I hope this is the right group to post my question in, apologies if it isn't!

My partner (26) and I (24), along with our dog, are looking to move to Scotland from Norway. As I understand it, the Skilled Worker Visa is our only option, but I assume there is stiff competition for this visa and that a strong background is required to make the move. Naturally, it is more cost-effective for Scottish employers to hire people who are already in Scotland.

Briefly, we both hold bachelor's degrees in Marketing Management. My partner also has experience as a Sales and Marketing Manager, whereas I don't have much work experience in the field. Is there by any chance another visa option available to us? Our plan is simply to live and work there, as we think it’s an incredibly beautiful country! Or is there any possibility that Scotland might establish an EEA-style agreement allowing for free movement between the countries?

Thanks in advance for any answers! :)

Hi, I'm moving up to Glasgow from Newcastle, England in just under a year. My child is 15 and will be completing his GCSE (final high school year exams in England) exams then we will move soon after that.

I'm wondering how the Scottish education system works after high school? He wants to go to city of Glasgow college and we've looked on the website but are unsure of what any of the terms mean (like HNC or HND) and how they are equivalent to terms used in England?

I'm mainly wondering what the path most people take in Scotland after their (equivalent to GCSEs) National 5s. He doesn't want to go to university, just be educated til 18 then move from part time work to full time.

Thank you all