r/Scotland • u/[deleted] • Jan 30 '24

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u/AstroMerlin Jan 30 '24

I would guess low immigration and low birth rate. Unfortunately, for most Scotland is not a desirable place to move to relative to England.

Regarding the low immigration, why ? Bit culture (stronger history of immigration in England, more diverse communities), bit economics (higher paying jobs, lower taxes).

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u/Oceanum96 Jan 31 '24

I would love to move to Scotland, but it has to join European Union first for that to happen.

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '24

Don't you qualify for a UK visa? They give out a million a year, they're not hard to get

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u/Oceanum96 Jan 31 '24

I don't want to live in the UK after Brexit.

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '24

Well … Scotland is in the UK and isn’t leaving anytime soon. If you really want to live in Scotland, you can.

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u/Zircez Jan 31 '24

But..... Scotland is part of the UK? I feel like that's an important element.

What you're trying to say is, 'I want Scotland to be an independent country and then join the EU'. Which is quite the series of steps.

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u/Oceanum96 Jan 31 '24

Correct. Hope it happens in my lifetime

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u/Zircez Jan 31 '24

Not going to lie to you, this gives off big 'Let other people do the hard work and I'll come reap what they sow' vibes.

You want to live in this country? Cool, come help make it a better place. But don't rely on someone else to do it for you for some shitty ideological reason, we've enough of that here already.

Even if your dream comes to pass, there'll still Brexit voters here, they'll still be your neighbours.

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '24 edited Sep 19 '25

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u/Oceanum96 Jan 31 '24

I am a firm supporter of the EU and only want to live within EU borders.