From around the world, the perception of Scottish weather can be summed up in one phrase: it never rains, but it pours.
While this beautiful country is known across the globe for its heritage, sights and iconic tastes; the weather is usually brought up by people who visit Scotland.
But now, residents and visitors alike are talking about the same thing: the constant rain that is consuming the country and causing misery to thousands of people.
As a regular visitor, it is difficult to hear about the damage and devastation that has been created by the floods with many homes ruined, cars abandoned, facilities shut down, livestock lost and historic buildings which stand – but only just – on the brink of destruction.
Judging by the effects of the floods, which have enveloped Scotland and the north east in particular, it would seem that, unlike other countries which regularly handle vast quantities of water during certain parts of the year, Britain appears to be under-prepared in anticipating and handling the flooding problem.
Comparing the disastrous weather in Scotland to the Malaysian or Nigerian showers, for instance, the rain acts differently in terms of consistency as the tropical showers are intense, but only last for a few hours, compared to the drizzle that has descended on Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire for days on end.
The warm thunderstorms are easier to handle than the cold incessant drizzle accompanied by a debilitating wind.
While the floods are terrifying, it has been heartening to see the spirit which has united those people and communities which have been badly affected by the floods, with residents clearly determined not to let their heads sag in despair.
Stories have been told by word of mouth, social media and through a variety of news outlets about people gathering together to do what they can for one another; such as helping farmers move their livestock and churches showings films to help calm children.
But Scotland needs to keep being strong and wait for the flood water to gradually subside.
Judging by the forecast, it won’t happen overnight.