Barium is an element, derived primarily from the mineral barite, and used as a heavy additive in oil-well-drilling mud, paints, rubber, plastic and paper; production of barium chemicals; and glass manufacturing.
Rainfall/ Precipitation in Edinburgh, Scotland, Uk. 1  Edinburgh, Scotland is entrusted with on average 668 mm (26.3 in) of rainfall per year, or 55.7 mm (2.2 in) per month. Edinburgh, Scotland is entrusted with on average 668 mm (26.3 in) of rainfall per year, or 55.7 mm (2.2 in) per month.
Rainfall. Many people think that the whole of Scotland experiences high rainfall, in fact, the rainfall in Scotland varies extensively, ranging from 3000mm per year in the western Highlands and to under 800mm per year near the east coast.