Moving to Scotland from the USA has recently been on the minds of many Americans. Indeed, Scotland has much to offer. It’s a charming country, part of the UK, with incredible history, beautiful nature, gaudy gothic architecture, and a high standard in the job market, education, and healthcare. 

When you are ready to relocate to Edinburgh or Glasgow, reach out to SDC International Shipping to ship your personal belongings there. We have moved hundreds of clients to England and surely, will help you with your moving needs. You can start by filling out a quote form, and one of our logistics representatives will contact you soon with a free quote to compare. 

Meanwhile, read this guide below to find out about our services.  

Best International Household Movers to Scotland

We proudly serve our clients throughout California and beyond, and there are reasons why we are the best in the industry. The shipping services we provide are horizontal in terms of the breadth of services and the geographies we cover both in the USA and worldwide. We are international household movers that ship from any origin to any destination. Speaking of shipping solutions, they are varied and affordable. 

We can easily arrange a professional packing of your items. We have lots of container options in our arsenal, depending on the size and volume of your consignment. For example, you can opt for a Full Container Load (FCL) or not so expensive, Less than Container Load (LCL). We can arrange air freight when you need to ship your stuff fast. Or, you can send your container by sea, which is the most affordable and popular shipping method for most of our customers. 

Furthermore, with SDC International Shipping, your container will transit safely through the ocean. You may wonder how? It’s through marine insurance and international moving insurance highly recommended for long-distance shipments. Even if you lose some valuable items, the insurance will compensate you for the loss or damage.  

Finally, when you need help with clearing your personal belongings, we can significantly facilitate the process. Your personal shipping coordinator will guide you through the required list of documentation. Also, make sure to visit the UK government website to know the customs rules when planning your move to the UK from the USA. 

RORO and Containerized Shipping of Your Car

Are you looking to ship a vehicle to Scotland? Whether you need to ship a car or motorcycle to the UK, the process is pretty straightforward. We ship cars through the main shipping methods – containerized and RORO. The departure ports for the first mode in California are Los Angeles and San Francisco, in Texas – Houston, in Georgia – Savannah, Miami in Florida, and New Jersey in New York. 

Ocean ports for RORO shipping are Baltimore and New York. 

We also offer air freight service for vehicle and motorcycle shipping to Scotland. This service is the fastest but comes at higher costs. 

Documents you will need for import in the UK are Original Title, Bill of Sale, and Passport. For more information about vehicle licensing and other related matters, visit DVLA.

We’ll take care of everything regarding automobile shipping, starting from paperwork to the final destination.  

Moving Vulnerable Items to Scotland from the USA

Shipping household goods to the UK often involves fragile items such as computer equipment, arts, glass frames, kitchen utensils, statues, etc. 

At SDC, we offer a trusted service with complete peace of mind. Our packers are trained to wrap sensitive items using appropriate packaging materials. They will handle your precious possessions with utmost care. 

Learn about our specialty shipping services, including overseas artwork shipping and international piano moving services. 

Moving to Scotland from the USA – What’s the Shipping Price?

The shipping price to Scotland from the USA differs for each particular move. The reason for that is different factors, such as the services you pick, origin, and destination. For example, port-to-port service will cost less than door-to-door delivery. Or, the shipping cost for moving to Scotland from NY will be different than when moving from San Francisco, even with the same door-to-door service. 

Please complete our quote form or contact your customer service to discuss your shipment details with a logistics agent to know the exact shipping price. 

How Long Does It Take to Ship to Scotland?

The transit time for shipments to Scotland depends on departure in the USA, the type of ocean shipping mode, and pickup/delivery. If we ship your container from the east coast, New Jersey, it will take about 5-7 days on the water, while shipping consignments from LA, the west coast, typically takes 7-10 weeks. 

All containers with household goods heading to Scotland arrive in Southampton, England, or Grangemouth, Scotland. Shipping destinations for vehicles include Aberdeen, Liverpool, Felixstowe, and Southampton.

Americans Moving to Scotland from the USA

According to our customers, moving to Scotland from the US can be stressful. What they mean is acquiring a proper visa. As an American relocating to Scotland, you need to be eligible for a specific visa. However, eligibility doesn’t guarantee that a visa will be approved. The options are usually the following:

• A student visa
• A work visa
• An ancestry visa
• A spousal visa 

Hopefully, you will be able to overcome visa hurdles. Once this happens, we’ll take care of the rest – ship your household goods to Scotland trouble-free.   

Best Places to Live in Scotland for Expats

Although Scotland is a small country within the UK, it has many diverse cities and towns. You can consider many destinations, but the most popular cities for expats are Glasgow, Edinburgh, and the Isle of Bute. But we can arrange door-to-door delivery to any town in Scotland. 

• Aberdeen
• Dundee
• East Kilbride 
• Livingston 
• Hamilton 
• Greenock
• Stirling
• And more

Some Scottish Slang Words To Know

You may not know, but Scotland has three official languages – English, Scots, and Scottish Gaelic. When it comes to Scottish slang, a few words from ancient Gaelic are still in use in different regions. You might be curious to learn about some of them: 

• Hen – honey or sweetheart
• Bonnie lass – pretty or beautiful 
• Braw – a group of gorgeous men
• Tidy – a group of gorgeous women 
• Gowk – fool
• Eijit/roaster/rocket/tube – idiot
• Mourich – a kiss
• Crouss – to be cheerful
• Saorsa – freedom, liberty
• Och- oh
• Piece – a sandwich 
• Ken – know
• Dinnae – don’t
• Noo – now
• Aye – yes

Moving to Scotland with SDC International Shipping 

We can help you get all of your stuff to Scotland! You can fill out a quote form or call us to get started. Our professionals will provide you with the best shipping price without compromising the quality of the service.