Hi, my name is Jo, and I’m a native Brit living in a small Scottish village by a beautiful sea loch with my scruffy little dog Monty.

I moved to Scotland from England in 2025 in pursuit of a slower way of life, and although I only moved from Buckinghamshire to the South-West of Scotland (pretty much level with Belfast and considered “the Lowlands”), and not from the South Coast to the Highlands, rural Scottish life is definitely not what I expected!

About Postcards From The Loch

From big skies and lighthouses to midges and dreich weather (which I can spell but not pronounce), Postcards From the Loch is what daily life in Scotland is actually like for anyone thinking of moving here or planning a visit.

And while I don’t give direct legal, financial, or visa advice (I can happily point you in the right direction), I do share views, vibes, resources and practical details of what it’s like to live in Scotland.

(I plan to publish posts here first, then make longer versions for YouTube with more details, stats, and visuals.)

Content will cover:

• What my everyday life in rural Scotland looks like, from lochside drives to getting stuck behind tractors.

• US/UK comparisons, stats and “how it all works” info to help you understand the practicalities of Scottish/UK life, as well as the differences.

• Other Scottish stuff, from where to go, what to do, and what to see. Because I’m not going to lie, it’s bloody brilliant here!

I’m not Scottish by birth, and I’m not here to represent Scotland. I’m just a native Brit who moved to Scotland for a quieter life, looking to share the experience.

Is this publication free?

The newsletter is free, but I’m in the process of creating a couple of paid Patreon tiers with checklists and guides, as well as a monthly live Q&A for anyone who wants to relocate and needs more detailed answers to their (non-legal, financial or visa) questions.

Subscribe and come along for the ride!