65g butter, 150g sugar, 2 eggs, 150g plain flour, 150g dates, 150ml water. 1 heaped dessert spoon bicarbonate of soda. Bring dates, water and bicarbonate of soda to the boil, then simmer for two minutes and purée. Cream butter and sugar then add eggs 1 at a time, then add sifted flour and date purée and mix until combined. Bake in individual moulds for 18-20 mins at 180C fan 160C. Then cover with toffee sauce.
@@rachelwilson9751 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C(.2. Stir cream cheese, milk, butter and garlic salt together in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir corn, green chilies, and jalapeno peppers into the sauce. Pour corn mixture into a baking dish. 3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Went to Scotland in 2018 and I’ve been dying to get back ever since! I loved Edinburgh but anyone who goes to Scotland and doesn’t spend time in the highlands is really missing out. Heaven on Earth!
Spent 4 weeks hitch-hiking alone around Scotland in 1989, came up to Orkney, that was a life-changing experience. This summer my wife and I are going back, now by car, and can't wait to see it back. Thanks for your useful story.
As a Scot this is really fun to watch. I love how much you guys are enjoying Scotland!! I grew up abroad and moved back for university, I absolutely love it here. People are so friendly and the nature/architecture is beautiful!
You forgot the number one rule in the UK: ALWAYS respect the queue! Whether it be a shop, the bus stop or a pub, always recognise the person in front of you in the queue is before you. There will be consequences if you don´t.
As an Englishman, I love Scotland. Holidayed there every year growing up (Newcastle, so not far). For that reason I hope you guys stay (also the voices of reason in Parliament are often Scottish). However, given the current state of affairs, I would not blame you one bit for going independent. 😂
@@sirsteele6303 Maybe. I for a variety of reasons hope so, but I also fear that Scotland has been apart of GB for so long that it will take some adjusting.
You don't NEED a car when you're here. ScotRail should be good enough (and cheap enough) for most people. Also use the buses and trams in Edinburgh and the Subway in Glasgow.
When I moved to Scotland from US, my Edinburgh friends said ' when you are on a train, you are expected to be willing to talk with your fellow travelers' - that was good advice. The problem with driving a car is you are enclosed and so you don't get to chat to people. So my advice is - be open to people. I actually had a man on a bus in Donegal come to me as he was leaving - 'are you traveling on your own?' I said, 'yes' - he said, 'good for you!' People like to meet visitors. Also, when you see a piper playing on the street, like in Edinburgh, remember to leave him or her a bit of change - I had to point that out to my dad - people playing music in the open are doing it, yes, for your enjoyment, but they are not being paid by someone else, so remember to give them a few of your spare coins as a 'thank you for your music, I enjoyed it!'
@@tcbaytc I lived in Glasgow for years, talking to random people never really caused me any bother, even the junkies and alcoholics generally won't bother you, just talk nonsense at you most likely, I actually really liked Glasgow and the people for the most part. Edinburgh is OK, but the wall-to-wall pipers in the city center get real old real fast! Definitely not an obligation to tip a piper, if you feel generous and appreciate the culture, fair enough! You wouldn't feel obliged to give every other street performer money. Thing is with busking that some will like it, others will hate it, you are kinda forcing everyone in the area to listen to your music whether they like it or not.
Oh! I live in Aberdeen and was recently in Chicago where your videos were pretty much essential viewing! Glad to see you were over here, hope you enjoyed your time here!
@@FionaclarkClark Haggis Scotticus, predominantly on the East Coast of Scotland, roam northward. To catch one, because they have very sharp teeth, you need two people. One to chase the haggis to the south (so they tip over and roll down the hill) and the other at the bottom of the hill with a burlap sack (because of the sharp teeth). It's an unknown fact that haggis on the West Coast (Haggis Caledonius) have the leg difference opposite sides, and also tend to roam north.
I may have a sticky toffee pudding fan video :) went with my mom last year and we had it at every restaurant... just to test to make sure all were good :) hope things are good with you Gabe.
@@woltersworld You forgot to add that if you are a Yank (American), Canuck (Canadian), Kiwi (New Zealander) or Australian (Ozzy), then do not pretend to be or claim to be Scottish or the same as us, because they are not and nor ever will be Scottish. This is actually even less acceptable than being called English. The word 'Native' is a cognate of the word 'Native' which both together are a cognate of their derivative form 'Nationality'. A Yank is an American by nationality as well as an American by ethnicity, just as a Scot is British by their geographic heritage. And don't be one of these loud annoying Americans, it's very annoying to a lot of real Scots and intolerable.
@@steveburnside3242 Hi, I'm Canadian (Canuck, haha!) and of Indian descent and a female.. are there any tips or anything I should know culturally before going to Scotland? Sorry if thats a silly question! Have a good one!
You can say this for Western Europe , but whole Europe? Im gonna say no , you have to go to Eastern Europe - Ukraine,Belarus,Romania,Bulgaria,Serbia,Croatia ,etc and then see whats up
@@alexilaiho321 Yes, you are right, I should not cover whole Europe. I remember once I spend two days in Serbia (Belgrade), and I bought a day pass for public transport. But I was too stupid to check in my ticket at the machine in the bus correctly, and suddenly two ticket inspectors appeared and told me my card was not correctly checked in. Ups... I heard about the merciless ticket inspectors in France or Germany, and I was afraid that I had to pay a fine now. But these two people were so nice, and told me that my ticket was OK, and then they showed me how to correctly check in. And after it they wished me a nice stay in Serbia. I was really moved by this helpfulness! Yes, Serbia also stays in my mind for having helpful people!
The Appalachian Mountain Range in America and the Grampian Mountain Range in Scotland are the same mountain range. They were connected 400+ million years ago and then divided by the formation of the Atlantic Ocean.
Red Rowan it’s really interesting. Geologically a big chunk of Scotland started off as part of what became North America, then when Pangea split up it got left behind and eventually joined the rest of Europe. You can walk on some of the oldest rocks on the planet on coast of north Ayrshire. This is the first time I’ve seen anyone mention it since I was a student back in the olden days.
Exploring more of Scotland than just Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling is great advice. Advice that I should listen to as well because even though I was born and raised here I’ve never been to the highlands or any of the islands. I should really explore more of my own country. You should be aware that the amount of daylight drastically changes over the year. During the winter the sun rises really late and sets really early and it’s the other way around during summer, the country is further north than you might think it would be other areas of the same latitude have polar bears.
Great content! I couldn't agree more about the friendliness of the people. They're incredible. Also, one of my favorite things about this part of the world is that kids aren't allowed to eat with the adults in the Pubs. It makes for a peaceful adult-friendly experience.
Some of the smaller convenience stores are open after 6 PM until maybe 8 or 10 PM. Filling stations in towns or cities are likely to have a small convenience store and they may well stay open 24 hours a day.
Supermarkets are generally 11pm some 24hrs even smaller shops can be 8pm. In summer time some towns and even smaller villages that have a lot of tourists will do summer trading hours and open longer like St. Andrews.
Don't forget to get a road map. The Highlands don't always work well with satnavs. Hehe got to agree with don't feel like you have to try the haggis and black pudding. My grandparents always called food just for the tourists.
Great shots of Scotland. I wanted to visit Scotland last year. We did London, Paris, Germany & Poland. Hopefully I'll get there this Autumn. Personally I love traveling in the Autumn as museums don't seem as crowded, and prices are better. Thanks for the video.
if u wanna eat with the kids in bars they are open all day to be fair up till 8 o clock or so,and u have the hotels u can eat at,after 8 o clock the natives come out the woodwork for a pint-usually after work-
Actually they don't. Licensing laws are different in Scotland as well as the pub not being seen as a family affair. Pubs can get a license to admit kids. A lot just don't want to.
As a Scot, I have to say that number 1 is a BIG no go area unless you want a black eye. Further if you go to the more out of the way placesyou may not get your Sunday paper until the following day. Things may have changed in the decades since I was last there
Don't forget to cross the river forth by train or car/bus, it's amazing! I've lived with all the bridges in full view all my life. It never gets old. Also, don't forget to visit Anstruther for the best fish/chips ever😄
Rather than book in advance for the city, just stay in any town in the central belt and use the trains. Its not only cheaper but means you see more of the country
I'm from Northern Ireland, and can speak the Ulster Scots dialect, most Scottish accents are grand. Fast Glaswegian though can be difficult. Then again, some people in NI didn't understand the Armoy accent Joey Dunlop had, so it isn't unique to Glasgow!
@@bonniea8189 Surprisingly most people from english speaking countries have trouble understanding scottish at first, yet if we talk to someone who has english as a second language, they understand us fine most of the time. It's strange.
Nice timing! Scotland is next up on my to-do list. Thanks for sharing your tips and beautiful scenery in the video. Thanks to you I will be absolutely sure to try some sticky toffee pudding!
D D if the sound of raspberries folded into thick honey flavoured cream with a splash of whiskey and rolled oats is your jam, you should hunt down some cranachan! It’s more of a traditional Scottish desert than STP I would say. And it’s absolutely gorgeous! Best wishes for your trip here! It’s been a mighty mild winter, fingers crossed for dry weather for you!
@@DeliaV298 yeah it should be. You'll find the toffee pudding in abundance all over, it caters to the masses! Cranachan is more of a special occasion dish at weddings etc... but nice restaurants/pubs specialising in Scottish fare will have it. Be sure to grab some tunnochs caramel wafers ( choc covered wafer biscuit with toffee layers.) If you can get it back home, l love breaking it up into choc brownie mix and it gives you a gooey, crispy bite in the brownie squares 🤗 oh your making me hungry 😂😂😂
We can't wait to welcome you to our amazing country! Sticky toffee pudding seems to have become our adopted national dessert - but don't forget to try out clootie dumpling too 😁
That was such good advice about the midges being notorious in Scotland! We just finished an epic road trip around Isle of Skye & NC500 and because it was Winter, we missed the little rascals eating us alive. Definitely recommend Scotland in Winter to anyone thinking of visiting. Yes is was cold BUT the epic light & snowy landscape made up for it! Wolter, we'd love to hear what you think of our travel video if you read this & get a chance! xx Tania 🚐💕
The first is the most important - Don't call us English!! The rest is good advice.We also can swear a lot but don't take it personally, it's just the way a lot of us are.
@@richardw.389 The eastern Lowlanders are the closest to the original Anglo-Saxons. Less diluted blood than south of the border, so you could be more English than the English.
@@reddyshreddy5050 Really? Don't be so ridiculous. Are you(personally) so touchy that you deny your past. Not only are the south-east Lowlanders closely related to the Northern English, but they also speak the language closer to Old English than anyone else in Britain. lts something that l would be proud of. You must have an inferiority complex or you're just looking for a fight.
On point about the Scots being friendly. Explore also the east side of Scotland when you get a chance or if you are thinking of coming for a second visit. If you are into hiking or walking with nature, the coastal walk from Queensferry to St. Andrews is amazing.
I just wanted to let you know that we live in Iowa and are headed to Europe 10 September We have been planning our trip for months and we have found your videos extremely helpful Thank you so much
I would say definitely DO try haggis, black pudding and white pudding. Dont be put off by what you may have heard, but push the boat out. They are delicious.
Thank you, i'm visiting Scotaland in april, and this video will help! Also, I had no idea of what black pudding was, but realise that we have this specialty in my little corner of France, called boudin noir which we can eat "raw" or cooked... I had no idea, but it is so good!
So many regrets from my time studying abroad in Glasgow. Hardly even made it to the city centre, let alone other areas of Scotland all because I was saving travel time for my last two months following exams. Then COVID and a pile of regrets happened.
If you get grossed out by the idea of haggis I would recommend trying a vegetarian haggis. Feel quite nostalgic watching this. I've just moved to London from Paisley (near Glasgow) last month. I went to Aberdeen University and grew up near Edinburgh. Glad to see you enjoying your time here. Lovely video - I wish you the best of luck.
I (from the States) am planning to visit Scotland in a year or so and I am worried about offending someone over the cuisine! I want to fully immerse myself but the idea of haggis and/or black pudding, is daunting to me. I have trouble stomaching evem some of my country's foods (sausages and whatnot). It's not offensive to ask for a slightly altered version? Or is it (haggis) at least minced up so it's harder to tell what it is? I want to avoid offending anyone.
@@sparkiebunnie8 You wouldn't be able to tell what either haggis or black pudding is by looking at it. Think of it as an old fashioned hot dog, it's basically the same concept. Cheaper cuts of meat repackaged into a sausage during times of economic hardship and/or to feed the working class. If someone went to the US without knowing what hot dogs or chicken nuggets were and someone broke down what was in them, I'm sure a lot of people would have the same reaction. I'm a vegan, so while I used to enjoy the flavours of these foods when I still ate meat - I completely understand people being a bit weirded out by them. Vegeterian versions of both are available, both taste nice as have the same flavourings but none of the bits that gross people out. Nobody would be offended by asking for a vegetarian alternative. If it was offensive to want an alternate version, we wouldn't manufacture it. Most large supermarkets in Scotland you can get vegan/vegetarian haggis, black pudding can be a little harder to find but I think ASDA (the UK version of Wal-Mart) does it. Lots of British/Scottish people don't eat these food items. The only thing I would say is try not to make it sound as if you think the food here is 'beneath you'. A lot of the mockery that takes place of British food e.g. beans on toast, not being seasoned very well, being quite simple. The food items singled out are very often things eaten by working class or poor people. If you have a couple of kids that you're struggling to feed you're not going to go out and buy herbs and spices. You're going to buy a tin of beans, and the cheapest way of fleshing that out is with a couple of slices of bread. Pasta/rice hadn't found their way to britain en mass until (I think around) the 70s, so when my parents were children they grew up with bread or potatos as the staple carb. It's the same with haggis/black pudding. You take the cheapest cuts of meat and try to find a new way of using it.
@@ClockworkGrouse Thank you so much. I would never consider anything beneath me and would definitely never view others as such just for eating foods different from what I'm used to. I simply worry that my hesitancy could be mistaken for rudeness when it's more of "will I like this or not" due to a finicky thing on my part. I respect other cultures and I am looking forward to visiting Scotland. I will give the foods my best try and be as good a guest as I can!
We have travelled Scotland on motorcycle, by car and by train. Loved every trip and every minute. Go off the beaten track, meet the locals. Some tips: Edinburgh Festivals in Augus; Highland games and the Pitlochry Theatre. And a special treat: Caladonian Discovery, a barge travel from Inverness to Fort William (or the other way) with a great cook on board, bicycles, canoes, walking and a private cabin. We did it twice and will again,
My husband and I are planning a vacation to Scotland and Ireland once the pandemic is over. I am a St Clair (Sinclair)and an O’Donahue, it is going to be fun to see where my ancestors once lived. 🥰
As a Scottish person who live in Peterhead (40 mins to an hour from Aberdeen) I would say visit the smaller towns they’re far better than the cities for culture, scenery and small local good food cafes and tearoom. But if you want lots of activities like escape rooms and larger museums maybe you’re better in the cities.
Renting a car and will be in Scotland in May. Luckily in Aus we drive on the left. We’ll be doing the NC 500. Can wait to get our passport stamped. Your trip reports are great. Love how you encourage trying the local food and beverages. More!
Hi Alastair, have tried haggis and like it. Last Scotland trip in April last year I had haggis potato chips. Will try Irn Bru. Thx so much for the tips.
Building the Skye Bridge ruined it all for me. In 1984, I took the ferry and it was such a peaceful relaxing trip where you can watch the scenery. It was even cheaper than the ridiculous toll they charged.
The north coast 500 is a must, its said to be one of the best road trips in the world, also, a local remedy for midges is using "Skin so soft" it works a dream, good detailed video (Someone from Inverness.)
Dylan Fraser skin so soft had the ingredient that repelled the mossies removed years ago. I find Smidge the best, and it’s a lot more skin friendly than deet
I’m from Oban and we get about 20,000 tourists in the summer and all are very nice but it’s especially nice to see a tourist who knows what he’s talking about
Hey, this might me a little random, but I'll actually be living close to Oban soon and I have been wondering what I will need🙈 Is it possible/practical to use a bicycle in and around Oban?
One thing I think that's really worth mentioning. Once you leave the city you will find the roads can get very very small often down to a single lane or dirt track depending on where you go. We call them A roads but they can certainly feel like simple farm tracks. Don't worry if you get lost, there's always something exciting at the end, even if it is just a tiny wee village with a wee café in it. Go in and experience it, yknow you want to. - though I would say be careful with that tank of fuel once you're in the back and beyond finding a gas station is pretty dang tough at times. And don't go on the land that says danger it's there for a reason and trust me it ain't gonna be fun.
I worked with an American guy in Edinburgh a few years ago. He said his daughter was at university in England. Turns out she went to Edinburgh University.
This kinda thing actually nearly got me (a native Scotsman) beaten up in Glasgow because I flipped it around. I was helping some Aussie tourists find the GoMA when one of the blokes asked "you're accent's not from around here so what part of England are you from ?" It's worth noting that the couple I was mainly speaking to both flinched at this. Rather than immediately punch him or saying something derogatory, I simply said "before I answer that. Tell me, what part of New Zealand are you from?"
Kids eating in the pub really varies from place to place and the kind of pub you want to go into, although most pubs stop serving food after 9pm anyway. Agree with what you said in booking to eat out in smaller towns or villages, even as a native when I travel I do that
Loch Ness is famous for the myth of the monster, and it is dramatic, but really there are so many places in Scotland that are so much better. You should aim to visit Iona, which is fantastic in itself, but the journey there is also a highlight. If time is short you could take the train to Oban, then get a day trip ticket which includes the fantastic ferry journey plus a connecting coach to Iona and back. also, why waste your valuable time in the cities, cities are similar anywhere in the world, instead explore the amazing west coast and Islands.
Glasgow is actually great to visit and much cheaper than Edinburgh. We have a very large music scene and several amazing galleries - plus around 40 parks. People always claim that there are lots of junkies etc, but Glasgow is a big place - there are some quite dangerous deprived areas at the fringes, but the city centre and west end are very friendly.
@@bonniea8189 If cities are your thing, Edinburgh truly is great. compact and full of history and culture. Glasgow also has much to offer. Stirling is much smaller, but has a lot of interest, the castle and the Bannockburn centre. But the for me the big USP for Scotland is the scenery on the north west coast. Best advice is to either come for a long time, or keep coming back and do it all.
I was coming back in to Edinburgh late on night and was starving. The Clamshell on high street was still open. I ordered a fish n chips and a Coke. The guy asked if I had tried Irn Bru. I said no and he loudly proclaimed “WHAT? Irn Bru will get ya’ through!” Haha. It’s basically cream soda, but soooo good. Scotland is an absolutely gorgeous country with such nice people everywhere. Haggis is, well, brutal. Buy hey, give it a try if you want. Edinburgh is heaven on earth.
A wildlife tip: DO NOT GET TOO CLOSE to the Highland cows. ESPECIALLY when they have babies. These cows are some of the most protective parents in the world, If they think you could possibly be a threat to their calf, they could kill you. I was once in Pollok Park, Glasgow, which has Highland cows in fields, and their were a bunch of tourists crowding around a cow with a calf. We told one of the park staff and he got them away before anyone got hurt, but that was an exceptionally lucky situation.
This is one of the more accurate comments here but especially important when the calves are super young. Highland cattle are probably the best cow to work with and are superb mothers but you should never hassle a cow with a calve at foot. *no dogs* is a major tip.
You must know my sister. We were in South Dakota when we drove by a herd of bison. She wanted to stop and flash her camera at this enormous mother and her calf. She was completely clueless at the hostile look in mom's eye. My sister lived to tell the tale, so she learned nothing from the experience.
I’m from Glasgow and I think your review was pretty much spot on. Scotland is beautiful and people are friendly, I thought the same when I was in Florida everybody was really nice that we met and made us feel welcome.
In May 0f 2019 I spent 15 days in Scotland. 1. Some pubs will have an appetizer sized haggis with mashed parsnips (?) aka neeps, and mashed potatoes aka tatties, then hit it all with the whiskey gravy, wash it down with a Scottish ale or two. 2. Oban - go there and enjoy it. Seriously, go to Oban. 3. Need something early in the day, sometimes the larger train stations will have shops that during the week open at 0700 or earlier. And use Google Maps to find a Tesco or such near to where you are staying. 4. On a personal note, I did tours and did independent train trips from Edinburgh to Dundee, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Also, I managed to get my face a bit sunburned one day (going up Arthur's Seat) and snowed on the next up in the Highlands. 5. Remember even in May it can get chilly to cold and rainy. 6. And go to Oban. 7, There is a light rail line that runs from the Edinburgh airport right into the heart of the city (New Town side) - my hotel was 100m from the last stop on the line. Best chat I had was at a pub in Aberdeen where I was chatting with an Aussie that lives on Malta, but works out of Aberdeen on the big North Sea oil platforms. So yeah, chat with the locals.
Skye is bad for midges, so can I suggest you purchase a midge net that goes over your head/face, wear long sleeves and keep your hands in your pocket - or wear gloves - Don't wear shorts! Now you are good to go and enjoy your day out!
Excellent vid. Perfect description of everything. In Sept of '17, we visited 14 days, and drove Edinburgh>Pitlochry>Inverness>Skye>Oban>Loch Lohman. I'll say, the single lane roads, with sheep in them, on Skye, require paying attention(lol), but driving was not a problem. People were awesome. Will definitely go again. The only place as breathtaking with views, that I have seen, is Alaska. Wanna see Aberdeen/Orkneys next time.
Why am I watching this when I live in scotland? XD
HraMunro me to am in aberdeen an scotish lol
I wanted to see what other countries thought of us
Me too and I’m in Dundee
Same im in glasgow
Better than edinburgh
Don’t tire, come tae eh tyre~ ✌🏼
One wae eh skem 🔥
“Don’t say that the tap water is awful” because it’s the actually the best water in the world.....
Scotland's liquid gold..... Water straight from the tap and crystal clear....enjoy 😁
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@Ian McLean
Troll post!!
Absolute rubbish Ian...... you must've been drinking swimming pool water
... na it’s pretty crappy
Conor C nah I’m fae Scotland and the tap water is minging but in the morning it’s cold and it’s nice
Actually, Hamilton Ontario, Canada has the best water.
I've lived in scotland for 30 years and this guy has seen more of it than I have
Me too, I have never even been to Loch Ness
Crack destroys lives
Whose fault is that?
You see, we think it's a dump, so we go to England 😀
@@stuartgraham1065 do we?
why am i watching this i bloody live here
Pat!?!?!
I ask myself the same question, yet I find myself on these videos often...
We want to know what foreigners' impressions are.
All the views are literally just scottish people lmao
Pat Moon ............Research Pat research!
75% of the people watching this will be Scottish.
Loreley ahahahaha damn yank
Loreley your American
Haha I wish
I'm unclear on how Mark feels about the sticky toffee pudding
I am sure he loves it!
I'm wondering the same. 😂
Bryant Steury Sticky Toffee Pudding is to die for
65g butter, 150g sugar, 2 eggs, 150g plain flour, 150g dates, 150ml water. 1 heaped dessert spoon bicarbonate of soda.
Bring dates, water and bicarbonate of soda to the boil, then simmer for two minutes and purée.
Cream butter and sugar then add eggs 1 at a time, then add sifted flour and date purée and mix until combined. Bake in individual moulds for 18-20 mins at 180C fan 160C.
Then cover with toffee sauce.
@@rachelwilson9751 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C(.2. Stir cream cheese, milk, butter and garlic salt together in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir corn, green chilies, and jalapeno peppers into the sauce. Pour corn mixture into a baking dish. 3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Went to Scotland in 2018 and I’ve been dying to get back ever since! I loved Edinburgh but anyone who goes to Scotland and doesn’t spend time in the highlands is really missing out. Heaven on Earth!
I’m from Scotland and the most north I’ve been is Elgin, I really should go to the highlands.
I'm living in Aberdeen for about 5 month and I'm loving the scottish people. They're really friendly.
How long did it take to get used to being called a quine of a lassie?
Welcome to Eberdeen Daniela .
Fit Like
You've still to get through winter hen
Foos yer doos
Don't forget to pronounce it Edinbruh 😎
Embra
Trikervix i say it like Edinbruh aswell
Edinborough
Emily Archer yeah that’s the right way but the lazy way is edinbruh 😂
@@Marc1996L I'm born and bred, unless you're in a posh bit of town, it's Embra ;) LOL
Spent 4 weeks hitch-hiking alone around Scotland in 1989, came up to Orkney, that was a life-changing experience. This summer my wife and I are going back, now by car, and can't wait to see it back. Thanks for your useful story.
As a Scot this is really fun to watch. I love how much you guys are enjoying Scotland!! I grew up abroad and moved back for university, I absolutely love it here. People are so friendly and the nature/architecture is beautiful!
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You forgot the number one rule in the UK: ALWAYS respect the queue! Whether it be a shop, the bus stop or a pub, always recognise the person in front of you in the queue is before you. There will be consequences if you don´t.
I died when he explained the wars of independence as “a little animosity”
We will become independent soon!
Sir Steele I hope so. I think brexit may change the mind of those who voted no in 2014.
Sir Steele hope not 🇬🇧🇬🇧
As an Englishman, I love Scotland. Holidayed there every year growing up (Newcastle, so not far). For that reason I hope you guys stay (also the voices of reason in Parliament are often Scottish). However, given the current state of affairs, I would not blame you one bit for going independent. 😂
@@sirsteele6303 Maybe. I for a variety of reasons hope so, but I also fear that Scotland has been apart of GB for so long that it will take some adjusting.
I love that all of your donts are basically 'dont forget to have a great time'
You don't NEED a car when you're here. ScotRail should be good enough (and cheap enough) for most people. Also use the buses and trams in Edinburgh and the Subway in Glasgow.
When I moved to Scotland from US, my Edinburgh friends said ' when you are on a train, you are expected to be willing to talk with your fellow travelers' - that was good advice. The problem with driving a car is you are enclosed and so you don't get to chat to people. So my advice is - be open to people. I actually had a man on a bus in Donegal come to me as he was leaving - 'are you traveling on your own?' I said, 'yes' - he said, 'good for you!' People like to meet visitors. Also, when you see a piper playing on the street, like in Edinburgh, remember to leave him or her a bit of change - I had to point that out to my dad - people playing music in the open are doing it, yes, for your enjoyment, but they are not being paid by someone else, so remember to give them a few of your spare coins as a 'thank you for your music, I enjoyed it!'
I live in glasgow and talking to random people isnt the beat idea especcily in junkie land
donegal is in Ireland mate.......
@@tcbaytc I lived in Glasgow for years, talking to random people never really caused me any bother, even the junkies and alcoholics generally won't bother you, just talk nonsense at you most likely, I actually really liked Glasgow and the people for the most part. Edinburgh is OK, but the wall-to-wall pipers in the city center get real old real fast! Definitely not an obligation to tip a piper, if you feel generous and appreciate the culture, fair enough! You wouldn't feel obliged to give every other street performer money. Thing is with busking that some will like it, others will hate it, you are kinda forcing everyone in the area to listen to your music whether they like it or not.
THANK YOU FOR ADVERTISING OUR AMAZING BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND UNDERSTANDING SCOTTISH PEOPLE , ENJOY YOUR VISIT , LOVE FROM ABERDEEN SCOTLAND 👍
Lorna Hay
Random question?
Do you have a dog
Oh! I live in Aberdeen and was recently in Chicago where your videos were pretty much essential viewing! Glad to see you were over here, hope you enjoyed your time here!
As a Scot I can confirm this is pretty accurate... Though it is also true that as a visitor, you are required to fight a haggis to the death
It's a rite of passage.
It's all about respect,
I honestly just thought haggis is a food
They are not easy to catch, with 3 legs longer on one side, and 2 legs shorter on the other, but how else can they run round mountains?
@@FionaclarkClark Haggis Scotticus, predominantly on the East Coast of Scotland, roam northward. To catch one, because they have very sharp teeth, you need two people. One to chase the haggis to the south (so they tip over and roll down the hill) and the other at the bottom of the hill with a burlap sack (because of the sharp teeth).
It's an unknown fact that haggis on the West Coast (Haggis Caledonius) have the leg difference opposite sides, and also tend to roam north.
You forgot to mention the sticky toffee pudding!! ;) It looks good by the way. Haggis is pretty good too actually, also neeps and tatties.
I may have a sticky toffee pudding fan video :) went with my mom last year and we had it at every restaurant... just to test to make sure all were good :) hope things are good with you Gabe.
@@woltersworld Sticky toffee pudding is gorgeous but it's not Scottish.
My Canadian sister in law loves sticky toffee pudding but it is British not exclusively Scottish.
@@woltersworld You forgot to add that if you are a Yank (American), Canuck (Canadian), Kiwi (New Zealander) or Australian (Ozzy), then do not pretend to be or claim to be Scottish or the same as us, because they are not and nor ever will be Scottish. This is actually even less acceptable than being called English.
The word 'Native' is a cognate of the word 'Native' which both together are a cognate of their derivative form 'Nationality'. A Yank is an American by nationality as well as an American by ethnicity, just as a Scot is British by their geographic heritage.
And don't be one of these loud annoying Americans, it's very annoying to a lot of real Scots and intolerable.
@@steveburnside3242 Hi, I'm Canadian (Canuck, haha!) and of Indian descent and a female.. are there any tips or anything I should know culturally before going to Scotland? Sorry if thats a silly question! Have a good one!
Scottish people may be the friendliest in Europe, so helpful always!
Scottish and Slovenian I've found are the friendliest!
You can say this for Western Europe , but whole Europe? Im gonna say no , you have to go to Eastern Europe - Ukraine,Belarus,Romania,Bulgaria,Serbia,Croatia ,etc and then see whats up
@@alexilaiho321 Yes, you are right, I should not cover whole Europe. I remember once I spend two days in Serbia (Belgrade), and I bought a day pass for public transport.
But I was too stupid to check in my ticket at the machine in the bus correctly, and suddenly two ticket inspectors appeared and told me my card was not correctly checked in.
Ups... I heard about the merciless ticket inspectors in France or Germany, and I was afraid that I had to pay a fine now. But these two people were so nice, and told me that my ticket was OK, and then they showed me how to correctly check in.
And after it they wished me a nice stay in Serbia. I was really moved by this helpfulness! Yes, Serbia also stays in my mind for having helpful people!
@Beeblebrox One what dose that have to do with being freindly to tourists?
@@alexilaiho321 Africa is the friendliest country in Europe
I LOVE Scotland! It’s my favorite country to visit on vacation. It’s beautiful, and the people are wonderful.
You're welcome
@@callummacrae9055 Scottish reply right there🤣🤣
Thank you Tara! Come back soon! SAOR ALBA
Why Thank You That’s so nice to here!!!
The Appalachian Mountain Range in America and the Grampian Mountain Range in Scotland are the same mountain range. They were connected 400+ million years ago and then divided by the formation of the Atlantic Ocean.
stevo728822 not a lot of people know that
Red Rowan it’s true!
Red Rowan it’s really interesting. Geologically a big chunk of Scotland started off as part of what became North America, then when Pangea split up it got left behind and eventually joined the rest of Europe. You can walk on some of the oldest rocks on the planet on coast of north Ayrshire. This is the first time I’ve seen anyone mention it since I was a student back in the olden days.
Wish I could give this 2 thumbs up. So true. Taking my 4th trip to Scotland in May. Thanks for all the great videos. 😀
I'm from Scotland, I was born in Dundee and I don't understand some people from Glasgow half the time but Glasgow is a great city to visit!
Im from glasgow and i also struggle to understand the accent sometimes
@@tcbaytc I like your name BTW man 😂 yea it's hard trying to understand our own😂😂
It's hard to understand people that are inebriated or on heroin.
@@marcusskidmore7290 just wish they'd come with subtitles 😂
@@marcusskidmore7290 shut up ya bawbag
Exploring more of Scotland than just Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling is great advice. Advice that I should listen to as well because even though I was born and raised here I’ve never been to the highlands or any of the islands. I should really explore more of my own country.
You should be aware that the amount of daylight drastically changes over the year. During the winter the sun rises really late and sets really early and it’s the other way around during summer, the country is further north than you might think it would be other areas of the same latitude have polar bears.
I’m English but have never been to Scotland and while most of these things are expected it was still great to hear you explain it all :)
Great content! I couldn't agree more about the friendliness of the people. They're incredible. Also, one of my favorite things about this part of the world is that kids aren't allowed to eat with the adults in the Pubs. It makes for a peaceful adult-friendly experience.
Biggest Don’t of Scotland: Don’t call Edinburgh Eedenboro
The worst I've ever heard is Eden-Berg
Never before have I wished pain/death upon someone... Until that moment
@John Barber it's edin-bruh
Edin-Bruh or Brah
Edin-Burra
Glasz-GO
Shetland -- not "The Shetlands"
Or Edin burg
Great video! And filled with useful information.
A Scottish breakfast without a sq sasuage and tattie scone? :O :O
Gary square sausage isn’t so popular in the north on fried breakfasts. Most are just links
But tattie scone
Gary wait, he was in Aberdeen - where was the rowie???
Tottie scone, mince and totties , tatties sounds like it comes from an American black and white film about bonnie prince Charlie
@@humphandhumbug It's both or it's no a full Scottish. End of.
Some of the smaller convenience stores are open after 6 PM until maybe 8 or 10 PM.
Filling stations in towns or cities are likely to have a small convenience store and they may well stay open 24 hours a day.
Supermarkets are generally 11pm some 24hrs even smaller shops can be 8pm. In summer time some towns and even smaller villages that have a lot of tourists will do summer trading hours and open longer like St. Andrews.
Don't forget to get a road map. The Highlands don't always work well with satnavs.
Hehe got to agree with don't feel like you have to try the haggis and black pudding. My grandparents always called food just for the tourists.
Great shots of Scotland. I wanted to visit Scotland last year. We did London, Paris, Germany & Poland. Hopefully I'll get there this Autumn. Personally I love traveling in the Autumn as museums don't seem as crowded, and prices are better. Thanks for the video.
if u wanna eat with the kids in bars they are open all day to be fair up till 8 o clock or so,and u have the hotels u can eat at,after 8 o clock the natives come out the woodwork for a pint-usually after work-
Those kids and pubs rules apply to all the UK.
Aye but he's no talking about all the UK he's talking about Scotland ya dweeb
Actually they don't. Licensing laws are different in Scotland as well as the pub not being seen as a family affair. Pubs can get a license to admit kids. A lot just don't want to.
But there's no reason why I couldn't take a full-grown goat into a pub right?
As a Scot, I have to say that number 1 is a BIG no go area unless you want a black eye. Further if you go to the more out of the way placesyou may not get your Sunday paper until the following day. Things may have changed in the decades since I was last there
Don't forget to cross the river forth by train or car/bus, it's amazing! I've lived with all the bridges in full view all my life. It never gets old. Also, don't forget to visit Anstruther for the best fish/chips ever😄
as a local, I 100% agree. nothing comes even close to the local chippie that I've tried
Rather than book in advance for the city, just stay in any town in the central belt and use the trains. Its not only cheaper but means you see more of the country
Yep, or stay in Glasgow to visit Edinburgh and take the cheap and fast trains.
Glasgow accent is hard for foreigners, but they’re fantastic people.
I'm from Northern Ireland, and can speak the Ulster Scots dialect, most Scottish accents are grand. Fast Glaswegian though can be difficult. Then again, some people in NI didn't understand the Armoy accent Joey Dunlop had, so it isn't unique to Glasgow!
People shouldnt be scared to ask us to say things clearer if they dont have a clue what we just said.
@@JW-YT Heh heh I felt like such an idiot asking a sales clerk to repeat herself 3 times! I thought, she must think I'm such a stupid American.
@@bonniea8189 not at all, its always nice to talk to nice people, Americans are some of the nicest :)
@@bonniea8189 Surprisingly most people from english speaking countries have trouble understanding scottish at first, yet if we talk to someone who has english as a second language, they understand us fine most of the time.
It's strange.
As a Scot, I approve of this advice. Also, don't forget to have a good time!
Wow the Highland Cows are stunningly gorgeous.
They taste even better.
Best cow to work with.
Well now I know what these guys were singing about 😁
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@Clucky Plucker It's a 'airy coo.
Aye I married one!!!😂😂😂
Planning to go camping in two weeks. Hope all goes well.
As a native I appreciate this. Great video.
One of the most beautiful countries in the world. Wanna go again and again.
Nice timing! Scotland is next up on my to-do list. Thanks for sharing your tips and beautiful scenery in the video. Thanks to you I will be absolutely sure to try some sticky toffee pudding!
Headed there in March! Can't wait to try that sticky toffee pudding.
D D if the sound of raspberries folded into thick honey flavoured cream with a splash of whiskey and rolled oats is your jam, you should hunt down some cranachan! It’s more of a traditional Scottish desert than STP I would say. And it’s absolutely gorgeous! Best wishes for your trip here! It’s been a mighty mild winter, fingers crossed for dry weather for you!
@@smellmyfingas Thank you! Is the dish popular all over Scottland?
@@DeliaV298 yeah it should be. You'll find the toffee pudding in abundance all over, it caters to the masses! Cranachan is more of a special occasion dish at weddings etc... but nice restaurants/pubs specialising in Scottish fare will have it. Be sure to grab some tunnochs caramel wafers ( choc covered wafer biscuit with toffee layers.) If you can get it back home, l love breaking it up into choc brownie mix and it gives you a gooey, crispy bite in the brownie squares 🤗 oh your making me hungry 😂😂😂
We can't wait to welcome you to our amazing country! Sticky toffee pudding seems to have become our adopted national dessert - but don't forget to try out clootie dumpling too 😁
That was such good advice about the midges being notorious in Scotland! We just finished an epic road trip around Isle of Skye & NC500 and because it was Winter, we missed the little rascals eating us alive. Definitely recommend Scotland in Winter to anyone thinking of visiting. Yes is was cold BUT the epic light & snowy landscape made up for it! Wolter, we'd love to hear what you think of our travel video if you read this & get a chance! xx Tania 🚐💕
Even fall might be late enough. End of august I only rarely had midges, except once or twice when the weather was very good and there was no wind.
Wolter, you are the man. Thank you for all these awesome videos that help us all out so much. You and your family rock!
Perfect timing! Just planning my trip to Scotland in May.
The first is the most important - Don't call us English!! The rest is good advice.We also can swear a lot but don't take it personally, it's just the way a lot of us are.
@@richardw.389
The eastern Lowlanders are the closest to the original Anglo-Saxons.
Less diluted blood than south of the border, so you could be more English than the English.
247micko Lol say that anywhere and Scotland and try to walk away from it 😉
@@reddyshreddy5050
Really? Don't be so ridiculous.
Are you(personally) so touchy that you deny your past.
Not only are the south-east Lowlanders closely related to the Northern English, but they also speak the language closer to Old English than anyone else in Britain.
lts something that l would be proud of.
You must have an inferiority complex or you're just looking for a fight.
Please don’t call us English when you go
On point about the Scots being friendly. Explore also the east side of Scotland when you get a chance or if you are thinking of coming for a second visit. If you are into hiking or walking with nature, the coastal walk from Queensferry to St. Andrews is amazing.
"we even made a second one just to show him Scotland" I'm dying
I just wanted to let you know that we live in Iowa and are headed to Europe 10 September
We have been planning our trip for months and we have found your videos extremely helpful
Thank you so much
Scotland 😍 Can't wait to visit again! I want to see so much more. It's absolutely beautiful, and haggis is delicious.
I would say definitely DO try haggis, black pudding and white pudding. Dont be put off by what you may have heard, but push the boat out. They are delicious.
I’m amazed to see a blue sky in Aberdeen and the locals out and not melting.
Thank you, i'm visiting Scotaland in april, and this video will help! Also, I had no idea of what black pudding was, but realise that we have this specialty in my little corner of France, called boudin noir which we can eat "raw" or cooked... I had no idea, but it is so good!
So many regrets from my time studying abroad in Glasgow. Hardly even made it to the city centre, let alone other areas of Scotland all because I was saving travel time for my last two months following exams. Then COVID and a pile of regrets happened.
I wish I watched this before going to Aberdeen. It was a great experience and I can’t wait to go back.
If you get grossed out by the idea of haggis I would recommend trying a vegetarian haggis.
Feel quite nostalgic watching this. I've just moved to London from Paisley (near Glasgow) last month. I went to Aberdeen University and grew up near Edinburgh. Glad to see you enjoying your time here. Lovely video - I wish you the best of luck.
I (from the States) am planning to visit Scotland in a year or so and I am worried about offending someone over the cuisine! I want to fully immerse myself but the idea of haggis and/or black pudding, is daunting to me. I have trouble stomaching evem some of my country's foods (sausages and whatnot). It's not offensive to ask for a slightly altered version? Or is it (haggis) at least minced up so it's harder to tell what it is? I want to avoid offending anyone.
@@sparkiebunnie8 You wouldn't be able to tell what either haggis or black pudding is by looking at it. Think of it as an old fashioned hot dog, it's basically the same concept. Cheaper cuts of meat repackaged into a sausage during times of economic hardship and/or to feed the working class. If someone went to the US without knowing what hot dogs or chicken nuggets were and someone broke down what was in them, I'm sure a lot of people would have the same reaction.
I'm a vegan, so while I used to enjoy the flavours of these foods when I still ate meat - I completely understand people being a bit weirded out by them. Vegeterian versions of both are available, both taste nice as have the same flavourings but none of the bits that gross people out. Nobody would be offended by asking for a vegetarian alternative. If it was offensive to want an alternate version, we wouldn't manufacture it. Most large supermarkets in Scotland you can get vegan/vegetarian haggis, black pudding can be a little harder to find but I think ASDA (the UK version of Wal-Mart) does it. Lots of British/Scottish people don't eat these food items.
The only thing I would say is try not to make it sound as if you think the food here is 'beneath you'. A lot of the mockery that takes place of British food e.g. beans on toast, not being seasoned very well, being quite simple. The food items singled out are very often things eaten by working class or poor people. If you have a couple of kids that you're struggling to feed you're not going to go out and buy herbs and spices. You're going to buy a tin of beans, and the cheapest way of fleshing that out is with a couple of slices of bread. Pasta/rice hadn't found their way to britain en mass until (I think around) the 70s, so when my parents were children they grew up with bread or potatos as the staple carb. It's the same with haggis/black pudding. You take the cheapest cuts of meat and try to find a new way of using it.
@@ClockworkGrouse Thank you so much. I would never consider anything beneath me and would definitely never view others as such just for eating foods different from what I'm used to. I simply worry that my hesitancy could be mistaken for rudeness when it's more of "will I like this or not" due to a finicky thing on my part. I respect other cultures and I am looking forward to visiting Scotland. I will give the foods my best try and be as good a guest as I can!
We have travelled Scotland on motorcycle, by car and by train. Loved every trip and every minute. Go off the beaten track, meet the locals. Some tips:
Edinburgh Festivals in Augus; Highland games and the Pitlochry Theatre.
And a special treat: Caladonian Discovery, a barge travel from Inverness to Fort William (or the other way) with a great cook on board, bicycles, canoes, walking and a private cabin. We did it twice and will again,
Don’t expect Scotch eggs to contain Scotch 😉
Well shite
Ya those are Kinders
Scotch means "of Scotland", it's an adjective. Scotch Whisky, Scotch Eggs, Scotch Pies are all Scottish, so they are "of Scotland".
@Graham Epworth That's not confirmed and the idea of "Scotching" is a hotly contested one as there's no etmological source to that claim.
I fuckin love scotch eggs. We know the restraunt recipe and makem at home
My husband and I are planning a vacation to Scotland and Ireland once the pandemic is over. I am a St Clair (Sinclair)and an O’Donahue, it is going to be fun to see where my ancestors once lived. 🥰
As a Scottish person who live in Peterhead (40 mins to an hour from Aberdeen) I would say visit the smaller towns they’re far better than the cities for culture, scenery and small local good food cafes and tearoom. But if you want lots of activities like escape rooms and larger museums maybe you’re better in the cities.
Then from Peterhied head on and visit Buckie.
Walter don't ruin the kilt industry for Scotland lol
😁
Renting a car and will be in Scotland in May. Luckily in Aus we drive on the left. We’ll be doing the NC 500. Can wait to get our passport stamped. Your trip reports are great. Love how you encourage trying the local food and beverages. More!
Please try Haggis and Irn Bru; your trip won't be worth it otherwise
Hi Alastair, have tried haggis and like it. Last Scotland trip in April last year I had haggis potato chips. Will try Irn Bru. Thx so much for the tips.
Iran bru isn’t the same since they were forced to change the recipe, due to the sugar tax!
check out the south west 300 as well, its a new tourism initiative, the countryside around there is stunning aswell, best tatties and bacon around
Building the Skye Bridge ruined it all for me. In 1984, I took the ferry and it was such a peaceful relaxing trip where you can watch the scenery. It was even cheaper than the ridiculous toll they charged.
The north coast 500 is a must, its said to be one of the best road trips in the world, also, a local remedy for midges is using "Skin so soft" it works a dream, good detailed video (Someone from Inverness.)
Good tips
Oh, the Avon stuff? lol We used to use that as mosquito repellent here in Wisconsin when I was a kid.
Doesn't work and anyone who says it does has not been out on a warm, damp and calm West Highland night. Buy DEET at 30%, minimum. Seriously.
Dylan Fraser skin so soft had the ingredient that repelled the mossies removed years ago. I find Smidge the best, and it’s a lot more skin friendly than deet
Yer skin won't be soft with 20 midge to the square inch and you're choking on them. Lol
So pleased you enjoyed your visit, come back soon! 🏴🏴
Thanks for another Scotland vid! Will be over for the first time in June and can't wait 😊
I’m from Oban and we get about 20,000 tourists in the summer and all are very nice but it’s especially nice to see a tourist who knows what he’s talking about
Hey, this might me a little random, but I'll actually be living close to Oban soon and I have been wondering what I will need🙈
Is it possible/practical to use a bicycle in and around Oban?
I was surprised to see that you didn't mention sticky toffee pudding much. Did you not like it?
Seems like it, not sure how he couldn't though, sticky toffee pudding is great.
Looks like he should be avoiding stuff like that.
One thing I think that's really worth mentioning. Once you leave the city you will find the roads can get very very small often down to a single lane or dirt track depending on where you go. We call them A roads but they can certainly feel like simple farm tracks. Don't worry if you get lost, there's always something exciting at the end, even if it is just a tiny wee village with a wee café in it. Go in and experience it, yknow you want to. - though I would say be careful with that tank of fuel once you're in the back and beyond finding a gas station is pretty dang tough at times.
And don't go on the land that says danger it's there for a reason and trust me it ain't gonna be fun.
Don't wear a Rangers top in the Brazen Head. That's from personal experience 👍
Ha ha ....
As a teenager I wore Celtic green in IBROX
Bad Move
@@jdawson9944 im surprised you survived
Lol
I'm from Malta. I've been around to many places, but no other places caught my heart more than the Scottish.
Easiest way to get beat up by a Scot: ask “what part of England are you from then?”
I worked with an American guy in Edinburgh a few years ago. He said his daughter was at university in England. Turns out she went to Edinburgh University.
Frank Smith
Lol Yea
This kinda thing actually nearly got me (a native Scotsman) beaten up in Glasgow because I flipped it around. I was helping some Aussie tourists find the GoMA when one of the blokes asked "you're accent's not from around here so what part of England are you from ?"
It's worth noting that the couple I was mainly speaking to both flinched at this.
Rather than immediately punch him or saying something derogatory, I simply said "before I answer that. Tell me, what part of New Zealand are you from?"
Very good advice. Also, carry an umbrella because it rains a lot.
"there are good buses and trains" ...False, our public transport is pish.
Lothian buses are good in my experience
Its better than americas
It may be better than America's but that doesn't make it good
Andrew Moore haha every been to Inverclyde and went on a soviet Russia style train? They’re all pish.
I am from Texas,please define the term-pish?
Ah man, I love coming across your videos on Scotland. You really get it & yes, as long as you’re nice, you’re all welcome here. 💜💜💜
Come to Ayrshire buddy.... We'll show u around...👍
RAE RAE as long as its nae Saltcoats or Irvine shitholes
When you say ayrshire, hope you mean just ayr/prestwick, rest is shite
Some smaller towns also hate taking British Pound notes. Encountered that when in Stirling.
Number 1: When waiting in a queue don't start shoving them down and yelling:"THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!!!"
Nice to see you again MacLeod.
Really? I would strongly recommend doing that, it's how I became their king
Especially if they're under 35 because they won't get the reference :)
Can you at least yell, "FREEDOM!"
@@BillGreenAZ As long as you yell "SCOTLAND FOREVER!!!"
Kids eating in the pub really varies from place to place and the kind of pub you want to go into, although most pubs stop serving food after 9pm anyway. Agree with what you said in booking to eat out in smaller towns or villages, even as a native when I travel I do that
i went there and was offered a “glasgow kiss” by this scottish bird.... it wasnt what i expected... thats the last time i wore a see you jimmy hat
😂
Fabulous, that was my brother in law’s parents house in Plocton and his boat. Outstanding 😊
That's cool!
I'd say the advice is fairly bang on!
as a scot, i really love this video! always love helping a tourist out!
Scotland looks like a beautiful country!💕I hope to visit with my son & hubs in a few years! Want to visit Loch Ness, Glascow, Edinburgh & more!
Loch Ness is famous for the myth of the monster, and it is dramatic, but really there are so many places in Scotland that are so much better. You should aim to visit Iona, which is fantastic in itself, but the journey there is also a highlight. If time is short you could take the train to Oban, then get a day trip ticket which includes the fantastic ferry journey plus a connecting coach to Iona and back. also, why waste your valuable time in the cities, cities are similar anywhere in the world, instead explore the amazing west coast and Islands.
Don't listen to Dave Moss, Edinburgh is beautiful too and definitely different from Paris, Barcelona, Lisbon, etc. Go wherever YOU want to go.
West of Scotland nicer then Glasgow like Oban Dunoon lochness is really small but beautiful drive to Inverness
Glasgow is actually great to visit and much cheaper than Edinburgh. We have a very large music scene and several amazing galleries - plus around 40 parks. People always claim that there are lots of junkies etc, but Glasgow is a big place - there are some quite dangerous deprived areas at the fringes, but the city centre and west end are very friendly.
@@bonniea8189 If cities are your thing, Edinburgh truly is great. compact and full of history and culture. Glasgow also has much to offer. Stirling is much smaller, but has a lot of interest, the castle and the Bannockburn centre. But the for me the big USP for Scotland is the scenery on the north west coast. Best advice is to either come for a long time, or keep coming back and do it all.
I was coming back in to Edinburgh late on night and was starving. The Clamshell on high street was still open. I ordered a fish n chips and a Coke. The guy asked if I had tried Irn Bru. I said no and he loudly proclaimed “WHAT? Irn Bru will get ya’ through!” Haha. It’s basically cream soda, but soooo good. Scotland is an absolutely gorgeous country with such nice people everywhere. Haggis is, well, brutal. Buy hey, give it a try if you want. Edinburgh is heaven on earth.
A wildlife tip: DO NOT GET TOO CLOSE to the Highland cows. ESPECIALLY when they have babies. These cows are some of the most protective parents in the world, If they think you could possibly be a threat to their calf, they could kill you. I was once in Pollok Park, Glasgow, which has Highland cows in fields, and their were a bunch of tourists crowding around a cow with a calf. We told one of the park staff and he got them away before anyone got hurt, but that was an exceptionally lucky situation.
This is one of the more accurate comments here but especially important when the calves are super young. Highland cattle are probably the best cow to work with and are superb mothers but you should never hassle a cow with a calve at foot. *no dogs* is a major tip.
You must know my sister. We were in South Dakota when we drove by a herd of bison. She wanted to stop and flash her camera at this enormous mother and her calf. She was completely clueless at the hostile look in mom's eye. My sister lived to tell the tale, so she learned nothing from the experience.
I’m from Glasgow and I think your review was pretty much spot on.
Scotland is beautiful and people are friendly, I thought the same when I was in Florida everybody was really nice that we met and made us feel welcome.
As a native Scot these donts made me laugh so much as it’s literally what I say to all my European friends 😂
Good tips... watching this video makes me reminisce the good time when I travelling there.
When visiting Aberdeenshire try the butteries when you feel like having a snack
When you feel like having acid re-flux.
Don’t forget to put butter on it
In May 0f 2019 I spent 15 days in Scotland. 1. Some pubs will have an appetizer sized haggis with mashed parsnips (?) aka neeps, and mashed potatoes aka tatties, then hit it all with the whiskey gravy, wash it down with a Scottish ale or two. 2. Oban - go there and enjoy it. Seriously, go to Oban. 3. Need something early in the day, sometimes the larger train stations will have shops that during the week open at 0700 or earlier. And use Google Maps to find a Tesco or such near to where you are staying. 4. On a personal note, I did tours and did independent train trips from Edinburgh to Dundee, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Inverness. Also, I managed to get my face a bit sunburned one day (going up Arthur's Seat) and snowed on the next up in the Highlands. 5. Remember even in May it can get chilly to cold and rainy. 6. And go to Oban. 7, There is a light rail line that runs from the Edinburgh airport right into the heart of the city (New Town side) - my hotel was 100m from the last stop on the line. Best chat I had was at a pub in Aberdeen where I was chatting with an Aussie that lives on Malta, but works out of Aberdeen on the big North Sea oil platforms. So yeah, chat with the locals.
2.25 *cough* Anne Sacoolas *cough*
Skye is bad for midges, so can I suggest you purchase a midge net that goes over your head/face, wear long sleeves and keep your hands in your pocket - or wear gloves - Don't wear shorts! Now you are good to go and enjoy your day out!
My home town Aberdeen 🏴
neil hetherington it’s a city
Excellent vid. Perfect description of everything. In Sept of '17, we visited 14 days, and drove Edinburgh>Pitlochry>Inverness>Skye>Oban>Loch Lohman. I'll say, the single lane roads, with sheep in them, on Skye, require paying attention(lol), but driving was not a problem. People were awesome. Will definitely go again. The only place as breathtaking with views, that I have seen, is Alaska. Wanna see Aberdeen/Orkneys next time.
Try the Hebrides next time if you can. Absolutely stunning scenery