Florida to Glasgow/Helensburgh Area

My Husband and I will be moving from Central Florida to the Glasgow/Helensburgh area in the next few months with my husband's work.  We are very excited about our new adventure and meeting new friends!

Welcome FLBeach! Florida to Scotland? Talk about going from one extreme to another! No need to take your shorts to Scotland, you might need to make sure you have thermal underwear!

Hiya... my boyfriend is from Helensburgh, and works there.
Is your husband in the forces?

Hiya... my boyfriend is from Helensburgh, and works there.
Is your husband in the forces?

No, he is not.

Welcome FLBeach! Florida to Scotland? Talk about going from one extreme to another! No need to take your shorts to Scotland, you might need to make sure you have thermal underwear!

Yes it will be quite extreme! I am leaving the flip flops and shorts behind and "Winterizing" my wardrobe. But still looking forward to the adventure!

sorry...wasnt trying to be nosy.  It's just that when you hear US accents in Helensburgh, they are almost always military people.
Hope you enjoy it!

sorry...wasnt trying to be nosy.  It's just that when you hear US accents in Helensburgh, they are almost always military people.
Hope you enjoy it!

No not nosy, it is the first question from everyone though. It is a popular area for the Military.
 

Where in Florida are you from?  I'm from New York, but worked in Fort Myers last year for about 8 months before moving to Glasgow in August.  So far I'm loving it, but it took a while to get used to the weather   Good luck with your move and let me know if there's anything I can do to help (advice, suggestions, etc etc)
-Katie

Thanx, Katie! We are in Cocoa Beach. I am hoping I adapt to the weather as well. I know that will be the hardest part, but I am hoping the experience itself outweighs that part. I will take all of the advice and suggestions you have!!

U.S. Military personnel in the Helensburgh area? Thought they closed the US Naval base at nearby Dunoon 25 years ago?. Does this mean they are still around? perhaps hiding at a secret base near Helensburgh? . Well, sure wish they would come back to Scotland, they should never have left!

U.S. Military personnel in the Helensburgh area? Thought they closed the US Naval base at nearby Dunoon 25 years ago?. Does this mean they are still around? perhaps hiding at a secret base near Helensburgh? .

Faslane and Coulport are hardly secret!  

(i have no idea why the Americans are there, but they are!  We hear their accents all over town.)

 Yes it will be quite extreme! I am leaving the flip flops and shorts behind and "Winterizing" my wardrobe. But still looking forward to the adventure!

Hi FLBeach!
Obviously Scotland has coooold winters and there's no need to bring all your hot weather clothes but I would throw in the flip flops and a couple of pairs of shorts at least.  It can get quite warm in the summer!

On a hot day when I'm working in the garden, I'll be in shorts and a sports bra... with my work boots...not a good look!

On a hot day when I'm working in the garden, I'll be in shorts and a sports bra... with my work boots...not a good look!

Haha, Thanx!  I'm looking forward to sporting that same look in a few weeks! I am bringing a few pairs but i wont be needing to 22 pairs of Flipflops that i wear year around in FL.