Privacy in the UK
CCTV, ANPR, Workplace Cameras and Vehicle Tracking: Is Britain Really Watching You Everywhere? For people arriving in the United Kingdom from Germany, Austria or Switzerland, one aspect of everyday life…
British Registration Plates Explained
Everything You Need to Know If you’ve recently moved to the United Kingdom, one of the first things you’ll notice is that British number plates look very different from those…
The U.K. Parking Challenge
Why UK Garages and Parking Spaces Feel Too Small If you’ve ever squeezed yourself through a barely-open car door, folded in your wing mirrors before entering a multi-storey car park,…
UK Driving License
As a European citizen moving to Scotland (which falls under the Great Britain driver licensing rules managed by the DVLA), you have three main possibilities depending on how long you…
James Bond in Scotland
Every Known Filming Location Across the Country Scotland’s dramatic landscapes, rugged coastlines, ancient castles and remote glens have provided the perfect backdrop for some of the most memorable scenes in…
Roundabouts in the UK & the Clock
Understanding the 12 O’Clock Rule and Essential Highway Code Tips For many drivers moving to the UK or learning to drive, roundabouts can seem confusing at first. However, once you…
Understanding the V5C Logbook
What It Is, Why You Need It, and Why It Is Not Proof of Ownership If you own a vehicle in the UK, you’ve probably heard of the V5C, commonly…
The NC500 – Scotland’s Most Beautiful Traffic Jam
The North Coast 500, usually called the NC500, is often described as “Scotland’s Route 66.” It is a roughly 500-mile scenic driving route around the north of Scotland, beginning and…