere small and quiet and another close ish to a bigger town to feel connected.. I have a lot of conflicting desires and need help with more experience / perspective.
our work is flexible and I will retrain at some point.
I just want to finally feel settled somewhere, where I feel at home and part of a community somewhere that feels relaxed, safe and welcoming. Surrounded by nature is key.
thank you to whoever reads this !!