SkyGreen – I can't think of anyone who fits that description – I should point out that I'm in the west of Scotland, and it's less likely that I know them if they are on the east. I know a few from here who have married and moved down under though.
FlyingHighNow – thanks for the welcome hamper - this is my kind of forum indeed!
Elm – hello, yes I do know one or two from Inverness as they come over for public talks now and then.
Low-Key Lysmith – sounds like a great job. I was skeptical when Diageo bought one of our local distilleries, but they seem to leave them to run it how they like, and don't tamper with it. I also have a friend in another part of Scotland that is a tour guide for one of the distilleries. My favourite whisky is probably Laphroaig.
Scotsman - Yes, I'd be very interested to hear from you. It's not so easy being in a rural place here and being in those circumstances.
Rob Crompton - I do know a couple in Clydebank just now - S.T. and E.T.?