diff --git a/__init__.py b/__init__.py
index 686a1ab..819322b 100644
--- a/__init__.py
+++ b/__init__.py
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ class RunScriptSkill(MycroftSkill):
         self.on_settings_changed()
 
     def on_settings_changed(self):
-        self.script_dir = self.settings.get('script_dir')
+        self.script_dir = self.settings.get('script_dir', os.path.expanduser("~/scripts"))
         self.read_scripts_dir()
 
     def read_scripts_dir(self):