Live & Work Scotland provides a detailed survey of the opportunities for living & working in Scotland - from the Borders and the great cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow to the Highlands and Islands. Inside Section 1 - Living in Scotland - you will find information on how to: find your ideal home; obtain a competitive mortgage; deal with surveys & conveyancing; choose a suitable school; open the right bank account; get the best health care; make friends with the natives; find the best Scottish culture; organize your retirement; make the most of your leisure time. In Section II - Working in Scotland - you will find information on: finding suitable employment; skills and trades most in demand; seasonal and temporary work; salaries, hours and holidays; trade unions and contracts; starting/buying your own business; raising the required finance; working from home; local and government incentives; sources of advice and assistance. This guide is packed with useful contacts and includes a regional employment guide, a directory of major employers, and personal case histories.