Living the Scottish dream
Featured Products Promotional FeaturesPosted by: Dental Design 25th November 2023
No matter how long you have worked in dentistry, where you studied, how you have developed your skills or what your future ambitions are, it is essential to ensure your own wellbeing throughout your career. Where you chose to live will have an impact on your happiness and quality of life.[i] In particular, it is important for your home environment to meet your social, physical and mental needs, which in turn will influence your health and wellbeing at any stage of life.[ii]
For many people, living in Scotland affords all manner of benefits, making this a fantastic place for dental professionals of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs and aspirations. If you’re looking for a change, or ready for the next phase of your career, Scotland could provide the answers you need. There’s also the benefit of excellent healthcare and education, as well as a potentially lower cost of living compared to other parts of the UK.[iii]
An unapparelled landscape
When thoughts turn to Scotland, the immediate image is often one of rolling hills, luscious greenery, mountainous terrain and historic stone buildings. Indeed, the Highlands are a globally-renowned destination for hiking, mountain climbing and wildlife watching, with thousands of people flocking to these stunning open spaces every year to enjoy the great outdoors. Plus, with more than 550 golf courses to choose from, beautifully unspoiled beaches along the coastline and hundreds of islands to visit, the country offers a diverse and charming backdrop to daily life.
Culture and history
The vibrant culture is a major part of life for the Scottish people, who proudly celebrate their heritage through food and drink, festivals and music, and the 
traditional kilts in the tartan of their families, of course! Few will have visited the country without trying the famous haggis dish or a glass of whisky. As such, Scotland is widely regarded as a friendly and welcoming place to be.
For those with an interest in history, the region boasts the remnants of fascinating tales from Roman soldiers, Vikings, noble clansmen, ruling monarchs and more. World heritage sites include the Antonine Wall, New Lanark cotton mill and the Forth Bridge, amongst many other landmarks that are well-worth a visit.
Job opportunities
Despite the challenges experienced worldwide in recent years, the Scottish economy seems to be bouncing back strongly. GDP growth was 4.9% in 2022,[iv] higher than the UK average of 4.1%.[v] Among the top industries demonstrating positive growth have been creative markets, energy (especially renewable), food and drink, life sciences, space, and technology and advanced engineering[vi] – ensuring diverse job opportunities for all the family to take advantage of!
The dental profession has also been developed significantly, with a 39% increase in high-street dentists between 2007 and 2021.[vii] That said, there is still plenty of scope for expansion, which means several opportunities for dentists and dental professionals to make the most of everything that living and working in Scotland can offer.
Aside from the many advantages of Scottish life, Clyde Munro offers an array of benefits for all members of their practice teams across the country. These include training solutions, dedicated support and a range of technology, such as digital scanners and various other digital investments.
Making the move
The decision to relocate is never made lightly and there are various factors to consider very carefully before making the move. However, when the time is right, the change is made for all the right reasons and the necessary support is enlisted, a relocation can afford countless advantages. Scotland has much to offer individuals, couples and families – why not see what’s available to you?
Find out more about the career opportunities and vacancies available with
Clyde Munro today at careers.clydemunrodental.com.
[i] Australian Unity. Wellbeing index report. https://www.australianunity.com.au/about-us/wellbeing-index/download-report [Accessed September 2023]
[ii] Hans-Werner Wahl, PhD and others, Aging Well and the Environment: Toward an Integrative Model and Research Agenda for the Future, The Gerontologist, Volume 52, Issue 3, June 2012, Pages 306–316, https://doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnr154
[iii] Scotland.org. Moving to Scotland. https://www.scotland.org/live-in-scotland/moving-to-scotland#/money-matters[Accessed September 2023]
[iv] Scottish Government. Economic growth. https://nationalperformance.gov.scot/chart/economic-growth#:~:text=The%20annual%20rate%20of%20change,giving%20a%20difference%20of%205.9%25 [Accessed September 2023
[v] House of Commons Library. GDP – International Comparisons: Key Economic Indicators. August 2023. https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn02784/#:~:text=For%202022%20as%20a%20whole,the%20UK%20was%20essentially%20flat.) [Accessed September 2023]
[vi] Highlands and Islands enterprise. Our growth sectors. https://www.hie.co.uk/our-region/our-growth-sectors/[Accessed September 2023]
[vii] Scottish Government. Dental services for all. March 2022. https://www.gov.scot/news/dental-services-for-all/[Accessed September 2023]
