Scottish Weather

I have to admit that I am not sure I will be able to handle (on a full time basis no less!) the nearly total lack of sunshine in Scotland. I like the sun. I really, really do. Today in Ottawa, they expect to beat the temperature record (we'll likely reach a high of 29-30 degrees) compared to the temperature in Edinburgh right now which is a mere 12 degrees. For fun, I looked up the longterm forcast for Edinburgh and this is what it said:



Yep, cloudy and a bit on the cool side all the way. It's such a good thing that I am planning to move over just in time for winter - perfect timing on my part! :)

I will never forget what a scottish friend of mine once told me: You know how most people, when they go on holiday to some beautiful sunny destination turn from a pale white to perhaps a lovely sunburn pink? Well, the scots like to do it a bit differently. Since it's so cold there in the winter they actually have to defrost first, changing from a beautiful deep blue, to the pasty white, and then the sunburn pink. Given the complete paleness of my skin, I should fit right in!