Newbie from central Scotland

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All the big Scottish training firms like Ritchie’s, GTG, TTS, Jim Mair etc. will take between £1300 and £1600 off you for a four day training course with test on day 5. If you’re happy paying that then they all offer much the same service with generally decent quality training and kit.

However, you can save an absolute fortune by going over to Belfast for a week and doing it there. Generally speaking you’d be looking at half the price. The same four day set up with test on day 5 is available through Swift and North City for under £700.

I did Class 2 in Scotland then Class 1 in Belfast and would say I found the instructors over there more laid back and easy going (that won’t necessarily suit everyone) and the road conditions in Belfast much easier than Glasgow. Factor in coach return from Glasgow at £50 (it’s very pricey to take your car) and five nights BnB at £30 a night and you’ll still save over £500 against doing it locally.

As stated above there’s plenty of work available along the M8 corridor. If you’re having bother getting started as a new pass there are decent agencies like Sure Scotland and TTS 24/7 that will get you a foot in the door to gain experience.

Best of luck.

An interesting option there! Worth thinking about, saving a shed load of cash and spending a week in a new city. Leave your Cellic/Gers scarves at hame!