That's the general rule limeuu.
People expect four months rotations for two years in a fixed location. (except london)
However, when the places are oversubscribed, there are cases whereby the location can vary from time to time since they are trying to fit in graduates. Even so, the main point here is that the rotations you get are far way important, so do well and don't end up in the reserve list.

I think that programme is the imu twinning programme. (Imu-pms)
Nothing new here.
And yes, you will get the same recognition and a degree from the uk.

Just want to add in what limeuu said, I'm studying outside of London so my living cost is about 500 quid a month at max and don't forget you have summer holidays (so minus off about two-three months). So roughly equates to 30k a year and 60k for two years. My total fees is about 130k quid (840k myr) so yea it's relativelyncheaper.

Spending all five years via direct entry is a great plus point to settle down properly and adjust to the city and university, rather than jumping straight to clinical years (which is super hectic).
The emphasis on integrating early clinical component in pre clinical years (i believe) allows you to adapt better in clinical years in uk universities. (Other than traditional unis)
Just my 2 cents.

I'm only an hour apart from London, 2 hours from Manchester, an hour from Birmingham and with the railcard, every place is affordable to visit if want to.

Haha, I avoided London due to the cost and bmat.
My forecast was either 3A*1A/4A* (couldn't remember)
Ukcat score was about 2700-2800 ish.
It seems impossibility at first but if you play to your strengths in interviews and personal statement, you will definitely get a place.
Grades are just pre requisite for medicine (doesn't matter as long you get AAA) and ukcat score depends on how the uni uses them, whether it's to decide who goes for interview or to decide borderline applicants but it's not a huge factor.

The admission board knows that students have difficulties finding hospital shadowing but charity work is all about you putting in effort to find them. It doesn't have to be grand or majestic. ( I taught at orphanages and just helped out with the old folks home which are generally simple) The interviews will also see whether you can explain what you did and what you have learnt from it.
In the end, they just want to see your passion and whether you have the ability to be a safe practitioner.

The price difference wouldn't be that great, knowing you're already gonna spend at least 850k on the degree.
The interviews are just a formality to comply with the standard of entry for imu.
So, it's up to you to weigh up the pros and cons.

Ouch.
My fees for pre clinicals were 15k+ each year. So about 200-210k myr in total.

So it's up to you to weigh up the pros and cons and decide what you want.
If you need any advice or anything, just give a shoutout.

As limeuu said, some unis charge the same amount of fees each year.
Imo, Scottish and London unis + Oxbridge tend to be exorbitant in terms of their fees in relation to other unis for pre clinicals.

Sorry if my post offended you in any way.

As I just said, it's just a rumour and don't take it too seriously. It's just generally something I heard from people and found it quite amusing.
However, I would have to say that more of my fellow peers are now considering Scotland more due to the new junior contract and I can't really blame them for doing so.

Anyways, good day to you and I hope you're enjoying working in Scotland.