moving to Utah from Scotland (Bluffdale, Bluff: credit, school, best place)

[ArrowThruTheMoon]

"Guns don't kill people. Rappers do... I saw it on a documentary on BBC 2"
- Goldie Lookin Chain

Utah has no rappers... you'll be safe there!

I lived in the U.K. too, the cops are useless redtape-bogged weaklings over there. I've never been so worried about crime around me as I was when I was living in England (and I grew up in Los Angeles).

[mom of 6]

You will love Utah! We're LDS but we had friends in our neighborhood who were Catholic. They were included in all of our neighborhood activities. Many of us who are LDS even attended their infant son's baptism (we don't believe infants need to be baptized) but I explained to my children that this was an important occasion to our friends and we wanted to support them. Our practices may be different but Christian love and friendship are the same! It gave us a wonderful opportunity to learn about and appreciate another faith. Our Catholic friends recently moved to California and they were so sad to leave our awesome neighborhood (which was 80% LDS).

We are selling our home in Layton-beautiful neighborhood, big house, incredible neighbors, by the way- and we are sad to leave. We're moving to build a big house cheaply. We were worried about the high LDS population here. While we are LDS ourselves, we'd heard rumors about "Utah Mormons"- none of which proved to be true. We're Californians and we were used to the way it was there. People here were so kind and accepting. You'll love it! Keep an open mind, keep a smile on your face and don't be afraid that everyone is trying to convert you- they aren't! People here can be overly friendly (in CA you don't get to know your neighbors and it's better that way), so it can be intimidating at times. Go to their activities and they'll come to yours! If you decide to live near Layton, I have GREAT advice about schools, museums, activities, etc. that I'd love to send you. The Layton/Kaysville area has so much to offer!

[michelleleigh]

We moved hear in december are not morman and we live in utah county.

So far everyone has been very friendly. However if you are not use to the dry climate get a good humidafier it does wonders and look for a place that has refirgerated air in the summers swamp coolers dont do the job (born and rsised in New Mexico its fairly dry)If you or your daughter have breathing problems then stay out of salt lake because of the inversion. As for a church you should be abel to find one with no real problems, infact utah just got a new catholic bishop, good luck and of course God bless

[thompson84606]

Originally Posted by donna1

Hello,

I am looking for some advise as I am considering moving from Glasgow, Scotland to Utah later on in the year. I am 26 and have a daughter who is 5. I am moving over with my partner who has stayed in Scotland for a year but feels its time to go home. I have agreed to come with him, but its a very big move, especially as I have a young child. I am a catholic and wonder if my daughter and I will be accepted. Any thoughts and advise you have on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

There is a very healthy catholic community in utah (although largely hispanic) and people here in utah with very few exceptions respect catholics and all religions. Oddly and sadly enough the mormon church is the most disrespected and maligned church in all of utah.

[seinitoa]

I think you'll like it in Salt Lake City. I live in Taylorsville and have no qualms about my neighborhood. My opinion, just drive through the areas you're interested in. If the people are taking care of thier lawns and homes, you know it won't be a bad neighborhood. Bad neighborhoods to me are where people no longer care what it looks like or what goes on and that usually shows up in the homes first. All areas have crime, West Valley, Rose Park, and downtown more than most. No matter where you move in the US there will be some type of crime.

Unfortunately in America, and not just Utah with "religious nuts", for some reason preying on children is on the rise. Just pay attention to your daughter and make sure you are there. My daughter will be 7 April 3rd and I still do not let her ride her bike around by herself, she knows that unless my mother or myself is in the front yard she is not allowed out front by herself--she has to stay in the backyard and play. I have white weaving on my chainlink fence so it isn't as easy to see if there is a child playing by themselves in back. However, my neighborhood is nice and the other children run all over by themselves--just not mine!

As the mother, you can decide how safe your child will be and how involved in their lives. School, play, safety, sports, etc...

Everyone in my neighborhood watches out for each other. We watch our neighbors and feed their cats when they go on trips and our other neighbors make sure our lawn is taken care of when we leave. Just make friends with the people you live next to and no matter where you move, it won't be an issue because everyone looks out for each other. And if you don't want to hear trains and airplanes, then don't live by them!

Just my opinion.

[mizelle]

Depends on where you plan to live...Northern UT or Southern UT? My husband is from Cache Valley, and although I think its just about one of the most beautiful areas I've ever seen, its too cold for me in the winter. We have made our home in St.George. We have a 7yr old, and the schools are great, the people are from ALL OVER (lots of retirees), and its pretty family oriented. I'm Catholic, too, and my husband is LDS. St. George has a nice Catholic church, but it pales in comparison to the cathedral in Salt Lake City.
I have lived in alot of different cities (Boston, San Francisco, Savannah), but I think St. George is the cleanest and safest place yet.
Good luck with your move!!

[thompson84606]

Originally Posted by mizelle

Depends on where you plan to live...Northern UT or Southern UT? My husband is from Cache Valley, and although I think its just about one of the most beautiful areas I've ever seen, its too cold for me in the winter. We have made our home in St.George. We have a 7yr old, and the schools are great, the people are from ALL OVER (lots of retirees), and its pretty family oriented. I'm Catholic, too, and my husband is LDS. St. George has a nice Catholic church, but it pales in comparison to the cathedral in Salt Lake City.
I have lived in alot of different cities (Boston, San Francisco, Savannah), but I think St. George is the cleanest and safest place yet.
Good luck with your move!!

Unfortunately you named there three cities and St. George is a town. St. George is safe, although rather unsafe by utah standards. I remember in 2001 they had their first murder in 10 or 14 years or so and now they have two or three every year. the assault and rape rates are rather elevated due to a lot of drugs and transients...a big problem for the fastest growing town in the nation. there is no culture, no attractions unless you live in the national parks, the schools are subpar by many standards, obviously better than inner-city schools, but utah as a whole lags in education. All you have to do is talk to someone who was born here(st. george/washington/enterprise/hurricane...or should I say hurricun) and you'll know what I mean.

[Nancy J]

Originally Posted by donna1

Hello,

I am looking for some advise as I am considering moving from Glasgow, Scotland to Utah later on in the year. I am 26 and have a daughter who is 5. I am moving over with my partner who has stayed in Scotland for a year but feels its time to go home. I have agreed to come with him, but its a very big move, especially as I have a young child. I am a catholic and wonder if my daughter and I will be accepted. Any thoughts and advise you have on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

Is your partner from Utah? Than he would know. But if he isn't this is Big Mormon home. My daughter went to a wonderful private school here in Salt Lake City. Which really helped. There are many religions and atmosphere has improved but can be a little tough in public elementary school for non-Mormon kids. As the Mormons are the majority. They have small church buildings as part of the schools and have services daily.
On the brighter side-this area is very family oriented. And we have some wonderful Mormon friends. And you being from Scotland would be neat.
We enjoy living in the town itself(easier to get around) but there are lots of new areas being built in the valley.

[beluka]

Hello! My father is planning a move to Glasgow Scotland this fall. He has never been there but has decided that he would like to move for 6 months minimal. Can you please let me know where to start such as flats to rent or even names of realtors that I can contact? Also, do you have a local newspaper in Glasgow that I could order for more information? I would greatly appreciate any help you might be able to give. He is going into this blindly. For he knows NO ONE there but is determined to give it a try. We presently live in Missouri. I thank you kindly in advance! Luci

[coolcats]

I think you will find it a hard slog to get information on Glasgow in the Utah forum, though undoubtedly a few people have Scottish ancestry. I myself have been to Scotland, though to Edinburgh, not Glasgow. It’s a lovely place. I’d try craigslist.com. They probably have a Glasgow page.