CaptainMac: The great thing about advice is that you can ask for it, listen to it, and then make up your own mind.
I have had excellent and very positive experiences flying at Cumbernauld. The staff there have been friendly, cheerful, professional and very helpful. It is a great location with excellent and varied flying in the local area, and centrally located close to Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Prestwick so you can get a good mix of small and large airfield operations.
But don't take my word for it - go and visit the different flying schools. Get a feel for the amount of travel involved to each location. Talk to the instructors and students there. Maybe take a trial lesson.
Then form your own opinion and make your choice.
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