What Daylight is Like in Scotland

The days here in Scotland have become shorter and shorter until there is hardly anything left of them. If I'm not careful, sunlight can pass right by me. The sun does not rise properly until about 8:30 am, and then it starts getting dark by 3:30 pm. Half the time, I feel like it is either far too early in the morning, or else it is far too late. There never seems to be a real noon anymore. Today, the sun set at 4:30 - set, as in fully set. There was complete, deep night-darkness already settled in by 4:40. It seems the night has permanent tenure here, like it will never be light or summer here again.

The sunset from Arthur's Seat, 3:15 pm, 26/11/10.