Canadian moving to Scotland on Youth Working Holiday Visa
Hello!
I a 27YO Female, applying for the working holiday visa. My heart is pulling me towards Scotland. I am at the very beginning of the planning process and feel overwhelmed!! Just a few questions for those who have gone through a similar process. My goal is to get to Scotland in March/April 2027 and stay for a year. I am afraid a year will be too short, but with my work, I am granted a year of unpaid leave. So I want to take the opportunity to go out and explore.
1.Finding work.
- If I plan to work in a coffee shop or book store kind of vibe, is there many jobs available.
- If I am staying for just a year, is it worth while to get a job?
2.Choosing a city to stay in.
I am gravitated toward smaller cities or towns. I have heard lots of great things about Aberdeen, and I am interested in settling there.
Is there a certain place that anyone has experienced that you would recommend.
- Getting around.
- I am someone who loves to go out and explore. With in the city, I have read that public transit is amazing. I will not have a car there, but is it also easy to get around to the surrounding areas to explore and sight see?
- Would you recommend renting a car for some areas?
- Finding housing.
- I am concerned about this one. Is it easy? I will have no guarantor, but if I bring reference letters from my landlords in Canada, will that help at all?
- Should I commit to something before going over to Scotland, or wait until I get over there to start looking?
I appreciate everyone who responds, and I look forward to making Scotland my home for a little while.