Workers from overseas - Introduction

If you live outside the UK, and are thinking of coming to Scotland to work, this section will give you a brief introduction to some of the important issues to consider before you make your decision.

People often say that the best things come in small packages. We like to think it’s true of Scotland. Scotland’s total population is currently just over 5.1 million. If we are to continue to grow economically we must attract highly skilled workers from outside the UK. 

Fortunately, many overseas workers are attracted to Scotland, mainly because of the prospects for employment. In 2006 almost 13,000 people migrated to Scotland from overseas, including asylum seekers.

Immigrants make, and have always made, a significant contribution to social, political and economic life in Scotland.

Before you make up your mind about moving to Scotland the best advice we can give you is to do as much research as you can.

Try these sites for detailed information about living and working in Scotland and the UK.

http://www.scotlandistheplace.co.uk – Scotland is the Place (relocating, living and working in Scotland)

http://www.scotland.org/work/index.html - Scotland: Official Online Gateway

http://www.talentscotland.com/ - Talent Scotland

http://www.diverseroutes.co.uk/ - Diverse Routes (about studying in Scotland)

http://www.migrant-gateway.eu/gateway/ - Migrant Gateway
http://www.multikulti.org.uk – for help with immigration problems