Firstly good choice of degree. Should stand you in good stead in the future and it will give you a good grounding in all things aeronautical. Main thing is to stick at it, it gets bloody hard in the 2nd yr...........
Have you considered joining the University Air Squadron? They fly from Glasgow international and I am sure you would stand a chance of getting in seeing as though you have demonstrated an interest in flying. That gives you more of an insight into military flying side of things if thats the way you fancy going.
With regards to the Civvy side, well I suggest you take a day off and read through this website, it is full of useful gen and paints a pretty accurate if rather gloomy picture about getting to be an airline pilot.
good luck
DS