Easy answer:
Unfortunately this thread has slipped into a UNI debate. My personal opinion is that if you can get UNI paid for (or with as little debt as possible) then do it - especially in Scotland.
I don't know what the Golden rule is in flying but surely "Have a Plan B" must be one of them. And a uni degree will make you employable if the pilot thing does not work out.
However....
judging by your posts, you are eager to start flying as soon as recession stops. Which means would it be better to get yourself a job now and save for 3-4 years rather than go uni and earn nothing?..only to have to spend another few years working to save up so you may not begin flying until 8 years time!
(8 years time plus 2 years training could mean in ten years time, there could be another trough in the demand for pilots given the cyclic nature of things!)
Its a tough call mate where you would be the only one who can decide that.
BSMuppets advice would be to get a job NOW and pay as you fly. Go mod (stay within exam limit timings etc) come out in 4 years time with a fATPL, no debt and a rosy market for 250hr pilots
