Getting to know local people with similar interest both integrates you and improves your skills. Here are couple starting points if you are new in Scotland and you would like to expand your network.

User groups:
Java User Group Scotland
Scottish Developers
Agile Scotland
BCS Edinburgh Branch


Events:
Tech MeetUp
BarCamp Scotland
Developer Day Scotland
Scotland on Rails


There are much more outside this list - so submit your favorite computing related group or event by sending me email or through comments.