The Edinburgh Expat American Meetup Group

"Hi! My name is Jennie and I am moving from Seattle to Edinburgh in August '08, working as a teacher on a fellowship. I will look forward to joining up once I make the big move."

"Welcome to Edinburgh Mirren! It was nice to meet you yesterday."

"I am in the process of moving to Edinburgh after living in Georgia for three years. We previously lived in Edinburgh and Dundee. Looking forward to meeting everyone. :o)"

"Hi everyone. I just recently moved over to Edinburgh from Massachusetts. I'm a graphic designer now working in Leith and living in New Town. Hopefully I'll get to drop by & meet a few of you on the 8th :-)"

"Hello! My girlfriend and I are planning to move to Edinburgh in September/October of this year. She is an occupational therapist, and is having an easier time getting her work visa. I have an MBA, and am having a harder time of it. Tips? Thanks!"

"Hi there. I'm half American, half Scots by birth, and moving to Edinburgh in early May. I'm an architect, and I like to paint, go for looong walks, and spend quality time in the pub. I'm worried about the weather but excited about everything else."

"Hi. I'm half US half Scots by birth. Attended school here and then went on to University, get married and live in Colorado for 16yrs. Have now returned to Edinburgh with my CO wife with the plan of opening a "real" Mexican eatery in Edinburgh."

"Hello! I've been in Edinburgh since fall 2006 and recently finished my diss (yeah!) towards an MSc in Architectural Conservation at Edinburgh College of Art. Plan on staying for a little bit--I'm originally from CT. I look forward to meeting you all!"

"Hi Sam- I lived in Cleveland Park for many moons until 2004. Looks like we have a few DC connectors here! Fun!"

"Midwesterner gone DC gone England gone Scotland. I've been in the UK about 4 years and in the LOVELY Edinburgh about 2. Love Scotland's culture, friendly people and being away from the current administration. Miss Whole Foods. "

"Hey all, I am the captain of a softball club in Edinburgh. Anyone out there that has softball/baseball experience that is interested in playing in the upcoming season? Mark"

"I lived in Vancouver for 7 years and have travelled through much of the US. Just returned to Scotland and looking forwards to meeting new people and having some good conversations."

"Hi! Moved (to Glasgow actually) with my husband in August and looking to meet up occasionally since Edinburgh's so easy to get to."

"From New Orleans and moving to Edinburgh (Stockbridge) in March as an expat. Looking forward to meeting up with some fellow expats in the area. Work in the Finance industry and love the outdoors and anything dealing with sports."

"I am from NYC and have been living in Edinburgh with my husband (who's from Northern Ireland)and our 3 year old son(the only true Scot among us!) for 5 years. Looking forward to the next meet up."

"Hey Sam. Lived on Capital Hill for several years before moving here. Maybe see you at the next meeting."

"Originally from Connecticut and lived in DC for 15 years. Moved to Edinburgh 8 years ago and work in the Banking and Investment area. Live in the New Town and would love to get together with some fellow Yanks for a drink or to watch sports."

"hi there! i'm from Washington, DC but am in Edinburgh pursuing some arts business. I'm an avid filmgoer and theatregoer and love the outdoors, distance running, live music, outgoing folks and the odd pint of beer. and i love american football! (wh"

"Welcome, Stephie!!"