FIRST TIME in SCOTLAND! Exploring Edinburgh… in the Rain! But we FELL IN LOVE with the City!!

We finally make it to Scotland and we are greeted with Scottish weather… RAIN! We port in Queensferry on Norwegian Dawn on the first stop of our British Isles cruise. We booked the hop on hop off bus excursion which picks us up at the port and starts the tour here into Edinburgh.
I am so glad that we booked this as at least we got to see a good bit of the city this way since the weather was a bit against us. But we did hop off in a nice area when the rain slowed down and took our driver’s advice on a local pub for lunch.
The city of Edinburgh is amazing!! The architecture and the history! We couldn’t see or show as much as we would have liked… but that means we have to come back for a longer visit!!!
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[@titteryenot4524]

0:30 Argh! She’s doing that Yankee ‘EdinBORROW’ thang! Note to all Americans from an Edinburgher: just say ‘Embra’ and you will have my, and every Edinburgher’s eternal respect!

[@GlobetrotterGranny]

My heart belongs in Scotland. Edinburgh is a fabulous city. So much history and just one of the best vibes. Soooooo much great food. Will be taking a small group to Edinburgh, Scotland and Seahouses, Northumberland in May 2025. Can hardly wait to put my feet back on Scottish soil again. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Edinburgh! Also, Haggis is great when it’s done correctly! Delicious and that’s coming from someone who HATES any type of organ meat. We actually visited Scotland in August of 2022. We flew into Glasgow and rented a car, drove to Isle of Skye, Inverness, Stirling and Edinburgh. If we had had more time, I would have driven us up to the far north and taken the ferry over to the Orkney Islands and spent waaaaaay more time in Edinburgh. Also, driving in Scotland was a blast, especially as an American driving a stick shift with the stick on the wrong side!!! 😂

[@robertwhite4176]

When I was stationed in Scotland. Walking to work you would wash your left ear coming home your right ear would get washed. Loved there 3 Years.

[@garson51]

Love how you retained your enthusiasm. As Billy Connolly used to say "There's no such thing as bad weather - just the wrong clothes!'. Keep dry.

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

He also said about Scottish MPs " if anyone Scottish has the wish to be a SMP, should be baned for life". Haggis is wonderful you missed out, when i cook it i do half sweed and half carrots mashed with a load of butter salt and more and more pepper, wonderful by its self. I also do chargrilled veg with Haggis which is great.

[@garymacdonald7165]

😂We Scots get a good laugh when we see all those tourists coming over and getting battered to death in the ice-cold,wind,rain and snow!

[@ducatiman1309]

So sorry theweather was poor folks - its not like that every day !!! Thankyou for your visit !!! X

[@tjmayberry417]

I've been to Scotland 3 times in my life so far, and I can honestly say that Edinburgh will always be my favorite. It just feels so cozy and the people there are the nicest. I moved to Paisley near Glasgow for 10 months in my 20's (special work circumstance) and I can testify that wet and cold are the status quo. If I waited to explore when it wasn't rainy I never would've seen anything lol. I'm so glad y'all enjoyed it and definitely support all the other comments on trying the haggis. It's surprisingly delicious. These days it's usually made in sausage casings and I'd describe it like a spiced meat loaf type dish. Can't wait to live vicariously through the rest of this series!

[@fayesouthall6604]

Scotland is one of my favourite places to visit. Love Edinburgh and Glasgow fantastic places and the food is magnificent. No bad weather just bad clothing 😂 tennis shoes when there’s rain is a recipe for wet and heavy shoes.

[@deborahhovan6464]

I am Scottish and I live in the USA, but you must always have a warmer raincoat while you’re there! You’ll always will need a warmer raincoat in the wonderful Scotland 😂❤❤❤❤! Please come back and visit the beautiful city of Edinburgh! 13:12

[@EECCTravels]

I bought one in Inverness and it will always travel with me now!

[@warrenlinstrom5555]

Consider packing wet weather gear the next time you come near the UK, it's very advisable.

[@DJRossK]

As a Brit I found the aversion to rain a little odd, it's just water 🤣 I wouldn't let it stop me doing anything touristic! I'm glad you enjoyed Edinburgh though 😁 It's definitely worth spending a week there followed by some time in the Highlands which is absolutely stunning. Beware though, It's always raining in the highlands but it feels right, like the rain feels like it belongs there and the reason it's so lush and green is because of all that rain :)

[@YeahShaw]

Always surprises me that the weather comes as a shock & people are unprepared.

[@rca6576]

I almost clicked out of this video at first because they must have said how it’s raining ten times in the first five minutes. I didn’t though, glad I didn’t.

[@stevebartley628]

We rented a cottage for a week near Edinburgh one June. Weather wasn’t too bad

[@wendybowis6932]

Think you might need to buy a coat 😂

[@hellsbells18]

Welcome back to the UK. Shame you picked the winter to come back. We never travel up north after September or before April. You were brave to arrive with just a cardy though. Full waterproof in Scotland what ever the time of year. I hope you can return to see our amazing country in the summer.

[@ChocolateTampon]

I lived in Scotland for just over a year when I was in my teens. I have NEVER felt cold like it during peak winter. It almost hurt to breathe at times 😆Other than that I love the country. Great people and a gorgeous place.

[@titteryenot4524]

Don’t be ridiculous. Scotland is positively subtropical compared to similar latitudes in Canada and Russia. It’s called the ‘Gulf Stream’. Google it! 👍 🌴

[@gayle4718]

Loved Scotland! Beautiful country and wonderful people… ❤

[@canadafragrancereviewerdia9119]

My son loved Edinburgh he stayed for 3 weeks and says he would love to live there. The only thing he said was strange was you could get all 4 seasons in 1 day. Lol. I can’t wait to go there. Maybe in the Spring I’ve been trying to convince my husband it’s a long plane ride for him. He’s a nervous flyer.

[@Albanwinter]

Oh how I wish I could take you Edinburgh. I try to make it there on almost every trip I take to the Isles. The best way though, because I love trains, is to fly into London and take the train up the East Coast. It's amazing. Oh how I love that. All the great scenery on the way up and then my heart swells when I see Waverly station coming into view. Waverly has changed a lot over the years. I watched a lot of it under construction as I came and went. I usually suggest for first timers to go in late July or into August (though August is REALLY busy because it's festival season) and then any subsequent return in the fall. I've learned to love the Edinburgh rain.

[@sandraperry8769]

Thanks so much for taking me along! I just love your videos ❤

[@DanielPerez-rp8wd]

You missed the Castle and Royal Mile. I would make them first priority on you next trip, even if it's a cruise.

[@matthewpowell6516]

my friend whose American used to call Edinburgh - Edinbro. But then a while after his mother came to visit him and she started to say what we going to do in edinbro today son, it was funny because he would tell his mother off for calling it edinbro and told her it was called Edinburgh.

[@edvaira6891]

If you head back to Scotland, I’d also recommend Glasgow and Aberdeen…very unique experiences in each place😊

[@kenandcoreen7179]

We were in Scotland a few weeks ago, and spent 3 days in Edinburgh. It is a fabulous city with so much history. I never tire of those beautiful old buildings. We lucked out and had great weather while in Edinburgh. One of the first dishes we tried was haggis, neeps & tatties with whisky gravy, and it was really good. We were a family of 7 adults, and I knew for sure that 2 of us were going to try it. Turned out everyone in our group had a taste, and they all liked it. So, you must try it next time your in Scotland. - Coreen

[@EECCTravels]

Oh that is so good to hear! I am terrified of Haggis!!

[@BlowinFree]

So am I and I’m a born and bred Scots lol @@EECCTravels

[@scottlaurenson3390]

I'm glad you enjoyed your time in Edinburgh my home for most of my life. Return during the festival time when Edinburgh is in full swing. Bring your coat with a hood 😁👍. All seasons in one day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿. If you don't want to eat organs 😉 try the vegetarian Haggis same taste 👍. ✌️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Dave17101]

I really love your videos because you are so easy to relate to. Even on a lousy weather day you made the best of it and I am sure he felt so forced to have more beers when you warmed up, LOL Even with a bucket list stop so many others probably stayed on the ship.

[@sooryu7134]

Miss there loads❤️ with the corona outbreak, i went back to southkorea, Edinburgh is one of my favorite city i’ve ever staying!

[@lisakennon811]

Edinburgh was absolutely beautiful. Hoped you enjoyed it. Just try the Hague. Not something you would order but try it. We were in Scotland and Ireland in May & had the most perfect weather. Very very light sprinkles just one day.

[@angelazuspan6302]

It's too bad the weather stopped you from exploring the city. Guess you HAVE to return now!

[@notonyournelly6972]

How did you not go to the castle, rain or no rain? 😄

[@carinolsson5544]

Last summer we flew to Edinburgh (from Sweden) and stayed there for a couple of days before joining a 10 day minibus tour to Orkney, Outer Hebredees and Inner Hebredees! What a great experience that we really can recommend! Tour operator: Rabbie's tours.

[@pen4tenn]

I am a chronic overpacker. I packed my warmer rain coat and we needed it for our stop in Guernsey and in the highlands. We were zipped up in warm jackets and people were swimming in Loch lomond. BRRRR! We LOVED all our stops on our trip. Thanks for the video.

[@keithramsay3340]

Edinburgh four seasons in one day, as someone from there we just get on with it

[@leslieyorston8448]

I loved Scotland. The Royal Yatch Britannia is awesome. The tour is amazing. The ship is fabulous.

[@gabbymcclymont3563]

I am Scottish we don't get straight down rain, acctualy i'v been very confused, straight rain. Nope never in my life, Edinburgh gets a lot of wind i have been swept off my fee turning a cornor in New Town, we had to go to Edinburgh (Edin-bru)as a kid. I am from near Glasgow we get better weather, Haggis is fantastic with Neeps and Tatties. They don't use sheeps stumochs now its synthetic and you don't eat it. I do Haggis with char grilled veg sometimes, wonderful.

[@yogerke]

We thought the pubs and castle there were great

[@lorettachapman4244]

Even with the rain, it was beautiful!!

[@beachbasket8695]

I think it rains most days in Edinburgh. We were there in late June and it rained, but we loved the city, the history and the people. Everyone we know that has been to Edinburgh says it rained when they were there. Glad you loved it and made the most of a rainy day.

[@stevebartley628]

As they said in the Rugrats episode ‘Clan of the Duck’. Haggis, sheep guts, yummmm

[@johncox5680]

Loved this one as I'm scottish living now in Ireland but uz made me laugh talking about the weather so funny....

[@catherineturner2839]

Haggis is lovely

[@mikefromholt8791]

We visited Scotland in 2017...it rained every day.....and we loved it! Want to go back for a longer stay.

[@suemoriarty4261]

We said the same thing while in Bruges )Belgium. It was so midevil and picturesque! I kept saying, feels like we are at Dis.ey or Bush Gardens! So surreal to be walking amongst buildings dated 1300's! .

[@BlowinFree]

VHAVE you see the movie In Bruges? With Colin Farrell? It’s brill

[@AndrewKendall71]

As a Texan who likes a gray, cold, wet day, I do wonder how long it would take for me to get as tired of it as people seem to get. I'm not certain I would. I tend to like it a lot. Edinburgh is one of my favorite places, for sure. Last time I was there was July, and it was jackets and umbrellas about half the time, and 10 - 12 C. Also, I was helped by thinking of haggis as a looser, fresher sausage. Similar preparation. So good. Nice to see a bit more of the city. We stuck to the area around Princes St. mostly. Count me in - subscribed - this was fun.

[@kathysmith9762]

We stayed right across the street from grass market while we were in Edinburgh. It was rainy and cold the majority of the trip. This was mid July of this year. We went dressed for it. So it was no surprise. England, Wales and Ireland were just as rainy and cool. The highest temperature was up maybe 65 degrees. Everything was very green from all the rain and the flowers were beautiful. So we’ve been there done that and don’t want to go back.😊

[@vickinestinghearts9367]

Oh you have to go back. It’s a fabulous city. I’d suggest touring the Royal Yacht Britannia in Leith. Just a short taxi or bus ride from Edinburgh. It’s a very cool self guided tour.

[@lavidalockens]

Aww so nice to see you in my home city ❤ Sorry the weather was bad. Hopefully you can come back for a longer visit sometime. May and June is usually lovely, and July into August is good if you want to visit the Festival. But you got a real taste of how we live for half the year ☔️ 😂

[@EECCTravels]

We will definitely be back!!

[@lindab8563]

It’s too bad the weather was rainy & cold. We went in the middle of August (got to see the last night of the “military tattoo”) and the weather was awesome! Great video! We were in Ireland 1 week & Scotland for one week…..we brought a raincoat! Lol!

[@davva360]

Pub food in the Uk is hit and miss not unlike bar food in the US. I would have researched where to go first but I realize you were dealing with Scottish weather too. Steak and Ale pie looked pretty good. I make it sometimes at home. Comfort food for me

[@jessicamaury8888]

I Would love to c u guys visit scotland again. Love the way u guys explore and show places. I live in a rainy place and know important waterproof shoes and rain jacket that covers the head well amd butt well amd even the hands with really long sleeves can b in rainy weather. And there it's looks windy so maybe even waterproof pants there. Cool looking old streets there u showed us. Thanks

[@kjellmyraas6552]

Scotland looks very beautiful and love to.see other place around the world

[@marizaanvisagie9537]

I loved scotland I was in pitlochtry and edinburgh. It was amazing and so beautiful

[@barbarashuster9029]

I just saw beautiful pictures of Edinburgh from early September when my friends were there!

[@johngamba4823]

Hello from Scotland! Congratulations on being able to pronounce Edinburgh properly!

[@travelingon7458]

There was a very good Hagas shop near the Harry Potter store, walking up the hill towards the castle. It was delicious and the best bread.

[@aguptill1]

Last year we did a CCL UK cruise, we planned for a very wet cruise knowing that it rains a lot in the UK. Waterproof sneakers, rain ponchos,downfilled jackets and warm socks. Wouldn’t you know it, they were having a heat wave and drought😅 We did have one day of rain and a few sprinkles on another. Fortunately we had some cool clothes as well❗️

[@albin2232]

You're welcome back any time ❤

[@johnlaws3904]

Welcome to Scotland. We moved from Lincolnshire to North Berwick 10 years ago and although I've been seriously ill, and ended up with a paralyzed leg & a collapsed lung, Go back to England - Ha NEVER!! Scotland is my forever home.

[@EECCTravels]

This was just a quick taste and we have to come back to see more!

[@gilbertmoyes2918]

Using an umbrella in Scotland, I admire your optimism 🤣

[@iainpringle9993]

Great video guys, nice to see such nice people in my home city. Believe it or not it’s not always raining here! You guys were a bit unlucky. The last couple of months have been really bad, much worse than average for rain unfortunately. But if you’d been here most of the time from May to Sept you’d have had reasonable enough weather most of the time which would’ve allowed you to really get around and appreciate Edinburgh. Come back another time…I’ll bet you that the weather is better and you have a great time?!

[@NotStrictlyDisney]

You guys should get some Vessi shoes!!

[@aileenbyrne8941]

Ha ha!! I live in Ireland. My husband always complains that alot from the USA don't get the 'sideways' rain! 😂

[@pvdogs2]

Being of Scottish descent, I have had Haggis a few times. You should give it a try. I don't like organ meats either but the meat is minced finely and combined with other ingredients. It must be seasoned correctly or it is bland. You do not eat the casing.

[@ancientwindsbagpiper8727]

If you get back to Scotland and that area, just walk to Victoria Street and find a place called OINK. They have haggis in a bun with stuffing and sauce and it is much easier to get down that way and then you can claim “I ATE THE HAGGIS”!

[@chuckbeatty1464]

Beautiful when we was there the wife and I we went to Edinburg Castle lovely there beautiful castle

[@shelleysymons9433]

My daughter was there in June and had beautiful weather ! I think June July August can be nice !

[@DanielPerez-rp8wd]

I was there in the summer, beginning of July, and the weather was exactly the same!

[@susanwhite2466]

Great vlog, on my bucket list. That much makes you appreciate Louisiana 😊😊, don't know when you recorded this, but it's Tuesday November 7th here in Dallas and it's going to be 84 today.

[@claireywalsh]

If you don’t run in the rain in the UK you wouldn’t run at all!! You got an authentic experience 😂

[@lindastover9541]

Great video ❤❤❤❤

[@janetwood3965]

You should definitely come back to Edinburgh for a proper visit. My favourite place in the world. Lived there for 6 years. Rest if Scotland is amazing too. We don't have rain all the time honest 😂❤

[@EECCTravels]

We will definitely be back!

[@gingerjo1791]

I do have to say as a Scot it doesn't always rain! But at the time of year.. quite likely. Come and visit (happy to be a tour guide) try haggis - honestly it's not as weird as the description makes it.. I do not like offal but love haggis). Love all your videos x

[@becca5418]

Y'all wimped out on the haggis!!! We had haggis at a lovely restaurant on the river in Inverness. Haggis with neeps and tatties. I was very afraid, but it was really good! I try to eat something unique to each place we visit. Reindeer in Finland. Haggis in Scotland. Casabe and mamajunana in the Dominican Republic. London was the fish and chips.

[@nonaloeffler308]

What a nice country. Maybe someday I can go.

[@BeckyPoleninja]

As they say ' No such thing as bad weather, just bad choice of clothing" lol.

[@DepecheMatt84]

I went in August. It was cold and rainy then. I think that is the default weather there.

[@StayWildWanderlust]

Hey guys!! For once I am going to be able to give you guys some travel advice! Do yourselves a favor and buy some rain jackets. The wind is going to blow your umbrellas pretty badly. You will be ssssoooo much happier with some rain jackets and rain boots. Also, when you get to Inverness you have got to try The Mustard Seed Restaurant (best Mussels you will ever have) and the Haggis at Castle Tavern!!! Enjoy Scotland it's my favorite place in the world!!!

[@janedavies7768]

Love you guys im from the UK weather is not good most of the time lol sorry about it this is why i cruise away from the UK ❤

[@molliespoor9938]

Raincoats!

[@kathybird1721]

I take my weatherproof tennis shoes with me!

[@farrinwhited5820]

I want to book a land vacation to Edinburgh and not a cruise lol then travel to Ireland for a few days

[@sallypeterson5642]

We call that bus-------HO HO bus lol

[@keeperzero]

I saw Nessi in Scotland

[@erniwalker1038]

where was the coffee shop? i see that it's called Black Sheep but there seem to be a few locations. hoping to take my parents next month. thank you!

[@kathyadams3366]

I spy a Amazon truck!

[@elpurr81]

Who did you book the hop on/ hop off bus with? Going on a HAL cruise this spring and Edinburgh is one of the ports, it’ll be our first time in Scotland and I want to see as much of Edinburgh as possible. I don’t really care for HAL’s shore excursion options, thinking the bus might be better. Just curious!

[@tommy-qg5nv]

There are many hop on buses located at Waverley train station, just pay at the bus.

[@elpurr81]

@@tommy-qg5nv thanks! That’s good to know!

[@tommy-qg5nv]

@@elpurr81 hi if looking to do something a bit special try booking high tea at the collanades signet library it is quite expensive but my wife loved it.

[@elpurr81]

@@tommy-qg5nv that sounds wonderful! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@PETE1769]

i was born in scotland

[@willg7882]

👍!

[@kaikito7662]

The travel/ bus ticket is referred to as an ALL-DAY TICKET. You can use it up to midnight. It currently costs £4.50 - about $6. The tram from Edinburgh airport costs £ 7.50. And do note that out of the 365 per annum in Edinburgh it has the very real potential of raining 365 days per annum. And, then , there is the snow..................

[@bigearedmouse17]

It Rains Everyday somewhere in Scotland, If it's not Raining chances are you are not in Scotland ?

[@TheFrogfather1]

Oops! Sorry about the weather - if it’s any consolation yesterday was lovely… that doesn’t really help does it?

[@Stephrp613]

you will just have to go back

[@EECCTravels]

Definitely!

[@Dreznik88]

I can't go to Scotland and not have authentic haggis 😂

[@TWSmith42]

Food portions look American sized or bigger? You go to America for steak, not the UK. ;)

[@DenisDenny-d2v]

We used to love your videos, but for the last few months,it seems like all we see is you eating. It's not like we don't like to see different foods from different parts of the world ,but people and places should be the main focus ,surely . Thank you for all your past videos, we have certainly enjoyed them, and this comment is in no way meant to criticize, but to give a constructive comment on your KZbin channel. Thank you, Denny.

[@basicallyamelia625]

I feel the same way. So many other things to do besides “find a pub”. And please turn the camera around so we can see the sights.

[@margaretmckay-os1sz]

I apologise for the weather . Perhaps you would like to apologise for your rudeness too.

[@MrGollybaggio77]

One thing I cant get over is the amount of moaning American tourists do about the cold and the rain in Edinburgh. Its Scotland the majority of the year its cold and wet. Why come if you dont like it.

[@christinashepard8787]

You must go back the castle ruins will blow your ever lovin mind Dunnatar castle … misspelled sorry

[@lizvickers7156]

Why oh why have you not dressed for british weather. Surely you should have known about our weather and here you are in shirts and tee shirts.

[@tommytaylor9315]

Edinburgh is pronounced edinburra 😂

[@ninecatsmagee8384]

Oh, to meet the Americans who HAVEN'T made a video of Edinburgh. Expect to be wet if you don't dress for the weather. Why do these keep coming up in my KZbin feed in droves? I live here for God's sake.

[@basicallyamelia625]

This was frustrating to watch. Have you never experienced rain before? It seems a little preparation and grit would have gone a long way here.

[@EECCTravels]

If we weren’t trying to film we wouldn’t care! But expensive cameras and rain don’t get along. It’s hard to make travel vlogs in the rain…