DON'T DO THIS in EDINBURGH / SCOTLAND! 11 things to avoid while travelling / moving to Scotland

[@loxley75]

Good call out for telling people to avoid the Tartan Tat shops! When I was a kid growing up here the Royal Mile was full of dozens of interesting little craft shops, candle shops, model shops, all independant. That family have ruined the Royal mile and turned it into cheap tacky rubbish. Seeing one of their tat shops open up on Cockburn street was even worse though as that was always a young alternative street for punks and hippies. If they get their claws into Victoria street though I really will cry! Everyone is hoping that they have lost so much money because of the pandemic and lack of tourists that lots of their stores will have to close and get taken over by more interesting independent shops and cafes again!

[@Kakibot]

Perhaps little indie shops were a lot more able to call on their local fans during the darkest pandemic times, to help them stay afloat - which I imagine these guys couldn't. But watching them constantly expand over the past ten years has not been great. Whenever a small and generally inoffensively looking store (even if it's not an indie one) closes, they just replace it with their loud music and horribly designed storefront ;__;

[@brochtree]

@@Kakibot hopefully, there shops give you a headache soon as you get close enough to hear the music.

[@eccremocarpusscaber5159]

@@Kakibot there’s a really nice Scottish textiles shop on St Mary’s Street. They’re all lovely in there!

[@ElseCatherine]

@@Kakibot What is Tartan Tat ? As someone who may visit Edinburgh one day, I would like to know as to why it needs to be avoided as you have mentioned here.

[@Kakibot]

@@ElseCatherine It's generally about supporting small independent businesses over the large interconnected network of souvenir shops in Edinburgh (among other reasons, they infamously don't treat their staff very well) - there's a Reddit link in description which leads to a list of them if you're interested!

[@jim_dubhglas]

You should really be working for Visit Scotland (Scotland's National Tourist Organisation) as a correspondent from a European perspective. I'd like to do the same as a Canadian descendant who absolutely loves the country. Your enthusiasm and knowledge would be a major contribution. What a wonderful country!

[@Kakibot]

That would be the dream! I haven't really seen them collaborate with independent content creators much, but maybe I should just force myself on them and change their mind haha. I'm sure the Canadian perspective would be really interesting too! I'd love to visit Canada one day and learn more about the connection .)

[@elayneyoung1837]

Wouldn't a native persons perspective be better.....people who actually KNOW the city? Folks born in the city who know the history, aside from the rubbish made up for tourists..... Too much is made up for the tourist market.....by folks with little clue about our culture or hidtory

[@elayneyoung1837]

@@jim_dubhglas explored all over and certainly I'm not sour! Us Edinburgh natives are proud of our roots and our city! My only issue is the last few years, overtourism is spoiling the city Air b n b where family housing should be Tourists (seen it myself) trampling over folks private property to get Instagram pics Influx of people into the city, outpricing local working class folk Nobody is against tourism but now it is beyond crazy, have you tried commuting into the city centre of late? I do think that local people who know the history, traditions (since when was it ok to rub greyfriars bobbies nose?????) The cheap tartan shops, the overpriced bars etc.....never used to be so bad....sadly the place I grew up is all about tourists now... A lot of cities now, Madrid, Venice etc are now getting fed up of similar issues.... Nowhere now is immune ...

[@deanward3445]

Good tips. We enjoy the Haggis Box. And your bus drivers are amazing!! Five years ago my kid lost his phone on a bus hours later we asked a bus driver for advise. He was amazing in helping us locate what bus/ route and driver and we were eventually able to get it back the next day at the bus depot.

[@NEUHAUSERKA3]

Czech tourist impressed with your videos here! Thanks for lovely tips, can't wait to visit again.

[@Kakibot]

Czech local here, thankful for your lovely comment! ❤️

[@myronyoshioka8742]

Your honesty is charming and refreshing...Great Job....keep up your lovely personality. We loved visiting Edinburgh

[@davejohnson9632]

Thanks for the list of the gift/ art/ maker shops. I was very impressed with Independent Zebra on my last visit. They had a load of pictures I really wanted just in the window. If I'd had my car and I wasn't planning to move from England to Scotland I would have bought them. Top of my list when I have a new flat to decorate. Red Door also looked great. Your videos are really entertaining and very useful in my research for moving to Edinburgh. Thank you.

[@olenabi]

I’ve been following you since 2019, the kids have grown so much 😊 Jade is a wonderful little lady, almost same age as my daughter. Blessings to your family.

[@Computerman4ever]

Shaun's Vlog also made the statement that a lot of Scottish people dinnae ken heritage, family tartan ect. I followed that advice by avoiding that subject however I will alter part of this once I bought my 1st kilt and wore it out of the shop on the Royal Mile. Those who ken and/or are interested will come up to you. I may look touristy but it opened conversations and many ready to give advice. I loved it.

[@jennifer4bz953]

I'm planning a trip to Scotland for the Fall. I've been watching your videos and I really appreciate your advice. Thank you!

[@Kakibot]

Aw, I’m so glad!! Are you planning to stay for a good chunk of time?

[@inertiapunk6473]

Never jump the queue at the bust stop, especially before 9 am while locals are trying to get to work. Every summer guaranteed after waiting patiently for my bus a large group or family of tourists have turned up, jumped on the bus first, and then spent ages trying to determine if this is the correct bus for them.

[@WeeMac538]

I agree this should have been on the list. It is infuriating to stand for 20 minutes and have people with no manners jump the queue.

[@yvonne3903]

Better still wait until after 9.30 to use the bus, people are trying to get to work.

[@peterboyd7149]

Great advice as someone in Glasgow my mother always said don't talk about politics or religion they cause to many fights. If you are in Glasgow and are asked what team you support answer none or Patrick Thistle or Clyde. There is to much trouble attracted to Celtic and Rangers. I comment as a Celtic fan.

[@megwilliamson3617]

I was so buzzed to see your pins on Cockburn St last week! Thanks for all the Edi tips 🥰

[@Kakibot]

Yay! I hope all local shop owners see this and flock to me with huge orders now! .D too bad I can't pin comments anymore haha! Thank you so much for watching, glad you enjoy the vids .)

[@amandapittar9398]

I’m from Edinburgh, I lived in the New Town as a child. In the 1970s. Much of what you say is very interesting. As a 12-16yr old, my friends and I were constantly stopped by tourists in Princes Street, which is DOMINATED by the castle, and asked where the castle was …we got fed up turning them around and pointing up to the enormous castle behind them, so sent them the opposite way . Americans would want to take pictures of you in school uniform ( 50yrs later I think this a little suspicious), and think your accent was “cute”. We roamed the city by bus, bike & foot as children quite safely, but never Leith. Edinburgh was a great place to grow up.

[@elayneyoung1837]

Haha we did same.... misdirected them... Edinburgh WAS fun then but now too much overtourism and transient student and tourist population which has ruined the city we loved and grew up in...

[@amandapittar9398]

@@elayneyoung1837 Dear Elayne, I’m glad all these years later we were not the only ones. When my mother found out ( I was in my 40s) she was appalled. Good job she didn’t find out half the other stuff we got up to. We worked out that if you behaved at school and got “A”s, you got away with ALOT. And we did!

[@elayneyoung1837]

Haha same here 🙂 we skived school and went all over....my parents too would have had a fit

[@marcoantonio078]

I lived and thrived in leith, was in rehab in castlebank St for addiction issues, moved out of there and lived in leith for a couple of years. It's a lovely city

[@kamranshaukat6024]

I lived on rose street new town 1976-79. Fond memories

[@leanngoodall7602]

Great video. I love haggis and black pudding! Tip 12: while it is tempting to hit a whisky shop first thing in the morning, those bottles get heavy if you have to carry them all day. I know that The Royal Mile Whisky Shop will deliver for you, so you can always visit early, buy your whisky and have it delivered to your lodgings. If you'd rather not do that, make sure you have a rucksack (backpack) with a couple tee shirts to wrap the bottles in).

[@Kakibot]

Love the whisky tip! .)

[@karolinaduschkova3422]

We visited Edinburgh last week, just for a day, cause the tickets from Prague with Ryanair were cheaper than usually. I have to thank you for all your videos, especially with tips where to go and eat - we really enjoyed our short trip!❤ I was most surprised by the kindness of scottish people, it's incredible and as Czech person, you probably understand😂 We saw maximum even with rainy weather, overslept at the airport and flew back towards our 2years old son at grandparent's. Diky moc a at se vam vsem dari!❤

[@vincentscott3558]

Thank you for highlighting Bobbies nose problem. For most of my life this wee dug had a nose that matched the rest of him, then about 20 years ago some idiot tourist guide told a group of tourists that it was good luck to rub the wee dug's nose and since then the patina has been eroded completely. While we are at it please if you visit any city don't touch the statues, Hume's statue just along from Bobbie on the Royal Mile has a shiny toe because tourists touch that too!! So hands off, look don't touch. Thanks again, great vid!

[@faithlesshound5621]

Poor old David Hume recently had his name removed from the tower the University named after him in the 1960's, due to some unacceptable stuff he said in the 18th century. I know that if you meet and talk to your hero you are likely to be disappointed. How much more likely if they lived three centuries ago!

[@sofismerila]

This is very helpful! I'm going this august and i'm planning and researching about the city and the surrounding, so thank you:)

[@Kakibot]

Awesome! You'll love the August buzz .)

[@michelleforbes7823]

I just took a look at the pins and they are quite cute. I Purchased several of the first set of pins. Beautiful work.

[@Kakibot]

Thank you so much!! Really means a lot to me.

[@flitsertheo]

A nice place for a quiet walk outside Edinburgh centre is Cramond, a little harbour on the Firth of Forth, northwest of the city centre. At low tide you can even extend your walk to Cramond Island (with some remaining buildings from WW2 ) but get back in time or you'll be stuck on the island for a few hours.

[@The_Life]

Super helpful! American moving to Edinburgh over here and I'm so excited but also nervous I'll do something wrong. The haggis thing was a good thing to hear! I think I'll definitely dip my toes in before I try it.... I hadn't tried it before because of what it is but I think I'll try the veggie version and then try the meat version if I like it. Honestly, you can't move to Scotland for 3+ years and not try haggis, I'd think.

[@leanngoodall7602]

Make sure to plan visits to Glasgow. I highly recommend The Burrell Collection. Something for everyone!

[@elayneyoung1837]

Please be mindful as I've said, it's our home....not a cute place with a castle ...also be mindful of housing shortage and fact local people struggle to find housing because so many folks with no connection or family in city choose to move there .... Our city is beautiful but spoilt by overtourism.....

[@amandapittar9398]

VEGGIE version of a haggis???!! That is NOT a Haggis. What on earth is a “veggie” haggis? You can’t get a vegetable sheep, so how can you have a vegetable haggis? Sassanach invention obviously.

[@WeeMac538]

@@elayneyoung1837 I agree. It sort of annoys me when foreigners tell people how Scots will react in certain situations.These kind of videos should be made by indigenous Scots. I have never been disinterested in people visiting who have Scottish ancestry. Perhaps the younger generation are less interested, but my generation (in my 60's) almost always says something along the lines of "welcome home". I was born in Edinburgh and loved walking in the gardens and old town as a teenager with my friends. Scottish country dancing at the stage area of the gardens, or listening to music and watching the older people dance in front of the stage. Happy days!

[@elayneyoung1837]

@@WeeMac538 I agree....it's like a takeover in a way.....esp when people don't have a clue about the city but rabbit on about it . I agree with you...videos BY Scottish folk....the REAL THING...not some contrived rubbish made up by someone who has no idea what it was like before the hipsters and tourists got their claws in

[@Liam_Molinek]

As a Scottish person (who lives in the new city across the river from Edinburgh) I would say this list is quite accurate.

[@graemethomson6487]

New city? Do you mean Kelty?

[@wendeln92]

I visited Edinburgh & Glagow a few days each back in 1988/89 when I took classes in London, I really wish there were videos like this back then, a time of no internet or smartphones!!!! I mostly stuck with historic sites and museums just because I'm not much of a shopper and my student financial situation didn't allow me to go pub hopping or eat in restaurants, mostly bought food and cooked in the apartment my London landlady's friend let me stay in (very nice lady her name was Isobel who wrote a Scots-English Dictionary). I did try haggis when I was in London and Scotland and realy liked it especially with the mashed potatoes and turnip/rutabegas, very filling and economical. Oatcakes weren't a favorite, tried them with many different toppings but....cardboard; love the shortbread though!!!. McEwan's Scottish Lager (8% ABV) was a bit of a surprise for someone used to American beer which at the time was usually only 3.5%!!!!; I think things have changed a lot in the last 35 years. I did find the Scottish people to be very friendly and helpful when trying to assist a lonely American student find his way around.

[@muibluesky309]

super useful tips indeed~ love all of them, and def will seek souvenirs from the smaller shops!!

[@tamasmarcuis4455]

I found that too about water in Edinburgh. Much nicer than other places I have live in the EU. Yet some people from other parts of Scotland say theirs is better. I think Highland Spring must just be Perth tap water in a bottle.

[@Zouiful]

"Do not touch the Bobby" would be an excellent t-shirt xD

[@k.dimova]

Why

[@p60comander78]

I should just stand tgere waring it

[@AngryPict]

Who's Bobby? Anyone's boaby...

[@therealscottadamsTM]

Excellent indeed

[@yvonne3903]

Don't steal the Bobby

[@cb320]

Thanks, I will be there next month! Great tip for the water 💧👌🏻😎

[@brianmorrison9168]

I am planning a mini break for my wife and I early in 2023. We can't decide yet whether to head north to Edinburgh or south to York. We are in Whitley Bay which is near Newcastle.. probably halfway between both cities. Your video is very helpful and well presented.

[@brianmorrison9168]

@@bathemeinchampagne Thank you for your reply, although my posting was several months ago. We ended up going to Edinburgh (March) Glasgow (May) London (August) and are having a double-break next month (Manchester & Liverpool). Leeds & York will be next .. some time early in 2024. Regards from Whitley Bay

[@riotprincess1983]

Great video, thank you so much! I especiallöy loved the disclaimer and the bit about the independence shops of course. My first visit to Edinburgh was (OMG) 21 years ago, and some places are still there which is SO GREAT!!!!

[@FLYINGFOXMAN92]

Fantastic detailed videos, I found the channell through the Harry Potter video 😊 I've got a list with hundreds more hidden refrences as growing up around here I was able to discover them. Oh and from your HP video 5 years ago to this video 1 year ago... you now carry a strong Scottish accent behind your own. Brillaint clearly well educated look forward to watching your other videos on my beautiful country. I hope you get to see the Hebridee Islands with crystal beaches, or the shetlands with celtic / viking culture or the other 3,000 castles and 700 islands Scotland offers 😊 x

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

astounding upload Kakibot's Edinburgh Adventures!. I crushed the thumbs up on your video. Continue to keep up the very good work.

[@ingrida3575]

Scottish Design Exchange has moved out from Ocean Terminal long time ago. They're in George Street now - walking distance from Waverley.

[@Kakibot]

Ah ok, that's better - I saw them taking all their George St. furniture out and assumed they closed that venue down. Will need to go check!

[@ramonpfister2424]

Great suggestions in this video, we planned our August trip in January. All your videos are great and very informative and I must say Simon made this video very funny, his comments are great.

[@fa_lurebydes_gn]

Visting Edinburgh next week for a few days, this video is so helpful!

[@jeremyclaresison2247]

keep doing videos related to anything and everything Edinburgh. it's so much fun to watch and my goal is to live there one day! If God willing. God bless you! ❤

[@Kakibot]

That's the plan! Wishing you the best with your Edinburgh life dream! .)

[@ebanggm]

Nice , interesting . Thanks for sharing all this tips about Edinburg 🌻. Your new friend here from 🇨🇦.

[@kevinbuxton6390]

you seem to be having fun all the time.You helped with my trip allot!

[@rebeccaatkinson3692]

Another tip: if getting on a bus, WAIT for the people coming off first before even stepping on. It’s considered very rude. Witnessed tourists doing this this morning on my way to work and the bus and men behind me certainly weren’t happy. You will either get silent judgement or someone actually calling you out. Personally I don’t see why you wouldn’t think to do that anyway but seems things are different in other countries! :)

[@AnneMB955]

I agree, Rebecca. You’d think it common sense to get out of a crowded place before people crowding in. Same on elevators.

[@teresa1d99]

Honestly I thought this was just common sense!!

[@DragonFae256]

YES! Or the tram, it’s just polite!

[@GoredrinkerRS]

​@@AnneMB955I was about to say the same thing. Common sense isn't that common nowadays! Lol

[@HLynnH]

I have had that happen to me in Rome, Quebec City and London. It happens everywhere! If I’m IN an elevator, I’ll get up close to the opening door and watch folks (those barreling in without looking) jump back in surprise. Makes me crazy.

[@Epsillion70]

I was born in Glasgow but grew up in Australia, I have been back here nearly 4 years and I still get sunburnt here in Summer. It is not as bad as I tan not long after.

[@RankinEdbrgh]

If it’s a reasonably clear day walk to the top of Arthur’s seat. It’s bigger than an average hill but smaller than a mountain. It’ll clear your head and give you amazing views. We’re so lucky to have a bit of the highlands in the middle of Britain’s best city.

[@Eli-nc9bv]

Díky za super tipy, tohle se vždycky hodí :)

[@missnanorm]

Hi, Kat! I love all of your videos. It's very cool and informative. I wish I could live in Scotland somedya

[@Kakibot]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful .) fingers crossed your plans work out!

[@Cal_lum]

Nooooo you dont, dont come here

[@benwith1n528]

Visiting Scotland later this year. Thanks for the advice. 🙂

[@jennifersprott5678]

Brilliant list! Spot on with everything 👍💕

[@rubysoffner4557]

Haha I laughed at Simon’s reactions to you mentioning haggis. I usually just tell people it’s just a spicy peppery mince, and most people I know like it. I am not a vegetarian, but i actually prefer veggie haggis 😊

[@Kakibot]

Same!! I genuinely taste very little difference between regular and veggie though >.> and yeah, when people don't know TOO MUCH about it they almost always like it - it's a bit unfair because people probably wouldn't enjoy thinking too much about how other traditional sausages and such are made, but only haggis gets introduced as this exotic thing made with intimidating ingredients .D

[@LisaMango0]

I actually never tried haggis but I would be open to try vegetarian haggis!

[@Kazza_8240]

I've been haggis hunting, never caught one, but I've seen one or 2 from a distance, running round the hills with one leg shorter than the other 🤗 Anyone who doesn't know - the males have longer left legs, and run clockwise around hills and mountains the females have longer right legs, and run anti- clockwise, and when they meet when its spring, they do their mating rituals, which are too complicated and confusing to try to describe here. Edit - wanted to add a Haggis emoji but we still don't have one yet 😒

[@amybradley216]

Where would you recommend finding vegetarian haggis in Edinburgh?

[@marilynhill3309]

​@Amy Bradley McSween Butchers on Broughton Street. Supermarkets sell decent brands too.

[@exploreearth6275]

Thank you for this video, Edinburgh has so many beautifil places, but had to be carefully for what to do or what not to do.

[@eurwentrumper1946]

You are soo right about sunburnt, I remember a sunburnt in May while being at the Essex seaside underestimating the sunshine...ç

[@pipesnscotland]

Love your videos - they are so informative and funny. Cheers!

[@Kakibot]

Thank you so much! Really appreciate that .)

[@bertharius9518]

A few years ago I went cycling in the Outer Hebrides. Gorgeous. Beautiful. BUT, I didn't think what was going to happen...happened. The sun blazed down day after day and I eventually collapsed in the heat. I literally developed a red head and had to spend a couple of days recuperating. Not what I expected in the "cold and rainy" west of Scotland. But a wonderful time nevertheless and have returned several times since.

[@Kakibot]

I'm sure all of us had to experience at least one bout of aggressive Scottish sun burn or heat stroke before we learned to stay sensible! It's very sneaky! Glad to hear you enjoyed the area nonetheless .)

[@MargaretChapman-k1y]

Just cover up your vital bits after 15 minutes or so but never use SP50 as you'll get no vitamin D3 at all. A consultant was lately saying that he was surprised at the Vitamin d deficiency a cyclist had when he was in hospital. It was due to the fact that he had blocked all the sunlight out.

[@ApostolicGrandma]

haha! Haggis is really delicious. I've visited glasgow/Edin. about 5 times. I always get Haggis at least 1 time. The best I've had was in a little Pub on the edge of the Highlands. Dont remember the village name, but I remember the meal ❤

[@simonmountney]

For those wondering what we were laughing at, Greyfriar's Bobby is a statue of a terrier, but a 'boaby' is Scottish slang for a penis. The 2 words sound about the same

[@azishappy2035]

Thank you for clarifying, Simon! Upon a future visit to Scotland, I would not want locals believing I'm a crazy tourist with a penis fetish. 🥴

[@adam.vopicka]

I LOVE YOUR OUTFIT!

[@Kakibot]

;__; aaa thank you, kind sir!

[@alandunbar4244]

The Leith Collective in Ocean Terminal is the best for quirky souvenirs relating to Edinburgh. It is a collection of small art & craft businesses under the one umbrella.

[@Kakibot]

That's a great tip! Will have to check it out. I remember Scottish Design Exchange used to be based down there before their move to the city centre, and I didn't even think of the possibility of there being another similar concept store!

[@Zamode68]

This was a really great video! My daughter and I loved haggis. I agree about the spice. Haggis makes a great side for a lot of foods and it’s excellent with a sauce. We also got sunburned while down in Ayrshire. David Hume’s foot off limits too? Ha Can attest to Kat’s super Etsy creations. 🤚🏻

[@codym007]

Thank you so much! Loved the video.

[@TheJpf79]

The bottled water comes from the same hill and goes through the same standards as the tap water for the most part, the difference is "Highland spring" is from some guy who owns a bit of land where the river runs through and they collect it from a different part.

[@ayeshasneddon8516]

🙌🙌don't touch Bobby!! Thank you 🙌🙌

[@Nightwing01010]

Every time I've been to Scotland, it's always a shock seeing people thank the bus driver. More countries should do this. Here in Toronto, they're surrounded by plexiglass, and now people generally pay by card, so interaction with the driver is limited.

[@beawhite4516]

Where I live (Aotearoa New Zealand) it's very common to greet (particularly when it's not peak time) and thank the driver.

[@Anne-bt2ke]

We thank the bus driver in Northern Ireland 😊

[@neviatha]

I don't know why, most of the bus drivers in Edinburgh are grumpy bastards 😂

[@anneroy4560]

We thank them here in England as well ...

[@tobe4real]

Thank you for the useful do nots❤️

[@Kakibot]

You’re welcome! Thank you for stopping by for a watch! .)

[@angelicajacobs584]

Interesting about the water. When I visited my husband's family. My hair was sooooo much better after washing. Toronto has clean water but it's your pipes and my pipes in my apartment aren't great so the water isn't the greatest.

[@elizabethdouglas8191]

Excellent suggestions on travel in Edimburgh

[@hiwish4u]

Hey, i am watching your videos since last 1 year, i came to Edinburgh last month, and wanted to meet you. And yesterday i saw Simon near royal mile(i hope he was Simon 😉), i called him but he was listening to music 🎧. Will see if I can meet you somewhere... 😊

[@Kakibot]

Haha, I think that must have been him, he was on his evening walk! I'm sure the two of us will run into each other eventually too .)

[@magdalenagozdziak699]

You are absolutely right about souvenirs. In London, it is the same situation, and in other places.I have to put in a lot of effort to buy local souvenirs, not from these places you mention. They are just everywhere.

[@StrudlePie]

16:19 ...To see what you diddly did?? XD Love It!

[@yvonne3903]

Best tip, Edinburgh buses do a day ticket about £5 , hop on and off all day. Say thanks to driver when you get off, for a safe journey.

[@janehobson2355]

If you do contactless, it caps it at £4.80. If you want the tram too, buy a day ticket at a tram stop - that's £5 (it goes most places but you can't go to the airport on it - need a different tram ticket for that).

[@skinheadsoulbhoy2858]

Also go ootside the city, I'm fae gracemount and just doon the road is Gilmerton coves, and in newtongrange there is the mining museum. And my best advice when walking roon toon is go off the beaten track, that's where aw the cool independent stuff is, honestly you've seen one castle you've seen them aw

[@chrisryan3770]

Gracemount? Are you suggesting people go on a scag safari? 😂

[@sweater0115]

About the sun, this is very true! I went for a walk in April in long sleeves and pants with my ankles showing and got a burn on my ankles. This was in 2019. I still have tan lines...

[@pheonix4252]

This is really helpful thanks. N its kinda different than I expected. I was expecting something like do this don't do this as its culturally unacceptable etc etc. But this video was more to our benefit, like wear sunscreen, don't buy bottled water, Plan months ahead, try haggis.. 🤣 🤣 🤣 I was trying to decide where to move in UK. After listening to u.. Edinburgh is gonna b one of the top options in my list. Thanx a million. I will make sure to thank my bus driver n remember not to touch Bobby's nose. Although I love to pat 🐶s 😂

[@vitaliecires1239]

Good evening K a t e ! I remember with pleasure The Tours in S c o t l a n d !!!!!

[@theresenydahl9531]

Excellent, thank you!❤

[@dianacasey6002]

I was born and raised in Scotland, redhead got sunstroke in Scotland so yes don’t underestimate the sun. Not joking serious happened.

[@graemethomson6487]

I've been all over the world and the worst sunburn I've ever had was in Rothesay.

[@bqbear]

Such an entertaining video as usual! Btw, you're right, Kat!!! The tartan shop bits is such a useful information and the Haggis one??? I went to Chocolatarium and tried the Haggis one (I followed the recs🤪) and the SPICES really drew me in. My flatmates (she's a local) also appreciates it so much. Very interesting, indeed..........😳✌🏻

[@brucesteele3052]

Saying 'remember the local water is fine and delicious' sounds so much more positive than 'don't spend money on bottled water.' I pay little attention to 'don't' messages as opposed to positive that relays the same message.

[@dfr3h6t]

Hilarious and helpful. Thank you !

[@elayneyoung1837]

I'd say to folk wishing to move there! Be mindful that housing is scarce and local people miss out as too many air b n b and tourist accommodation.... Locals are being pushed out of their own city ....

[@perineumdestroyer5000]

It’s so unfortunate that this is happening where I live too! (New Orleans)

[@elayneyoung1837]

It's not fair on long standing residents when newcomers try to change areas or communities... People from city struggle to find affordable housing because so many move there and change the whole place. Really p*sses me off, and many others to see our city turning into some kind of Disneyland.... Esp when they know little of Scottish culture and such....

[@perineumdestroyer5000]

@@elayneyoung1837 I totally understand. There’s almost no creole or Cajun people left in New Orleans because they’ve all been priced out of their homes due to gentrification.

[@IronKilt1314]

I don't know who Simon is but he has a good sense of humor

[@jonathansturm4163]

My father purchased a walking cane in Edinburgh 50 odd years ago and it’s doing stirling service helping me get around all these many years later. Tatty? Yes, but it’s outlasted several aluminium monstrosities from the chemists’. As for haggis, I prefer to make my own. Very tasty it is too.

[@graemethomson6487]

Aye. If it's Tapps Aff then it's Sunblock Oan. I love the way a Scottish accent slips out every now and then.

[@axelmacdonald6422]

Edinburgh water - very soft and as stated no minerals and quite different from the very hard water in south of England. Hard water is death for your plumbing but tastes fantastic! So yes I prefer water with mineral content. But you can't beat free water from water points. I would say there is quite a difference between veg and meat haggis - veg haggis tastes mostly of oats whilst the meat is nice and spicy. As for Bobby - I agree, instead go to Princess street gardens and meet Wojtek and his polish soldier carer. Wojtek was a bear who provided ammo carrying support to the Poles in WW2 and ended up in Edinburgh zoo (Google him - quite a story). Don't forget the Castle! Need to book the day before and get there just before 1 pm for the firing of the 1 pm gun. From my time in the city (60 - 80s), the place has changed significantly and Princess Street is a shadow of it prosperous past - shame. Buses - set fee of around £1.25 for any journey no matter how long - cool. You can also enter the Scottish parliament for free - watch a session or try the coffee shop!

[@faithlesshound5621]

About the soft water: yes it tastes great, BUT the lack of minerals (especially magnesium) used to be blamed for the high levels of coronary heart disease in Scotland. I don't know if that was ever confirmed. I remember as a schoolboy wondering what this talk of "hard water" was all about. My textbook said to look inside the kettle for the grey layer. I went to the kitchen and looked: no grey film at all!

[@colinjames2469]

Hard water tastes great??? wtf are you talking aboot? Soft water is delicious and does not cause a horrible film on your tea.

[@JannaGiles206]

Do you have a list of Must Do’s? Or Must See’s? I hope to visit in March or April, and would love your recommendations!

[@Kakibot]

How long are you coming over for? .)

[@samscanlan3224]

@@Kakibot Oh just give us an uber-comprehensive video.. you know you wanna... :b (Highly recommend Gilmerton cove for an 'obscure' list too)

[@orionspero560]

My experience was. I liked haggis a lot better when I got the one made from premium mutton chops as opposed to super meat products that is more traditional

[@ChrisJohnsonChannel]

I don’t know why they haven’t but up a fence around bobby. Nice 👍 tips

[@flitsertheo]

If you know the history of the free-roaming Bobby it should be obvious why he can't be "fenced in".

[@philipwallace4737]

Absolutely don’t rub the dog’s nose. It’s not a thing; we’ve never done it and it’s not a local tradition. We can thank an unnamed tourist guide about ten years ago and we’ve been dealing with damage ever since.

[@elayneyoung1837]

Exactly..... Tourists are ruining the city

[@ckwok4593]

There is free filling water points in the St James QTR in the corridors to the toilets and Shandwick Pl in front of the hotel.

[@elayneyoung1837]

Conversation about football.....banter we call it! Please speak to local people to get a better idea of our city.....ps Leith is NOT a little tourist attraction....it's a working area, respect this ....

[@hlm_shyaa2330]

I definitely wanna plan a trip to Scotland, recommendations on places to see, breweries a plus!

[@GOTHICMAMBA35]

Do they have a grey fairs Bobby I can bring home like a small version of him?

[@jmacindc]

Watching these as I plan my trip - sorry if it's mentioned somewhere else but I haven't heard it in the videos I've watched. Do you have your crafts available in any Edinburgh shops so I can keep an eye out?

[@Kakibot]

Indeed! ❤️ best place to get them is the Scottish Design Exchange on George street .)

[@waynebritton6711]

I’ve just got back from Edinburgh went to castle and a few other places really nice place saw this creepy puppet can’t wait to go back again and the rest of Edinburgh

[@Leonholtkuile]

Heyo! I’ll be in Edinburgh in 6 days. I would love to support you by buying a souvenir from you! Where can I buy them?

[@Kakibot]

They are available at the Scottish Design Exchange at the west end of George Street! Or on Cockburn Street at Pie in the Sky (but they stock less designs!) .) ❤️

[@AnneMB955]

Lots of commonsense. I agree that Scottish people are chill. Easy to get on with. Back there in a month from 🇦🇺.

[@evamarikova5303]

Diky za video. Vy jste z CR?😊

[@jwang625]

Coming to Edinburgh in Sept 2023. Love collecting magnets and Christmas ornaments everywhere I travels. What’s the best place to get local made items for these items?

[@donaldb1]

I fully endorse the injunction not to rub Bobby's nose. It is a modern habit encouraged by tourist guides, but it does damage the statue over time. His nose never used to be so shiny, and it is visibly spreading to the rest of his muzzle. Don't do it. On the other hand, as far as I am concerned you can do what you like with David Hume's toe. That's a rubbish statue.

[@milujemeanglictinu]

Díky za rady :) Využiji je :)

[@valiumtwo]

I want to try haggis. I've had mountain oysters. However, vegetarian haggis sounds good.

[@heathermcgrane2078]

If you want to go see a match I highly reccomend easter road (hibernian) they also do stadium tours

[@anhedonianepiphany5588]

As an Australian whose Scottish ancestors endured great hardships which ultimately forced them to leave the country they loved, I am disappointed to learn that locals would be unreceptive to the many accumulated family tales. Not that I would bombard any random stranger with such things, but I’d have thought some may be curious, particularly in the regions from which these stories originate. Oh well, I’ll not likely ever manage the journey there anyway, and I’ll simply attempt to omit that piece of knowledge from my imaginary adventures.

[@andy70d35]

It's not that locals would be unreceptive but, I had a discussion with an American couple in a hotel in Pitlochry a few years ago we were staying in, they kept going on about their Scottish descendants. Found out their family moved to America in 1790 something. Not a time frame I can't relate to, if you understand what I mean. If it was 1900 onwards then yes as that is the sort of time frame where most people can relate to with their own family.

[@judis6224]

Doesn't mean you are Scottish just because you are from Australia,as been proven.

[@sandraweisbarth4148]

You just bombarded random strangers

[@anhedonianepiphany5588]

@@judis6224 It does when I can track my lineage directly to Scotland. I’m also of Irish and Welsh descent. There’s no mystery or questionable heritage when it comes to my ancestry. However, what you’ve said is certainly true of most Australians.

[@Ciara-ASMR]

I’m Irish and live in Edinburgh. Us Scots and Irish get a lot of people wanting to tell us their heritage from centuries ago. My Irishness is in the music I grew up with, the bus journeys into town, the food and tv I grew up with, I was immersed in it all, and that’s why I’m Irish. So having people wanting to relate to me regarding their heritage from centuries ago, it just isn’t something I relate to. I get it a lot from Irish Americans and I just don’t relate. The Irish American experience is unique, and it’s not Irish. Neither good nor bad, but I just don’t relate but it’s implied that I should relate because of their ancestors. It’s nothing personal, but no, we’re not necessarily going to be that enthralled by your history, but it’s not that it’s not interesting, it’s maybe just not relatable.

[@sabinevenus8088]

Im going to visit Edinburgh in May, and I hear you say about souvenirs and showing them. Are yours able to buy somewhere around the city or just online? because I love them

[@lesleykenwood2715]

I looked at your Etsy shop and it says you are taking a break.

[@oshifish2]

I am an American who lives here now and I get that same feeling of being a tourist and not!