I had the pleasure of spending a year in Scotland back in the early 90's when I was stationed there with the U.S. Navy. I never had so much fun. Festivals, lively pubs, concerts, great food, and the Sottish people were always the most kind and friendly to us uncultured and often rowdy Americans. Looking back, I should've taken more time to learn and explore such a great place. I was in my 20's then and whenever I was off duty, I just wanted to go and enjoy something with my shipmates. I did visit Glasgow and Edinburgh multiple times though. I sure do miss the deep fried fish and chips with salt and vinegar served in folded up newspaper and singing songs while enjoying large pints of lager in the pubs! I remember it all like it was yesterday ! Great people, times and memories !
To clarify about the need for the correct change to take the bus. The buses do not give change, so if the fare is £1.80 (current rate as of Jan. 2023) and you put in £2.00, then you lose 20p. You can also tap 'n' go with a credit card. Or purchase a day-ticket on the bus from the driver for just a little more than the price of two singles and that lets you get on and off all day long. Please note: though non-UK credit cards are accepted at businesses in the UK, non-UK bank debit cards are not. However, they can be used at ATMs to withdraw cash. Because there is such a variety of banks and companies offering ATM services, you might encounter a machine that will not accept your card(s). Because of this uncertainty I recommend that you always (always!) carry £60 to £100 hidden on your person (not in a handbag or backpack or anything you might remove or set down during your travels). Also, the use branded ATMS of the likes of banks and major retailers. These often indicate they do not charge you for the service or there is a nomial fee. Some others might charge, say, £4.00 or more for the service. In addition your own bank will charge a service fee, so you could end up paying $10.00 per withdrawal (notice that is $ for you North Americans). A reduced-frequency service of night buses is more expensive but well worth the money if out for a late night. As noted in the video, Lothian Regional Transport offers a fantastic downloadable app that provides everything you need to know at any give time re: the routes and arrival status of the various buses. Indeed, some bus stops have real-time electronic readouts that indicate when the bus will arrive. I treat the buses as a convenience and use only when needed (I'm in a rush, weather is bad...I'm tired), and would encourage everyone to walk everywhere possible as the city is relatively compact. Walking several miles is nothing there - you can take various routes and discover interesting new streets, places for eats, parks etc. Edinburgh is a truly fabulous city, particularly if you explore the New Town and down the hill to Stockbridge and the Royal Botanical Gardens, or go from the Royal Mile of the Old Town to the Meadows and across that into Bruntsfield (shops, eats), Morningside, Marchmont and the fabulous residential areas. All wonderful stuff.
Unfortunately, there are a small number of Scottish people who have been infected with the pedantic virus the symptoms are criticising spelling and pronunciation and not following local habits, as this seems to make them feel superior. These people are of low intellect and should be avoided or at least ignored.
Something else you should NOT do in Edinburgh is stereotype them with the comment 'Scots are heavy drinkers'. For the vast majority, that simply isn't true.
I visited the beautiful city of Edinburgh and spent the entire summer 2023 with my son who is a student of the University of Edinburgh. My experience was truly amazing and full of happy memories. Edinburgh is a fabulous city with a rich history and a culture and lovely people. Would certainly visit again and again.
My daughter just started attending the University of Edinburgh. I spent 6 days with her there and fell in love with the city. The history is incredible, and I just loved the old buildings and cobblestone streets. The people were very nice also. We hiked Arthur's Seat, went to the Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The weather was perfect while there, and the high 60's low 70's temperatures were perfect.
Edinburgh being turned into a 15 minute tax ghetto tourist friendly but hostile to those who live there Cars are being carbon taxed off the road .A nightmare city.
To be honest most of these things people won't mind . As a scot myself. If you water down your whisky with anything you might get a funny look from bar staff but to be honest who cares . If you want to honor the GrayFriars Bobby theres a grave in the graveyard named after him .that people lay sticks down for him. Buy a kilt if you like but just be aware if you wear it around you might get some funny looks as it is not the every day attire that tourists seem to think we wear all the time 😅 . Using the buses are a good idea just be aware as you are going to be spending allot of money if you take them often and only pay for a single ticket. Its best to ask for a day ticket. For kids its £2 and for adults its £4 . And if your calling the streets the wrong name . Yes it can be an issue with communication but your not necessarily gonna get shouted at for it although you might if you attempt to use our accent. That might get you into trouble . And drink in whatever bar you want . All in all just have a good time in our fair wee country be respectful and polite and you cant go wrong .and a slight tip take as many photos as possible as Edinburgh can be a beautiful place depending on the time of year .
Very glad you are telling tourists to STAY AWAY from shopping on the royal mile. As someone born and raised in Ediburgh i can say with confidence that these shops are a rip off and have nothing authentically Scottish to sell, They're also mostly owned by a family who have a reputation for taking advantage of smaller businesses, Do not support these people
Edinburgh resident here. Unfortunately there is nowhere to really get “authentic” Scottish souvenirs. There’s lots of Scottish stuff you can buy that’s like any other tourist destination around the world. This is the cheap stuff and it’s things like a see you Jimmy hat, or cuddly toys of the Loch Ness Monster. All that stuff you can buy in shops down the Royal Mile and around Princes Street. This isn’t authentically Scottish it’s just joke stuff that you can take home. For real Authentic Scottish stuff all I can really think of is getting an actual kilt made. This is pretty expensive and took me over a month to finally get delivered. If you’re looking to buy that then it’ll set you back around £500 ($600) for an authentic kilt. You can probably find fake ones around for a lot less however. If you are going to get a kilt you need to get all the associated stuff which costs even more. Scottish culture for the most part has been massively eroded and there’s not really many “authentic” Scottish souvenirs to actually get I’m sorry to say
Oh I don't know. I bought my favorite Edinburgh souvenir on the Royal Mile: the yard of Walker's Shortbread (it's actually a yard long box of smaller boxes ) that I still have on display in my kitchen (it's empty, of course!).
Needing the exact change for the local busses just shows that you've not been to Edinburgh for years...the busses accept plastic and automatically cap your fare to the cheapest available.
Please don't buy yourself a kilt and trot around in it looking like a fool. Put pish in your whisky if you like. Water or one ice-cube is perfectly acceptable. And who gives a crap if you are judged by some knob of a barman?
They sell cheap tartan brollies..buses are really good and one driver actually smiled and said 'hiya'... My son, his wee wifey and myself visited end of 2023 and I was mighty proud of my birthplace!
Living near Arthurs Seat as I do, my advice is to take a good pair of hiking boots if you want to walk to the top! Walk up via Holyrood and go down to Dunsapie Loch and round on the right hand road. There are wonderful views all the way around! The short way down is on the left! Take a picnic and go to the toilet before setting off. None up there. :)
Lothian Buses accept card payment which is capped at £4.50 a day, a single journey is £1.80, not bad when you can go from Balerno in the west to Wallyford just to the east of Musselburgh on a 44 bus or from Clermiston to Seton Sands or Tranent on the 26.
Glad you mentioned this as I was about to. An important note is that the card must be capable of paying with just a tap. The ones that must be inserted into a machine won’t work. A work around is to do what I did when there in September and go to the Waverly Bridge travelhub and purchase day passes or a card which can be used for a week. I got the card and it was a great and inexpensive way to get around. I’m sure you know this, just adding for any travelers who might benefit.
@@Strength-in-Union My wife and I use the Park & Ride with our FREE travel cards (because we are old) and have attended the Edinburgh Festival for more that 60 years; buy me a single malt whisky and I will tell you more.
i am scottish from edinburgh, and trust me, the local pubs dont have folk music! they are just like anywhere else in the uk/world, just people drinking talking or watching sports.
Very true about the shops on the Royal Mile, I bought an authentic white jobbie from the 1970's for £20.00 but realised the owner had probably done it himself then dried it and spray painted it white, it still has pride of place on my mantlepiece though.
Beware of bars offering a large selection of whisky, particularly on the royal mile as they can charge exorbitant prices and the same drinks can be bought nearby at a fraction of the cost.
we are about to visit edinburhg with friends in autumn, and im trying to skip the so called tourist traps in manner of whiskry bars, any idea of a places we shuld visit. Thank you
Also High Street pubs often pour inferior whisky into Single Malt bottles to top them up and make more profit. High Street pubs are a rip off and no longer have the spirit of old times pubs.
It is 1.81 km long, that is longer than a mile.....bbuuuuttt, it is approximately one Scots mile, which is longer than an English mile (the standard one) so you can forgive the name as it is definitely in Scotland and was named when the Scots mile was the one in use.
Lived in Edinburgh my whole life. 1. No one will care what you order or how you drink it. 2. Drinking whisky all the time will make you legless but you might have a better time. You may also throw up. 3. What he said. 4. What he said. 5. Scotts only usually wear a kilt to a wedding. If you want to wear one tho, feel free too. No one will care. 6. You can prepare and plan for the fringe or you could just wing it. 7. What he said but it won't get on anyones nerves if you pronounce anything wrongly. 8. What he said. 9. Depends on what bar you go to. Different vibes in different places. 10. Lrt don't give change. You can pay by card. 11. There are people in Edinburgh from all around the world. Just be yourself. 12. No one will care if you rub his nose.
If you hit a proper pub in Edinburgh, you'll find swan necks on the bar that serves soft water. Ice is an American thing, and it goes against proper whisky chemistry. Royal Mile, the lower part near Hollyrood, has Cadenhead's. It's a private bottler that has the best whiskey on the planet. Down the Mile from RMW. Scottish summer is 3 hours long.
I'm safe. I don't like whiskey or gin. My raincoat is ready to go. The last time I was there in August, I darned near froze! I'll start at the castle and head down hill.
There's the joke that "Edinburgh is England", which I don't think is true. Usually, it's Glaswegians who say this when ironically half them are loyalists. Rubbish like "You can have more fun at a Glasgow funeral than an Edinburgh wedding" despite the fact they've probably never been out of Princes Street and act like idiots. The city has always had a reputation for being snobbish and more affluent compared to the other cities, and I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing either. It adds to the charm of the city imo. Would you rather it be poverty-stricken and rundown like most places in Britain these days? No, so why complain? But I do agree that overtourism is a major problem. Obviously the capital is going to be more cosmopolitan and international than say Dundee or Aberdeen, however when at points tourists outnumber locals 1/10 enough is enough. Same goes with the extortionate cost of living make it close to impossible for ordinary working-class to survive. If they can't sort out the cost of living, people will go elsewhere. It's as simple as that. £1000 for rent in a scheme like Niddrie is madness. It's truly ashame that Glasgow, a place once notorious for being a dump, outshines Edinburgh on every stage nowadays. As a Hibee from Dundee, I can only hope things change.
Glasgow outshines Edinburgh how? I visited recently didn’t get to see much because it was raining badly and we had little time. But to be honest initial thoughts . It made me a bit depressed , like I was in middle England . It’s more industrial looking , some of it reminded me of industrial elements in Birmingham . We popped over to the Muslim area, for food and it got worse . The deprivation in that area is pretty obvious. Although I’m sure there are lots of people living there happily . But that doesn’t mean much I have to give it another try . We want to check out the different areas , theatres and museums. Talking about rents I noticed that recently . Even in terms of buying homes, some homes in deprived areas in Edinburgh are a quarter or a million and more ? But with that much money a flat could be purchased in Newington Marchmont too. It makes no sense . Its got to be government corruption . Who has power over house prices and rents ? How can a home in a deprived area be of similar cost to those in affluent areas? How can the council rent and make a business charging £500 rent for a 3 bed . But that same flat is permitted to be rented by an estate agent for £1500? And they also demand we can show 10x the rent before they will even consider us?
No pubs play folk music. Unless it’s a themed night. No one cares what you drink. There has not been an increase in kilt wearers. Only worn for weddings and some events. LRT is a great service, £2 exact or card for one journey, or £5 for an all day pass. Definitely avoid the cheap shops on Royal Mile as stated. But do visit Royal Mile. Nice wee historical places to go. Don’t worry about mispronunciation, we are a tourist city so we are used to it. Still may laugh at Cockburn though. Lots of bars to visit, old and new so just have an adventure. I would half agree with the Greyfrairs Bobby nose rubbing. Some people do get touchy about that. Pun intended. And if you attempt to speak in a Scottish accent, we won’t be offended, we will just laugh at you 😂
Crime rate quite low in Edinburgh, but sadly a few pick pockets do target the tourist. Don’t make it easy for them, use a money belt under your clothes and you will be fine. Enjoy your stay, Edinburgh people are friendly and they are a lot to see and do. Stay away from shops in tourist areas, if you are looking for decent souvenir try George street (parallel to Princess’s Street also excellent independent art & craft & restaurants in Bruntsfield and Morningside, you will be spoilt for choice there.
I don't care what tourists do in Scotland but just 1 tiny little thing that gets on my goat. If you see me walking from st andrews square to princes street or even queen street to princes street carrying awkward packages for delivery as i can't get parked nearer PLEASE don't walk towards me at 1 mile per second taking up the whole pavement and expecting me to move out the way and even worse don't stand still taking up the whole pavement with your mates hanging around you and all looking at the same camera. OR EVEN WORSE STILL if i'm walking behind you (still carrying awkward packages or pushing a parcel trolley) don't stop dead in your tracks and point up at some strange looking horrible statue that you know nothing about and go awwwwww oooooooo aahhhhhh eeeeeeeeeee.. Just have a quick look over your shoulder before you decide to stop 👍🏻 Enjoy your holiday....
@@bonnetdedouche😂 I’m becoming like this. Almost 20 yrs here but I came as a tourist and moved here . However I don’t remember stopping in busy walkways blocking people . I recently noticed this on that road where the fudge house is. People just stop in the middle of a busy pavement , which is tiny and start taking selfies and group photos ? Also they start crossing the road amongst busy moving traffic, and then proceed to walk really slowly, like they are moving their sheep across the road 😂
@@luluah1198 I was never really aware of it tbh until i started delivering office supplies on Princes street and surrounding areas then it really started getting on my nerves. You'v got the added stress of trying to park as close as possible to delivery point which is pretty much impossible in Edinburgh so you try and be as quick as possible doing your delivery then you get the group of people in front of you who just stop without looking around and stare at a camera? And the ones who are already standing and do see you walking towards them struggling with a delivery and don't even attempt to move out the way a bit. All you see these days with pedestrians is them walking with their face glued to a mobile phone or some kind of camera, i swear i could probably walk for half an hour stark naked throwing £20 notes in the air and nobody would even notice.
Malt on its own. The others are a blend of different whiskies. Stick with malt. My city, love it. Always carry a raincoat. Favorite visitors americans and japanese.
They take any Visa or Mastercard with contactless but your own provider might charge a transaction fee. There are no returns but you can buy a day pass with cash. Exception is the airport shuttle bus which I think still takes cash and gives change. Don't get the tourist city sightseeing buses they are rubbish.
Worth looking into Revolut if you're planning a journey to a country with another currency. I used it recently on a trip to France (from Scotland) and it worked flawlessly. Be careful of transferring at the weekend as there's a small fee. Otherwise, it's pretty much free. Not entirely sure how they make any money, but I'll take it nonetheless.
Jesus. Grew up near Currie. This video is already well out of date. You don't need exact change for the buses anymore, just a debit caird. Buccleuch St?! Never heard it called BooCloo St before. As mentioned below, the whisky hing will nae get you in trouble.
Most of the Scottish items sold on the royal mile are made in places like china with some businesses having been sued for stocking counterfeit goods. There are not many genuine Scottish shops on the royal mile. Most are Indian owned with made in china products. If you want authentic Scottish good buy locally in the highlands
When in Edinburgh do not visit Pilton, Muirhouse, Broomhouse, Westerhailes, or Granton unless you want to risk having a bad time with the feral locals 👍
As a bartender in Edinburgh, we do not care how you take your whisky, as long as you're enjoying it. Although if you do order a £20 dram and add coke, I can't guarantee we won't chat shit about you in the cellar.
you no longer require correct change on buses, we now have TAP TAP CAP, with your bank card, capped at £4.80 for the day no matter how many journeys you take.
I don't trust anyone's opinion on whiskey who tells me to drink it neat. Bottling proof is to prevent spoilage, not because that's how it's supposed to be consumed.
I’m married to a Scot so I know how to drink scotch. When our son was married I had a kilt made for my husband in his family tartan - it cost me $1500 AUS dollars as I had to pay a customs levy. But it was well worth it. Made in Scotland.
What have we here , the English guy an expert on Edinburgh ? Insult to injury . Drink yiur whiskey hiw you like and if you dont want a rain coat dont wear one .
Certainly a butiiful city very historical . But not visited as much as it was. It is getting run down. It brings tears to my eyes on a daily basis. Definately have umbrella, only drink malt whisky. Blended is just that blended. Become very expensive. Try to visit fettes college in Edinburgh. If you are in the highlands check the midges period. They are itchy wee buggers. Enjoy your visit and do talk to the locals we are very friendly.
Oh and nobody cares what you put in your whisky or vodka or gin. You drink whatever you want, tea, coffee or water just chill and enjoy yourselves . If your no sure about something just ask someone we’re a friendly lot.
As an Edinburgh resident, I say this video is 100% correct and thank you for mentioning Greyfriers Boaby's nose there's a vast majority of residents hate his nose being tampered with ah mean how would you like have yer nose rubbed all day every day seriously folks ghee it a rest leave his noggin alone he disney like it. and as you mentioned it leave the tartan tat shops well alone their goods are very substandard and fake, Pubs on the royal mile can be local free as they are way overpriced
Good grief - if you're going to instruct people on visiting Edinburgh, at least spell whisky correctly! Only Americans and Irish can't spell the word and add the extra "e".
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Take it from a Scottish person, we don't care what you do or how you take your whisky, just as long as you enjoy yourself when you're here.
I had the pleasure of spending a year in Scotland back in the early 90's when I was stationed there with the U.S. Navy. I never had so much fun. Festivals, lively pubs, concerts, great food, and the Sottish people were always the most kind and friendly to us uncultured and often rowdy Americans. Looking back, I should've taken more time to learn and explore such a great place. I was in my 20's then and whenever I was off duty, I just wanted to go and enjoy something with my shipmates. I did visit Glasgow and Edinburgh multiple times though. I sure do miss the deep fried fish and chips with salt and vinegar served in folded up newspaper and singing songs while enjoying large pints of lager in the pubs! I remember it all like it was yesterday ! Great people, times and memories !
Aye, tis true.
@@NorseMan633dunoon ?
@@scarba Yes, correct. Dunoon it was. Great times !
That really sounds Cool !!! 👍
What I hate is people who don’t come from Edinburgh talking crap. Come visit our beautiful city and see for yourself. It’s wonderful
Yes all the junkies, Albanian beggars, African criminals, Turkish Heroin dealers. Yes I love Edinburgh.
To clarify about the need for the correct change to take the bus. The buses do not give change, so if the fare is £1.80 (current rate as of Jan. 2023) and you put in £2.00, then you lose 20p. You can also tap 'n' go with a credit card. Or purchase a day-ticket on the bus from the driver for just a little more than the price of two singles and that lets you get on and off all day long.
Please note: though non-UK credit cards are accepted at businesses in the UK, non-UK bank debit cards are not. However, they can be used at ATMs to withdraw cash. Because there is such a variety of banks and companies offering ATM services, you might encounter a machine that will not accept your card(s). Because of this uncertainty I recommend that you always (always!) carry £60 to £100 hidden on your person (not in a handbag or backpack or anything you might remove or set down during your travels).
Also, the use branded ATMS of the likes of banks and major retailers. These often indicate they do not charge you for the service or there is a nomial fee. Some others might charge, say, £4.00 or more for the service. In addition your own bank will charge a service fee, so you could end up paying $10.00 per withdrawal (notice that is $ for you North Americans).
A reduced-frequency service of night buses is more expensive but well worth the money if out for a late night.
As noted in the video, Lothian Regional Transport offers a fantastic downloadable app that provides everything you need to know at any give time re: the routes and arrival status of the various buses. Indeed, some bus stops have real-time electronic readouts that indicate when the bus will arrive.
I treat the buses as a convenience and use only when needed (I'm in a rush, weather is bad...I'm tired), and would encourage everyone to walk everywhere possible as the city is relatively compact. Walking several miles is nothing there - you can take various routes and discover interesting new streets, places for eats, parks etc.
Edinburgh is a truly fabulous city, particularly if you explore the New Town and down the hill to Stockbridge and the Royal Botanical Gardens, or go from the Royal Mile of the Old Town to the Meadows and across that into Bruntsfield (shops, eats), Morningside, Marchmont and the fabulous residential areas. All wonderful stuff.
Great info. Going to Scotland in July
Thank you. Very helpful.
Thank you for this useful info !!
Scottish people don't care about any of this crap. Just be a nice person and you will do alright. Look forward to meeting you. wherever you come from,
Thank you mate I’m going today love from England
Tanks i am going next year!!!
That is lovely! Coming after Christmas 23
Unfortunately, there are a small number of Scottish people who have been infected with the pedantic virus the symptoms are criticising spelling and pronunciation and not following local habits, as this seems to make them feel superior. These people are of low intellect and should be avoided or at least ignored.
Something else you should NOT do in Edinburgh is stereotype them with the comment 'Scots are heavy drinkers'. For the vast majority, that simply isn't true.
not were I come Fae .just sayin eh.😊
Yes but even if you take an average . . .
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Per Capita we are my friend
We are heavy drinkers
I visited the beautiful city of Edinburgh and spent the entire summer 2023 with my son who is a student of the University of Edinburgh. My experience was truly amazing and full of happy memories. Edinburgh is a fabulous city with a rich history and a culture and lovely people.
Would certainly visit again and again.
A Scotsman does not thank you if you call him an Englishman. -- George Orwell.
My daughter just started attending the University of Edinburgh. I spent 6 days with her there and fell in love with the city. The history is incredible, and I just loved the old
buildings and cobblestone streets. The people were very nice also. We hiked Arthur's Seat, went to
the Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The weather was perfect while there, and the high 60's low 70's temperatures were perfect.
Don't place falling apart thank snp
Edinburgh being turned into a 15 minute tax ghetto tourist friendly but hostile to those who live there Cars are being carbon taxed off the road .A nightmare city.
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To be honest most of these things people won't mind . As a scot myself. If you water down your whisky with anything you might get a funny look from bar staff but to be honest who cares . If you want to honor the GrayFriars Bobby theres a grave in the graveyard named after him .that people lay sticks down for him. Buy a kilt if you like but just be aware if you wear it around you might get some funny looks as it is not the every day attire that tourists seem to think we wear all the time 😅 . Using the buses are a good idea just be aware as you are going to be spending allot of money if you take them often and only pay for a single ticket. Its best to ask for a day ticket. For kids its £2 and for adults its £4 . And if your calling the streets the wrong name . Yes it can be an issue with communication but your not necessarily gonna get shouted at for it although you might if you attempt to use our accent. That might get you into trouble . And drink in whatever bar you want . All in all just have a good time in our fair wee country be respectful and polite and you cant go wrong .and a slight tip take as many photos as possible as Edinburgh can be a beautiful place depending on the time of year .
Can’t wait to visit in Oct 2024 . See you all at the Pub .. I’m from Texas so I’ll have no trouble with respect and good Cheers..
Very glad you are telling tourists to STAY AWAY from shopping on the royal mile. As someone born and raised in Ediburgh i can say with confidence that these shops are a rip off and have nothing authentically Scottish to sell, They're also mostly owned by a family who have a reputation for taking advantage of smaller businesses, Do not support these people
Hi! I'll visit it in December and I want to know where I can buy some souvenirs! Thank you so much
Where can you find the most authentic stuff? I’m an American but Scottish ancestry
Edinburgh resident here. Unfortunately there is nowhere to really get “authentic” Scottish souvenirs. There’s lots of Scottish stuff you can buy that’s like any other tourist destination around the world. This is the cheap stuff and it’s things like a see you Jimmy hat, or cuddly toys of the Loch Ness Monster. All that stuff you can buy in shops down the Royal Mile and around Princes Street. This isn’t authentically Scottish it’s just joke stuff that you can take home. For real Authentic Scottish stuff all I can really think of is getting an actual kilt made. This is pretty expensive and took me over a month to finally get delivered. If you’re looking to buy that then it’ll set you back around £500 ($600) for an authentic kilt. You can probably find fake ones around for a lot less however. If you are going to get a kilt you need to get all the associated stuff which costs even more. Scottish culture for the most part has been massively eroded and there’s not really many “authentic” Scottish souvenirs to actually get I’m sorry to say
It’s like Times Square in NYC. Tourist traps galore.
Oh I don't know. I bought my favorite Edinburgh souvenir on the Royal Mile: the yard of Walker's Shortbread (it's actually a yard long box of smaller boxes ) that I still have on display in my kitchen (it's empty, of course!).
Needing the exact change for the local busses just shows that you've not been to Edinburgh for years...the busses accept plastic and automatically cap your fare to the cheapest available.
I live in Scotland and I go to school so I use the bus every day and the buses are not bad at all
The buses are actually very good. Just if you don’t want to smell vapes and children swearing constantly remain downstairs if possible
Please don't buy yourself a kilt and trot around in it looking like a fool. Put pish in your whisky if you like. Water or one ice-cube is perfectly acceptable. And who gives a crap if you are judged by some knob of a barman?
As a Scotsman I love my malt whisky served with a couple of cubes of ice. Don’t be fooled by whisky snobbery!
I drink a glass of water separately so as not to spoil the taste of the Malt.
@@seaofcronos675 try it with a dash of water. It enhances the taste. But if you enjoy it your way good on you!
I’m 30, born and bred in Edinburgh and I have never owned a raincoat 😂
I’ll be there In April and just purchased one today 😂😂
This, THIS is the most Scottish thing ever 😅😂. Was just in your beautiful country for a month and I’m itching to go back.
Do you stay indoors a lot? Or drive everywhere and remain indoors?
Ive been here almost 20 yrs , always have a raincoat in my bag, summer or winter .
I’m used to getting wet and having to dry off too.
They sell cheap tartan brollies..buses are really good and one driver actually smiled and said 'hiya'... My son, his wee wifey and myself visited end of 2023 and I was mighty proud of my birthplace!
Whiskey - is the IRISH spirit, in Scotland its spelt WHISKY. Without the E
One thing you must remember about visiting Scotland…….the word ‘whisky’ DOES NOT HAVE AN ‘E’ in it !!!!
Martin
It’s NEVER thought of as courageous to see someone in a kilt in Scotland
Living near Arthurs Seat as I do, my advice is to take a good pair of hiking boots if you want to walk to the top! Walk up via Holyrood and go down to Dunsapie Loch and round on the right hand road. There are wonderful views all the way around! The short way down is on the left! Take a picnic and go to the toilet before setting off. None up there. :)
Went last year and went again last week. By far my favorite place to visit and the locals are very nice. If anyone gets a chance to visit, do it.
Local news flash: Nobody in Scotland could give a monkey's what you want to put in your whisky. we tend to mind our own business
Lothian buses accept contactless payments so exact change is no longer needed.
Lothian Buses accept card payment which is capped at £4.50 a day, a single journey is £1.80, not bad when you can go from Balerno in the west to Wallyford just to the east of Musselburgh on a 44 bus or from Clermiston to Seton Sands or Tranent on the 26.
it’s bad. only free is good
Glad you mentioned this as I was about to. An important note is that the card must be capable of paying with just a tap. The ones that must be inserted into a machine won’t work. A work around is to do what I did when there in September and go to the Waverly Bridge travelhub and purchase day passes or a card which can be used for a week. I got the card and it was a great and inexpensive way to get around. I’m sure you know this, just adding for any travelers who might benefit.
@@chrisperegrineNothing is free, hen.
@@Strength-in-Union My wife and I use the Park & Ride with our FREE travel cards (because we are old) and have attended the Edinburgh Festival for more that 60 years; buy me a single malt whisky and I will tell you more.
@christopherrobinson7541 WTF? Is this a 'specialist' swingers' site?
as they say at knockhill, a nearby racetrack, 'knockhill is the only place on earth you can be sunburnt while its raining'
i am scottish from edinburgh, and trust me, the local pubs dont have folk music! they are just like anywhere else in the uk/world, just people drinking talking or watching sports.
Very true about the shops on the Royal Mile, I bought an authentic white jobbie from the 1970's for £20.00 but realised the owner had probably done it himself then dried it and spray painted it white, it still has pride of place on my mantlepiece though.
We accidentally ended up in Edinburgh one year to visit family in August during Fringe. I have never seen so many people in my entire life.
I’m going literally today so I need to watch this know
We Scott’s don’t even notice the rain, and raincoats are mostly used by tourists. 😂😂😂
Beware of bars offering a large selection of whisky, particularly on the royal mile as they can charge exorbitant prices and the same drinks can be bought nearby at a fraction of the cost.
we are about to visit edinburhg with friends in autumn, and im trying to skip the so called tourist traps in manner of whiskry bars, any idea of a places we shuld visit. Thank you
@@ivand3002 have you been yet? Edinburgh is my old stomping ground and I can give you lots of recommendations x
@@BlowinFree not yet, thank you. It will be great
Also High Street pubs often pour inferior whisky into Single Malt bottles to top them up and make more profit. High Street pubs are a rip off and no longer have the spirit of old times pubs.
@@ivand3002The Omans bar in Craigmillar.
Just visited Edinburgh and it was great. Lovely people
The Royal Mile is NOT a mile long - thats YOUR second mistake!
It is 1.81 km long, that is longer than a mile.....bbuuuuttt, it is approximately one Scots mile, which is longer than an English mile (the standard one) so you can forgive the name as it is definitely in Scotland and was named when the Scots mile was the one in use.
0:55 (and throughout) Whisky
3:15 It is nothing like a mile from The Palace to Holyrood.
Never ever mention that you prefer Glasgow.
Where does this man come from ? Tartan is connected to Clans not tribes !
Lived in Edinburgh my whole life.
1. No one will care what you order or how you drink it.
2. Drinking whisky all the time will make you legless but you might have a better time. You may also throw up.
3. What he said.
4. What he said.
5. Scotts only usually wear a kilt to a wedding. If you want to wear one tho, feel free too. No one will care.
6. You can prepare and plan for the fringe or you could just wing it.
7. What he said but it won't get on anyones nerves if you pronounce anything wrongly.
8. What he said.
9. Depends on what bar you go to. Different vibes in different places.
10. Lrt don't give change. You can pay by card.
11. There are people in Edinburgh from all around the world. Just be yourself.
12. No one will care if you rub his nose.
i grew up in Wales but i live in Edinburgh. there's hardly any rain at all in Edinburgh.
If you hit a proper pub in Edinburgh, you'll find swan necks on the bar that serves soft water. Ice is an American thing, and it goes against proper whisky chemistry. Royal Mile, the lower part near Hollyrood, has Cadenhead's. It's a private bottler that has the best whiskey on the planet. Down the Mile from RMW. Scottish summer is 3 hours long.
I'm safe. I don't like whiskey or gin. My raincoat is ready to go. The last time I was there in August, I darned near froze!
I'll start at the castle and head down hill.
Street names - 'Buccleuch' IS NOT PRONOUNCED 'buh-clue' as described. Its Bu-CLOO.
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There's the joke that "Edinburgh is England", which I don't think is true. Usually, it's Glaswegians who say this when ironically half them are loyalists. Rubbish like "You can have more fun at a Glasgow funeral than an Edinburgh wedding" despite the fact they've probably never been out of Princes Street and act like idiots.
The city has always had a reputation for being snobbish and more affluent compared to the other cities, and I don't think that's necessarily a bad thing either. It adds to the charm of the city imo. Would you rather it be poverty-stricken and rundown like most places in Britain these days? No, so why complain?
But I do agree that overtourism is a major problem. Obviously the capital is going to be more cosmopolitan and international than say Dundee or Aberdeen, however when at points tourists outnumber locals 1/10 enough is enough. Same goes with the extortionate cost of living make it close to impossible for ordinary working-class to survive.
If they can't sort out the cost of living, people will go elsewhere. It's as simple as that. £1000 for rent in a scheme like Niddrie is madness. It's truly ashame that Glasgow, a place once notorious for being a dump, outshines Edinburgh on every stage nowadays. As a Hibee from Dundee, I can only hope things change.
Glasgow outshines Edinburgh how? I visited recently didn’t get to see much because it was raining badly and we had little time. But to be honest initial thoughts . It made me a bit depressed , like I was in middle England . It’s more industrial looking , some of it reminded me of industrial elements in Birmingham .
We popped over to the Muslim area, for food and it got worse . The deprivation in that area is pretty obvious. Although I’m sure there are lots of people living there happily .
But that doesn’t mean much I have to give it another try . We want to check out the different areas , theatres and museums.
Talking about rents I noticed that recently . Even in terms of buying homes, some homes in deprived areas in Edinburgh are a quarter or a million and more ? But with that much money a flat could be purchased in Newington Marchmont too. It makes no sense . Its got to be government corruption .
Who has power over house prices and rents ? How can a home in a deprived area be of similar cost to those in affluent areas?
How can the council rent and make a business charging £500 rent for a 3 bed . But that same flat is permitted to be rented by an estate agent for £1500? And they also demand we can show 10x the rent before they will even consider us?
1000 quid rent in hellhole Niddrie is insane No wonder we original Nidrons were ethnically cleansed by the Council and replaced by carpet baggers.
No pubs play folk music. Unless it’s a themed night.
No one cares what you drink. There has not been an increase in kilt wearers. Only worn for weddings and some events.
LRT is a great service, £2 exact or card for one journey, or £5 for an all day pass.
Definitely avoid the cheap shops on Royal Mile as stated. But do visit Royal Mile. Nice wee historical places to go.
Don’t worry about mispronunciation, we are a tourist city so we are used to it. Still may laugh at Cockburn though.
Lots of bars to visit, old and new so just have an adventure.
I would half agree with the Greyfrairs Bobby nose rubbing. Some people do get touchy about that. Pun intended.
And if you attempt to speak in a Scottish accent, we won’t be offended, we will just laugh at you 😂
The information contained in this video is the biggest bucket load of pish ever! People, do whatever you want to do and enjoy your lives!
Agree ,totally nonsense. it’s probably an English person trying to put tourists off visiting our Bonnie country. 😂😂🤣
Lol! Yes, nothing tells you an Edinburgh pub is local like the sound of traditional folk music coming from within.
Lord have mercy someone would have to roll out of there …I don’t really drink maybe on holiday days or so ! 🤭
I’m welsh but adore the Scottish accent ❤️❤️
Don’t under any circumstances go in any of the ‘bars’ on the junction of West Port / Bread St / High Riggs / Lauriston Street.
You’ll thank me.
Blue Blazer is a great pub.
Just the Pubic Triangle pubs. Blue Blanket doesn't count as one of those. It's a great boozer.
you can use a card on lothian buses these days
This may be a bit off but how is the pickpocket situation in Edinburgh? Hello from California!
Crime rate quite low in Edinburgh, but sadly a few pick pockets do target the tourist. Don’t make it easy for them, use a money belt under your clothes and you will be fine. Enjoy your stay, Edinburgh people are friendly and they are a lot to see and do. Stay away from shops in tourist areas, if you are looking for decent souvenir try George street (parallel to Princess’s Street also excellent independent art & craft & restaurants in Bruntsfield and Morningside, you will be spoilt for choice there.
No one:
Me: *watches the day after getting back from Edinburgh*
next time u know
I don't care what tourists do in Scotland but just 1 tiny little thing that gets on my goat. If you see me walking from st andrews square to princes street or even queen street to princes street carrying awkward packages for delivery as i can't get parked nearer PLEASE don't walk towards me at 1 mile per second taking up the whole pavement and expecting me to move out the way and even worse don't stand still taking up the whole pavement with your mates hanging around you and all looking at the same camera. OR EVEN WORSE STILL if i'm walking behind you (still carrying awkward packages or pushing a parcel trolley) don't stop dead in your tracks and point up at some strange looking horrible statue that you know nothing about and go awwwwww oooooooo aahhhhhh eeeeeeeeeee.. Just have a quick look over your shoulder before you decide to stop 👍🏻 Enjoy your holiday....
Ok Karen 🙂
@@ericwilson8000 It was kind of a joke tbh but when it happens all the time it does get annoying.
@ericwilson8000
Who da fuck is dis Karon?
@@bonnetdedouche😂 I’m becoming like this. Almost 20 yrs here but I came as a tourist and moved here . However I don’t remember stopping in busy walkways blocking people . I recently noticed this on that road where the fudge house is. People just stop in the middle of a busy pavement , which is tiny and start taking selfies and group photos ?
Also they start crossing the road amongst busy moving traffic, and then proceed to walk really slowly, like they are moving their sheep across the road 😂
@@luluah1198 I was never really aware of it tbh until i started delivering office supplies on Princes street and surrounding areas then it really started getting on my nerves. You'v got the added stress of trying to park as close as possible to delivery point which is pretty much impossible in Edinburgh so you try and be as quick as possible doing your delivery then you get the group of people in front of you who just stop without looking around and stare at a camera? And the ones who are already standing and do see you walking towards them struggling with a delivery and don't even attempt to move out the way a bit. All you see these days with pedestrians is them walking with their face glued to a mobile phone or some kind of camera, i swear i could probably walk for half an hour stark naked throwing £20 notes in the air and nobody would even notice.
Absolutely try the accent! A person almost canna help it when you're having one on one.
The most truthful, sensible, useful advice for all first time visitors, especially Yanks.
The only time that you drink whisky with ice or Coca-Cola is bourbon!!
13: Don't spell Whisky as Whiskey.
Literally about to add this! Telling people not to drink it with coke or ice then actually misspelling the Scottish way 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Malt on its own. The others are a blend of different whiskies. Stick with malt. My city, love it. Always carry a raincoat. Favorite visitors americans and japanese.
Can we use a foreign credit card, to pay for the bus? How do we purchase an open return ticket? Thank you.
They take any Visa or Mastercard with contactless but your own provider might charge a transaction fee. There are no returns but you can buy a day pass with cash. Exception is the airport shuttle bus which I think still takes cash and gives change. Don't get the tourist city sightseeing buses they are rubbish.
@@badgerbadger5061 thank you. I appreciate it. :)
Worth looking into Revolut if you're planning a journey to a country with another currency. I used it recently on a trip to France (from Scotland) and it worked flawlessly. Be careful of transferring at the weekend as there's a small fee. Otherwise, it's pretty much free. Not entirely sure how they make any money, but I'll take it nonetheless.
Jesus. Grew up near Currie. This video is already well out of date. You don't need exact change for the buses anymore, just a debit caird. Buccleuch St?! Never heard it called BooCloo St before. As mentioned below, the whisky hing will nae get you in trouble.
I would also say to stag dos if you want to visit the saunas that Edinburgh has
Most of the Scottish items sold on the royal mile are made in places like china with some businesses having been sued for stocking counterfeit goods. There are not many genuine Scottish shops on the royal mile. Most are Indian owned with made in china products.
If you want authentic Scottish good buy locally in the highlands
When in Edinburgh do not visit Pilton, Muirhouse, Broomhouse, Westerhailes, or Granton unless you want to risk having a bad time with the feral locals 👍
But I like it feral !
Thank for the information
As a bartender in Edinburgh, we do not care how you take your whisky, as long as you're enjoying it. Although if you do order a £20 dram and add coke, I can't guarantee we won't chat shit about you in the cellar.
The buses and tram all have a credit card facility to pay.
you no longer require correct change on buses, we now have TAP TAP CAP, with your bank card, capped at £4.80 for the day no matter how many journeys you take.
I don't trust anyone's opinion on whiskey who tells me to drink it neat. Bottling proof is to prevent spoilage, not because that's how it's supposed to be consumed.
Nope, whiskey is never to be drunk straight, adding water blooms the flavour and aroma
I’m married to a Scot so I know how to drink scotch. When our son was married I had a kilt made for my husband in his family tartan - it cost me $1500 AUS dollars as I had to pay a customs levy. But it was well worth it. Made in Scotland.
To all visitors please don’t worry about a thing because you will get a warm welcome whatever your accent or ancestry is.
Mistake THREE, Greyfriars Bobby lay on the wrong grave, his owner was buried in East Preston Street.
😂
@@luluah1198 Don't believe me? look it up yourself and you will see it is indeed true
It's Whisky not Whiskey - without an E. With an E is Irish or American whiskey. Thats YOUR first mistake!
The bus system is good, and a very good Taxi fleet (not uber or mini cabs) real taxis with drivers who know the city.
at 00.35 that is the peoples museum in the town
Buses are great in Edinburgh
Please don’t, whatever you do, spell ‘whisky’ with an e, as this video does. Whisky comes from Scotland. Whiskey from elsewhere.
What have we here , the English guy an expert on Edinburgh ? Insult to injury . Drink yiur whiskey hiw you like and if you dont want a rain coat dont wear one .
Don't walk into a pub with no money and expect to be looked after
So that's really a thing there? Hard to imagine someone thinking a pub would give them booze for free!
6:04 Do bring your map of Cyprus.
rename to 12 whiskeys to try while in Edinburgh.
Also, not a good idea to look at the map of Cyprus when you're trying to get around Edinburgh (as the two ladies were doing).
They were looking for the closest place with sunshine.
Certainly a butiiful city very historical . But not visited as much as it was. It is getting run down. It brings tears to my eyes on a daily basis. Definately have umbrella, only drink malt whisky. Blended is just that blended. Become very expensive. Try to visit fettes college in Edinburgh. If you are in the highlands check the midges period. They are itchy wee buggers. Enjoy your visit and do talk to the locals we are very friendly.
Am I going to do all these 12 things.
And there is nothing you can do to stop me.
Oh and nobody cares what you put in your whisky or vodka or gin. You drink whatever you want, tea, coffee or water just chill and enjoy yourselves . If your no sure about something just ask someone we’re a friendly lot.
I love a 28 year old malt with fanta, just delicious!!
Whisky n coke is a popular drink in Scotland
But use blended whisky and do not waste a single malt.
Beer without foam is apple juice
If in Edinburgh don't expect a bus. Since tram works. Road works and whatever buses might show up.. Ok possibly not a 19.
The Tram only covers half of one bus route and takes longer than the bus.
DON'T be tempted to visit during August. 🤣
The buses accept contactless lol
Like Apple Pay?
DON`T come to scotland without welly boots and waterproofs.
Especially during "summer".
Gah, I always have ice my dram. I'm annoyed with myself now. Daft local!
If it's scotch, it's not 'whiskey.' It's 'whisky' ALWAYS!
Talking about foolish, how about the fact the city is spelled Edinburgh and pronounced Edinborough
By the way, Scotch Whisky is NOT spelled with an "e" (not Whiskey)
Whisky in your video. Thx
This is quite insulting! Any tourists please don’t listen to 90% of this!
As an Edinburgh resident, I say this video is 100% correct and thank you for mentioning Greyfriers Boaby's nose there's a vast majority of residents hate his nose being tampered with ah mean how would you like have yer nose rubbed all day every day seriously folks ghee it a rest leave his noggin alone he disney like it. and as you mentioned it leave the tartan tat shops well alone their goods are very substandard and fake, Pubs on the royal mile can be local free as they are way overpriced
If you really want something Tartan, buy a scarf. Won't cost you a fortune, it's practical and can be worn everywhere.
Been once, enough said.
Good grief - if you're going to instruct people on visiting Edinburgh, at least spell whisky correctly!
Only Americans and Irish can't spell the word and add the extra "e".
York was, London is, but Edinburgh will be...the biggest and bonniest o' the three.