We left 'horrible' Australia and moved back to Scotland with our kids after just 18 months. This is why we've come back - and think everyone should do the same
Daily MailAre you an expat who has done the same? Despite the beauty and relaxed lifestyle of Australia, the family moved back to Scotland in August 2021 - a move many are making due to the rising cost of living. Ruthie Ellis, her husband John and their three kids moved from Scotland to Australia for the first time in January 2020 but it was a 'disaster' due to bushfires and the pandemic Despite the beauty and relaxed lifestyle of Australia, the family moved to Scotland in August 2021. Before leaving Scotland family and friends questioned the decision to move overseas with a newborn After they moved to Australia Ruthie's mental health took a hit due to the strict lockdowns so she thought about moving back home, which they did. 'I eventually said to John, "I can't do this anymore",' she said Before leaving Scotland family and friends questioned the decision to move overseas with a newborn.