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"I’m retired, married and in relatively good health (for a retiree). I’ve wanted to and finally visited Scotland this last winter/spring and am loving it. I’m looking at the possibility of retiring here and am looking for information to help me make the decision." - Str1249

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"My wife and I spent almost one month in Scotland in 2008 and fell in love with the country. I am now a widower thinking of Scotland as a retirement home. I am 73 in good health with income of about $1500 US. Is it possible to live in Scotland--in the highlands on that income?" - casadecuenca

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