‘At Home Abroad’ was a two-years ESRC-funded study completed in 2010. It examined the experiences of migrant children in Scotland, investigating: children’s experiences and feelings after migration their social networks and access to services. Data was collected through focus groups with 57 migrant children (aged 7-15) and 22 in-depth family case studies, using child-centred research methods, like diaries, photographs and informal conversations. The research drew upon the theory of social capital as a lens through which to view data, because of its relevance to the acculturation of migrant children; this theory provides a powerful tool of examining social relations and processes after transitions (Putnam 2000). Findings reveal that despite their lack of agency in the migration process, children showed great adaptability skills and adjusted well after migration. Their experiences varied considerably, depending on their family circumstances and their own resilience. Family relationships were put under strain, and sometimes family separation occurred. Children often expressed feelings of nostalgia over their country, and engaged in a range of transnational practices to maintain old social networks and relationships and form some new ones across boundaries. The paper adopts a child-centred perspective, giving voice to migrant children and drawing implications for policy and practice.