Americans First Time in Scotland - Staying in a Castle!!!

It's our first time in Scotland and we are so excited to embark on our Scotland travels! We stop in the Scottish Borders at the small fishing town Eyemouth to try some fish and chips in Scotland (since a lot of our viewers told us Scottish fish and chips are the best). We then head to Edinburgh to stay overnight in a castle in Scotland, an 18th-century Gothic castle! Many would probably consider this castle more of a stately home, but it's called Melville Castle Hotel and it's a castle to us Americans lol. Plus it's a castle you can stay in and is very reasonably priced! Our trip through Scotland is just getting started and we will be exploring Edinburgh next!
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[@TheMagicGeekdom]

New here? Check out our other UK travels! Like this video where we explore Whitby, England for the first time: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmiTnIF9prZjgNk&t

[@martinvegas1327]

Try Staithes for Fish and Chips near Robin Hoods Bay when you come back to North Yorkshire👍

[@johnlewis9158]

There is a popular old British comedy series called curry and chips

[@andymullaney1594]

Hi ,if you would like me to ,be a mod for you ,had love to,am from Halifax Yorkshire, England,am moderater for waik with me Tim,100,000 subs plus,waik on the wild side , Blackpool sights and sounds ,be nice , thanks

[@davidthompson882]

As an Englishman I can say Scotland is stunning enjoy Edinburgh it’s got great history and beautiful scenery

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

It really is! Thanks!

[@eddiebirdie1545]

As you poured the curry sauce over your chips i thought "yes this bloke understands" it's a taste sensation👍.

[@PedroConejo1939]

That's called a curry mix where I come from. Every chippy in town knows what that means. See also: pea mix, bean mix.

[@MontytheHorse]

Not so popular in my part of Scotland. Think it’s a regional thing.

[@stevefrost64]

FYI, Viscount (a rank in the nobility under an Earl) is pronounced Vy-count. Basically in order of seniority Dukes (Pronounced Jukes) are at the top, then comes Marquises (markwiss) Earl, Viscount and Baron.

[@shellieeyre8758]

The correct pronunciation of Duke is in fact Duke!

[@jaklg7905]

I agree with you except for the Duke, that is pronounced how it looks.

[@davidjones332]

@@shellieeyre8758 But not "Dook", which is how Americans usually mangle it.

[@wharpblast264]

@@shellieeyre8758 Just like in Duchess.

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

@@davidjones332 they have The Dukes of Hazard.... I think Americans know what Duke sounds like....🙄🤣

[@joe9042]

To be fair, there are very beautiful parts of England. As a Scotsman I know it as I have driven most of England.

[@richardeasten2937]

I watch all your videos,and here you are,Eyemouth where I moved to from England a few years ago

[@allanpalmer3143]

I've found the best way to get all the curry sauce from a gravy boat when pouring the curry over the meal is to use a chip skewered on the fork, to scrape the gravy boat with it. You'll be surprised how much is adhered to the sides and bottom of the gravy boat!

[@georgeprout42]

I've always called it a chip squeegee, but it works wonders!

[@songsmith31a]

I have walked (backpacked) twice from west coast to east coast on two occasions and can say that the scenery I enjoyed was a real eye-opener. Magical sea loch sightings and glen/mountain hikes that stay in my memory years later. Head north and start a magic journey of your own.

[@chipsthedog1]

I love that you are both so upbeat all the time & I'm so happy you are both enjoying your time here

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

😊 thank you

[@trawlins396]

Everyone's upbeat with a camera in their face. Social media is all scripted happiness.

[@paul404]

One of your videos popped up on recommended a few days ago and I've been obsessed since. Watched all your UK videos so far. You both seem like genuinely nice people, glad you liked it here

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Oh wow. Thank you!

[@robertfoulkes1832]

Surprised by the continual use of the term "fish and chips". Now you're in Scotland you'll need to get used to asking for a "fish supper" and investigate a haggis supper, black pudding supper, half pizza supper, steak pie supper ... basically "supper" is Scots for "and chips" (in a chip shop context anyway). And I DO hope you're coming over to the West coast. East is nice but over here our scenery is spectacular!

[@peakypeabody]

You have to visit Arbroath. Best fish and chips I've ever had ❤️ I was actually born and bred in Scotland. Beautiful country

[@zaphodbeeblebrox6627]

I can’t remember if you’ve ever watched BLACKADDER( starring Rowen Atkinson, but the first series of Blackadder ( the one that most people are told to avoid)was filmed on location at Alnwick castle. The first series really isn’t that bad, there are a couple of episodes which were really funny, but it was their first attempt where Baldrick the dogs body was the brains and Edmund was a bit stupid. They changed it around for the subsequent series and filmed mainly in a studio and the rest is history… literally!

[@auldfouter8661]

Henry Dundas led in a case in Scotland about 1770 which was about a man Joseph Knight , a black slave who had been brought to Scotland from Jamaica . His " owners" wanted to keep hm a slave , but he won his case and ended slavery and other forms of serfdom in Scotland. ( Henry Dundas was on Joseph Knight's side). Meanwhile a few years later a group of people across the Atlantic ( some of whom owned slaves) wrote a constitution which did not address slavery - nor mentioned women.

[@richardpooley9068]

I used to live near Eyemouth. Beautiful coastline and I really enjoyed living in the Borders. Only marital breakup led me to leave the area!

[@trawlins396]

Scotland looks beautiful.

[@tricia4479]

Welcome to Scotland. If you couldn't tell by my pic, I'm Scottish. Up top, not far from the Queens Scottish residence. Have a great time, while here.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Oh nice. Thanks!

[@michellemuir2982]

Hi guys! Hope you are well! Best place to get a chippy in the Scottish Borders is Eyemouth, so good choice 😎 ... my hometown too. Hope you guys enjoyed.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Oh nice! Glad to hear we did ok with picking a place to get them. 😀

[@thelonegroover]

I'll second that :) ....my Nan was from Eyemouth and I remember being on holiday there with my mum and sister in the early 1960s. We stayed in the flat above the family bakery (Loughs). Fresh rolls for breakfast every day....fantastic!

[@nekite1]

Go and visit the isle of mull. Worth it just for the wildlife. Sea eagles, basking sharks, whales, dolphins...and the island itself is gorgeous. Tobermory is lovely, and a visit to two small islands close to Mull, Iona and Staffa, are well worth it.

[@stuartarnold64]

@@marycarver1542 I’m going to the Outer Hebrides for two weeks on Wednesday and can’t wait 😃

[@tamielizabethallaway2413]

They're already back in America xx

[@annother3350]

Great cheddar in mull

[@truthseeker001homephone8]

Scotland and Wales are the two most beautiful countries in Britain. I would visit the Scottish National parks rather than the Cities even though the Cities are worth visiting, just that the Scottish wilderness is so much better. Places like Isle of Skye, cairngorms national park. Lake Lomond and Ness are just stunning and I am English. The midges are terrible though.

[@keithwarrington2430]

Lake Lomond!!!!?

[@truthseeker001homephone8]

lol Lake in English; Loch in Scottish Gaelic...So when in Rome therefore Loch.

[@peterthompson3672]

I recently stayed at Melville castle and I give it 10 out of 10 , really dog friendly, the food is amazing, the staff are so so friendly and it’s just amazing inside

[@jackpilkington5691]

Hello! I've been watching your videos from the beginning of your journey and have thoroughly enjoyed them, so thank you very much. Being from Newcastle I was particularly excited when you mentioned you would be coming here and have eagerly anticipated a video as you have gradually made your way up, I was wondering if I should still anticipate one? No worries if not, I'll continue to thoroughly enjoy the series as I have done so far, thanks again! ☺️

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you so much! Unfortunately, we didn't make a Newcastle video. We got a little burned out and so we just hung out with our friends while we were there. We will definitely be back and will make a proper Newcastle video though!

[@BlueShlemon]

I don't know if you've been to Edinburgh yet or not. But if you haven't I suggest visiting the Bear at Dunbar (on the way to Edinburgh from Eyemouth). Its a huge statue in honour of John Muir who was born in Dunbar but moved to America and became the 'Father of National Parks' by calling for the preservation of national parks such as Yosemite. There's a museum in the town dedicated to him.

[@marcst220liverpool]

It's been years since I stayed here, I completely forgot the castle's name, and have been trying to remember its name thank you for the reminding me and have a great time, you will love Edinburgh

[@oliviafrancesxxx]

I'm a relatively new subscriber, but both my fiancé and I absolutely love your videos and your personalities, I can't wait to see more of your adventures! x

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Welcome and thank you so much!

[@AliB102]

I love watching your UK road trip. You are so lovely and upbeat to watch. Welcome to the UK 😊

[@peterholmes3011]

Been eating fish and chips for over 60 years. Always have salt and vinegar, usually ketchup, sometimes tartare sauce - never curry sauce and am not going to start now.

[@DrTeinaz]

Edinburgh here. Welcome!

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you!

[@sharonmurray6982]

I am English and of many of the places I have travelled to, Edinburgh is at the top of my list. It is an amazing place, really beautiful and full of history, you will love it and hopefully have an amazing time there.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you! We really enjoyed it and hope to visit again soon.

[@sharonalexander4327]

Edinburgh Castle is lovely but stirling Castle is amazing, granted the shopping is not the same but stirling and the surrounding areas are gorgeous and a great walk up to the stunning Wallace monument.

[@MrSinclairn]

You carry a senior Scottish clan surname,unless you obtained it by marriage,have you ever thought of doing your FH? 👍

[@neviatha]

@@sharonalexander4327 steer clear of the raploch though... 🙊😂

[@kingofthecheviothills]

St Abbs, Eyemouth, beautiful place to visit, Marvel filmed Avengers: Endgame there.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Oh nice! We didn't know that.

[@kingofthecheviothills]

@@TheMagicGeekdom New Asgard.

[@MontytheHorse]

Awesome you went to Eyemouth. I used to have relatives who lived there. Talking of the shipwreck, the only fishing boat to survive was skippered by an ancestor of mine. He chose to remain at sea, rather than try to enter harbour, as the others did.

[@lewwwy6413]

Love the videos, wish to see you back in the UK soon!

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Hopefully soon!

[@TheOfficialEC]

Seeing all the castles type homes reminds me of Victoria BC 🙂🇨🇦 great video guys! If you ever make a trip to BC Canada let me know I would love to show you around to some great historic sites 😁

[@mrstoives2444]

Again, perfect pronunciation of Alnwick. 👍

[@chucksforte8207]

Fish & Chips with Curry sauce is always a match made in Heaven...

[@davecosgrove8787]

The crab salad in that cafe is the BEST.

[@simple_naildesigns]

I always enjoy watching your travels 🥰

[@andymullaney1594]

Thanks for fantastic video both of you 👍

[@marvinsymes2009]

loving your videos, u play off each other so well, mr calm and mrs excited! in a good way!, dont suppose you will have time but, if you go near the fishing town of arbroath on the east coast you must try the world famous arbroath smokies!

[@simonjones7727]

Food does look very tasty. Mouth watering watching it!

[@bridelizabeth]

Great video, really enjoying these travel vlogs.

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you!

[@davidbutler7602]

In fairness there is so much in Scotland!! Hope you visit Loch Ness, and the Cairngorms.

[@trekzone962]

Melville castle was used in the film A castle for Christmas starring Brook Sheilds You guys need to go to the fife coast next time

[@billydonaldson6483]

You should have visited the White Swan Hotel in Alnwick, it contains some of the RMS Olympic’s interior woodwork and staircase. As she was a sister ship to Titanic the film company that made the Titanic movie copied some of the interior designs from the hotel’s dining room etc.

[@richardeasten2937]

Marillions original singer Fish pops in now and again,last film star spotted in that chippy was Harry Potter star Julie Walters

[@hgreaves7090]

So so pleased you enjoyed your trip round our island Little tip, we don't prounce the 's' in viscount

[@stephenhourd4653]

Cracking review again, well balanced!

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

Thank you kindly!

[@thelureofhistory8683]

I believe you guys are one of the best out there in terms of what you do. Just everyday relaxed vibes, no fakeness just honesty and a good positive attitude to life and travelling. Come to Ireland. You won't believe how good.

[@Alan_Mac]

Lovely vid and you two are so affirming.

[@baylessnow]

Me and the Mrs spent a week in Edinburgh one day! 🙄 'Match day' (football) and road works (the fans like to move the diversion signs around apparently!) do not mix well if you're a visitor looking for a parking space!!!! We drove around and around and around the grid system until I decided to head back to our camp site near Annon, Dumfrieshire on the other side of the country. Luckily Scotland isn't too wide near to the English/Scottish border. 😄

[@martinevans4688]

Great choice to go up the east coast of Scotland although less hilly there are gems along the way, I have worked all up the east coast at some time and loved it.

[@dussel69deboath61]

aye fish n chips is auk comfort food....up here in scotland were never mushy peas likers they have themin the take aways but the curry suace is way more popular...and watching this vid just made me soo hungry...lol...hope you enjoy/ed your stay up here in scotland

[@NFFC1865]

Wait until you get to Edinburgh. What a time of year to be there, the place will be absolutely jumping. Edinburgh Festival/Military Tattoo. Oh I miss Edinburgh so much. Have fun guys and make the most of it. 👍👍👍👍

[@chrismilne7387]

When I was a child we had a caravan in Eyemouth we used to go every weekend it used to be a great place but big corporations took over the site and it’s nothing like it used to be

[@harley883ap]

We are Scotland twins the first town i ever visited in Scotland back in 1988 was Eyemouth had my first Haggis from the chippy lovely jubbly

[@kylem2929]

You should come up to the highlands or the north east of Scotland

[@vickycarter1713]

Welcome to Scotland!

[@auldfouter8661]

The funeral tea for my Uncle was held at Melville Castle in September 2019.

[@wildwine6400]

If travelling isn't a problem you should DEFINITELY visit the Isle of Wight, in particular Steephill Cove . Can take the ferry or even a hovercraft to get there.

[@livvymunro1929]

Did you know there is a song about Melville Castle? Traditional Scottish Songs - Willie's Gane to Melville Castle This lively, traditional ballad tells the story of one of the Border "gallants" who is going off to war (as they did so frequently in the Scottish Borders at one time, either to fight the English or another rival Border family). In so doing, Willie breaks the hearts of quite a few of the Border lassies! Melville Castle was at one time the home of Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, later Duke of Lauderdale, one of the most powerful men in Scotland in the 18th century. Willie's Gane to Melville Castle Chorus: O Willie's gane to Melville Castle, Boots and spurs an a', To bid the ladies a' fareweel Before he ga'ed awa'. Willie's young and blythe and bonnie, Lo'ed by ane and a', Oh! What will all the lassies do When Willie gaes awa? The first he met was Lady Kate, She led him through the ha', And wi' a sad and sorry heart She loot the tear-drop fa'. Beside the fire stood Lady Grace, Said ne'er a word ava; She thocht that she was sure o' him Before he gaed awa'. Chorus: Then ben the house cam' Lady Bell, "Gude troth ye need na craw, Maybe the lad will fancy me, And disappoint ye a'." Doun the stair tripped Lady Jean, The flower amang them a', "O lasses trust in Providence An' ye'll get husbands a'." Chorus: When on his horse he rade awa' They gathered round the door, He gaily waved his bonnet blue, They set up sic a roar, Their cries, their tears brocht Willie back, He kissed them ane an' a', "O lasses bide till I come hame And then I'll wed ye a'." Chorus: Meaning of unusual words: Gane=gone ga'ed awa'=went away loot=let ava=at all ben=through sic=such bide=stay You can hear it sung by the Scottish folk group The Corries on You Tube.

[@budweiserthedog4449]

What a lovely couple you are! 😊

[@TheMagicGeekdom]

You are so kind!

[@johnbroadley5191]

It's funny that people keep making comments that Edinburgh is Scottish!!

[@mrphil1092]

Hi yea curry and chips from the chippy is def one of my goto meals, very now and then, it just does it for me! cheers, Phil Uk

[@fleabiter]

That curry sauce is great with fish and chips, popular in the north of england, not sure about the south. another odd one in the north is the same curry sauce with chips and boiled rice. Most chippies in the north offer 2 curry sauces, that one and a fruity one, both are excellent with chips and a fish or sausage (or battered sausage). Appreciate you calling them chips and not fries !

[@garyburchgb]

Go to Skye in the highlands, I live in the South coast of England and it's absolutely beautiful!

[@cabatracker2661]

Good Work.

[@marjoriefraser7788]

Oooh Melville Castle not far from where I live. 😎

[@ChrisMacdonald1981]

Me too, walking distance! Often take the dogs for a walk round the grounds then up to the Melville Inn for a pint

[@patriciawagaa6735]

You should have had salt and sauce or vinegar with your fish and chips x

[@pureb7235]

I usually feel sleepy after a heavy carb lunch also. You should have asked if there was a chance of a free upgrade to a bigger room at the castle. 😂

[@faceman8742]

Food looked bangin

[@jondavies9347]

Visit the Isle Of Skye if you can,especially Dunvegan Castle which is the estate of the MacLeods.

[@DoogSmith]

Wow you`re so upbeat and cool.I hope you guys enjoy Auld Reekie .

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

There's quite the battle in Eyemouth as to which of the two chippies is better. Convention holds that the one you ate in is the better for fish and the other for ice cream. I prefer both at the other. They're both solid 4/5 Scottish chippies though

[@scotsbillhicks]

Glad to see you having fun. Are you heading up to the North. Aberdeen, Inverness, the highlands?

[@WatchingDude]

It's very likely that you had salad cream as you suspected. Salad cream is a very traditional way to make salads or coleslaw and has been around for a very long time.

[@martinbobfrank]

If you two keep eating fish and chips all the time, you will need a bigger car in the future. Chippies used to cook in lard, and even though that time has gone by, potatoes are very super high in calories (Armies actually could be four times bigger when potatoes were found by the European countries (from other countries). In the olden days, the physical labour of working 'down the pit', on farms and heavy industrial factories meant you burned those calories off. Not anymore though! Edinburgh is brilliant, but I've only been once. If you can, try and visit Rosslyn Chapel which is just South of there. Apparently, very tied in with the Knights Templar and the Holy Grail but also an amazing little church; you'll kick yourselves if you don't go!

[@bobbell4461]

spent childhood holidays in Eyemouth.

[@MrBaronCabron]

Curry sauce or gravy with fish and chips is a must. Unfortunately fish and chip shops these days have made the price of curry/gravy sauce ridiculous, I've seen some places selling it for £3.50 for a small tub of it. I remember when you could get it for 30p a tub and that was only 10-15 years ago. I refuse to pay that so i don't have fish and chips as often as I'd like.

[@deydododontdedoh.5672]

I always love some fruity curry with my fish and chips...if you can find it that is! ...not as popular in 'chippy's' (local name for chip shop nr Liverpool) nowadays but it can still be found in places. ....fruity curry is not a strong curry, maybe a bit runnier than standard curry and also contains small sultana's and tiny pieces of apple. .....Yum! 😋

[@trialjunky]

would love to see you guys down the South east (below London) maybe visiting the town called Battle where one of the biggest historical moments in England as we lost the fight to the Normans-french William of Normandy for the nice bit if history. and for views amazing country scenery and with only a short journey to the City of Brighton you can experience the amazing qwerkyness of Brighton.

[@wildwine6400]

Cool you visited the Harry Potter castle, they do Harry Potter themed events there. People often pose on a broomstick in Hogwarts garb in the area where Harry first learns to fly a broom.

[@freedomrides747]

Anstruther , Pitenweem, Culross, Craigmiller castle, Rosslyn Chapel and Rosslyn castle are a must and not far from Edinburgh

[@csb7376]

It's pronounced VI-count, not VISS-count. Viscount is also the name of a mint flavoured chocolate biscuit that you see wrapped in green foil. They're a must try if you haven't already had some.

[@Joelthegeek]

Shipwrecks, snuggling and witch hunts oh my! View of ponies FTW!!!

[@tonys1636]

I see someone has corrected you on the pronunciation of Viscount, the titles came over with the Normans so are French. Pronunciation has been modified slightly over the centuries and the Lady's title has been changed for some. Countess being applied to the wife of both an Earl and a Marquis.

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

I assume you geeks know the next town up the coast from Eyemouth (St Abbs) is the location for New Asguard in the MCU

[@citizenpb]

Chips and curry sauce is everybody's favourite thing. And if it isn't, it should be.

[@RawTopShot]

4:21 that right side tower is haunted at the top.

[@halloweenville1]

Did you bring a drone with you, that a good shot flying over the roof of the castle.

[@SarahJones-gs8ln]

U should go to North Wales it beautiful places.

[@daveenglish1270]

Oh Edinburgh is mental right now the fringe comedy festival is on it will be an interesting video too see go and see as many random shows as you can drag queens vs zombies is a good one

[@martinquinn9007]

Crab salad looking yummy

[@tomski199]

Eyemouth is lovely, but the best fish in Scotland is an Arbroath Smokie, eaten straight from the smokery…. One for next time 😉

[@gregphillips.1312]

You used to be able to buy a Square Inch of Land in Scotland, which would mean you were officially a Lord or a Lady. Not sure if you still can but it's pretty neat!

[@ChrisMacdonald1981]

That was a scam, search KZbin for "established titles"

[@crose7412]

Jeremy's right about always having some curry sauce!

[@Sue474]

Viscount does not rhyme with discount. The 's' is silent and the first syllable rhymes with 'my', so as if spelled 'vycount'.

[@justjulie304]

Vi count, the s is silent. Loving the vids!

[@dazkurt2331]

Always fish n chips, what about an Indian got some of the best restaurants in the world 😊

[@Bessie66]

Omg are you guys back in the Uk already ???

[@bobbybigboyyes]

Some chippies cook the fish with the skin on. So you should always ask, and if that's what they do simply ask them to remove the skin on yours, at any chippie in the UK. And don't forget as I've mentioned before that curry sauce is available in many varieties at all branches of Tesco, Sainsbury's, Waitrose, M&S and more all over the UK. Go to the Isle of Skye in Scotland to 'The Old Man Of Storr' -- It will blow your mind!! I think it may have been used in The Game of Thrones, maybe Harry Potter, as well as many other fantasy movies. It is BREATHTAKING!! If you want to go inside Edinburgh Castle it's best to pre book it online! -- "Och aye the noo lassy"

[@scotland638]

I might be wrong but I don't know any chippie in Ayrshire who leaves the skin on, I thought that was an English thing. Maybe I need to get out more lol

[@annie9140]

From a person from the Eyemouth area... its pronounced eye like 'aye' and then mouth and like you would prenounce your mouth on your face. 😁 also you have no idea how much I miss a mackays fish supper!