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American Couple Reacts: Scotland! Top 10 Places To Visit in Scotland! FIRST TIME REACTION! Open a Bottle of Irn Bru, adjust your kilts and let's travel to Scotland together! So many breathtaking spots in this video! From the city of Edinburgh to the rolling hills of Old Man of Storr, there's so much to be excited about! We LOVE looking at different places in the United Kingdom and Scotland is certainly at the top of our list!
While there are just 10 places shown here, please tell us in the comments your favorite spots in Scotland. When is the best time to visit and are midges really that bad? Let us know.
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[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Open a Bottle of Irn Bru, adjust your kilts and let's travel to Scotland together! So many breathtaking spots in this video! From the city of Edinburgh to the rolling hills of Old Man of Storr, there's so much to be excited about! We LOVE looking at different places in the United Kingdom and Scotland is certainly at the top of our list! Thanks for watching! Click the Like button if you enjoyed this

[@Davidjohnson-o6g]

Hey Natasha and Debbie hope you are well could you possibly react to 101 facts about Scotland it's on the same channel as 101 facts about the UK 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 p.s great video.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

@@Davidjohnson-o6g In the future we may, since we literally just did 101 Facts about the UK it would be some time

[@alistairthorn1122]

Best time to visit depends on what you want to see and do. Very early summer can be really good. Maybe June. Lots of the plant and animal life will be at its best. Slightly quieter than peak summer. The Edinburgh Festivals take place in August and that tends to make Edinburgh unbearably busy if you want to actually enjoy it, so unless you really wan to see some festival shows then avoid Edinburgh in August. Hotel prices are also absolutely crazy in August. Other option would be to wait until September. Lots of places you can do by public transport. Rail route from Glasgow to Mallaig is rated as one of the most scenic in the world, and you can do the last part of the route on the Harry Potter steam train. Driving is better for exploring the country, but be ready for roads that are more narrow and more twisty than you're used to. I live in a small place on the banks of Loch Lomond and I've driven the route up from Glasgow to Eilean Donan castle loads of times. The road from Loch Lomond to Glen Coe is lovely and hugs the side of the loch for long stretches, but it's not a great road for driving on at peak times. The road through Glen Coe is one of the most scenic in Scotland. Its a trip you can do in a day, but there's the option of doing an overnight stay in Kyle of Lochalsh, before doing Eilean Donan the next day and then heading over the bridge to Skye. Edimburgh is worth a couple of days. Glasgow you can do in a single day. I'd give at least a day for the journey from Glasgow up the west coast and then 2 or 3 full days on Skye. You could do a day in Inverness and then head down towards Perth. Head east to Dundee for a night and see RRS Discovery (Captain Scott's Antarctic voyage ship) , and take a trip to Glamis Castle. Glamis is a fantastic visit and that then lets you up to head south on the east side of Scotland to finish off in Edinburgh again.

[@marvintpandroid2213]

Come over in June to August but the midges will be a thing.... Winters are very wet but then any time of year can be, winters aren't normally all that cold but not ideal for tourism. late spring to early autumn ( fall ) would be good and might be a little bit busy with other tourists.

[@1nikg]

@@marvintpandroid2213 aye but often from Glencoe upwards the munros are covered in snow and its fantastic scenery. You're bang on about the midges though, I left another comment saying it depends where you are , close to water and wet long grass. Mind u I was at Loch Shiel in late August and never felt any, but when we stopped at Kingshouse on the way home I was eaten alive and covered in bites and that was only going from the car to the hotel,

[@margaretnicol3423]

When you get to Scotland one castle that's so wrapped up in Scottish history is Stirling Castle. Very much worth a look.

[@anneg5720]

My fave castle 💖 the views also spectacular along with the gardens ☺️

[@lordprefab5534]

Just don't wear or carry a Saltire or they will move you on.

[@elsan9654]

Seeing non Scottish people react so well to my country makes me feel so proud ❤ thank you

[@mothmagic1]

I love watching their reaction to anything to do with our beautiful island.

[@lewissmith3896]

@@mothmagic1An island I would love to go and visit guys.

[@JamesKemp-g1v]

And as a Scotsman I feel embarrassed and ashamed that I haven't checked out half of what is on my doorstep. Even the fife coastal path which in itself worth a look I've hardly covered any of it. I have played the pipes at Edinburgh castle, but only cause I was booked to play at a wedding. I think everyone needs to appreciate what is on our doorstep

[@Nobodys_Nothing]

I just spent 12 days in Scotland the first week of October. It was my first trip out of America and I did NOT want to come back home and I am already planning to go back. It was the most wonderful and magical experience I’ve ever had. Everything was so beautiful and everyone was so nice. The weather was….wet and while the temperature was around mid 40’s to mid 50’s if you dress nice and are walking ALOT like we were you will be comfortable if not get hot. I had a raincoat on most of the time and a scarf and would end up getting too hot. Our trip started in Edinburgh then took a train to Inverness and w got a car there. Then we drove down to Fort William and after a couple days there we headed to Isle of Skye for three days. Again, so much rain but it creates a certain vibe/mood and while the clouds and fog obstruct the view, that view is still stunning.

[@sndrka12]

Thank you so much for travelling so far to enjoy my beautiful wee country, we love visitors. The effort you made to see my Scotland is appreciated. x

[@Nobodys_Nothing]

@@sndrka12 @itsayoutubeaccount we are coming back in October. And hopefully the October after that(if I have my way). If I could live there I would. The people were so amazing and as someone who had never traveled outside of the USA I was worried I would feel “out of place “ but nothing could be further from the truth.

[@mothmagic1]

Good for you I'm sure you'll be made welcome.

[@alanmiller6519]

Best month to visit is June, the days are longest, sunrise is around 4am ans sunset is around 11pm

[@millsjoseph71]

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[@keridenner2187]

As a Welshman I can honestly say I live in a beautiful country and am lucky to do so. Having said that Scotland just raises the bar it is absolutely drop dead gorgeous. I fortunately have many Scottish friends ( I’m ex forces) an go visit often. Listen to an old man…. Life’s too short… don’t talk about it do you’ll not regret it. Scotland is absolutely stunning.

[@Retrospective.]

And as a good Welshman, you will always be welcome. Although i have to say, i have been to North Wales, and i was gobsmacked at gorgeous is was. Haste ye back!

[@lewissmith3896]

@keridenner2187, god bless you for your service.

[@robertwatford7425]

Hi Ladies. Bless you for defending the unique pronunciation of Scotland - he actually made a bit of a pig's ear of most of the place names but I'm a Londoner, I only know them because I have a very good Scots friend and I've been up there several times. In the Highlands when the sun is shining you can be comfortable in a T-shirt from May to October but when it's raining you can freeze to death :-( When someone comes back from a holiday in Scotland looking brown you can never be sure if it's a tan or rust... I look forward to the video of Driving Miss Debbie :-)

[@Maxley..]

Hello, loves. You're right about the Skye grass. It's soft and spongy because it's usually damp and there's moss and peat under it. American grass is tough, spikier and the stalks are broad. I can't believe I'm spending my early Sunday morning comparing intercontinental grass textures. 💛

[@Maxley..]

@@Mex1c070 Well spotted! I lived there as a tot decades ago. Now in the West Country but I still love that hill.

[@mothmagic1]

Nothing wrong with that.

[@iggle6448]

First time I went to America I was quite shocked at how rough and tough the spikey American grass is!

[@Maxley..]

@@iggle6448 Yep. Plus house numbers stencilled on the kerbs (curbs), that black goo instead of mortar between the concrete pavement slabs. The instant chill of walking into a bar with A/C. And people who immediately talk to you as if they genuinely want to.

[@iggle6448]

@@Maxley.. I love the people who immediately and genuinely want to talk with me! You wouldn't believe the impromptu and fascinating chats I've had in the US with all sorts of Americans, from homeless vets and cleaning ladies to Mayflower bluebloods and presidents and everything in between. One learns such a lot about a country just listening to its people.

[@briandoherty3249]

I'm a new subscriber and I liked you both straight away. I'm from Manchester England and I first saw your football stadium video. I love the way your so enthusiastic about our country and so respectful to learn our culture and pronunciations its very impressive. Looking forward to watching more content from you two.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Thank you Brian!! We appreciate your kind words and very happy you found us! 😊

[@rossco8222]

Summer in Scotland is my favourite day of the year

[@davidwatson7604]

Blink and you miss it.

[@Haggis-charmer]

Aye yer right there. 😂

[@lindaritter1343]

I live in England and I have been to many countries but Scotland is my favourite .It is Beautiful there and the people are lovely the mountains are Biblical it's stunning

[@Haggis-charmer]

Thank ye Linda ❤ fae 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.

[@user-dd3zc1kj8i]

Thank you both, another great video. Love how Natasha gets annoyed with his pronunciations 😂 you are one of us now! 😉

[@enemde3025]

Glad you corrected him on EDINBOROW and GLAZ GOW !! Now you know how I feel when other American youtubers pronounced stuff incorrectly ! He also pronounced GLENFINNAN VIADUCT and LOCH LOMOND incorrectly ! The summer temp in the Isle of Skye area is about 16c/60f. He missed SO MANY locations throughout Scotland. If you don't like the weather in the UK....Just wait 10 minutes....it'll change. Great job on saying PEVENSEY . Spot on 👍

[@iggle6448]

He made a dog's breakfast of Duncansby too!

[@margaretmckay-os1sz]

There is a lot more to Edinburgh than Harry Potter!

[@margaretmckay-os1sz]

Best ( but busiest) time to visit May-September. But Autumn is beautiful too. Debbie , we say in Scotland if you want to be here and love the place you ARE Scottish.

[@ellesee7079]

Thank you ladies. Great vid and reaction, especially Natasha correcting his pronunciation! 😆 It's a shame he didn't include any beaches. There are some spectacular beaches in Scotland too.

[@geokseniortravellers.1105]

Loch Lomond pronounciation was hilarious 😂

[@littlemy1773]

Natasha yelling “stop saying it” has me dying laughing at the moment! Got a bit further on I especially loved the narrator “not sure if I said that right” Natasha “probably not” 🤣🤣🤣

[@andyallan2909]

The legend goes that when God created Scotland he made it beautiful, water-rich and rich in all kinds of resources. He was asked why he was being so generous and he said, "Generous? Wait until you see who the neighbours are."

[@angefitzpatrick]

People may disagree, but May and early June are quieter times if you want peace- out of the school holidays. Additionally, September is great to see the autumn colours and deer and squirrels, if you’re lucky. Also, thank you for standing up for Glasgow’s pronunciation!

[@stephenkayll5241]

Totally right, May, you have great long daylight hours and you avoid the Scottish school holidays. September is also nice but the nights are drawing in(getting darker earlier).

[@kimmarievan-ever6599]

Oh oh oh oh... I've just seen your fur babies photos behind you. !!! They still walk with you every day in your heart and memories..😘🐾🐾🐕🐕

[@joedevlin9493]

Scotland's landscape is waaaaay more ancient than say the Alps or the Himalayas, forged from early Planet volcanic activity. What remains today is just the stumps of the mountains that where once much larger. Add the ice age erosion, deforestation and you end up with the brooding magnificent eerie landscape that should be treated with care when hiking (even in high Summer).

[@whitedwarf4986]

Scotland is absolutely breathtaking. Mark's paintings are incredible, the composition of the Hastings Castle is perfect.

[@katydaniels508]

Scotland is such a beautiful country! I actually have that picture of the fairy pools as my wallpaper on my iPad, I’d love to go one day. Great video again 😁❤️

[@ajayjackson7727]

Mark's paintings are truly awesome, what a great gift 👍

[@robertreape]

The best time to visit Scotland if you really want to tour the country is best between April/May and September.That is when we see the most daylight,it is also when most tourist sights stay open for a bit longer.

[@alangauld6079]

Best time to visit is Late April through mid June. You get long daylight(18 hours in June) plus there is still snow on the mountain tops. And the midgies don't get too busy till Late June. Don't come between November and February, you might get lucky but you could get a week of pouring rain and fog!

[@gillramsay1112]

The lovely thing about Scotland is there is no trespassing laws. You are free to roam wherever. There are less than 5million of a population so there is lots of space. The best time is July/August for good weather.

[@karenclover4948]

My family and I would go in September and stay with my Aunt and uncle in Arbroath we always seemed to have good weather still have family there. It is so beautiful, visit Scone Palace and Glamis Castle

[@paulsmith2516]

Natasha, from here in Bonnie Scotland,, thank you for your corrections, saved us in these comments😆 I have a painting of that little stone bridge on Skye on my bedroom wall that my Gran painted. If you really want to know about the random sheep and the empty Highlands, have a look in to something known as the Highland Clearances. It should be an eye opener. ❤🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤

[@BackToNature123]

Take a hat with attached midgie net and it will definitely help. I remember seeing a friend stationed in Scotland on guard duty and he said that he could never do 2 hours standing on the gate without that

[@angefitzpatrick]

Stoked for this episode- Scotland is my homeland- went out this morning to get a bottle of Irn Bru to watch it in style 🕶️

[@ianmacpherson7620]

Another great video girls. Loving your work. I live in Glasgow, and I love the way Natasha gets irked with the pronunciations of Glasgow and Edinburgh. You should check out the North Coast 500. One of the most scenic drives in the world.

[@iggle6448]

I've done that drive a number of times...it's phenomenal and so well worth doing. ❤

[@Dan.Dawson]

It wouldn't be Sunday morning if we wasn't spending it with Natasha & Debbie! Thank you both for another great video..👍 I can see why the Queen felt most free and at her happiest in those Scottish hills.. And Mark, your paintings are stunning!

[@frankschlanker]

That's because the Queen was of Scottish ancestry

[@richardhall6034]

Hi from the UK 👋 🇬🇧 One of the best bug repellents is skin so soft ( original formula) by avon its what the sas use

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Good to know, thank you!

[@1nikg]

@@TheNatashaDebbieShow anything with deet in it will do the job

[@Thundermuscle]

August would be the best time and theres loads of tours available. Info can be gotten from the Tourist information guide. Being Scottish is great. for most part :)

[@jonathanvince8173]

Best time Scotland is July August can be 72F plus. There are so many great places to stay can look up on the internet.

[@abigail1st]

❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿love from Scotland. If you love Castles check out Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven on the East Coast, it’s magical too. Also, for a completely different experience of Scotland check out the East Neuk of Fife for beautiful fishing villages and coastline xx

[@martinscott-reed5379]

This vid gets my goat every time I see it. For someone who has been to the places he lists, his pronunciation of city names is bloody awful.

[@lizbignell7813]

Not just the cities, also Glen Finnan.

[@martinscott-reed5379]

@@lizbignell7813 Thank you. I'd forgotten to include that. And to be honest he pronounces almost every name incorrectly.

[@martinscott-reed5379]

@@debbie8674 I noticed. She was a little irritated by it too. 😅

[@johnnash2815]

One of my favourite places in Scotland is way up at the north coast near Thurso. The sea is so blue and clear, it looks like the pictures you see of the Bahamas or places like that, unfortunately it doesn't have the temperatures of the Bahamas!

[@jg4539]

Hi N&D, best time would be summer, which is June through to August. There is so much to see and do. If you can give yourselves at least four weeks and have a programme for visitations, and bucket list of must see. Would recommend drive to Gairloch in Roshire, boat trip to Gulf of Corrievrekan, drive through Glencoe, visit Sky, Mull, Oban, and a trip along the Fife coastal towns, and a visit to Fingals Cave, as well as the sites on your videos. PS dont forget a dram of the water of life. Slanj.

[@alvaromarianocarpio965]

I can relate to your frustration when someone mispronounces Edinburgh

[@36814]

" Loch LOWmund " NOT Loch La Mond . I have heard theis pronunciation a few times now and it irritates the shit out of me that so many Americans go to places but murder the country names and place names when there are literally millions of locals they could simply as k what the place is called . SAWdi Arabia . EYEraq , EYEran etc

[@kevinturner12]

I stay in the North East of Scotland just north of Aberdeen and the temperature varies quite a lot. If you get a really decent day in summer it can be 75f and sunny but can also be rainy and 55f at the same time of year. Summer days are long - sunrise around 4am and sunset around 10.30pm in early July. Winters are cold and wet generally with short days, sunrise 8.45am and sunset 3.15pm in Mid December. Thank for sharing your wonderful videos, you guys are amazing. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️🇺🇲

[@2DogsVlogs]

I hate the short days. I'm from Aberdeen and worked near the airport in Dyce. Arriving at work in the dark and coming home in the dark sucked, then the snow falling down the back of the neck and icy roads. I'm now in Australia and planning to move back home in a few years to Peterculter. There is so much too see and do in Scotland if you love walking.

[@terencecarroll1812]

Summer is better for warmer weather but if you like snow then winter. Weather can be hit and miss all year because its closer to the Arctic circle.

[@eilidhwatson8406]

Since Natasha loves birds, I would recommend visiting the west coast, Isle of Mull and go on boat trip to se the magnificent Sea Eagles, also can get a boat to the isle of Lunga which is Inhabits by hundred of thousands of Puffins and other sea birds, there are plenty videos online to get an idea, but you get amazing up close an personal views x

[@alanphillips2200]

Hi Girls. Just caught a feature on the BBC that shows a air trip around Scotland from a boat plane located in Loch Lomond. Thought it might be something to add to your wish list.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Hi Lasses! I enjoyed this young man's selections, and your reactions thereto. In my younger days, as a keen outdoorsman and energetic walker, I'd follow his example with alacrity. Now in my dotage I may only cope with less physically demanding places and offer a nostalgic sigh at his youthful energy. 🙄🧐. In Scotland my favourite towns outside Edinburgh must be Sterling, Perth, Inverness, and the unique Lerwick. BTW, for your own off-air enjoyment, as you appear both to enjoy history, take a look at the long-standing British TV series (now on KZbin) called Time Team. This week I watched some of its classic episodes, one featuring the discovery of an 8,000 year old site on Bodmin Moor, and another the reconstruction of 12th and 16th century castle ruins on the same site in Derbyshire. I fancy you might get a kick out of these too. I hope you have a blessed time during your upcoming Thanksgiving celebrations 🥳🦃🌽.

[@marjian6991]

Sterling is British money, I think you mean Stirling. Lol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Pinkparrot79]

The summer is lovely but my favourite is winter the northern lights are amazing

[@openroadadventure9717]

Hi the castle at start of your video is called EILEAN DONAN CASTLE , beautiful on way too skye .

[@martincarolpiper9964]

Come on, you should recognise Eilean Donan Castle. Any Queen fan would recognise it from Highlander :)

[@lesleymitcheson8439]

Eilean Donan Castle is stunning. He is mispronouncing every place it is driving me mad

[@gordon767]

Being from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 I really appreciate it when Americans or people from other countries take the time to learn the correct pronunciation of our cities and other places of interest. You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber 😊

[@iggle6448]

Well said! From this young man's video it's more than clear that he never spoke with any Scottish people when he was there! He would have learnt pronunciations...

[@lewissmith3896]

Amen to that Gordon. These two girls have a new fan in me.

[@DeeFourCee]

The best time to visit is between June and August. It’s the least coldest and highest chance of sun. However it is prime tourist season so it will be competitive to get into places such as Edinburgh castle.

[@SuperPixiefun]

Loch LOH-man. To the gentleman who put together the video. 😊

[@coot1925]

We have various types of grass. Some kinds are good at surviving in harsh terrain and tend to have quite sharp blades, and some grass is very fine and soft. These types are usually used on lawns in our gardens. A great place to visit is Kew gardens. Love this guys drone shots. Look it up girls. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

[@janemann2756]

Personally,I would visit Scotland in June. Much less rain and tourists in June. July and August is peak season. The midge is kinda like the mosquito. If it's windy it's fine but damp days are not as the midge is out of season. If you want to see the Highlands book a lodge or cottage so you can see things at your leisure.

[@derekhenderson1730]

The best time to come over to Scotland is between May and July. Get yourself some "Skin so Soft" by Avon cosmetics, it keeps the midgies away, as they hate the odour, they are at their worst if it's overcast and humid (they are a lot less prevalent when it's hot and sunny). Scotland may be a tiny country, but there is an awful lot to see, so plan your journey well. Our winters are pretty temperate, cold ! , but not anything like Minnesota for example. If you like eating out, Scotland is second to none, there are many great restaurants, especially in Glasgow. NOW ! don't just sit there ! get yourselves over, you will be more than welcomed over here. .Haste Ye Back.

[@junosaxon4370]

Just discovered your channel and subscribed. I really like your interesting videos and your natural and friendly presentations. Scotland has some great scenery (as well as the rest of the UK). Have you ever watched the crime series called 'The Loch'? It only has one season and the story of 'The Loch' takes place in Loch Ness. I liked the story, but also really liked the scenery of Loch Ness and the town in this series. I hope you are able to watch this if you can as you have both a story and Loch Ness views. Well done with your videos! I really enjoy watching them. By the way, as you like castles Warwick Castle is very famous, it's also not too far from Stratford Upon Avon (Shakespeare's town). Another very nice castle is Bodiam Castle, not far from Hastings.

[@zee2012]

The UK is on the same latitude as Hudson Bay Cananda. If it was not for the gulf stream we would probably freeze solid in the winter.

[@iggle6448]

Natasha, I don't think it's an exaggeration to say that most Scottish people feel like you do about their country.💖💖💖 It's a very visceral thing, a profound connection, something that's so hard to put into words.💖💙💙💙

[@melbeasley9762]

Fort William and Loch Ness were really nice. I have experienced midges, they were in dense awarms and were biting around my eyes, I was actually driven back into my car.

[@terencecarroll1812]

Because there is so much lush pasture here you'll find lots of free roaming livestock, it also makes them taste better with all the different plants they eat - basically self marinating meat

[@seakr9838]

Great reaction, enjoyed it. p.s. I never thought I would ever hear Natasha say " That's enough talking". 🤣 edited to add: I believe it was a thatched roof you wanted to pet before.

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

Don't expect to hear it said ever again! 😂

[@sharonmccabe4422]

It’s best to go in July/August and the average temperature is about 70 degrees F. Although it can dip significantly in summer so always bring a warm jumper and rain proof attire. There’s so much more in Scotland such as the Cairngorm mountains which are magical and Loch Ness and Loch Lomond. However the whole of Scotland is beautiful and despite the rain we do get periods of hot weather. You would need to spend at least 3 months to explore and there’s castles everywhere. X

[@sandrahughes8645]

I love the paintings from Mark. How talented!….and what a beautiful gift ❤

[@coot1925]

Sheep are natures lawn mowers. They're great for munching grass on hillsides. The gulf stream is the reason we have such unpredictable weather. It moves up and down the UK. When it moves down it drags the cold air down from the arctic, and when it moves up it drags the warm air up from the equator. I've walked through clouds of midges and never had a problem, but get some bug repellent just in case. ✌️♥️🇬🇧

[@christophercarr3755]

Scotland is absolutely wonderful and absolutely stunning, I've only ever been Scotland once as a child and visited Aviemore and there must of been about 9ft of snow on the ground. If I came from Scotland id certainly be proud of it because it's a gorgeous place. Certainly learnt alot from this video.

[@iainrodger8079]

Rarely reaches 80° F in summer, but the following day can be a lot lower 😂

[@z0n0ph0ne]

The castle is called Eilian Donan.

[@simonwatkins3236]

I would recommend July or August for Scotland. If you are lucky it wll be in the seventies. uut take a sweater When midges are bad they are terrible But you might not see any at all

[@valeman1958]

Hi girls, another great video. As an englishman who has lived in Scotland for the last 55 years, I can understand the frustration of the pronunciation problems in the video you reviewed. A couple of standouts are Loch Lomond, pronounced Low-mond. I live close by and often hear this wrong pronunciation. Sligachan on Skye is pronounced Slee-a-chan (ch as in loch). Quiraing on Skye is pronounced Key-rang. Hope you both get to visit Scotland sometime, I'm sure it will exceed your expectations. The midges tend to die down later in the year, October often has good light but can be unpredictable weather-wise. Take care and keep the videos coming.

[@1nikg]

His pronunciation of lomond made my ears bleed

[@AV-fo5de]

@@1nikg And Bidean nam Bian (The peak of the mountain). I would suggest late Spring, Summer, Autumn. In winter there is often deep snow, icy roads and strong winds. I live ten minutes' walk from a Castle and can look across the River Forth to Edinburgh , and on a clear day can make out the Castle. A whole floor of of Culzean (kullain) Castle was given to General Dwight D Eisenhower in appreciation of his actions during WW2. It is an hour from Glasgow, and is on the coast.

[@dburgess287]

I always say never to visit the Highlands in August. Every man and his dog comes in August, probably due to the school holidays. But it can also be a very wet month, which does bring the midges out. I always say the best time to come is May or June it's usually the driest time, so there are fewer midges if any and it's not as busy. The temperature can reach around 82F but usually doesn't go above 77F.

[@1nikg]

@@AV-fo5de I live near Culzean Castle, it's well worth a visit . on a clear day you can see Ireland

[@AV-fo5de]

@@1nikg We are lucky to live in such a beautiful country! I must do that some day. Thanks!

[@lorraineyoung102]

Sorry Girls, I've only just managed to catch up on this video. Great reaction as always but I just had to say how great I think Marks paintings are, 👏👏👏 Hats off to you Mark. I wish I had just an eighth of that talent! 😁

[@georgeshaw6374]

Where is this Scatland he keeps talking about, sounds rather questionable 🙄

[@michelletrudgill4573]

Lovely Scotland so beautiful. We have a piece of pevensie castle stone which I would send to you but my husband has kept a tight grip on. Been to both Hastings and pevensie castles a good few times even stayed in an old inn over night close to pevensie. Another lovely place is Battle abbey which is not far from Hastings. We ar so lucky to live in a country with so much history. Love these videos you do them best and thank you for taking time with the pronunciation of the places. Keep it up girlies, love you xx❤🇬🇧

[@markborder906]

I was at Battle Abbey last night, they had a light show going on, mixed with the Re-enactment group doing stories of just before the battle with both Saxon and Norman camps.

[@michelletrudgill4573]

My husband and I took our children when they were little to see a Waterloo re-enactment sadly a horse collapsed just before it started and had to be put down. The enactment was cancelled, it was so sad its owner was in shock. That is something that has stayed with all these years.

[@markborder906]

@@michelletrudgill4573 That must have been terrible to see. Fortunately all but 2 of the horses here were just sound effects.

[@katewallace1216]

Probably best May/June to visit we usually get good weather then. Thank for correcting pronunciations of place names especially Glasgow. You guys are so enthusiastic about learning about our country and the UK in general, so many beautiful place across the whole country to see and visit. If you can check out one of my personal favourites just across the border into England - Berwick Upon Tweed such an historic town and sure you would love the history of the fights with Scotland over it lol. I hope you get here soon love you both xx 😊❤

[@Mark_Bickerton]

That first castle is Eilean donan castle. (I visited it while on a Lochs and Glens coach holiday, cant recommend them enough, they were great) It was demolished by the Royal Navy during the Jacobite rebellion, but rebuilt in the early 20th century, iirc for the princely sum of £28,000. It would go for a bit more than that today!

[@brian9731]

Eilean Donan was used as the set for the village where the Highlander came from in the film of the same name. His repeated declaration in the film is that he comes "from Glenfinnan on the banks of Loch Shiel" but this castle is not there at all but near the coast opposite Skye (Hollywood geography). What IS at Glenfinnan is the railway viaduct near Hogwarts from the Harry Potter films. The location for most of the Hogwarts school scenes, however, is Harrow School which is about 500 miles South in the Northwest suburbs of London.

[@Mark_Bickerton]

@@brian9731 What he said^^ qft

[@Smckenzie1]

Midges are more like what Americans call Nats, there are a very small kind of mosquito and are around stagnant water. Aren’t deadly just annoying if they bite you

[@kumasenlac5504]

The Nats in Scotland can be really irritating.

[@robbpatterson6796]

We (Wales) play you guys (USA) on Monday. This will be our first world cup game in 64 years...I'm 30 so I could have lived twice before I saw my country in a World cup. Please can you react to Yma O Hyd before that game to give us Welsh some support

[@susanwalker7383]

Come to aberdeenshire its beautiful. You two would love it

[@BeckyPoleninja]

Scotland can easily get up into the mid 70s and low 80s in the Summer. But it can also be around the 60s too.

[@susieq9801]

Hi back cousin. Canadian but ancestry from Kilfinan, Argyll on Loch Fyne. Scots have contributed so much to the world, inventions, architecture, nation building, you name it. Amazing for such a small country. Beautiful scenery. Eerie solitude. Little wonder it's the home of so many legends and myths. I believe Scotland has more sheep than people.

[@matthewhenery4834]

I’m so chuffed you’re as annoyed as me for his mispronunciation of, ‘Edinburgh’. There are actually loads of things he mispronounces but his videos are relatively good so he’s being let off lol… ✌️❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🏳️‍🌈 xxx

[@dawnrowing3950]

You could also look at THE NEW FOREST also the JURASIC coast in DORSET really beautiful, maybe also a castle video.

[@lizbignell7813]

It may be an age thing but every time someone mentions Harry Potter it sets my teeth on edge. Yes, l am grumpy about it. In the same way that some, mainly Americans, asked why The Outlander theme was played at The Queen’s funeral.

[@bigmeltie]

Indeed - and the Glenfinnan Viaduct called the Harry Potter bridge now.

[@lizbignell7813]

I think it is called dumbing down!

[@bigmeltie]

@@lizbignell7813 When Harry Potter is forgotten about it will still be the Glenfinnan Viaduct and the place where Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Highland Gathering begain his failed coup in 1745. And the 'Outlander' theme is a bastarized version of the original which attempted to portray a (romaticised) account of the Prince's escape to France aided by a Flora MacDonald, who was later forced to flee to the Americas wher she again picked the losing side during the American War of Independence. She again had to flee from the Carolinas to Nova Scotia. Much more behind those lyrics than the banal 'sing me a song' of Outlander, in my view.

[@mmcidiotus1312]

Thank you as a fellow Caledonian Natasha for loving our country being Scottish is no matter where you are in the world is a longing and a belonging think thats why you love castles you are a Scot

[@TheNatashaDebbieShow]

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[@badbod4413]

Lived near Loch Lomond most of my life. I’d say, the best time to come over is April/May. Happy to drive you around. Love your videos

[@anneg5720]

Spend most of my summer in loch lomond with the paddleboard 😂👌 malarkey bay 💖

[@markborder906]

I am so glad you liked the paintings and thank you for your very kind words. Regarding the cold temperatures in the U.K., from visiting relatives from the colder parts of the US, or Canada who are used to 0 degrees f, the problem is the humidity, They feel colder at 30 f here than 0 at home. We have a wet cold, you, apparently, have a dry cold. Edit, btw, you got the pronunciation of Pevensey pretty close.

[@christannock2027]

Nice paintings mate, talented guy

[@markborder906]

@@christannock2027 Thank you.

[@veroniquewolff8963]

Again, the North-east of Scotland around Aberdeen has been left out. Aberdeen itself doesn't have a huge amount but Aberdeenshire is beautiful and is full of castles including Balmoral and Dunnottar in Stonehaven. Also, if you are visiting Edinburgh, visit outside the city, especially East Lothian which has plenty to visit. Also, the northern isles (Orkney and Shetland) get forgotten about and have a huge amount of history and places to visit. As for the midges, they are not so bad on the eastern side as they are on the western side. This is because the eastern side of Scotland is a lot drier but also colder then the western side of Scotland, but also why Wales has midges because In general the west of the UK and wetter than the east. Also Aberdeenshire has a lot of fishing towns and villages including Peterhead which is the biggest fishing port in the UK and handles about 80% of the fish that ends being exported to Europe. Keep up with the lovely videos ladies and keep learning 😀

[@geoffdundee]

Veronique Wolff ......Dundee is the sunniest city in Scotland :)

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

I laughed aloud when he said "Edinbro" and at your reaction .

[@scifirank]

I grew up in NYC, but moved here to Glasgow in 1984. Best move I ever made. It never gets too hot or too cold. Rarely goes above 80F and winters are mild, although a little wet! Because Scotland is quite small compared to the U.S.A., nowhere is too far to drive to. In half an hour, you can be in the mountains or by the sea. There are numerous ferries leaving regularly to the islands if you fancy a day out, or you just hit the road, turn up some small road you've never been along before and see where it leads!! There is beautiful scenery around every corner and over every hill. When the mists are floating between the hills and there is a light drizzle in the air, I've driven through some stunning hills and lochs expecting to see the Lady of the Lake offering Excalibur to the king of all the lands. I've driven down that same road in the blazing sunshine and you would hardly recognize it. Either way, just stunning!! Driving on the other side of the road isn't as awkward as you might think. Just make sure to order an automatic car, because if you don't, you'll end up with a stick shift, which is the norm here. The native population are generally very cool, indeed. I love it here and would/will never leave. Sure, I miss the bagels and pizza from New York, but worth it!! You'll love it here too. 😎💜

[@Caambrinus]

You're right about 'Edinburgh'. But our enthusiastic young friend can't pronounce a lot of other words, either, e.g. 'Glen-FIN'n', 'VIE-uh-duct', 'HOLL-ee-rood', 'ELL'n DON'n', 'GLAS-go', 'BIDG-'n nam BEE-an', 'Loch LOAM-und'.

[@abarratt8869]

Scotland is a beautiful place. 13 trillion midges per square meter just cannot be wrong! Seriously though, it is a beautiful place, and the midge aren't as bad as all that; ordinary clothing and bug spray is enough to keep them off.

[@1nikg]

At kingshouse near Glencoe, spray won't help, you need a net from head to toe...its that bad. Its OK in winter though

[@reluctantheist5224]

What happened , why has the midge population halved?

[@1nikg]

@@reluctantheist5224 they haven't, who said that?

[@abarratt8869]

@@1nikg It used to be 26trillion midge per square meter!

[@1nikg]

@@abarratt8869 ah well either way they are still extremely irritating and if you've ever been to kinghouse in August you will certainly doubt those figures

[@ericwilson8000]

Girls May is the best time for visiting.

[@25dimensionsfrancis42]

You are both well informed as to the pronunciation of Glasgow as well as Edinburgh .As an Englishman i am limited when it comes to many other names in Scotland but just getting the basics is useful .

[@andyleighton3616]

It wasn't just Edinburgh he couldn't pronounce right. Lots of pronunciation problems.

[@TeeTaylorStudio]

I dont know if you have heard of the NC500? The NC500 is a route you an drive round, 500 miles through Scotland. Lots of places to stop and see. You can take shorter or longer trips. Lots of books and websites dedicated to it.

[@danielferguson3784]

Dear girls, in many places the 'grass' covers deep peat bogs where you can sink Upton the knees or more. It can be quite dangerous to leave paths. Scottish midges are quite small but attack in swarms any exposed skin. They drive you mad. They hang about near water, usually during summer into autumn. We don't measure distance in UK by time but by actual mileage as travel time can vary according to conditions. Prepare for weather to change at anytime. Even in summer one can experience four seasons in one day, but we do get plenty of good weather. Love you girls.

[@YARROWS9]

There is more to Scotland than just the Highlands and Isle of Skye. Ayrshire and the Borders are lovely. So is the isle of Arran and Isle of mull. Plus the Orkney and Shetland isles. Which have viking heritage. Up helly aa being a great viking festival.

[@jeannellies4778]

My poor Scottish ears are mightily offended by this guy's constant mispronunciations! PLEASE, if you're going to do a video of a place, check out what names are of the things you are referring to. JUST ASK SOMEONE!!!!!!!

[@primalengland]

I’m actually with my dog, Molly, in a little cottage on the Scottish border and tomorrow we’re continuing north. Scotland and the Lake District are my favourite places. I posted a video yesterday of our drive over to Hardknot Fort.

[@sandrakay4718]

I would say May/June is a good time, no midgies and you may even get good sunshine, and Scotland looks at her best. I personally love autumn into winter as the slight frost and fog is beautiful and the trees kindly give us their leaves to walk on like a carpet. Love from Scotland x

[@janettesinclair6279]

This guy is very enthusiastic, but he has no logical plan for all the places he visits in any sort of sensible order - leaping from the Isle of Skye to Duncansby Head, then back to the West Coast makes no sense! Also as you have noticed, his pronunciation of names is a bit off. In May/June the weather is usually OK and the days are long, but the midges are ferocious! Pack bug spray, sun cream and a waterproof rain jacket just to be on the safe side. When travelling, the roads are winding and sometimes single track with passing places, so it probably takes longer to get around than you would imagine.

[@donsland1610]

This guys mispronunciation of Scottish names is absolutely appalling.

[@DeaconWilliamBrodie]

Great reaction to the video and also the pronunciation of the videographer. Driving in the Highlands is for the most part single lane traffic with passing places dotted along the way. Unfortunately some people tend to think of them as picnic area's. Enjoy your visit when do come I am sure it won't be your last. 😀 ❤️