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@Smallfurry
Decent malt wiskey = £50 for 70cl
Zero pub culture.
Lack of decent bikes shops.
I've never seen another cyclist riding fixed (although I've heard of people riding fixed in other regions)
Everything is really far apart (our local rivals in rugby are 8 hours drive away)
Other than that its pretty good. Things like shopping, going out to eat, going to the pub, etc. are really really pricey. So I think it helps if your the sort of person that would rather go hiking/fishing/cycling/skiing etc. for fun and relaxation. To be fair its a pretty amazing place to do said activities.
In about ten minutes I will be shutting down my PC and cycling to my in-laws small holding, about 50 km away. The sun is out and I will be winding around mountains and fjords, on quite country roads, while breathing lovely sea air.
You can imagine why I'm pretty positive about it all the mo. Ask again when its minus 20 and snowing sideways :)