Things I love about living in Scotland

[@LynneLongman]

I moved to Scotland 25 years ago from South Africa, having married a Scot. I had no idea what to expect. My husband told me it was beautiful and he really under sold it. It is stunning. I found that the Scottish people are happy, friendly and kind. If they are treated with respect, then you are treated the same. Be aware it works the other way round too, and rightly so. I have since lost my husband, and family asked if I was going to move back to South Africa. Noooooo, why would I want to do that. I have stayed and will die in Scotland as this is my home and I love the Scottish people, the culture and country. Thank you so much for allowing me to live in such a wonderful place.

[@Joe-n6b]

Aye well ye better be voting yes hen or ye can sod off back to south Africa

[@taveth3595]

Many thank lynne, thank you for being apart of our great country

[@Joe-n6b]

@@LynneLongman aye better be voting yes hen.

[@alemgas]

​@Joe-n6b she lost her husband not her sanity 🤡

[@Joe-n6b]

@@alemgas fs who you voting for liebour? The greens? Hahaha sit doon ya bitter unionist.

[@jonathancampbell5231]

5:26 The football team are pronounced "sell-tik", btw.

[@Daz22-wc1jy]

Or nonce fc

[@thegolem797]

Or perhaps minus the “t” at times 😂

[@Sonsaiyon]

A said the same mate 😂 we were 1 aff of a difference... a said sell tick 🫠

[@Sonsaiyon]

​@@JoCosGamewe'll start aff baby steps first 😆 You have to fail your NC course to use at word 😂

[@gaz-l621]

It's also odd because the main US sports team that uses the word (the Boston NBA side) also pronounces it with the soft C. So you'd think that would be an easy carry over

[@JacksonGreenhorn]

Excellent! It's always nice to hear positive perspectives of this wee nation and some of its policies. I'm 68 and can travel almost everywhere in Scotland by bus - free! Lots of Museums to visit - free also!

[@Ulysses1707]

@@JacksonGreenhorn You can even go to England. I used my pass to travel from Dumfries to Carlisle and then from Carlisle to Lockerbie.

[@Greg1756]

Skooshy cream... no squirty cream! Showed this so my friends looking to move over and you've covered a lotta stuff I forget to tell them.

[@bombski5657]

Exactly

[@dream1way]

As a Scotsman this is refreshing to hear amid the constant negativity of the majority of native Scots right now.

[@saorsa5]

Utter nonsense the negativity comes from the unionist is scotland .Scotland needs it's independence

[@annemonaghan4576]

Saor Alba 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@djmarti7773]

100% agree ​@@saorsa5

[@sandersson2813]

There is good reason to be negative. The country is in a mess thanks to the SNP. There is no reason to think it would be better Independent at all. It's a fat, lazy, unhealthy nation and it has so much to be ashamed of.

[@Scott-bh2qb]

Negativity? What? No there isn’t. Freedom for Scotland. Cry more unionist 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@happymaskedguy1943]

Too many people in Scotland haven’t seen outside of their own country. Only when you travel and come home can you appreciate how good we have it.

[@quantumblur-d5i]

To be fair that's more often than not a result of deprivation and poverty, Tory austerity

[@lynneserman6054]

Really?? I have lived in Aberdeen, Glasgow. Edinburgh , Fife and London and I can't think of anyone I have ever met that hasn't travelled outwith Scotland !

[@akbj2779]

My sister and I made what was my dream trip to the UK a year ago, fall 2023. We did it as inexpensively as we could, stayed in guest houses with toilets up the stairs etc. My sister wanted to stay in hostels (we're in our 50's & 60's) which I know older people do but I prefer things very quiet. We used public transport the entire time of 3.5 weeks. We had carry on luggage due to needing to haul it around on bus's & trains. We spent quite a lot of time in London on each end of our trip, I've been fascinated by London & the entire UK my whole life. I loved some touristy things of course but just wandering around and watching "ordinary life" was amazing. We rented a car only to be able to go to Wigtown in Scotland, somehow our trip coincided with the end of the "Wigtown Book Festival" in Sept. It was possibly the best weekend of my life. Wigtown is very small and has numerous used bookstores including the largest one in Scotland. The owner of that store has written about 4 or 5 books all of which I've read and it was so fun to meet him. Just walked around and talked with people in bookstores! There's one that the town operates as an airb&b. You can rent it for a week or two and run the bookstore beneath it as you want to. It's booked up for several years. Everyone seemed in love with everything to do with books. I was so thrilled to visit and just meet people and have conversations. Plus it's a gorgeous area in addition to that. (Galloway region) We stayed at a place called "The Booktown Bunkhouse" which the town operates for visitors. 3 individual tiny rooms & a shared kitchen right in the main area of town. Had to visit Edinburgh of course as I think it's nearly mandatory for tourists. I love being able to walk and take transport and how normal those things are, as you mentioned. My sister lives in a European country and hasn't owned a vehicle nearly her entire adult life. I live in Anchorage, Ak where life is much more uncomfortable without a vehicle. I currently use bus's now and it's a challenge, especially when it gets to -0 F. Americans are essentially owned by their vehicles. I loved hearing you compare cultural issues. My main emotion after getting back home was "I have to go back". All my life I've been fascinated by the cultures in the different UK countries and I loved seeing small things I'd only read about in real life. I like visiting grocery shops in other countries even. I always felt I should have been born in the UK and Scotland was my favorite place. I want to go back and just visit lots more of Scotland.

[@emilydavison2053]

I'm glad you enjoyed your trip. Do you visit your sister in Europe? Lots of fascinating and beautiful places to go to. I lived in Greece for 2 years and it's stunning (don't go in the summer). I've been to Scotland a bit but I live in the cotswolds in the west country - I love the west country. Laurie Lee came from very near me, and I've been to Cornwall often, also Wales is lovely. Scotland a bit too rugged, cold and windy for me, so I wouldn't cope well with Alaska I suppose, though I've always thought it looked very beautiful and wild.

[@Dellellonnatta]

@@emilydavison2053You’re very posh living the Cotswolds!

[@Dellellonnatta]

Galloway Forest is one of the least light polluted places in the world. We went to Murray’s Monument. Wigtown was great. I know a couple of people who live there. So many beautiful villages and lasses and laddies. I have heritage from all the UK and Eire so I’ve got a lifetime of exploring yet. Not as easy for the folks in the Commonwealth to emigrate to the UK or USA in the last 25 years. I have a great pedigree. But my great great grandparents don’t count and in the USA it’s expensive even if you’re married to a US citizen. We’ll be there soon!

[@robertfoulkes1832]

​@@Dellellonnatta Galloway Forest is where you meant. Galway is in Ireland.

[@Dellellonnatta]

@@robertfoulkes1832 Thanks! 👌🏼 Spellcheck. Fixed it. Been to Galway, too. 🙏

[@WeeGee58]

Thank you for speaking so highly of our country. That was a nice wee walk you took.

[@denoutlander]

We moved to Aberdeen after 12 years in the US, best decision we ever made. Love it!

[@Page-Hendryx]

That's good that you're wealthy enough to do that.

[@brunoyvres4939]

If ur republicans leave. We don't want u.

[@paulbangash4317]

Nice folk in Aberdeen ✨

[@sam_coghill9056]

Unlucky min hope your favourite colours grey

[@seantedford1393]

Aberdeen worst shit hole in Scotland

[@WVislandia]

I moved out of the US to Scotland in 1988. I've lived in Ireland for 16 years but am back in Scotland which I love. I personally have loved how Scots were among the first to support Nelson Mandella and the Polish shipworkers and I fell in love with Scots Gaelic songs. Glad you are enjoying this country which is just beautiful and full of such great people.

[@geordiewishart1683]

Ah yes. Nelson Mandella. A member of the Marxist backed terror group Spear of the Nation, responsible for the murder of many, mostly black South Africans

[@lorddaver5729]

Scotland is not beautiful and the people are not great. You must be thinking of somewhere else.

[@sandersson2813]

I don't know where you got that from.

[@Georgieporgie1313]

Scotland is mines I’ve claimed it for my people it’s healthy to see Americans enjoying and having a good experience fill your boots sir.

[@underated17]

Wow I have to read more about the ship supporting Scotland thing.

[@foreignofficeclub5815]

Glad you love my country, hope you continue to enjoy your time in Scotland

[@Alex-w7q6q]

What a great video. Thanks for coming to live in Scotland.

[@algrant5293]

The amount of Americans I’ve heard talk about meal deals 😂 You’ve been here four years and it was still top of the list 😂 That tickles me.

[@noelebbert9322]

I really respect the lack of chains. After Hurricane Katrina one of the towns in the coat wouldn’t let wal mart rebuild until all the local businesses opened. It was lasting culture benefits from that decisions that made that town more desirable that many of the surrounding areas

[@foxmcfog7809]

To be fair, there is definitely dominance from trains in smaller towns. Blantyre is utterly dominated by the Asda in it, for example

[@lynneserman6054]

Happy New Year Peter and to all viewers. Here's hoping it's a good one for all. Great to hear you love living in here. It's always lovely to hear when people appreciate our wee country.

[@JohnReynolds-t3y]

I love the street tour while you are educating us on living in Scotland. Great video thank you for making these videos.

[@Joe-n6b]

Along as her voting for independence yer welcome.

[@180pottery]

I am enjoying your videos on Scotland. Makes me want to move there, LOL. Thanks for sharing!

[@digitalimager4946]

It's always refreshing to come across an unassuming and interesting channel on KZbin. No click bait or sensational images to try and draw you in with false promises, etc. I'm English and fell in love with Scotland when I first visited for a tour on my Norton Commando back in the eighties. Now I'm retired I decided I wanted to live in Scotland so bought a motorhome and toured this beautiful land for five years. The motorhome has gone now and I'm living in Dunoon on "Scotlands secret coast". It really is wonderful. So many beautiful places to walk with your dog close by. All reached with minimum fuss with my free bus pass 🥰 If you can see Arran you are somewhere along the Ayrshire coast so getting over here will not be a problem. Just remember to get your ferry tickets before you board the ferry. In fact before you get to the ferrry terminal (from a local shop or supermarket). It's much cheaper. See you on the seafront 😎

[@martinhowe3679]

lovely people and country

[@noahmacaulay4803]

It fills me with the up most pride and joy that people think so highly of our country, you my friend are a true scot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@carlossaraiva8213]

Mate, there is no one in the entire world that doesnt like Scotland and the scottish people. The only exception are the english. Bugger them. Greetings and live from portugal. Saor Alba.

[@pedanticradiator1491]

​@@carlossaraiva8213 I'm English and have several Scottish friends and love the country

[@Sonsaiyon]

Boooo... get oot the comments ya bampot 😂 jk, bet your Scottish pals are the most sarciest ppl you ever met 🤪​@@pedanticradiator1491

[@harrymacdonald858]

foreskin 80% O' American men Don't. i got one U got one ? Things I love about living in Scotland ? The Scottish' Men Have Foreskins, Aye.

[@shadowr6348]

Nice video, I am based in Bay Area, born in Irvine. Glasgow for me is always about the smells in the air, even the pollutants, takes me back to childhood. The smell in central station of diesel or the smell of the fish and chip shops (cooking with proper fat, or at least it used to be) in the streets and the brewery hops in the air....fantastic. Thanks for the video, under 22s free bus passes....wow

[@annemonaghan4576]

Also free bus pass for 60 n over. Free prescriptions. No bedroom tax....Scottish Government pay it were necessary. The reason I mentioned the bedroom tax is because I've returned home to Scotland after 40 odd yrs in England were I had to pay bedroom tax (my now adult wean was on the tenancy until moving out) Saor Alba 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Albanach-je1nk]

I'm in Perth Western Australia and it's the same as the USA fast food everywhere.

[@Alex_Mitchell]

I can still recall the smell of coal smoke on the street in front of my granny's house in Gartcosh.

[@Blorp_]

Irvine in Scotland or California?

[@shadowr6348]

hahaha Irvine, Scotland.

[@pulchralutetia]

Loved this video. I’m about to move back to Scotland after 19 years away. Well done for choosing Scotland. It may not have the best weather but it does have some of the best scenery and history on earth. ❤ SAOR ALBA

[@Joe-n6b]

Aslong as yer voting yes.

[@Hiforest]

Have a safe trip home! Where are you landing?

[@pulchralutetia]

@@HiforestAuld Reekie!

[@frankiepaul9869]

The temperatures make much more sense. If you think about it water freezes at 0.c and boils at 100.c. there is a coloration between the physical properties and measurement we use.

[@bertiesaurus]

* at sea level

[@frankiepaul9869]

@bertiesaurus fair....

[@alexhorsburgh5986]

Always interesting videos and good to see someone with a calm and balanced opinion on Scotland. Keep up the good work...

[@theruggedtravelers]

Love the Weegies. Looks like George Square is all set up for the Christmas markets

[@ragebeecs]

I love when americans who live in the UK document how it really is and give other americans a good idea of how different countries in the UK is, as a scottish person I appreciate this video!

[@brucemacallan6831]

6:20 Please bear in mind that Scots law and the justice system is completely separate from that of England and Wales. We also have a real constitution which is still live in Scotland. (Claim of right 1689) it was ratified as recently as 2018 by the London parliament. The Anglo-British state fear this, as more and more of us Scots are becoming aware of the truth.

[@Colin32269]

We are moving to Scotland in March of next year from Canada.Im originally from Falkirk but raised here in Canada,looking to rent a flat around Linlithgow area if u know anybody renting lol.

[@ruthguthrie1099]

Great. I hope you have a good move. I grew in Bonnybridge.

[@harrymacdonald858]

Fa Kirk if you Don't mind. So the Wee Man is fi fa kirk bairn aye...God is good...Aye!

[@booperpotpie9634]

You may want to have a look in Bridgend, which is just outside of Linlithgow. Rents may be cheaper there. If you tell me what you're looking for accommodation wise (ground floor, number of beds/baths, amenities nearby, etc) I'll keep an eye out for you. Most folks nowadays put any rentals online but they have a tendency to go fast.

[@MarshaKlein8425]

I grew up near Falkirk but moved away wgen I was 16. Ive lived most if my life in England but moved to Dumfries when my son went to uni 10 years ago. It was the best move Ive made. I don't think I truly understood the cincept of "home" until I cane back. As soon 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿as I saw saw tbe "Welcome to Scotland" sign I had a sigh of relief because I was finally home again🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

[@ferness261]

Skooshy cream 😊

[@debbiegilmour6171]

🥰🥰🥰

[@albertcumin]

Glad you're enjoying our wee country. Especially the west coast. Nice balanced video.

[@johnmclean1046]

I love seeing these types of videos maybe as a Govanite I’m not aware of a lot of things but then I’ve never travelled much.

[@greenghoul157]

Greetings from Edinburgh, I get to meet people of a lot of different nationalities living here and they all say we're so friendly which makes me happy to hear, the taste of Irn-Bru reminds me a bit of Juicy Fruit gum it was my grandma's favourite drink

[@unclestuka8543]

I've always perceived Scotland to be more progressive and intelligent than England.

[@trevorroll4839]

would love to see some food reviews from you man. great video..keep up the good work and hope here and your family continue to enjoy it here

[@leslieperkins2722]

I would love to live in Scotland. You are very lucky.

[@sharonalexander4327]

I live in Scotland, born and bred 51 years. Scotland is a great place to live but there are lots of changes happening due to world influences and government tampering, it isn't as comfortable and settled as it used to be but I prefer it all day long compared to a lot of the rest of the world. Currently basking in -7 degrees with a foot of snow.

[@sandersson2813]

Having lived in other European countries, Scotland is pretty run down and problem ridden.

[@jbjaguar2717]

@@sandersson2813 Scotland is a nice country if you live in a nice area and have money. But we have a lot to learn from our peers in Scandinavia and the German-speaking world. Most of all we need to fix the problem with feral kids, who litter, vandalize, steal and take drugs like there's no tomorrow. In many cases they physically attack people, increasingly their female teachers at school. It amazes me that many people in Scotland think that's normal or that 'you can't do anything about it' or worse - 'it's just kids being kids'.

[@sandersson2813]

@jbjaguar2717 I lived in Norway, and Scotland is a dump by comparison. I have money in Scotland and it's still annoying

[@Gazzabhoy]

​@@sandersson2813There's areas of Oslo that look like dumping grounds..................shithole of a place with delusions of grandeur.

[@M74..]

as someone from glasgow it was very interesting to hear your opinions on glasgow and scotland as a whole. definetly got a sub mate👍

[@noway2831]

I like how well-informed you are, having lived in Scotland for a while. Usually when watching a video about Scotland from anyone who was born across the pond, I reel at least 3 or 4 times. I could probably point out a single mispronounced word, Celtic is said with the first C as more of an "S" sound. It's different from "Celtic" as it's pronounced in "Celtic Patterns"

[@ConsultantSal]

Walking through my old university

[@markm-1976]

Welcome to Scotland. Where you are walking around, I live not a far walk from in Duke Street which is the same road you are walking along known as George Street. It is funny how we call those canned creams squirty cream, it is essentially whipped cream. I know what you are saying about loads of chains in coastal places in the US. I've been in the likes of Asbury Park NJ and Portsmouth NH, where surprisingly there are few chain restaurants and a good amount of independent stores and eateries. It might be different now. As far as alcohol goes, Glasgow and surrounding areas have a bylaw which was introduced in 1996 which bans consumption of alcohol in a public place. Although you will see people drinking in public. Alcohol consumption is banned on all Scotrail trains but you can drink alcohol on long distance trains that go from Glasgow to London and Manchester Airport, in fact those trains sell alcohol on board. Enjoy your time in Germany, it is a great country to visit. I would love to see Berlin.

[@bipedalame]

Park in the Gorbals and walk over the pedestrian bridge into Glasgow Green. Ten minutes walk into city centre. No parking fees

[@cato1684]

Just don’t have a drink before you get back in the car. Zero tolerance 🎉🎉

[@owenconnolly3041]

Cool Video and True !! Never been to Scotland but Irish here living in the States for 40 years with similar thoughts on Ireland.

[@onised9000]

i had to rewatch to listen to what you were saying because i was too busy going " oh i know that bus" or "i know that shop". im not in glasgow often but seeing some of those streets brought back some old memories. but yes as a scot ill say that when i talk to my american and canadian friends there is a rather large culture gap. we scottish get a lot of stereotypes being a whisky drinking kilt wearing anger monkeys but truth is we are open to everyone so long as when you open your mouth your not spouting some vitriolic bile. we complain about the public transport but i cannot deny i can get to any point in the uk by either bus train or ferry. also you mentioned Arran at one point, im actually living in one of the towns you would get a ferry from. also arran in the colder months is completely breathtaking (yes even to those of us that live here) on a clear sky day you can see Arran clearly and the majority of the mountains covered in snow (best thing about my walk to work).

[@davidstirling9162]

Thanks for your positive review. Glad you're enjoying it here.

[@lornamackenzie2694]

I enjoy listening to your thoughts about living in Scotland. Great video. I’ve lived 10 years in the states a long time ago and now live outside Glasgee. I understand all your comments. I remember my first trip to America and going in to a toilet/restoom and being surprised by the short doors. It’s fun exploring a country and comparing it 😊

[@LucidVio]

Glad you're enjoying living here and seeing the differences that many don't get a chance to experience. Parking in Glasgow and cities can be a pain and expensive for the parking garages, but public transport does make things much easier for most people. Also, no one is going to care if they heard you saying you don't support either football teams, it's not something people really care about unless you're a fan and then they argue with each other. You sound like you're living near the area that I grew up in. The costal towns in Scotland have some really pretty views, I'm really glad you're enjoying it :)

[@chester9206]

love the view of Arran we get here on the west coast GREAT VIDEO KEEP IT UP

[@TheFlyingHaggis]

Lol....Americans surprised about electric kettles cracks me up 😂

[@deadbydayinblack]

Well to be fair. The USA has a lower voltage. We are 240-230 volts. ( I think it changed but I was brought up with 240) So an electic kettle will take FUCKING AGES to heat up. Still I would rather have a decent cuppa than a pile of shite from the microwave.

[@rossstewart9475]

@@deadbydayinblack boiled water is boiled water. It's more efficient (~90%) to use an immersion element to heat the water than microwave energy (~50%) or a kettle on a stove (60-80% depending on whether it's gas, electric, or induction), but the end result is the same. If you don't believe me try heating up a pint of water in your microwave to boiling point, then using that container of boiled water to prepare your beverage of choice as normal. The problem is when people do daft shite like putting the teabag and all in the microwave, which is obviously boke, to say nothing of the risks of explosive boiling, as microwaves can superheat water and you wouldn't know to look at it.

[@oml81mm]

North American domestic power supply is the way it is. 1500 watts is the usual max power avaliable which is not any use to an electric kettle. In UK we have 3KW.

[@deadbydayinblack]

well I would think that to make tea you need fresh bolied water. I mean when I pour my water in from the kettle its still boling. Dont think you could get that in a microwave. Unless like you said you get that superheated effect. Which is scary as hell in real life I can tell you! I have tried using a microwave and no it did not taste quite right. I dont think some of the more volatile taste compouds came out. But personal choice personal taste.

[@pauls3204]

110v takes weeks to boil , likely to evaporate before it boils

[@zamiadams4343]

Great video Peter, just subbed. I'm a Glaswegian and its refreshing to see someone talking about Scotland and my hometown Glasgow, by the way if you want to endear yourself to a Glaswegian just call Glasgow "Glesga" cheers man!

[@monty3854]

I also live on the West Coast, i lived right on the sea front for many years and would rarely look out. Now that I don't have direct line of sight to the sea, i miss it greatly. Arran is beautiful. They way it changes throughout the year and dissapears on foggy days is magical.

[@nahbro7014]

Great vid man. Good analysis and good editing, quality etc. Glad to have you here

[@grahamlait1969]

Loved hearing you say that you don't follow either the Keltics or the Rangers. I don't either, which is no doubt unusual, being a Glaswegian. However, I do actually know that Glasgow Celtic football club is pronounced Seltic. By the way, very few of the buildings in west central Scotland are older than the United States, because the climate is so hard on them and before the advent of modern building materials and techniques they just rotted... and that goes for the stone as well. Constant freezing damp for months on end rots sandstone and lime mortar and that's all they had. The older buildings are nearly all Victorian. Older buildings than that are few and far between. You can usually tell them because they have timber framed sash and casement windows with small panes of glass because until the middle of the 19th century you couldn't make large panes of glass.... at least, that's the easy way to guess the age of an older building (though not definitive) and there's not that many of them left in and around Glasgow.

[@Joe-n6b]

Aslong as ye vote yes then I dinnae care who ye support.

[@d3lta1]

As a Weegie, thank you for speaking so warmly about Glasgow and Scotland. Hope you’re enjoying living here.

[@zuzuspetals9180]

I recommend a trip up the West Coast of Scotland. Places like Kintail, with the Five Sisters ( mountains ), over to Applecross which you can only reach in the daytime because of windy, narrow mountain roads…Up to Torridon which looks like Lord of the Rings landscape, Ullapool where there is a man called Angus Bruce ( Angus Bruce Photography ) who caters for those looking for landscape photography experience, up to beautiful Lochinver, then back down through Inverness, Fort William and Ben Nevis across to Stirling and down back to Edinburgh 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Apart from the obvious beauty, there are all the inventions this small country has given to the World…including the American Navy for our cousins across the pond ( John Paul Jones )

[@laf5537]

On the flight/train point- the trains are overpriced and expensive. Flights seem reasonable depending on time of year. Glad you're enjoying Scotland Peter, it's nice to have you here.

[@noelebbert9322]

Thanks for the great content

[@carolynkerr8811]

Superb walkabout,you done us proud,good to hear someone with knowledge of our city. Costal town councils here are more strict when it comes to franchises and hotels,communities will bloke,if something doesn't fit into the area.

[@1mcshandy]

Thanks for you working. Take good care and best wishes Andy McDonald Scotland

[@Ulysses1707]

You've been here four years and you don't know it's Celtic (singular with a soft C)?

[@d0_odie77]

ive lived in scotland my entire life and this is teaching me things i thought were normal dont really happen outside of scotland...

[@InTheWind_]

I'm an American living in Scotland 18 years now. Scotland is quite Libertarian on a personal level, very relatable to Americans. It's also very dog friendly, have you noticed that at all? Dogs are allowed in so many cafes and other public places. I live in Aberdeen now, after living in Orkney on our farm (that we've since sold). I find the Scottish people very friendly and down to Earth. Very fun too with a grand sense of humor. I feel much more safe in Scottish cities compared with back home in America.

[@Joe-n6b]

As your an American I can assume you're voting yes?.

[@usbinterface]

Ayy, West Coast, glad to have you. It's gorgeous here- Have you ever been over to Arran? You can circle the whole thing in about 3-4 hours. it's quite worth the trip!

[@lifelong5425]

Wonderful, and informative...I was born in Ayrshire, a truly beautiful area. But, I came alive to the realities of City life when the family moved to Glasgow. back in 1963.....boy, you grow up fast there...1978, emigrated to Vancouver, Canada...For my 70th. birthday, I took a trip back to Glasgow, one of many over the years, but this one a best trip down memory lane. Went to Ayr, to Arran, Edinburgh, and lots of walking and touring around old haunts in my home town. I found Glasgow, etc. more modern than ever, and vibrant...friendly as it always has been, exceedingly funny in so many of the encounters with average people...Loved it, and was sad to leave. I am impressed by the move you have made...An Okie to Scotland...who would've thought that even possible. So pleased you are seeing it as it is....This was a really good all round story/report you delivered..I subscribed, and look forward to seeing more of your updates.

[@mrstevenwood2]

Wow brilliant video. As a scot you don't think of what we have or don't have but your video was very enlightening. Well done sir 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@GLPMatty]

Thanks for including so well into our culture. You should try getting a bag of gear. Great white having a couple pints. Banging prop here

[@kiang2001]

Peter, you're looking great. It's good to see your takes again.

[@drut001]

Welcome to Scotland for 4 years ago, Glad you're enjoying it.

[@Cantst10]

Thanks for the wee wander roon the toon. Really enjoyed the video man, surprised you never bumped into any one but cause you knew they'd have started talking to you no doubts 😂 Mon the glezga 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@ccurrie9672]

Toilets must be GAP free so you can do your business in peace and feel relaxed and safe. The public loo in a shop in New York freaked me out.

[@RobertHogg-u8w]

3.20 yes harder to park your car but where are all the exhaust fumes ? , cleaner air in city’s , no smog like we see in some country’s city’s ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Whisky-Raider]

I moved from Australia to Scotland 20 years ago. Best thing I have ever done. You should go to rugby game at Scotstoun and watch Glasgow Warriors. 🏉🏉🏉

[@Joe-n6b]

Hoped you voted yes in the referendum.

[@chadUCSD]

A Scotland International at Murrayfield is great too. Especially during the 6 nations each year. Calcutta Cup match (Scot v Eng) is best. Love haring Flower of Scotland prior to the match esp the 2nd verse without the pipes sung acapella. Always stirs the blood.

[@stephengardiner5410]

In terms of temperature conversion - an easy way I remember it is to "double it and add 30". It's not exact, but you'll know why you're either freezing or boiling! 😂

[@jsd8981]

Glad you like Scotland bud, best wishes to you and yours....Enjoyed the video very much...keep'em coming,,, cheer's....

[@soulkisschaoscrypt]

Irn Bru tastes like orange, not the fruit though, the colour :)

[@TheSpiderInUrWalls]

Yeah I can’t imagine anything that colour tasting like fruit. Lived in Scotland my whole life and never tried it (worried about radiation poisoning smh). Reminds me of American Fanta.

[@PasqualeDeRosa-n1v]

That was quite amusing, very good acrually, sounds like you live just down the coast. From me , the skyline/sunsets etc. for some reason allways appear different each day. Norhern lights . Anyway, I lived in NYC for 19 years so that makes me appreciate your shows more than maybe I should . Very strong winds here in Largs, I think the ferries may have to be called off.Keep up the good work. Very enjoyable.

[@rosaliehagart1888]

For the temperature. Just say it's 5 degrees. Tae convert. You Double it and Add 30 = 40 degrees. Hope it helps

[@erinthomas5463]

I liked this video, the way you filmed it just chatting away calmly walking round glasgow, nice and chilled out. Also now i know the christmas markets starting so ill be through to glasgow soon!

[@Alexmcadam]

Haha I really want to get out the UK and move to the US. Montana will be my destination. A little town with plenty of mountains around. One day 🙏🏼

[@Joe-n6b]

Why leave UK just vote for independence.

[@SheezyBites]

I live in Scotland and don't have an electric kettle; this is because I have a high efficiency induction stove and the stove top kettle is actually more energy efficient, faster and easier to clean when it needs to be... but not everyone has one!

[@graememckay9972]

Kettles are one of the most energy hungry kitchen appliances. It doesn't help that we boil the water, then click the kettle again just to make sure then make our tea or coffee with scolding hot boiled water and leave it to cool down again.

[@chadUCSD]

My metre (counter display) shows you what energy is used up when using things. The kettle uses 2p of electric to boil. The toaster depending on setting can use 2p too. So not really that much in truth.

[@carlossaraiva8213]

I'm from Portugal and i love Scotland. Saor Alba.

[@iomproirbais]

Alright mate? You've been here long enough now you're one of us! Hope to see you out for a pint one day in the Southside. All the best pal!

[@just10joy]

The one thing that Scotland is missing though is an affordable Root Beer solution. Showed my wife that shit and she's addicted. Aldi had a limited time cheap Root Beer and she bought every bottle they had in stock! The other thing is the sun. They're missing the sun.

[@peterkonradort]

Amazon has a&w root beer! It works out to only about £1 per can. Every local root beer I’ve tried just tastes like straight ginger, and root beer doesn’t even have ginger in it 😂

[@systemx4]

Hope you are enjoying Scotland, that's quite a move you made!

[@katehayes5191]

Hi , I’m Scottish and live in Tennessee , would love to move back . Still homesick after 32 years !

[@davidcoll1133]

Welcome to Scotland/Ayrshire ,glad i found your channel,I will come and say high if I see you t about if you don’t mind

[@shaunmcminn70]

glad to have you over here, enjoy the fruits of the land and please visit glencoe

[@EggleMacon]

Scotland is great, you should explore more of our stunning country and hit the Highlands and Islands.

[@lewis8522]

Great video. You walked past some cool places. “Hazel” is a nice bar in a hotel. Also assuming you live in Ayrshire somewhere? I’m from north Ayrshire, town called Irvine.

[@murphbee]

Sounds like he’s somewhere around Saltcoats down to Ayr. I live in the US but am from Dalry.

[@FATBOY692011]

Are you in West Kilbride? I live there and can see Arran too.

[@adamtatek8330]

Look forward to seeing the vid about sweary words! Great video as usual, love how you're always in a different location- figuring out where you are is part of the fun.

[@ianmuir3640]

Edinburgh has a brilliant bus service,when my friends come over from Australia they love the bus service

[@bertshutler5973]

Most Canadians have kettles too, stove top or electric

[@Alex_Mitchell]

Along with that strange mixture of the metric and imperial systems.

[@hashachache]

I live in Edinburgh, I do like it, travel back +, forth between London frequently, I like London too. Possibly The Edinburgh Festival creates a difference I've heard American holidaymakers comment on - "Edinburgh people are so EDUCATED!".....that's an American comment talking with me in a Scottish bar, Milne's Bar. "I've never seen so many good lookin birds in one place in my life!" is a New Zealandet's comment who had decided to visit all the most famous cities in the world - then he got to Edinburgh - I've heard two people say that. *, "I prefer Edinburgh to Florence, Florence is super expensive."

[@maximhargreaves1547]

Nice video my dude ✌️ currently living on the Isle of Mull

[@ruthguthrie1099]

I love Mull. We have a caravan down on Knockvologan beach.

[@mcdibbern9919]

As a Scot ,one thing I actually am not comfortable with is when people drink alcohol on trains. Too many memories of football fans getting tanked up before and after a match when things could get very unpleasant.

[@Hercules_88]

You are not supposed to drink on Trains The staff usually turn blind eye if its decent looking folk on way to a concert or something. Groups of lads drunk with cans of beer is not allowed.

[@coreystrachan6519]

😂

[@osopapi]

@@Hercules_88 you can buy alcohol on trains.

[@rossstewart9475]

​@@osopapi maybe on an LNER coming up from England, but it's been banned in Scotland since 2020. Alcohol isn't permitted on any Scotrail trains or in any Scottish train station.

[@oml81mm]

I could not agree more. Drunkeness tends to be a youth thing in Scotland and while the adults can put a fair few drinks away, they are generally well behaved.

[@spervuurproduksies]

I have to say, the visuals are very atmospheric. You are just filming yourself, but the whole effect is almost cinematic. To be a filmmaker in Scotland - what a blast that would be!

[@mustarddoctor]

I'm a Scottish American, part Scottish through my moms side. Been here for 16 years now.

[@therealscottadamsTM]

Glad you’re enjoying yourself, I’m only getting used to cm instead of feet and inches, but instinctively Celsius is better than Fahrenheit, 0 is freezing 100 is boiling, and I’m sure someone else has already mentioned the pronunciation of Celtic.

[@kkrispykremegod]

lived in scotland all my short 18 years of life and never realised how good we get it in some ways

[@weebolddavy]

Having moved from Scotland to England/ Wales 20 years ago I miss many things but the thing I miss most is the freedom to roam in the countryside. Being into hillwalking, photography and fishing I'm very restricted to where I can go and for me that changes everything. Roaming in the countryside in Scotland is shear pleasure and is as natural as breathing, you don't give it a second thought. It's just not possible in England or Wales.

[@peterkonradort]

Yes!! I’ve been wanting to do a video about right to roam for awhile. I even have “i would walk 500 miles” bookmarked to licence for the video, if it’s still available when i get a chance to do it 😂. But that’s one video that i want to put much more time and effort into and preferably go a bit further north, so it’ll be some time before I can get it done.

[@harry047]

Great video, and thanks for the positivity on Scotland, soar Alba