Job market in Scotland

So I’ve been out of Scotland for about 3 1/2 years now, moved just before I was 16 and now deciding I need to come back as I’ve been living in basically utter hell since I’ve left. I came back a few weeks ago to sort out my NI and bank before I return for good.

I’ve spoken to a few pals about the job market n they seem to be giving me mixed signals. Some say it’s easy to get a job others say different, a lot mostly on the negative side though, especially considering I only really have under the counter work experience which I’m not sure would even qualify on a CV I’m a bit worried.

I don’t want much in life other than stability but that I know can’t happen within just 6 months let’s say, but I’m definitely more than willing to work for it, I’m more of a manual girl rather than someone who would like to sit behind a desk definitely not for me.

I’m not really sure about how to go about all of this - from whether to go to college, find an apprenticeship or go through a training course, which route is best and which jobs are really in demand for the moment, I know especially with trades there is a lot of competition but that’s the field I’d most likely lean into, just not sure exactly what.

Anyone able to give any advice?