The Relocation Advisory Service

Who we are

The Relocation Advisory Service (RAS) staff are a dedicated team of professionals with expertise in many different areas including immigration and business development.

December 2007: Fresh Talent Hits 6000!
RAS is delighted to announce that more than 6,000 international students have been successful with their Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme applications.   

What we do

RAS provides information and advice FREE OF CHARGE. What we do is give information that will link you to specialised organisations who can make sure that you have all of the advice that you need to help you to make a decision on moving to Scotland.

• We are not a recruitment agency.
• We do not process visa or work permit applications.

How we help people 

We give information, advice and links to contacts to anyone looking to move to Scotland, including:

• Individuals and families
• Visas 
• Work permits
• Study 
• Work
• Accommodation
• Business
• Schools
• Health
• Transport
• Education
• Pets

What people say

• "I contacted the RAS for information regarding UK .Visa. I didn’t think I would hear anything back, as you never seem to from Internet Help lines, however, within the hour I was sent a personal e-mail that really helped me understand my options." – Sally Egan, Australia
  
• "The folks at RAS were really helpful in answering my questions about moving to Scotland, providing me with simple, straightforward, useful information." – Shoshana Gross, USA
  
• "I was totally amazed at the speed and much more importantly the quantity and quality of information that I received from RAS. I received information and useful links on relocating to Scotland (everything from nursery costs to lists of Estate Agents.) I changed from feeling like a lost stranger, to a welcomed friend. I have recommended the RAS to many colleagues who wanted to find out more about moving to Scotland." – Adrian Vaz, UK citizen working in India

Read other People case studies

How we help businesses

We give information, advice and links to contacts for employers, including:

• Visas
• Work permits
• Setting up in business
• Business support
• Recruitment

Our Business Development Team has created the Employers Toolkit to guide employers through the various stages of recruiting staff from overseas. Download the Employers' Toolkit.

What businesses say

• "The information and support from RAS has made it much easier for us to recruit from abroad .Undoubtedly this has contributed to the growth of our business." – Colin MacDonald, Real Time Worlds
  
• "RAS gave our business support on immigration issues, general advice as well as for individual cases. RAS also helped by supplying our new employees with welcome packs in English and polish – giving practical advice on living and working in Scotland."  – Christina Ruz, Babcock
  
• "If you are looking to start up a business in Scotland, it's a good idea to take advice from RAS.They will give you contact details of many organisations who can help." – Liliana Dabic, Designer and dressmaker

Read more Business Case Studies

Events 

The RAS team are often 'on the road', attending events and giving presentations to Employers. Just contact the team if you would like us to attend and event or lead a presentation. Contact details below.

How to contact RAS

Write to us

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Email us your enquiry 

Please download and complete the form below if you are interested in receiving further information about relocating to Scotland. The information you provide will be held solely by the Relocation Advisory Service and will not be disclosed to any other organisation.

Please email your completed form to: info@scotlandistheplace.com

• RAS Form (Word, 446Kb)

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