Don't know much about Scotland, though it sounds alot like Kodiak, where I spent several years.

I'd love to go there and find the right place.

Otherwise, Kodiak, Northern Michigan (including the UP), or any place like it. Forests, mountains, water all in one place.

I'm sure my wife could be convinced, she loves travelling and moving to different places (hey, I'm a clergyman, lots of experience).

The only place I can't live is somewhere dry or arid. Her asthma is very bad in dry weather.

Skye, huh? hmmmm More info, please.