Rob as you can tell its quite a small community up North with most folk knowing each other once they have been around abit.
There are some definate characters, a few knobs but pretty good standards across the board.
The challanges are slightly different with wx being a big factor and also high ground. Airspace isn't such a biggie with most of the country covered in class G but there is still enough around that you can get yourself in trouble if you really try hard.
The views are excellent and you have some interesting destinations within easy reach if you want to stretch your legs. And also there are many groups you can join if you want to step out of the club rental scene.
I am sure you will enjoy yourself, as with all training I would advise to go and visit a few schools and see which one fits you and also who you get a good vib off. Perth is a good place to start but you would be cutting your self short if you didn't go and have a look at the others they are all slightly different and have pros and cons. For example PIK and INV have alot less issues with wx than the other fields but they are more of a trek to get to.
The only thing that doesn't change is scottish info with fisbangwallop and his mates giving a sterling service to us all.