A wee bit of info too for those visiting the States. A Scottish Ale generally tastes like a Heavy, a Scotch Ale more like a Wee Heavy. I've found there are way more Scotch Ales brewed than Scottish.
I missed this thread. About a month back I went to see 'Coal Country' about a mining disaster in West Virginia, music was written by Steve Earle. Very powerful. Highly recommend if it is ever touring near you.
As an ex-pat the best pint is always the first when I visit home. Usually lager, preferably Tennents although here in U S and A I tend to drink craft brews.