The Scottish Government

If you are interested in living and working in Scotland, read on to find a list of websites and contact details for relevant organisations that might help.

A special website offering help and encouragement for anyone thinking of coming in Scotland can be found at www.scotlandistheplace.com

Scotland has its own national careers information, advice and guidance service offering help with career choices to all those living in Scotland, or looking to move here.

Other websites offering information about jobs include:

Return to Scotland

Careers at Scotsman.com

ScottishJobs.com

Scottish job and recruitment opportunities

Public Sector careers

Monsterscotland career network

My Edinburgh Jobs

Talent Scotland

Totaljobs.com

JobsinScotland.co.uk

S1 Jobs.com

Scottish Jobs on the Net

Interested in further and higher educational opportunities in Scotland?

Go to learndirect scotland

Or try the British Council

Immigration to Scotland, and the issuing of work permits, are matters dealt with by the UK government, rather than the Scottish Government.

Go to Home Office website.

Specific queries regarding work permits are dealt with by Work Permits (UK), part of the Home Office.

Work Permits (UK)
Customer Relations Team C
E5, Moorefoot
Sheffield
United Kingdom
S1 4PQ
Telephone +44 114 2594074 (9am - 5pm weekdays)

Finally, make a start with a virtual visit to Scotland on the visitscotland website and see what the country has to offer.

The Scottish Government is not responsible for the content of websites not directly under its control.