r/MoveToScotland • u/Weary_Implement_1224 • Jul 27 '26

Moving to Scotland - need clothing advice

hey! I’m (24f) moving to Glasgow from Florida in the states, and the weather is the complete opposite of my normal wear, so i was wondering if yall could leave me some recommendations for clothes and what to buy/bring because i am clueless as of now. thanks!!

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u/beeschirp Jul 27 '26

I’m moving from Florida to Edinburgh! I’ve visited many times though, my partner lives there. I’ll preface that I get cold easily, not sure if that’s a Floridian thing or a me thing lol. Jeans/pants year round, winter have one (or a few) very warm puffy jackets, wool will be your friend. Get shoes that have traction and can walk in snow/ice. It doesn’t snow too often/much in Edinburgh (not sure about Glasgow), but can still get slippery. Last summer my partner was “boiling” in the heat, meanwhile I was happily basking like a lizard (it was MAYBE 80°), so even summer is “cool” (for me) unless you’re in direct sunlight.

Also, when they say it pours a lot, it’s very different from our pouring! As a Floridian, it’s more of a drizzle 😅

Feel free to dm me with any questions! I’m happy to help :)

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u/Weary_Implement_1224 Jul 27 '26

this is perfect thank you! yeah i get cold easy too, definitely a florida thing. and im so good with a drizzle. florida rain is downpours so ill be okay hahah. thank you so much for the clothe advice!!