We're no' awa' tae bide awa': Scotland's returning diaspora

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    Abstract

    At a time when the world is becoming more mobile, and migration levels are
    high, relatively limited attention has been paid to return migrants. Yet returners
    can play an important role in their homeland. In Scotland, with a sluggish
    population growth fuelled entirely by immigration, return movement is an
    important way of growing the population and the economy. This paper reports
    on a study of return migrants to Scotland in 2019/20 and discusses their
    reasons for return, their experiences and their long-term commitment to the
    country. Respondents generally felt positively about their return and there was
    considerable support for Scottish independence, particularly if that led to
    rejoining the European Union. Brexit was an important factor in making Scots
    feel unwelcome in England and helping to encourage return to Scotland.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)450-471
    Number of pages22
    JournalScottish Affairs
    Volume30
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Nov 2021

    Keywords

    • Scottish diaspora
    • return migration
    • identity
    • constitutional change
    • Brexit

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