Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

Hey, I recently moved to Fairfax County in Virginia (1hr outside Washington DC) from Edinburgh, Scotland and I am having a hard time finding friends because of my busy work and school schedule.

Now being 20years old means I should be out with friends for lunch/coffee/shopping etc but, so far I have only made 2-3 friends that I see on a weekly basis.

Is there any Brits staying nearby me?

Thanks!

Re: Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

Hi, I am not near there,but there is a "meetup" section on this site. This thread is about Virginia and might be of interest. Lots of helpful people on BE.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...fairfax&page=8

Re: Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

Thanks for your help. :)

Re: Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

Welcome to BE :)

Have you had any luck finding meet up groups on meetup.com and on Facebook? Usually find something or other.

Re: Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

There are the Scottish games in Virginia if you are looking for a man who knows how to toss a caber.

http://www.vascottishgames.org/

There's also a Christmas walk in Alexandria.

http://www.scottishchristmaswalk.com/

Often other sports-related meet ups at various pubs for watching footie. Occasionally the embassy will have social events as well if you want to check those out.

Re: Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

My Ex live in Fairfax and loves Scots, should I pass your details on haha?

Re: Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

I'm in Fairfax COunty but probably too old to hang out with you :D being 44

If you're into soccer then Summers at Arlington, VA is a good place to meet expats watching the soccer.

Re: Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

You would think there would be some nannies from other countries in the area around your age. I met loads when I originally came over as a nanny. Unfortunately, most of them leave after a year or so.

Re: Scottish girl living in Fairfax County needing some new friends!!
 

Hello there! I may not be of British descent (as you can tell from my user name) but I would like to meet you sometime as I live in Manassas Park, just about 10-15 minutes from Fairfax. I've always wanted a British friend and I would be most delighted to welcome you to the USA! :) I myself am a 20 year old, turning 21 next month, and looking for some more friends. If you would like to meet up with me sometime let me know. :thumbup: