Whats not to like ? Maybe the very very few obvious racists but thankfully there are not many of them.
This place is like a world on its own being about 40 years behind the rest of the Country and I love it. Children actually play out on bikes or walk themselves to school, they have the freedom we had as children. Some of the things my children tell me that the odd teacher does would if down south get them the sack but up here common sense on the whole rules.
Some of the scenery is the best in the world certainly the Country. The wildlife is on our doorsteps for all to see ! All you have to do is open your eyes.
Its a large area however has a small community something which is rare, where everyone knows everyone or at the very least someone who knows them lol. If you are an incomer but willing to blend in and not take over then you are accepted by the vast majority.
The education is fantastic so is the health service. It is still a shock to me when going to the A and E dept and being seen within a short time with the service being excellent. Regarding the schooling especially the small village schools compared to down south it is equal to private schooling.
I love it here, my children love it here. I have made good friends who are not trying to compete with me or me them ! Life is a much slower pace and things like shops shutting for lunch should be treasured as it helps make time here stand still, which in turn makes it a fantastic place for children to grow up in.
Yes there are places and people that have problems but trust me they are minor compared to other places where people live on the streets. Where you have to lock your doors ALL the time even if you are in the house. Where your car will get stolen if you dont lock it and you can never leave a child alone in the car while you pop in the shop.
You can all slate this post if you like I really do not care, I know what its like on the other side of the coin and its not nice.
Caithness/Sutherland are great places to live. The whole place 'delights' me .....
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