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4 Reasons Not to Move to the Scottish Highlands
Thinking of moving to the Scottish Highlands? It’s a place of breathtaking landscapes and rich history, but it’s not for everyone. Before you pack your bags, consider these four reasons why the Highlands might not be your ideal home:
The Weather: Expect four seasons in one day! The Highlands are known for their unpredictable weather, with sudden rain showers, chilling winds, and even snow in unexpected months. If you’re not a fan of constantly changing skies, this might be a deal-breaker.
Public Transport: While charming in its own right, the public transport system here isn’t the most reliable. Buses and trains can be infrequent, and if you’re living in a remote area, you might find yourself waiting for a ride longer than you’d like.
State of the Roads: The scenic drives come at a cost. Many roads in the Highlands are narrow, winding, and can be poorly maintained. Potholes and single-track roads with passing places are common, which can be a challenge for those used to city driving.
Midges!: Ah, the infamous Highland midge. These tiny insects can be a huge nuisance during the warmer months. They swarm in vast numbers and their bites can be very irritating. If you’re not prepared to deal with these little critters, you might want to reconsider.
Despite these challenges, many find the Scottish Highlands a wonderful place to live, with its stunning scenery, friendly communities, and tranquil lifestyle. It’s all about weighing the pros and cons. What’s your take?
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@thehighlandlife2023 5 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for watching I really appreciate it and if you fancied watching more videos please do check out these ones below ⬇️ Winter in the highlands: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KW1Lv0XlN-w.htmlsi=pLeX5a1rLxcVc1xo How to survive ticks and midges: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-o2Lrj2xNKVg.htmlsi=R1g2Rk0VDNTVDbhB Why we moved to the highlands: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IHh8FiEwk3I.htmlsi=cccImCiERYaQz968

@milesbrown8016 3 месяца назад

Awesome

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

Also plenty of videos to come! 👌

@wackthegood8884 3 месяца назад

I guessed at midgies straight off the bat! But I still love the highlands.

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

Absolutely! Even those little buggers can’t rough the Scottish Highlands!

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

Incase anyone for one second thinks we/I don’t love it here check out my latest video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--Fd4O2_mW7k.htmlsi=pLdrCAMHCbINu_cb

@garycrowther4912 3 месяца назад

The bad weather days/weeks/months make you appreciate the occasional good day much more , the pace of life the scenery, the solitude, the lack of traffic and the friendliness of the people far outweigh the reasons not to move to the highlands or islands 😎

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

Absolutely 🙌🙌 Couldn’t agree more. Life here is amazing, the weather, midges and anything else could not put me off living here. X

@KobraaRl 2 месяца назад

I love when it's finally sunny ootside and no raining for once 😂😂😂

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

@@KobraaRlit’s finally sunny here too! 🙌☀️

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

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@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

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@escapetothecountrylife-tq3el 4 месяца назад

I live in Wisconsin. Never lower temp then -40F wind chill to -70F and 5 or 6 feet of snow. Think I can handle the winter

@thehighlandlife2023 4 месяца назад

I’d say you can for sure! However many people in England are definitely not experienced in this kind of weather! 🤣

@fishinwidow35 3 месяца назад

We get that here in Maine too. Plus black flies and mosquitos

@sharonkutz8272 3 месяца назад

Washington state gets lots of rain. Not alot of snow. I would be ok with the highlands but public transportation might be a worry. I still drive

@SteveCondron 2 месяца назад

If these are the things keeping you away. Good luck and goodbye. I love Scotland.

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

It definitely didn’t keep us away, have lived here a few years now. Absolutely in love with the place, but many of these reason do keep people away! I say they are not the right people to appreciate here then.

@philipmartin5757 Месяц назад

A lot of people pointing out the lack of public transport in rural Scotland but never asking why that should be the case. The Highlands are starting to depopulate again and quite rightly it's a free country for people to move to but the Highlands is the clearest case of economic failure in Scotland. I know people love the bleakness, the isolation and the majestic landscapes but to me all of that is just a sign of neglect where the blame lies in many directions. Nearby countries such as Norway have much much larger towns in their frozen north and even Iceland has small towns in the north of their country bigger than most of our northern towns (apart from Wick and Thurso of course) but Scotland is failing. We live not far from Stirling in highland Perthshire with munros almost on our doorstep and yet nearby towns like Callander are slowly dying as banks, post offices, and businesses close for good. I don't know your personal back story and I couldn't care less about nationality but rural Scotland cannot continue to be a backwater attractive only to retirees and the wealthy. I can't think of another comparable country where such neglect is tolerated by TPTB. You can delete this if you like but people everywhere should have an accurate informed idea of the country (not the countryside) they are moving to...meaning any country whatsoever. All the best to you.

@thehighlandlife2023 Месяц назад

I totally understand what you are saying. However I have seen a lot of families moving to the Highlands (who like us are not wealthy!) and making it their home, so it’s definitely not just the retired or rich moving here. But there is a lot of those also moving into the area. What I have seen a lot of are homes being bought by people and used as air BnB’s which is their prerogative of course, but it means less people actually living in the areas that are not very populated. There’s a lot of issues within many countries that need addressing and like many the government involved don’t seem to say the people on the grounds concerns or do but don’t do much if anything about it, or the direction they take to contact this crisis isn’t working. Iam not sure what the answer is tbh. I would never delete a comment for someone voicing their opinion and observations as articulately as you did, Iv not deleted a comment yet even when called many names! I do appreciate your thoughts and comment

@djriddell1 15 дней назад

No 1 reason not to move would be the summer crazy midges

@thehighlandlife2023 15 дней назад

It was a reason many people told us they wouldn’t move here! Didn’t stop us, and still wouldn’t! They can be a pest but there’s always a way!

@weekendwet1 4 месяца назад

I concur. Do not move to rural Scotland. Stay in your towns and cities and leave the Scottish countryside to those of us who live here

@thehighlandlife2023 4 месяца назад

Ha ha Iam not sure that’s what I said but okay 😆 I get what your saying though

@mandytyers4481 3 месяца назад

That is until the boat people colonise there .Good luck Scotland..

@George-gg1ny 2 месяца назад

Wonder 🤔 if Mr weekendwet is spared from God's Judgement that is beginning. I heard all godless will be removed during tribulations and those of the Faith will enjoy CHRIST our Lord's millennium of peace for a thousand years 🙏

@Mike-xh7wb 2 месяца назад

What a moaning Cow, to check for wind,, just look at the grass or trees, I live in Scotland, ( Edinburgh) no midges, plenty of flags to determine wind and direction, oh and we have other pests during the English bank holidays

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

@@Mike-xh7wb 😂 I can totally see why if you only watched this video and no to the end why you may say this! This video came about because I was asked if there were any cons to living where we do, and of course like anywhere there are things to consider. Many of my other videos will show just how much we embrace all the things ‘good and bad’ here and absolutely love the place we call home. I even say at the end of the video how none of these things should (and clearly didn’t for me!) or would put me off or anyone else but are considerations!

@molecatcher3383 3 дня назад

There aregood reasons why there are so many abandoned, ruined houses in the Scottish highlands. These include : Cold/Wet/windy weather, Short hours of daylight in winter, Lack of jobs or ways of making money, Isolation from good quality shops/services/healthcare, your children will move far away from you when they grow up.

@saorsa5 Месяц назад

Do you think the uk is one country its not you come up here bitching about the snp scotland needs fn independence enjoying getting free prescriptions and no yhe the rnglish tax payer does not subsidise scotland

@thehighlandlife2023 Месяц назад

Not once have I mentioned the SNP? Iam not sure where you have got this from?!

@sayitlikeitis8759 Месяц назад

Sitting here watching your video with my leg elevated having been bitten by a horse fly, this has put me off rather.

@thehighlandlife2023 Месяц назад

Ekkkk horse flies are so bad. They can be bad here but luckily Iv not been bitten up here yet! Hope it goes down soon for you. I remember when I got bitten by one once my ankle swelled right up! Not fun.

@KobraaRl 2 месяца назад

Bonnie. Bloody. Scotland ❤❤❤

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

@@KobraaRl It’s a place like no other 😍

@brianmarshall1637 2 месяца назад

I wouldn,t like to move there but it is great for a coach your as I have been On four of them,weather always uncertain but the scenery beautiful.

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

It’s not for everyone that’s for sure, it can be a hard life especially for those whose livelihood is outdoors in all weathers they work out there. It’s a magical place though and as you said the scenery is beautiful, of that there is no doubt 🙌

@saorsa5 Месяц назад

Coming up here and bitchin g about snp do one pal

@thehighlandlife2023 Месяц назад

@@saorsa5 I don’t think I mention SNP at all in this video???

@saorsa5 Месяц назад

@@thehighlandlife2023in your comment the snp have done more for scotland than any other unionist party . You have no clue England does not subsidise scotland scotland need out this union years of austerity brought on by the tirys and now continued by the labour party .

@thehighlandlife2023 Месяц назад

@@saorsa5 They were not comments by me. They are those individuals opinions not mine.

@thehighlandlife2023 Месяц назад

@@saorsa5 I can see why my reply to one of the peoples comments might make it look like I don’t support SNP! I just don’t get into politics online as it never goes well. So my political view won’t ever be something I talk about. I get enough hate as it is tbh!! But I appreciate your thoughts on the subject 🙏

@Shouldbeeasier 5 месяцев назад

I'm sorry you're wrong. The number 1 reason not to move to Scotland is the SNP.

@thehighlandlife2023 5 месяцев назад

Ahhhh yes, although I don’t like to bring politics into my videos!

@nursecathy123cat 5 месяцев назад

SNP?

@thehighlandlife2023 5 месяцев назад

@@nursecathy123cat The Scottish National Party is a social democratic political party in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@caillongouarnemansau 3 месяца назад

Even french people knows you're a bampot like all the tories

@milesbrown8016 3 месяца назад

Scottish nazis party

@highlandjournalart654 5 месяцев назад

I drove up to Gills Bay last week, it was appalling! And yes of course it was the midge.

@thehighlandlife2023 5 месяцев назад

The roads are so bad, It’s shocking isn’t it!! Ha ha it was only ever going to be the midges wasn’t it? 🤣

@mylifeaschas 3 месяца назад

The weather and lack of public transport definitely seem like the biggest drawbacks to living in the Scottish Highlands. But good to know there are ways to deal with the midges! I'll definitely check out your linked video for tips. I wasn't sure about the "no good reasons not to move" part at first, but you make a good point at the end. The challenges seem manageable if you're up for the beautiful scenery and slower pace of life.

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

I guess like anywhere there will be drawbacks and we have to weigh up how big a drawback they are. Nothing would stop us for living here as we love it, even now when I am being eaten alive by midges! 🤣 it’s a great place to call home ❤️

@amandafreebrey9192 5 месяцев назад

Yeah I’m to much of a Jessie to cope with midges & the weather…. Loved your outtakes lol x made me chuckle x

@thehighlandlife2023 5 месяцев назад

They are the main reasons people say they wouldn’t move to the highlands and I totally get it. But the beauty of up here totally makes it worth it for me! I do like to embrace it all and I don’t feel the cold like many others I don’t think. Ha ha I had to include them. Never have I ever made so many mistake or mishaps making a video 🤣🤣

@Kd4stt. 4 месяца назад

The weather and Remoteness there is similar to our Appalachian mountain communities today.

@thehighlandlife2023 4 месяца назад

‘The Scottish Highlands and the Appalachians are connected because the two were once part of the same land, Central Pangea, over 200 million years ago.’ it’s so crazy to think they were once one 😍

@saorsa5 Месяц назад

Alba shaor a nis

@dougreid1951 2 месяца назад

Busses; you've just missed it, it was yesterday.

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

Ha ha sounds about right 🤣

@marylloyd2342 3 месяца назад

Clegs - vicious beasts!

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

They really are! Although I have never had an issue with them up here but remember getting bitten back in England and my ankle swelling right up. Was so painful. But had no issues with them here 🤞

@alexrobinson2281 2 месяца назад

Get a lot of them in the forests , they’ll bite you through a shirt , hellish

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

@alexrobinson2281 Their bites are insane aren’t they. Either we don’t get as many here or I just haven’t had much interaction with them somehow!

@daveturnbull7221 4 месяца назад

Out of all those reasons the only one that stopped me was the public transport. Although I have a driving licence my inability to concentrate means I no longer feel comfortable behind the wheel. I love the highly changeable weather. Yeah it is a bit of a pain when it comes to things like cutting the grass but certainly no deal breaker. Midges simply don't find me palatable - I'm always ignored by them. The potholes are no worse than where I live in Fife and have the added bonus of making drivers slow down. One other issue you didn't mention but which was a deal breaker for me was health care. Don't get me wrong, the staff are (IMHO) among the best in the world but given the sparse population density there are so many issues with having enough staff to cover such a vast area. Given my age and health issues it simply wouldn't work sadly.

@thehighlandlife2023 4 месяца назад

It’s definitely a consideration when moving to pretty rural/remote places things like healthcare and transportation. I have limited knowledge on the NHS side of things up here but have heard a few things about the underfunded and for most things people have to go to Inverness. You are so lucky midges don’t seem to like to bite you, they seem to think Iam their dinner 🤣🤦‍♀️

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

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@Adventuregang1111 4 месяца назад

Can see you clearly love it there! But good to hear of the cons of living there. Good for others to know the realities of it. Thanks for sharing, the bloopers made me laugh clearly have a sense of humour 😂

@thehighlandlife2023 4 месяца назад

The video came about with someone asking for the cons to living here, and although there are cons no matter where you live… nothing would stop us living here! Thank you so much for watching 🙏

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

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@brianf9615 2 месяца назад

Good video, I enjoyed it.

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

Thank you so glad you enjoyed the video. Do feel free to check out some of my other videos ❤️🙏

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

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@vansforthememories 5 месяцев назад

Enjoyed your video, where abouts (roughly) did you move to? I’m thinking north of Inverness by the landscape. Midgies are horrid. We are up here atm (again) in our Moho. Em 💜

@thehighlandlife2023 5 месяцев назад

Yeah we are north of Inverness! Midges are hands down the worse part of the Highlands! Luckily we don’t tend to suffer so bad here compared to other areas of the Highlands. Hope you’re having fun on your trip? Going to binge watch some of your videos later!

@vansforthememories 5 месяцев назад

@@thehighlandlife2023 we used to live on Skye and the midgies were viscious 😂 We find them not as bad on the east side 😁 Thank you, hope you enjoy them. 😎 Em 💜

@alexrobinson2281 2 месяца назад

I live on Skye , usually too windy for midgies, campervans and rubbish is a bigger issue

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

@alexrobinson2281 my husband is on Skye at the moment and I guess because he is wild camping (actual wild camping not pitched up by the side of the road ‘wild camping’) he has encountered so many midge swarms! He is there regularly and says that the over tourism and peoples lack of respect for the environment is worse there than it is here 😢 but I have to agree rubbish and inappropriate use of the land is a huge issue. I have thought about doing a video about this tbh. I don’t think people quite understand how bad it can really be.

@vansforthememories 2 месяца назад

@@alexrobinson2281 On the still days, they are still a problem. Yes, I agree & the fly tipping in the highlands is truly awful & upsetting to see. 😞

@daisymay3426 4 месяца назад

There still seem to be loads of your fellow country men moving up among us.🤔

@thehighlandlife2023 4 месяца назад

There does, yes. I can’t speak for everyone but beautiful places attract people whether it be to visit or to live. There’s also a lot of young people leaving the Highlands so maybe families make the Highlands their home isn’t always a bad thing?

@mirhagalaxy 2 месяца назад

Yeah quiet right ✅️ 😌 thnx for sharing

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

It’s a beautiful place but not for everyone x

@juliegreenslade2878 3 месяца назад

I lived in the Highlands about 20 years ago (Loch Ness area), and again 3 years ago. Loved it. I didn't mind the weather, midges or poor public transport. It was the low flying jets I hated - they really frightened me. Loved the people, history, culture, and countryside though.

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

Aahhhh it’s funny you should mention them, we have never seen them here before but for the last week most days there’s been two jets low flying around and a chinook as well. But had only seen them once or twice in the years here. I can see why if it was a regular thing it would be pretty annoying. There isn’t much that could put me off living here tbh, absolutely love it! ❤️

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

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@danielsellers8538 2 месяца назад

Loneliness

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

I think for some people this may well be the case although I am yet to find anyone who lives up here who is. The sense of community is more prevalent x

@HikingLikeItsMyJob 5 месяцев назад

Ha, love it

@thehighlandlife2023 5 месяцев назад

Gotta be honest 😆

@Teri_Head 4 месяца назад

Weather

@thehighlandlife2023 4 месяца назад

Definitely high up there as a reason!

@McConnachy 3 месяца назад

Weather, Midgies, the food is crap, everything costs more, landlords and colonialist lord it over us. The reasons are endless

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

Ahhhh for sure everyone will have their reasons! I’d say landlords lord it over everyone, where ever you are! X

@northscot9862 2 месяца назад

MY COMMENTS A NOT ALLOWED ONCE AGAIN , ONLY THE english comments are allowed. This is a joke having an english telling the world of this land, this is our land. SAOR ALBA GU BRATH

@thehighlandlife2023 2 месяца назад

@@northscot9862 I can assure you no one’s comments have not been allowed by me. RU-vid may have flagged comments they deem inappropriate do to language used but that’s not something I have done. I am just giving my perspective as I was asked to do so. I have never tried to pretend I am Scottish or that I hold any knowledge based outside of my own experiences. The fact I am English isn’t something I can control but doesn’t stop me adoring Scotland

@havana2banana 3 месяца назад

What about work?

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

That would depend on what type of work someone was looking for. In some areas of work there’s a lot of job opportunities and in other areas of work there’s less. We moved without having any jobs secured and my husband found work pretty quickly, I am a stay at home mum. X

@joangordon3376 3 месяца назад

What stupid, fatuous reasons not to move ANYWHERE.

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

Everyone has their limit of what they are willing to accept or not. And the midges here can be brutal tbh (they currently are right now!) but none of the reasons should stop anyone moving absolutely x

@joangordon3376 3 месяца назад

@@thehighlandlife2023 many people don't have the luxury of choosing where they live. But, of course, as a settler you can just move on when it suits. Oh, and just for your information, I lived most of my life in the Highlands. 1st - Dornoch - lowest rainfall in Scotland. ... I am too angry to reply to your other fatuous, patronising comments. I

@thehighlandlife2023 3 месяца назад

Iam not sure why my reply has caused you to be ‘too angry to reply’ People move to different countries all the time, it is part of life. The term ‘settler’ clearly indicates that you clearly don’t approve of our choice to move here. I am thankful everyone we have met here have been far more welcoming and supportive, making us feel at home here. Just because I wasn’t born or bred here doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the country I fell in love with.

@joangordon3376 3 месяца назад

@@thehighlandlife2023 so why are you posting negative misinformation? Ffs - if you stand in a bog you'll get your feet wet. I was fully welcomed into all the communities I went to work in and fully participated in those communities. But I NEVER broadcast publicly any dissatisfaction I felt about the place.

@joangordon3376 3 месяца назад

@@thehighlandlife2023 that's great that you love the place that you have moved to - so. - why not say that?

@TarrelScot 4 месяца назад

So, you move to the Highlands and then post a public video criticising the place? Go figure!

@thehighlandlife2023 4 месяца назад

I can see if only watched this video why you’d say that! But I have already done an into depth video about the reasons we moved and the many reasons we love it here, after that video I was asked by people to do a video of any cons to living in the Highlands….. so that is what this one is!? I also say at the end of the video how none of those should stop anyone moving here and can be lived with! If you watch any other videos you’d know how much we love the Highlands. Have a lovely day