California to Scotland?! Q&A with Zach and Annie

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Hi all! Thanks for joining. Today, we’ll be answering some of the questions we’ve been seeing in our comments as well as those questions you posted on our “Community” tab. We did our best to cover a wide variety, but unfortunately, we couldn’t quite get to them all. Dinner at Granny’s was calling, so we will be planning a part 2. Some topics covered in this video include our brief “How We Met” story, UK vs. US salaries and cost of living, Zach’s start with the California Highway Patrol, a not to miss Karaoke story, and much more. We’ll need to go into detail for topics such as the visa/relocation process, so that will likely be a video in the next month or so. We appreciate all of you taking the time to post, and we hope to be able to answer all of your questions soon. Wishing you well - Zach and Annie
1:45 How we met
3:06 Why start in the U.S.?
5:11 How did Zach begin with the California Highway Patrol?
6:55 Why did Zach leave the CHP and your family leave Scotland?
8:59 Current jobs?
9:24 US vs UK cost of living, housing prices
10:21 Disposable income
10:54 How are the kids doing?
11:40 Some of Haddington and East Linton treasures
12:26 Haggis hunting & British terms
13:07 Deep fried Mars Bars
13:44 Tastes in music
15:19 Zach's Karaoke story
17:03 How did our families respond to the news of moving?
19:00 Where will we be traveling?
20:12 HammerSteve cracked the code!

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@LizDenton-te7km 11 дней назад

I met my husband on a Thursday when I met him with his friend. We went out on the Thursday night and met up again the following Tuesday after we had both split from our then, current partners. On that Tuesday we were making plans to get married!! That was 1964. Married in 1966 and married 58 years when he passed last August. When yo know, you know.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thanks for sharing your story! It’s so true though ❤️

@gillianlaing1073 10 дней назад

I met my husband at college, been married 38 years,2 kids,2 grandkids

@bradscrazylife4269 День назад

Married 20 years so far. I had about the same story. Except her lease was due a month into dating. I said screw it and she moved in. That was 20 years ago

@innesdunbar 11 дней назад

You will be able to look back at these videos and see how Zach's accent resorts back to a full Scottish accent, it's getting there! Keep the content coming, good to see you getting so settled.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Slowly but surely! 🤞

@betagombar9022 11 дней назад

The two of you are like a breath of fresh air ❤

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thank you for the kind words ❤️ Happy to have you watching!

@Rachel_M_ 11 дней назад

CHiPs was one of my favourite TV programmes in the 80's. Every time you mention your old job my imagination sees you riding around on a motorbike all day like Eric Estrada,

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

🤣🤣 Believe it or not, Zach was actually a bicycle cop on the Golden Gate Bridge for a time!

@Rachel_M_ 10 дней назад

@@SimpleScottishLiving 😂

@user-wb3px4em6k 11 дней назад

I'm Yorkshire born and bred but my wife comes from Northumberland (Morpeth), her accent is Yorkshire but when we've gone up to see her family within a couple of hours she speaking Geordie, always makes me smile, again when we come back home she's not long before her Yorkshire accent is back

@lesleymitcheson8439 9 дней назад

I was born in North East and moved down South when I was six. I then started speaking like a Southerner. Moved back to the North East when fourteen and got a slight geordie accent but when family members from the south visit I kinda slip back to a southern accent my kids find it funny

@user-kspangler 10 дней назад

We just love following your journey. You are doing a great job creating authentic, relatable content. My husband and I and our kiddos are transitioning across the pond this spring and have been watching together. We both laugh at how much he and Zach communicate similarly. Thanks for sharing!

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Awe, thanks for taking the time to share! We wish you the absolute best with the move. Would love to hear how it all goes for you down the line ❤️

@margaretstein7555 11 дней назад

Just a lovely couple thanks for answering those questions hope you will have another video out soon love from bonnie Scotland ❤️x

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thank you! 😊

@colingoldthorpe5918 10 дней назад

I met my wife in Canada when i was stationed in Alberta in 1994 with the British Military. Just came back from a 6 month tough tour in Bosnia with the UN when the country was at war. We have been together 30 years and married 29 years. 2 fantastic Kids one finishing university in Canada and one just graduated university in China. It's been a fantastic journey together.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Wow, what an interesting story. We’d love to hear more! Thanks for watching!

@craftpea 11 дней назад

I love how you’re able to find public spots to sit and do your videos - with no interruptions!

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

We’ve been incredibly lucky with the weather and area! We will hopefully create a nice backdrop in our “office” for those more rainy days. Thanks for watching ❤️

@johnlaws3904 12 часов назад

The Loft at Haddington is fab, I even got in when I was still in a wheelchair as they have a lift, if you ever get to North Berwick try The Herringbone almost next door to us, try The Grange Steakhouse (in both cases it is advisable to book in advance) we have super beaches, a sailing club, harbour with boat-trips, seabird centre also with boat-trips and in July August we have Fring by the Sea

@summergirl6130 10 дней назад

You two are so funny and refreshing here on RU-vid. I moved from the West Coast (us) to New England (us) it was like moving to a foreign country! I can’t wait to see your travels. Scotland looks beautiful!

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thank you! Happy to have you along for the ride :) It has been an incredible start, and we can’t wait to share more - especially when we visit Dunkeld soon. It’s gorgeous!

@gabbymcclymont3563 11 дней назад

Ohh dear 2 weeks in the house is not unusual so board games are a winner.i am S100%Scottish and iv never has a deep fried Mar bar. I'm glad your enjoying yourselves.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Loving it so far ❤️ we are a huge board game family, so I’m glad we shipped all of those over.

@roslinney4285 10 дней назад

Thank you for sharing. Just love how natural you are. Excited to see your future journey.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thank you!

@youngthing12 10 дней назад

Love listening to you both hope you have a long and happy stay in Scotland, if the weather is good there is no place like it. Even if it’s bad it’s still pretty good. In 1992 A brief history of the deep fried Mars bar. Whilst some say it began back in the 1980s in a chip shop in Buckie, then continued to be cooked and sold at one in Banff, it wasn't until it began to be offered in a chippie north of Cromars in Stonehaven that it really took off. It was 1992. I have never had one but I did see some young men from America eat them in a restaurant in Edinburgh and they loved them. 👍🏻😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thanks for sharing a bit of the history! We love learning more about:) We’ll document our mars bars journey down the line.

@Darren.ftk. 11 дней назад

You should go to Stirling, beautiful place with the castle, Stirling bridge and wallace monument

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Adding to the list!

@lesliecox-hp9ud 11 дней назад

Wow i used to stay at a pub in Haddington when i worked at Dunbar Landfill which is now a ERF Energy Recovery Facility.

@janelevers291 11 дней назад

Thank you for the update. I am glad you are settling in well 😊

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thank you!

@Daleboy16 11 дней назад

You definitely need to watch Still Game

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Zach loved it, but I do still need to for sure!

@janicehopwood9528 9 дней назад

Don't forget Scot Squad too

@gillianlaing1073 7 дней назад

@@Daleboy16 I love still game, I haven't laughed as much as when I watch that!!!

@vald2427 10 дней назад

My late aunt and uncle lived in Haddington. She was Welsh, he was Scottish. We had very happy holidays staying with them in my childhood, Haddington is a nice little place.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

It is a gorgeous town! Had such a lovely day there ❤️

@iankelly5387 11 дней назад

Another great, interesting vlog. It will be brilliant to see your trips in the UK and beyond. Have a beautiful week😀

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thank you! 😊 Right back at you ❤️

@hannahsmith848 10 дней назад

So happy you answered both my questions, I love watching your journey so far xx

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thank you! Happy to have you joining :) Thank you for the questions as well!

@DoCoo-td9jy 10 дней назад

Just watched all your videos and Zacks Scottish accent is definitely coming back. 🎉😂 noticed it in the last one but definitely in this one. 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I live in Perthshire and it's a stunning part of the world. Looking forward to seeing more of your journey

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Yes, slowly but surely! Cant wait to visit your area soon. It’s absolutely stunning there!

@SusanTurner-yo9lf 10 дней назад

Great update, glad you are settling in. Nothing better than having coffee and cake in beautiful places. Northumberland coast is a beautiful place to visit , especially Bamburgh castle overlooking the beach and dunes. Zach must have some funny tales to tell from his time with CHP, that woud be great to hear 😊

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

He does! That would be a whole video on its own 😊

@NancyMestas-gj9cm 4 дня назад

Just found your channel today…been watching a few of your videos. Love them and thank you for sharing your story will continue to watch and enjoy seeing Scotland. Born and raised in the East Bay, my son in law just graduated from Alameda County police academy and will finish his trading in 2 weeks. Enjoying how sweet you are 😊

@SimpleScottishLiving 3 дня назад

Oh wow, thanks for joining and for taking the time to comment! I hope all goes smoothly for him. I’m sure it will ❤️

@cartersubaru 10 дней назад

Really enjoy that Q&A guys. Really looking forward to seeing what you two get up to in the future.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thank you ❤️

@MsRiverdee 10 дней назад

You really have to visit Royal Deeside, I've lived here for 20 years and love it, though not the winters! You must drive up from Perth to Blairgowrie and then over the Cairngorms to Braemar then along to Balmoral Castle and Ballater. The scenery is stunning and not to be missed!

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Adding to the list. Thank you for taking the time to share. We cannot wait to explore!

@jp9153 10 дней назад

I love Aviemore in the Cairngorms and also balmoral, no place like the highlands of scotland ❤

@ABPhotography1 11 дней назад

Seacliff Beach with Tantallon Castle in the background makes a great spot for a video blog. Also, Dirleton Castle is another favorite. Kids will love it.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thanks for sharing!! Yes, we’ll have to check that out soon.

@elainelindsay5296 11 дней назад

I enjoyed listening to your q&a and your experience of Scotland so far. I also visited the Loft in Haddington for some lovely food. I will be sure to say hello to you both if our paths ever cross. 👋😁

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thank you! We would happily welcome a hello ❤️

@brianquinn6014 11 дней назад

Great video, seem like a nice couple with nice kids. Credit to Scotland and the US.All the best.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thank you ❤️

@ducatiman1309 10 дней назад

Thanks so much for sharing folks ! You seem such a great couple . It is so good to be so close to Europe - enjoy !!!

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thank you❤️ It is - we can’t wait to explore!

@jamesclarkson423 11 дней назад

Dunkeld is where I am from! I love to have grown up in Perthshire. Check out pinecone point when in the area it’s a great place to take pictures

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Love Dunkeld! Will do ❤️

@kevinkvs9746 11 дней назад

Dunkeld for the mountain biking trails is amazing 🙏🏻💪🏼

@RushfanUK 11 дней назад

I had an aunt who lived in Gullane for around 50 years so being in Northumberland we were regular visitors to the area, I regularly tour around Scotland as well and as you may find use the Stena service from Cairn Ryan to get to Ireland through Belfast, it's also not far down to Newcastle if you want to get a ferry and take your car over to Europe and tour around there as well, we are enjoying your videos and hope that all goes well for you.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thank you! Taking the ferry is a great idea. We will definitely be doing that!

@catherineyee7314 10 дней назад

So glad that RU-vid showed one of your videos on my Home page the other day. Such a big move even without children, so you deserve a lot of credit for going for it with 3 young ones. Best to you both and I hope that everything works out the way you had hoped. I'd love to make a move from CA to the UK, but that is not in the cards. I so will continuing watching to see more as you start to travel around and make a life for your family in Scotland.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thank you for the kind words! It is a huge move/decision and so much went into making this happen. We do not take it for granted and hope we can share lots for you to enjoy ❤️

@claireskinner9077 8 дней назад

I’ve just stumbled upon your channel - you’re both a lovely breath of fresh air. Looking forward to following you along on your adventures - as an Australian moving to the UK and having Europe on your doorstep is always the dream!

@SimpleScottishLiving 8 дней назад

Thank you! 😊 Happy to have you along for the ride!

@rose2525bud 6 дней назад

I’m so excited that your channel popped up! I’m from Clovis, California this is so exciting to follow your journey! You both are adorable, I love your new home so cozy! Best of luck to you all!

@SimpleScottishLiving 6 дней назад

Thank you for the kind words! So happy to have you joining ❤️😊

@NickLea 10 дней назад

Talking about the camp did bring back memories for me as well. I went over to the States as a camp counsellor for the summer in 1985. I went with a British organisation called BUNAC. It was really a lot of fun, but certainly didn't meet my spouse there - but certainly met some people I kept in touch with.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

We’ve both made life long friends from camp, so it definitely still holds a special place in our hearts. Thanks for watching!

@hannahgraceoutdoors 11 дней назад

You guys are so engaging, beautiful to watch 😊😊

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

You’re too kind! Thank you ❤️

@gillianlaing1073 10 дней назад

I live in rural perthshire, its beautiful! Love living here, surrounded by fields of sheep, potatoegrowing, peas growing too! You have to visit st andrews,beach is brilliant

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

This sounds delightful! We’d love to visit there ❤️

@violetgoesshopping 10 дней назад

I'd love another updated house tour when it's all finished :) thanks for the vid, glad all going well again I feel weirdly attached to your journey being here from the beginning haha

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Love having you along, and yes, we will definitely do more house videos!

@MarlynMeehan 11 дней назад

Working with the CHP Zach must've had some funny or even strange exchanges with either work colleagues or members of the public when they heard his Scottish accent. Care to share?

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

100%! This might require a video in its own right!

@RallyingSightsSounds 9 дней назад

@@SimpleScottishLiving Since you mentioned the CHP the other day I've been intrigued to hear more about this too, definitely do that at some point!

@julianclark1043 2 дня назад

Another great video, such a happy, funny and positive couple 👏🏻👏🏻

@SimpleScottishLiving 2 дня назад

Thank you! 😊

@philread386 10 дней назад

Years ago somebody told one of our Australian relatives that a Haggis was a small creature that lived in Scotland and she believed it. Subject of much leg pulling afterwards.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

That’s amazing 🤣

@kevingrant7098 5 дней назад

Hello Zack and Annie just found your channel watched three videos in a row really enjoying seeing the improvements to your new home and your views about living in Scotland compared to the USA. Thank you keep up the good work. I am half Scottish half English never been to Scotland though throughout radiator I live just outside of London close to Reading. I hope Scotland votes for independence so I can get a jewel passport and be allowed to travel Work and immigrates anywhere in the EU again so happy, election result yesterday hopefully we will see that demise of all of the Trump politics in the UK

@SimpleScottishLiving 5 дней назад

So glad to have you following along ❤️ We appreciate you taking the time to comment and to share your thoughts. We’re eager to see how things go with the change in gvmt.

@gruunt4064 10 дней назад

deep fried mars bar didn't exist until about 30 years ago, it was one chip shop that served it as a novelty and the few people who have tried it mostly ate it for the novelty, most people haven't tried it and wouldn't know where to go to buy one even if they did want to try it

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Good to know! We’ll probably both try one together at some point just to check it off the bucket list. Thanks for watching!

@georgedyson9754 11 дней назад

I think you chose the best time of year to make the move.The weather has proven to be great it seems. Perhaps not so friendly in the winter! I don't think I would want to move in winter in the UK! But then living in Canada as I do, it is not so friendly at that time of year either!

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Agreed! We planned it this way purposely to make the most of our first few months. We knew it would make winter much more bearable.

@niallanderson4892 10 дней назад

Spooky. I went to Haddington yesterday and popped into The Loft for coffee and cake. Log into RU-vid today and the first thing I see is this.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

That is eerie!! They’re always watching 😱

@lorrainemclean3914 10 дней назад

European travelling is just my favourite thing about being back myself….I’ve really loved Copenhagen and Stockholm. As a nurse I took a 50% hit in my salary but have more disposable income to travel, go to concerts, eat out…..am so excited to see how your journey unfolds. ❤️

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

It’s definitely worth the pay cut! Thanks for tuning in 😊

@David-pg1gi 8 дней назад

When we moved to Scotland i fell in love with the countryside here immediately! Definitely on your bucket list you should try and vist the Cairngorms (Loch an Eilein) and The outer Hebrides 😊

@SimpleScottishLiving 8 дней назад

Yes, already on the list! Cant wait to get settled and then to have the rest of our lives to explore this gorgeous country!

@carolineskipper6976 11 дней назад

Thanks for sharing a little bit about your back stories. It will be interesting in a couple of years time to look bacck on some of these early videos and assess how much Zach's accent defaults back to Scottish - you can hear it in some words and phrases now, so I bet it will morph back to full Scottish in time!

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

We are also hoping it comes back in full! Thanks for watching ❤️

@jimmcglynn1 11 дней назад

You should visit York, it's really nice and there's the added bonus of the railway museum.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Yes! We’ve always wanted to go there ❤️

@jimmcglynn1 11 дней назад

@@SimpleScottishLiving I almost forgot, if you're dad is visiting and he's into aviation there's a really good air museum just outside York at Elvington, it was a bomber base during the war. It still has a lot of exhibits in original WW2 buildings and the NAAFI is their restaurant.

@johnleonard9090 11 дней назад

@@SimpleScottishLivingDorset and the Jurassic coast might be a good place to visit especially if one of your sons are into dinosaurs

@fionasharp595 10 дней назад

Ha ha my husband (Welsh ) says I keep my Scottish accent in Gretna and I pick it up on the way back lol I was in EL for a flying visit on Tuesday (family funeral sadly) - the weather was warm and the poppies on the field were stunning.

@johnscott3714 11 дней назад

Hi Zach and Annie! Great video from an obviously great couple! Regarding the deep fried Mars Bars, I'm Scottish and I've never tried one either and I don't know of anybody who has.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Oh good! I was afraid they’d come for Zach in the comments 😅🤣

@youngthing12 10 дней назад

Annie you and Zach must listen to Phil Collins live in Paris in 2004 singing In the air tonight its spectacular 👍🏻😁🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Will do!!

@GodsSoldier33 9 дней назад

You two are absolutely Adorable! 🥰I cannot wait till you come across one of those Honesty boxes amongst your travels within Scotland! You would probably see them in more of the countryside. The long roads and mountainous areas. Further off ow away from the local towns. My preference on what to see of Scotland? Anything and everything! lol God bless you all 😊💗

@SimpleScottishLiving 9 дней назад

Wow - I had never heard of the honesty boxes, and now I’m itching to find one. What a wonderful idea! Scotland amazes me more each and every day ❤️ - Annie

@garymc3519 11 дней назад

You're goung to love being in Scotland when the kids get older. Free university in Scotland.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

True! We love it for a million other reasons as well ❤️

@gillianlaing1073 10 дней назад

Yeah,Scotland is great,free uni , free prescriptions, no expensive health care ❤

@raymondporter2094 9 дней назад

Maybe until someone does the sums and realises the cost, when there's a need to maintain schools, hospitals etc.... In England it's necessary to take student loans to pay tuition fees and living expenses. But they are limited compared to USA. So whatever the fees might be to go to Harvard, Yale, MIT etc, you'd have to pay £9,250 per year for tuition fees at Cambridge or Oxford Universities. Good video today!

@SimpleScottishLiving 9 дней назад

@@raymondporter2094 That is considerably lower! Thanks for watching 😊

@lauralouisetaylor2726 10 дней назад

Hi Zack & Annie! I’ve really enjoyed all of your video’s so far, I’m glad you are settling in over here! Me and my husband hope one day to do the opposite and move over to the states (my husbands job may enable this) so it’s interesting to me seeing how you guys have done it! Annie I can also relate to the introvert thing and standing in the playground without having to say too much collecting the children! I often get so school just as the bell rings so I don’t have to stand around too long 🤣 Although in all honesty I think most Brits are happy to do this 😅 Take care x

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

We wish you the very best with your future move and hope all goes smoothly! Where will you be aiming to land over there? Yes 🤣 I absolutely love interactions with my loved ones, but it’s so much harder with new people for some reason. Glad I’m not alone!

@Andy.001. 11 дней назад

Zac your Scottish accent will come in time 😂 ..I’m looking forward to hearing Annie’s accent in a couple of years,I guess it will be like Zak’s now.. alternating between American and Scottish..🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇺🇸

@jenniferconway7141 6 дней назад

Love this - dont know many Scots that have eaten a deep fried Mars bar...it's just for tourists!

@greymack 6 дней назад

Hi guys, not sure where you have set up home but looks like you might be in the East Lothian area which is where I'm from. It's a great place to stay and raise a family. I look forward to following your adventure 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

@SimpleScottishLiving 6 дней назад

Thanks so much for reaching out and following along! East Lothian is absolutely gorgeous ❤️

@janicehopwood9528 9 дней назад

We stay in Scotland. You don't "live" here, you "stay". Remember that when you're asked. We also have Highland Coos next to our house too. Remember, look out for the Unicorns and the wild Haggis. There's the Highland breed, the Smooth Coated and the Irn Bru Orange coated ones, they're extremely rare. I'm sure the wind and rain will wear you down once the tartan shine has washed off. And don't forget to check out our Kelpies and Nessie.

@SimpleScottishLiving 9 дней назад

🤣We’ll keep an eye out for the various breeds!

@GordonPhillips-uw2yt 11 дней назад

If you're living close to Haddington, then a trip to the East Fortune Museum of Flight is worth a visit. They have one of the Concordes after the supersonic jets were permanently grounded.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

The kids would love this!!!

@nancyrafnson4780 11 дней назад

I think you should visit the Northern Highlands - Thurso, etc. and show us! It’s so beautiful. I watch a vet show from there (I’m in the middle of Canada!

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Will do!!

@Suspended4thYT 10 дней назад

'Deep-fried Mars bar' is a tourist thing. Trust me, it's not something many Scots actually indulge in. The wikipedia entry for "Deep-fried Mars Bar" pretty much explains it all. I think I've only seen one chippie in Edinburgh advertising it (chip shop at the top of Broughton Street). Now, deep-fried pizza on the other hand, you will see all over Scotland. I wouldn't touch it with a barge pole, but it is quite popular, along with it's cousin, the Pizza Crunch (deep fried pizza in batter). And re: haggis I know it's a bit naughty, but I always ask Americans who visit here, if they will be taking the opportunity to go hunting haggis - just to see if they bite 😁

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

🤣🤣 That would’ve gotten Annie on her first visit!

@JasonMcNeill-bv8lb 10 дней назад

Amazing little family, who are more than welcome to Scotland! What have you enjoyed so far, and what do you look forward to still doing that you haven’t?

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thank you! We have so much to explore now that this is permanent. The kids have generally only seen one area of Scotland as we would visit to spend time with family, but now we can explore all across the UK. The list is long!

@JasonMcNeill-bv8lb 10 дней назад

There is so much to explore it’s incredible, Edinburgh festival every year happens from the beginning of August till pretty much the end, it’s a family type of day out, there are a lot of things to do. It’s just up from Princes Street the road you go up towards it, is called “The Bridges” that starts the 2nd of August. So in terms of things coming up round the corner that’s something you should try with the family.

@SimpleScottishLiving 7 дней назад

Definitely!

@pigeonnesttunes 10 дней назад

Love your story. I’m from Canada living in Southern California. I live in the Palm Springs area and I’d have a hard time leaving.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thanks for sharing! That’s a great area there - I’m not surprised 😊

@brian6556 11 дней назад

I grew up in North Berwick and now in Edinburgh. Seacliff beach is definitely a beach to visit. Shout out if you want to know any more places to explore!

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Will do, thank you! North Berwick is a family favorite ❤️

@iainlamb7236 11 дней назад

Love these updates. Maybe on the next one Annie could tell us what her favourite Scottish word is?

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

That’ll be hard to choose! Good idea 😊

@victoriaconway9506 10 дней назад

Go the Gourock pool. Scotland's outdoor swimming pool on the west coast. Lovely town. Also thank god someone mentioned the accent, I wasnt convinced Zach was Scottish! 🤣🤣🤣

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Haha you’re not alone!! Adding Gourock to the list ❤️

@bradscrazylife4269 22 часа назад

Well we leave tomorrow & the weather looks like it’s gonna suck. 40-50% rain everyday. Which it is what it is

@SimpleScottishLiving 19 часов назад

😅 You never know! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!

@southernfriedkiwi7726 8 дней назад

Zachs' accent is coming back fairly quickly, as I suspected it would, based on how his American accent is so dominant for someone who emigrated in his mid 20s. We actually have some things in common. I'm from New Zealand and moved to California at 28 and have never left America. I served in the American Army to give something back to the country that has been so good to me(I got my citizenship while in active duty) and now live just outside Atlanta, Georgia with my American/Australian wife.

@SimpleScottishLiving 8 дней назад

There are so many similarities! Thanks for sharing. How are you liking Atlanta?! It’s really come along and been nicely developed since we moved from there in 2012.

@southernfriedkiwi7726 8 дней назад

@@SimpleScottishLiving We love it and Georgia in general. It is so much more "pleasant" and slower paced than L.A. It also helps that we were able to buy a nice 4/2 home on over half an acre for $180,000 in 2016!

@SimpleScottishLiving 8 дней назад

@@southernfriedkiwi7726 Yes! The cost of living makes a huge difference in quality of life!! Glad you’re enjoying it :)

@iancowe1882 9 дней назад

You asked about what we would like to see in a future episode. Then as you've come home to Scotland as well as UK, and as your fairly local to Anstruther. Then review the best fish n chips, in UK, so I'm told in countless videos, at Anstruther fish bar? Can't wait to see an ex US oppinion traditional and excellent food here in Scotland.

@SimpleScottishLiving 9 дней назад

Making a note of this one! Who doesn’t love fish and chips? ❤️

@khepri152 10 дней назад

There is a place south of Edinburgh about an hour away from you called Barony Castle. There is HUGE concrete 3D map of Scotland in the grounds, made by Polish university students. It is very impressive and worth a visit!

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Another to add to this list! Thank you for the suggestion!

@katiepandey5023 9 дней назад

I’m Irish & I’ve only ever had deep fried choc bars in America!

@monero892 11 дней назад

made the right time time to move with the terrible exchange rate....or rather great exchange rate in your case. GBP is terrible against the USD...makes it really cheap for Americans

@anthonydarby3973 10 дней назад

Get Annie to listen to, Follow you, Follow me, by Genesis and Phil Collins, I think she will like it 😉, take care, Tony here in the UK 🇬🇧

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Just did - it’s a good one. She liked it!👍

@DeLouseMaSporran 11 дней назад

CHiPs & Yikes. What a team...

@kenny1800 7 дней назад

An interesting idea for a future video would be a 'side by side' accent comparison to see if Zach's accent flips back to more Scottish ... get him to record a few distinct accent-marker words now and re-record then in a year or two!

@SimpleScottishLiving 7 дней назад

@@kenny1800 This is a great idea! Yes 🙌

@anthonynoblett952 10 дней назад

Another great video, aby chance of you guys doing a try british foods video, id love to see how annie reacts but also zack trying stuff either new or stuff he hasnt had in years, just to see if his memories match the food or if they are different to how he remembered

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Yes! We’ll definitely do this!

@anthonynoblett952 10 дней назад

@@SimpleScottishLiving i think itd be really interesting because it would be new for you but maybe different for zack, i imagine recipes have changed alot since he had them last, if he could maybe find some of his old favourite foods for you both to try??

@SimpleScottishLiving 3 дня назад

This is a great idea! We’ll start brainstorming for this one.

@davidhamillcfc 9 дней назад

Pollok park in Glasgow I’d recommend for scenery 🙂

@SimpleScottishLiving 9 дней назад

Thank you for the suggestion! ❤️

@ahighlander7278 10 дней назад

Join Historic Scotland, it’ll save you a bob or two and encourage you to visit places.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Great idea! Will do!

@163sharpy 10 дней назад

Zach, is your accent coming back ? How long do you think it will be before you sound like a local again ? How will Annie feel as you Caĺi accent fades ? Thanks for sharing your lives with us , love watching you both .

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

I’ll be thrilled if he gets his accent back fully! I absolutely love the Scottish accent ❤️

@rabmbo 8 дней назад

I saw you wandering about Tesco today but thought better of saying hello as it seemed a little strange and wouldn't have wanted you to feel awkward, so didn't 😂 Anyways, keep up the good work with the video content, and I hope you're settling in well.

@SimpleScottishLiving 8 дней назад

Awe, you’re always welcome to say hello, although the kids were quite restless! We had a full day of fun at Dalkeith Country Park, so you’ll get to see that soon. ❤️😊

@niklfc9384 9 дней назад

Get into Gerry cinnamon..great Scottish artist…or Paulo nutini…great bbq music..

@SimpleScottishLiving 8 дней назад

Will look into these!

@GrumpyOldGamer9221 10 дней назад

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="864">14:24</a> you can't beat 80s pop 😂🎵

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

🤣🤣

@williebauld1007 11 дней назад

Workout being specific, you guys are East Lothian based, I’m from Dunbar living in East Linton so I know your b roll

@williebauld1007 11 дней назад

*without

@karyeluppen454 10 дней назад

Yay CWW! 🎉😍

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

❤️🙌🙌 Hope all is well!

@gothicgorey 11 дней назад

When I travel to America I find the people give me anxiety. It’s hard to have a conversation with someone without them wanting to know your job and what you are doing.😂 And going for food it’s hard to know paid politeness or genuine warmth. Over here you you will wait a day until you ask for the bill 😂 and you will get a no questions. how you doing? Glad to have you in the country 👍

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Thank you! We get what you’re saying. It is definitely a thing to associate a job with your entire identity. Zach also took time to warm up to the idea of people being friendly not just for the sake of increasing their tip. Couldn’t be happier to be in Scotland now though ❤️

@kevinkvs9746 11 дней назад

I’m from Glasgow and never had a deep fried mars bar 🫣 Annie plz try irn bru 1901 out a glass bottle, don’t go near any of the stuff with sweetener 🙏🏻👍🏼

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

I’ll have to try both and do a comparison!!

@ramonasmith257 7 дней назад

I’m so excited for you guys! Your place is so cute!! Our daughter is marrying John, a born and bred Scotsman. They met at a ballgame of some kind in Dallas. With her moving to Scotland, we would like to move over as well to be there for the grandkids! I’m not sure where we would be, except close to Glasgow. Do you have an idea of a good area for us to retire to?

@SimpleScottishLiving 7 дней назад

What a fun story! I hope they have a wonderful life in Scotland and that you can join them quickly :) Unfortunately, we’re not as familiar with the Glasgow area. Our closest big city is Edinburgh. We have family in Falkirk though, and they seem quite happy there. Wishing you all the best ❤️

@Really-hx7rl 11 дней назад

Should of said Deacon Blue with music...its the safe option plus they're a v good band.😁

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Should’ve!!

@BrianMac2601 11 дней назад

I'll have a couple of questions for Annie, but when it's winter, baltic and mostly dark lol. Obviously you've been back often and likely in the winter, a week or 2 is one thing but about 5 months when you've been used to Georgia and san fran.

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Exactly why we came in the summer to start!! 🤣 Definitely understand there will be quite the adjustment period, but we’ll just be reminding ourselves of the big picture and why we actually chose to move when winter hits. 🤞Hoping that helps!

@BrianMac2601 10 дней назад

@SimpleScottishLiving I'll be spying on you through your window, the window that you share on RU-vid that is lol. Anything rustling in the bushes outside will be one of those wild haggis 😉 Can't believe you had to think for a second on that one 🤔🤣🤣

@SimpleScottishLiving 3 дня назад

🤣🤣This might be my favorite comment.

@BrianMac2601 3 дня назад

@SimpleScottishLiving in the hospitality industry we have a favourite national pastime, winding up tourists about haggis. Sorry but the Americans are most gullible 🤣 we head into the misty hills every December for haggis hunting season, there's 2 breeds, left leg shorter than the right because they only run around the mountains anti clockwise and others right leg shorter because they run around the mountains clockwise 🤣 Some believe it until you can't hold the laughter back lol.

@taragibson7638 10 дней назад

I'm from the USA but been living in Scotland and my accent has definitely gone a bit strange! Between living here, being married to someone from Northern Ireland, and having lots of English friends, my accent is so weird now ha ha - when I go to the USA to visit family I just get constantly made fun of 🤣

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

At least we’re not alone 🤣🤣

@DickieRascal 3 дня назад

Maybe Visit Glencoe.

@SimpleScottishLiving 3 дня назад

We’d love to take the family there! One day ❤️

@davidfulton9851 11 дней назад

As a Scottish person i have also never had a deep fried mars bar. It sounds absolutely awful!!!!

@colinlambert882 11 дней назад

Cost of healtcare,? Price of groceries? Quality of food? Will the kids keep calling her "Mommy"? Will he retain his transatlantic accent? Will they be nostalgic for California at 7am on a foggy, icy Scottish morning and it's still almost 2 hours to sunrise?

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Good questions! We’ll add these to the Part 2 video when that happens 👍

@ead9726 9 дней назад

My husband and I were set up on a blind date, we celebrated our 53rd wedding anniversary last week.

@SimpleScottishLiving 9 дней назад

We love these stories! Congratulations 🎉 ❤️

@clairevagonis1873 5 дней назад

When are we going to see the house?

@SimpleScottishLiving 5 дней назад

We got our shipment today, so still lots of unpacking to go. Getting there though! We’re thinking an updated home tour will be in about 5 or so weeks due to a planned family vacation.

@robertlonsdale5326 11 дней назад

Have you seen the Irn Bru adverts?

@SimpleScottishLiving 11 дней назад

Yes 🤣🤣

@chrisaskin6144 10 дней назад

Zach, I'm surprised that as a Scot born and bred, you've got to wait two years before you can join the police. I would have thought that being Scot's born and subsequently resident in Scotland for many years prior to moving to the US for a few years - I'd have thought you'd have been absolved the 'two year thing.' And Annie, it's a major thing to up sticks and move thousands of miles to a country with a different culture and customs and away from your extended family. So all of us who post comments on here will have to take their place, and show you the welcome you should have and the love you'll be missing out on.

@SimpleScottishLiving 10 дней назад

Thank you for taking the time to comment! We were surprised to learn this too but will do some more research to see if there might be a loophole. Yes, it was a huge decision to move with many sacrifices made, so we appreciate the kind words.

@danadano 8 дней назад

@@SimpleScottishLivingits about the security clearance you need to join. So you’ll need to accrue UK residence.

@betseegirl 4 дня назад

I’d love a video about the finances of the house - understand if that is too personal - but the asking price and your bid. Was it hard to get a mortgage?

@SimpleScottishLiving 4 дня назад

We offered roughly £40,000 over the offers over price, which felt like an insane amount. Happy we did it in the end though! Mortgage was only slightly tricky as we didn’t have UK credit built up over the last decade, but we were able to secure an expat mortgage. Few lenders are willing to do these though, and there are much stricter guidelines (e.g., large down payment needed, not able to borrow the 4x the annual salary as many are granted, etc.). Hope this offers some clarification!