Simple Scottish Living

Who We Are

We’re Zach and Annie, a Scotsman and an American, on a mission to simplify, to slow down, and to give our kids a childhood reminiscent of what we had growing up.

Just over a year ago, we moved our family of 5 from California’s Bay Area to bonnie Scotland. Here, we’ll be sharing our journey of leaving it all behind for a new life ‘Across the Pond.’ We hope to bring you helpful tips and tricks about navigating a new country while letting you in on all the lessons we learn along the way. If you’re interested in hearing more about our UK travels, culture shocks, or just feel like watching our one-year-old Border Terrier pup, Finnegan, go wild swimming in the great outdoors, then this is the place for you!

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Get Involved

We value our community and want to hear your suggestions.

Things to include:

  • The WHERE: name of destination and recommended accommodation

  • The WHEN: what time of year is ideal for this adventure

  • The WHAT: list all the must-do activities, experiences, and sights

  • The WHO: Is this for Zach & Annie, the whole family, and is Finn invited?

  • The BUDGET: give us an overall idea - splurge, budget-conscious, free?

  • The INSIDE SCOOP: any other local insight?

  • DON’T forget to tell us a little about yourself

If you have ideas for our next trip big or small, please use the form below to provide us with all the details - the more info the better.

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