12 Things Not to Do in Scotland

[@Pumpherstonsmith]

That bit about things being closed on a Sunday only applies to Western Highlands and Islands ,everywhere else Sunday is just another day and in the big cities it can be one of the busiest shopping days.

[@carlgharis7948]

I'm not surprised as that was my question. As my elders have told me most everything in the U.S. was closed on Sundays up until the mid 70s. No I wasn't yet born for about another 10 years or so. Now days unless you're in a small town in the south of like less then 10,000 people or parts of Utah most everything will be open on Sundays. So really only smaller town close on Sunday's in Scotland is what you're saying??

[@rnstoo1]

There is visiting Scotland and then..............there is visiting Glasgow

[@MrAdriancooke]

I don't think people in any country particularly appreciate tourists taking an interest in their politics: once when I was in Greece many years ago a local resented my taking an interest in Greek politics

[@user-pv8lp6ht3z]

1. Partly agree, if your a tourist we would rather know where your from and will take interest in helping you. If you are a new immigrant to Scotland we take pride when you assimilate with our culture 2. Correct 3. You can speak about soccer/ football. We can take a joke 4. Correct. Politics is a touchy subject 5. Correct. We are proud our country is small, but we know it is mighty 6. Correct 7. Correct. Although Loch Ness is great, there is better lochs 8. You can visit on Sunday but I’d leave this day to explore the wilderness after a hangover ;) 9. You can talk about clans but it is correct that we don’t really care what your clan is 10. The Loch Ness monster is not widely taken seriously anywhere in Scotland 11. As an Islander myself this is very correct, recommended visiting the isles 12. Very correct, respect the environment! - Don’t refer to us as Scotch, that is a drink but we in Scotland don’t really call it scotch either, it’s just whisky to us

[@scottclarke1350]

I second this, some people will get overly heated about soccer/football teams (mostly in the west of Scotland) but they tend to be arseholes anyway

[@julianbell9586]

Perfect summary...

[@Jacktheman5829]

I recently found out my father was Scottish. I’ve been growing up in America, never thought I’d be Scottish (half) instead!

[@geezalee1677]

Living in England over 30 years, I didn't know Scotland is a different country until I visited Scotland. All we hear about Scots is drug addicts benefit scroungers blah blah, I was very surprised that Scotland is such a beautiful country. Different law, beautiful landscape, attractive architectures of old buildings. Also, more friendly people, accommodation a lot cheaper than England. You can buy a large one-bedroom flat in a gorgeous old building for 70k in Glasgow, the standard much better than some parts of London, Birmingham and the north-west. Plus, all flats are freeholds in Scotland, you can not find a freehold flat in England, all are leaseholds apart from houses.

[@cmcc3721]

The myth that we are 'more firendly' lol. Try hitting the town centre on a Saturday night or moving in next door to your average Scottish nationalist nutjob if you dont look or speak the same.

[@patsanters2741]

Lomdon is a city in England i feel people should receive a pay for entering as its so unfriendly plus the water is terrible from the tap whereas in Scotland its best tap water in the World .

[@cmcc3721]

@@patsanters2741 you do realise that the water coming out of your tap has been rinse and replenished through the local sewage system just the same as it has in London? The same process and minimum standards apply to the treated sewage you are consuming, regardless of which city the tap it pours out of resides.

[@TheSomeChanter]

OMG brainwashed or what?! Sounds like English propaganda to me.

[@cmcc3721]

@@TheSomeChanter Scotland has gained the unenviable title of the highest drug deaths in Europe for the past half decade so it's not necessarily brain washing. Just facts.

[@kinleyfulton5446]

I live in Scotland and I go to s wonderful island called mil port off the coast of Largs and it’s shaped like a tooth

[@dragonofdestiny8321]

As a Scottish person, I do terrible Scottish accents because of all the American KZbinrs I lost my accent and am trying my best to get it back

[@RHYSCO51]

Watch still game

[@HarvestHome2000]

One thing a visitor to Glasgow definitely SHOULD do is ask for a deep fried Irn Bru. The proprietor will be delighted at your knowledge of the local culture.

[@alisdairmclean8605]

Nonsense. Nobody I know objects to being asked about their clan. Knowing your clan is a source of pride. Besides the name is often a giveaway as you can see from my name.

[@alancampbell8760]

Likewise

[@kellymoffat3670]

Aye ❤

[@alisdairmclean8605]

@@kellymoffat3670 Interesting enough I was raised and went to school in Moffat Dumfriesshire!!

[@zohairfahmee3238]

I completely agree with you

[@julianbell9586]

@@kellymoffat3670 hahaha.. Google offersnto "translate into English"... Comes up "life". 🤣

[@TheEmpressgoth]

Thanks 😊

[@OnTheHorizon-]

I’m Scottish and more than half of these are just bullshit Also ofc an American would be the one ti make a video about another part eh the world and get it completely fuckin wrong, America really are just separated fi the rest eh the world aha

[@dazaitken1990]

The comment when he says don't visit on Sunday's are nonsense, sure a lot of people see Sunday as the day of rest but I can assure you most shops and things alike are always open on a sunday

[@thebagfather4633]

love Scotland lovely place and people

[@paigeleigh2554]

Absolutely!

[@Leaf_Dropletx3]

Thank you (I'm Scottish)

[@gillifish]

So my family is predominantly from Scotland but I never got the opportunity to visit or know much of the traditions besides the ones passed down that are common here in the U.S. I hope to visit someday! I can’t figure out if my last name McPheeters is Irish or Scottish 😭 everything says Scottish but some sources are Irish? 🥲

[@fejalo3882]

As a scot that is definetly an irish name

[@gillifish]

@@fejalo3882 not according to my Scottish family 🥲 it got changed at some point, I forget how. But I do know that I have both, Irish and Scottish ancestry. As far as the family tree goes, much further into Scottish territory… it is very irish sounding though 🤣

[@Coco-pl5zb]

I’d say irish

[@pspence9569]

Clans do have tartans. I know what mine is, don't wear it, it's horrific. We've also tartans of different countries / nationalities. I love our Norway tartan. Although, Norway does have it's own tartans. Ours, you can almost see their flag.

[@IslamicCaliphate178]

Video idea 💡 califonia vs New York

[@ScotsGal]

Learning canteen...how do you know that the Loch Ness monster is fictional? .

[@DavidFraser007]

and don't call a loch a lock. Loch Ness has locks. If you ask a local where the lock is , they will point to the canal lock.

[@subinalai1954]

Noted with thanks! Clans is very common question when we talk to the stranger at first time. Is that really offended against people?

[@deepvoidart2644]

A lot of peoples pride can come from clans, so no not many people are going to be offended

[@gordonmcphee2706]

No its not. Most people dont even care about it at all

[@douglasherron7534]

As a Scot, I don't think any kilt wearers care that much about being asked what's under it... it's the question we're asked most often. What is annoying is people who try and yank your kilt up to have a look-see; that is rude! Nowadays, we don't need tourists to disparage Nessie, the SNP government are capable of doing that themselves! The biggest no-no by far is to conflate or confuse England and Britain/ the UK/ Scotland when talking to Scottish people.

[@chiefgilray]

Hmmmm more bashing

[@douglasherron7534]

@@chiefgilray Hmmmm, so stating facts you don't like is bashing...? No, they're just facts - they just don't care about your feelings.

[@chiefgilray]

@@douglasherron7534 so the snp being disparage towards nessie is a fact huh 😂😂😂 you're a walloper

[@douglasherron7534]

@@chiefgilray Where did I say anything about that...? I think you need to get off whatever it is you're doing and go get yourself a job (and a life).

[@chiefgilray]

@@douglasherron7534 I've actually got an amazing job son, I get to travel the world doing what I love in an industry that pays extremely well... Thanks for your concern 😂 but your contempt is clear, seen it countless times from you on these comments pages.

[@The_Night_Jager]

Scottish football teams are amazing celetic where the first team in the uk to win the champions league we're the Lisbon lions and have been since 1967

[@maddisonnsw5745]

I have a scottish accent

[@scotlandsfootballmoments9059]

We just love having a laugh with people. We talk to anyone and honestly its just more about being nice like you would anywhere else. Its annoying when mostly Americans are like "heeeeeey my grandpa is 5% Scottish". No your no Mate your American cut your crap. That personally Annoys Me. Ive met lots of tourists and they all seem to be sound people.

[@thebagfather4633]

i was in Scotland in 2017 could not have had a better trip loved it and everyone was nice and friendly i must get back there soon

[@paigeleigh2554]

I love Scotland and the people are fantastic!

[@scotlandsfootballmoments9059]

Glad yous enjoyed it here. Again we are nice people but its just like everywhere else. Be Respectful and have a good sense of humour.

[@LIBREPUB]

I was in Scotland for a week in 19' and even with English grandparents and Scottish/Irish heritage as well, I wasn't foolish enough to say I was British lol. I will say Americans like me are very proud of our UK roots which is why you get the constant "I'm Scottish" or "I'm Irish". It's out of love. Sorry for all the loud Americans with their stupid questions and observations. They don't mean any harm, its just excitement to be there. We are the most annoying tourists though haha. Scotland is an absolutely gorgeous country with wonderful people. I've been all over the world and Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever visited and will be back next year.

[@scotlandsfootballmoments9059]

@@LIBREPUB We get The Excitement and yea of course no harm everyone gets excited on holiday. Its just one of those heard it a thousand times before type of things haha. Like we aint gonna punch you for saying it haha. And we will act nice. Just gets old After a while you know? I am sure there are things in The United States Of America that we say that yous hate?

[@kk-ei5zz]

This video isn't really accurate. Sundays most shops are open, scots are proud of their clans, most people in Scotland have good humour and the whole what's under the kilt thing is generally quite a common joke. Though spot on with the accent and claiming scots ancestry, it is tiresome and not original. I have lived in Scotland from the age of 10 after moving from England and in general most people are tollerant of different political linings so long as it is a measured and well meaning discussion. On the whole Scotland is a very welcoming country to tourists from absolutely anywhere in the world.

[@scrimmy45]

Complete nonsense except No. 12 which would apply anywhere. And yes, I am a Scotsman.

[@AW-jw2jd]

Sounds more like your personal list of 12 pet peeves.

[@williambouldin1037]

I'm totally doing all of these, hahahaha

[@mslindsaymcgaw4287]

don't call a loch a lake.

[@laytonsworld8383]

im scottish

[@Sephorian_Alpha]

One thing i have to say is don’t call Loch Ness a lake or any loch a lake.

[@charleswatson1093]

@AxoSucksAtEverything Apart from the Lake of Menteith near Stirling.

[@internetual7350]

Is "Loch" not Ghàidhlig for lake? It's Gaeilge (Irish) for lake so I figured it'd be the same in our sister language.

[@charleswatson1093]

@@internetual7350 It is.

[@internetual7350]

@@charleswatson1093 Ah ok. But Scots don't like when people refer to them as lakes I guess?

[@charleswatson1093]

@@internetual7350 That's it.

[@fubar3483]

I'm from Edinburgh, every thing this man seid is 100% BS !!! This video really offends me 🤪

[@gordonmcphee2706]

Snowflake lol

[@Leaf_Dropletx3]

I'm Scottish so in my opinion 1 is ture how would you like us to make a fake say American, accent 2 yea sure but i don't really care 3 yeah ture but i don't care tho some don't some do, most do also IT'S IS FOOTBALL 4 ture Scotland independence 5 if you do that your weird also it's normal not to were any thing under idk why tho 6 we don't care this one is vaildand if you ask this shut up bro ture 7 I mean you have to be dump to think that so ture 8I dont care about the " ture Scottish experience " and we I and many love loch ness so don't talk crap about it 9 only some places do that false come on Sunday 10 no one cares unless your like saying it 20 times every 10 minutes cause that's just annoying 11 ture we love are nessy 12you do you they are pretty but yeah do what you want 13 ture it's a rule you're not welcome if you leave a mess in nature it's still pretty for a reason you know. I would like to add don't believe everything about Scotland from a non scott on KZbin not to hate but duh

[@shaunmaxwell9948]

Glasgow cime is going up

[@Johnny-sj9sj]

Okaaaaaaay…🤔

[@cmcc3721]

@@Johnny-sj9sj Scotlands drug consumption levels has never been higher. Drug deaths are the highest in Europe. Inevitably, that has a knock on effect on crime levels.

[@patsanters2741]

@Shaun Maxwell are you a kid i take it talking nonsense , Glasgow is nothing remotely as near bad crime wise to what it once was back in the old days ..Much changes there today in Glasgow and its like your in a different city nowadays to what it once was many yrs ago ..it was rough them old days , but not today it is not . Much rougher parts in some other parts all around Scotland now inc some parts of the so called posh Capital city Edinburgh on outer areas of the city in which tourists do not see at all from Westerhailes , Drylaw , Niddrie , Pilton, Muirhouse to name some areas...and same with Dundee , Aberdeen and the many other run down also ex mining communities in which were once busy now dead . But Glasgow isnt as bad today as it was many yrs ago plus all the high rises in Glasgow have been so many bulldozed to the ground and re built with housing which is not high rise but more so houses built low rise on the flat .

[@grahambourgoing5952]

It is football, only americans call it soccer...please behave

[@shlibbermacshlibber4106]

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no and no You're welcome

[@glasgowtraveller89]

😂😂😂😂😂 seems like just a desperate attempt to post content we don’t care about any of this

[@pspence9569]

Politics isn't a sensitive issue in Scotland. Not any more. We've accepted that the UK is over.

[@carrot708]

Politics and football are the exact same conversation in Scotland lol

[@dwaynedibley3529]

1. Go 2. Go 3. Go And so on