Hey Albatross,
30+ years! That's quite a bit of time, looks like you've really enjoyed living in Scotland. I've been visiting Edinburgh often since my partner moved there, and it is a really lovely city. I also can't wait to explore the rest of Scotland.
But it is quite a change going from California to Scotland! I've been living in Hamburg for a Master's program for some years now. It is also a very beautiful and green city, and easy to get to from Edinburgh. Still, I'm ready and excited for a change.