Find Your Place in Scotland
An 8-week group programme for international professionals who are ready to build the foundation that makes work and life in Scotland easier, richer, and more connected.
Starts September 2026 · Founding Cohort · £395 · Online · Glasgow event included
Who is this for?
This is for you if:
You're beginning to settle into life in Scotland however you know there's more available to you than you're currently accessing
You connect more easily with other internationals than with your Scottish colleagues, and you'd like to change that
There are people you'd love to collaborate with however you’re afraid to reach out
Networking and building relationships here feels harder than it should
Some social situations take more effort to understand and connect with colleagues
You'd like the tools and a structure to change that and you're ready to do something about it
What makes this programme different
A Scottish leader comes to you.
A live session with a Scottish professional. Hearing directly how they communicate at work, what they notice, and what actually helps.
A real evening in Glasgow.
A hosted in-person evening in Glasgow. Whisky, Scottish food, and real conversation. Non-drinkers fully catered for.
Weekly real-life challenges.
Between sessions, you try one specific thing in your actual life. Not a homework exercise, a real moment you go looking for.
Programme Summary
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Introduction to the programme and an overview of the context gap. Identifying your first participation challenge.
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Direct and indirect styles. How disagreement sounds in Scotland. Responding in real-time without overthinking.
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How to keep the conversation going when you’ve only understood part of what was said. Strategies for staying present.
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A live conversation with a Scottish professional. Workplace culture, communication, and what it’s really like to work here.
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The vocabulary and expressions that actually come up. How to connect with colleagues and build real working relationships.
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A hosted evening in Glasgow. The theme will be whisky and Scottish food. Non-drinkers fully included. Real conversation in a relaxed setting.
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Language to sharing ideas, expressing expertise, and contributing more of what you know in the settings that matter.
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Reflecting on how far you’ve come. Building your personal continuation plan for the months ahead.
Everything that’s included
During the Programme
✓ Weekly Live Sessions
✓ Weekly Participation Challenges
✓ Listening & Speaking Practice Resources
✓ Live Conversation with a Scottish Leader
✓ Glasgow Hosted Evening
After the Programme
✓ Session Transcripts & Summaries
✓ Scottish Workplace Communication Guide
✓ Personal Participation Plan
Join the founding cohort. Starting September 2026.
Find your Place in Scotland
8-week small group programme