Rebecca, don't let them scare you off! I've been going to Scotland for the last fifteen years. At least three times I travelled straight into a heat wave, and I can only think of one holiday (in September) that was thoroughly spoilt by persistent rain. Also, in my experience, as a whole the Scots are a tolerant, easygoing bunch of people, going out of their way to be friendly to strangers even if they don't agree with their views. Hope you'll get the money together and thoroughly enjoy your stay! I'd try to meet you but I'm going for the second half of April (hope the blizzard season is over by then!).