“ I write stories because I believe it is only in the telling of them that we can truly see what they mean, what everything adds up to. I just moved to Glasgow after Cologne, Germany and Budapest, and will be studying creative writing at Strathclyde. ”

“ Hello! I'm over from the US working/living in Edinburgh--worked on Lieberman's Presidential Primary campaign in Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana and am obviously keen to get Kerry elected! ”

“ Hi - Looks like I'm the organiser of this here group. Any problems, questions - drop me a line. Please - no commercial messages on your profiles, or on the message boards. Thanks! Talk to you soon - W ”

“ I have just moved to Edinburgh from the States in September. I am in love with the city, though some UK things are a bit odd (what's with all the boy/girl bands?). I do miss being around others, but that's probably the worst thing about being here. ”

“ In town for the summer, to stay with my British boyfriend. Always need at least one person from your own country around!!! ”

“ Hiya, My name is Sara and I am mother to Edith who is going on 18 months. I'm 28 and am originally from the States (Idaho specifically although lived other places as well). Would love to get out and about more with my wee one and meet new people. ”

“ Hi there! My husband and I moved here in August from NYC (i'm native, he's from TX) and it would be good to meet people outside of work and school. ”

“ American recently moved to Edinburgh. Working musician interested in all kinds of music ”

“ I'm Ashley a 25 yr old Philadelphia expat (GO EAGLES) Living in EDI for 3 years hoping to stay longer but need some help on the job front. Looking for other Americans in the area who are established. Hope to hear from you soon! ”

“ I would like to meet English native speakers as well as ESL speakers to practise my English. I am a German native speaker. ”

“ I'm a 25 year old Canadian who took a gap year from college. I lived near London until I met my husband. We now live in Scotland where he is from. I'm so homesick for Canada though!! ”

“ Hi, my Husband and I and our 3 kids are planning on moving to Edinburgh, I am interested in meeting other parents and kids before we even leave..this seems like a great way to do so! ”

“ I think humanity's daring risks our destruction, but this also means we are truly alive. I believe in time, matter, energy, evidence, and reasoning. I am an anthropoid metazoan. I study complex systems. I want to prosper, contribute, and have fun. ”

“ I'm 27 years old and originally from America. I did my grad school in London (MA in International Relations), ended up meeting my husband, and have been living in the UK ever since (hey, I always told my parents I could multi-task). ”