Any Canadians in the Edinburgh/East Lothian area

bethlee77
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Joined: 03 May 2007
Posts: 39
Location: Edinburgh

Posted: Sun Sep 30, 2007 7:39 am

 

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HI everyone.

I just moved to the East Lothian area (around Tranent/Gladsmuir) which is only 20 min. away from Edinburgh two weeks ago and wondering where all the Canadians are.

I would love to meet new people as i'm in the country here and it's quite quiet.

Speak to you soon.

B

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murtle_007
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Joined: 03 Oct 2006
Posts: 37
Location: Scotland

Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 5:27 pm

 

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Hey there, I'm not there yet, YET (!) but I hope to be in West Lothian next March!

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bethlee77
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Joined: 03 May 2007
Posts: 39
Location: Edinburgh

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:56 am

 

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Sounds great.

Are you getting a work permit, working holiday maker?

What will you be doing over in Scotland?!

Take care.

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murtle_007
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Joined: 03 Oct 2006
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Location: Scotland

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 6:38 am

 

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I'll be trying for a working holiday visa . Not sure for work, but I have a free place to stay so I guess if need be I can look around when I get there . Went for the first time ever this August and loved it, even if it costs twice as much!
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bethlee77
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Joined: 03 May 2007
Posts: 39
Location: Edinburgh

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 8:57 am

 

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Did the exact same thing as you. The process was awful bc i was too honest in my application about what my intentions were of me being here (long story) but otherwise, really happy to be here and with my boyfriend who is Scottish. The same as you, free place to live but you're right, everything else is expensive!

If you need any tips, let me know.

Good luck

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murtle_007
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Joined: 03 Oct 2006
Posts: 37
Location: Scotland

Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:52 am

 

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Thanks Think we have a bit in common lol. I Think I'm going to apply through swap. they do the paperwork XD. I am partly wanted to spend my time there with someone but ive also thought for a few years of trying this out, so nothing goes wrong! thanks again, and i will ask if i have any questions, the more infor the better, right?
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bethlee77
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Joined: 03 May 2007
Posts: 39
Location: Edinburgh

Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:17 am

 

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I was definitely thinking about going through the SWAP route bc they do everything for you but i decided to go directly through the British High Commission for some reason.

Contact me anytime! I check this a few times a day for new postings!

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Alana
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Joined: 31 May 2007
Posts: 6
Location: Ontario

Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:59 am

 

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Hi Bethlee, haven't checked this for awhile! I've been in Scotland since August, and I am just working Crieff at the moment. Crieff is about an hours drive away from Edinburgh.

If you ever want to meet up, just let me know!

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