I am originally from the Northeast of Scotland (right on the corner North of Aberdeen) and that area has a very strong accent all of its own. When I moved down South to go to university I struggled to be understood for ages.
Since then (over 20 years now) I've moderated my accent so, while still recognisably Scottish it is a lot lot milder.
Since then (over 20 years now) I've moderated my accent so, while still recognisably Scottish it is a lot lot milder.