Scotland: The Don'ts of Visiting Scotland

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What tourists should never do when they visit Scotland. Heading to Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Isle of Skye or mabye the Highlands of Scotland and not sure what to watch out for? Well here we give you tourism information on Scotland for your Scotland vacation. Whether you are looking at the food (Haggis anyone?) or the people (friendly as can be) there are a few things tourists should not do in Scotland and we talk about those here.
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[@hramunro4199]

Why am I watching this when I live in scotland? XD

[@katmc2353]

HraMunro me to am in aberdeen an scotish lol

[@Noah-qc9bp]

I wanted to see what other countries thought of us

[@TabathaLamprecht]

Me too and I’m in Dundee

[@tcbaytc]

Same im in glasgow Better than edinburgh

[@jocelynprentice2147]

Don’t tire, come tae eh tyre~ ✌🏼 One wae eh skem 🔥

[@conorc725]

“Don’t say that the tap water is awful” because it’s the actually the best water in the world.....

[@scottanderson2575]

Scotland's liquid gold..... Water straight from the tap and crystal clear....enjoy 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hImYaopumdeNbrM

[@scottanderson2575]

@Ian McLean Troll post!! Absolute rubbish Ian...... you must've been drinking swimming pool water

[@TheLifeOfDan1]

... na it’s pretty crappy

[@dezzag8366]

Conor C nah I’m fae Scotland and the tap water is minging but in the morning it’s cold and it’s nice

[@derinaries]

Actually, Hamilton Ontario, Canada has the best water.

[@JacobBite]

why am i watching this i bloody live here

[@afunnyman]

Pat!?!?!

[@seumasmacalastair3463]

I ask myself the same question, yet I find myself on these videos often...

[@TheSpacecraftX]

We want to know what foreigners' impressions are.

[@Hannah-eg7vl]

All the views are literally just scottish people lmao

[@ronaldomadrebien7045]

Pat Moon ............Research Pat research!

[@smikabis2717]

I've lived in scotland for 30 years and this guy has seen more of it than I have

[@mateusalbuquerque2582]

Me too, I have never even been to Loch Ness

[@biddyboy1570]

Crack destroys lives

[@kevinmorgan8534]

Whose fault is that?

[@stuartgraham1065]

You see, we think it's a dump, so we go to England 😀

[@kristinfjola6918]

@@stuartgraham1065 do we?

[@callummcclelland3272]

I died when he explained the wars of independence as “a little animosity”

[@sirsteele6303]

We will become independent soon!

[@thatssofetch3481]

Sir Steele I hope so. I think brexit may change the mind of those who voted no in 2014.

[@Daniel-jy9so]

Sir Steele hope not 🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jackmason7823]

As an Englishman, I love Scotland. Holidayed there every year growing up (Newcastle, so not far). For that reason I hope you guys stay (also the voices of reason in Parliament are often Scottish). However, given the current state of affairs, I would not blame you one bit for going independent. 😂

[@sirena7116]

@@sirsteele6303 Maybe. I for a variety of reasons hope so, but I also fear that Scotland has been apart of GB for so long that it will take some adjusting.

[@bryantsteury8910]

I'm unclear on how Mark feels about the sticky toffee pudding

[@jimmyuk007]

I am sure he loves it!

[@botaqhead]

I'm wondering the same. 😂

[@katleman]

Bryant Steury Sticky Toffee Pudding is to die for

[@rachelwilson9751]

65g butter, 150g sugar, 2 eggs, 150g plain flour, 150g dates, 150ml water. 1 heaped dessert spoon bicarbonate of soda. Bring dates, water and bicarbonate of soda to the boil, then simmer for two minutes and purée. Cream butter and sugar then add eggs 1 at a time, then add sifted flour and date purée and mix until combined. Bake in individual moulds for 18-20 mins at 180C fan 160C. Then cover with toffee sauce.

[@findadmagusfindadmagus7864]

@@rachelwilson9751 1. preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C(.2. Stir cream cheese, milk, butter and garlic salt together in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese has melted completely and the sauce is smooth, about 5 minutes. Stir corn, green chilies, and jalapeno peppers into the sauce. Pour corn mixture into a baking dish. 3. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes.

[@salsabil44]

You forgot the number one rule in the UK: ALWAYS respect the queue! Whether it be a shop, the bus stop or a pub, always recognise the person in front of you in the queue is before you. There will be consequences if you don´t.

[@tmacleod4616]

75% of the people watching this will be Scottish.

[@billy6044]

Loreley ahahahaha damn yank

[@sambugg4424]

Loreley your American

[@mrakasuryakusuma551]

Haha I wish

[@heidimarchant5438]

Don't forget to pronounce it Edinbruh 😎

[@VixVex]

Embra

[@Marc1996L]

Trikervix i say it like Edinbruh aswell

[@emilyarcher9809]

Edinborough

[@Marc1996L]

Emily Archer yeah that’s the right way but the lazy way is edinbruh 😂

[@VixVex]

@@Marc1996L I'm born and bred, unless you're in a posh bit of town, it's Embra ;) LOL

[@lindsaydenney1666]

Went to Scotland in 2018 and I’ve been dying to get back ever since! I loved Edinburgh but anyone who goes to Scotland and doesn’t spend time in the highlands is really missing out. Heaven on Earth!

[@leea8706]

I’m from Scotland and the most north I’ve been is Elgin, I really should go to the highlands.

[@Daniela-nc3qv]

I'm living in Aberdeen for about 5 month and I'm loving the scottish people. They're really friendly.

[@richardw.389]

How long did it take to get used to being called a quine of a lassie?

[@fitz2147]

Welcome to Eberdeen Daniela .

[@keithlordofalbascotland3371]

Fit Like

[@tubzmanofmischief4091]

You've still to get through winter hen

[@JustWeeMe1]

Foos yer doos

[@wyaakk]

Biggest Don’t of Scotland: Don’t call Edinburgh Eedenboro

[@Justice_Slim]

The worst I've ever heard is Eden-Berg Never before have I wished pain/death upon someone... Until that moment

[@thegriva7813]

@John Barber it's edin-bruh

[@nutyyyy]

Edin-Bruh or Brah

[@PaulGarthAviation]

Edin-Burra Glasz-GO Shetland -- not "The Shetlands"

[@Robyn907]

Or Edin burg

[@MrBonnuus]

Spent 4 weeks hitch-hiking alone around Scotland in 1989, came up to Orkney, that was a life-changing experience. This summer my wife and I are going back, now by car, and can't wait to see it back. Thanks for your useful story.

[@annemcniell6956]

Glasgow accent is hard for foreigners, but they’re fantastic people.

[@sharonsloan]

I'm from Northern Ireland, and can speak the Ulster Scots dialect, most Scottish accents are grand. Fast Glaswegian though can be difficult. Then again, some people in NI didn't understand the Armoy accent Joey Dunlop had, so it isn't unique to Glasgow!

[@JW-YT]

People shouldnt be scared to ask us to say things clearer if they dont have a clue what we just said.

[@bonniea8189]

@@JW-YT Heh heh I felt like such an idiot asking a sales clerk to repeat herself 3 times! I thought, she must think I'm such a stupid American.

[@JW-YT]

@@bonniea8189 not at all, its always nice to talk to nice people, Americans are some of the nicest :)

[@CalumOH]

@@bonniea8189 Surprisingly most people from english speaking countries have trouble understanding scottish at first, yet if we talk to someone who has english as a second language, they understand us fine most of the time. It's strange.

[@WVislandia]

When I moved to Scotland from US, my Edinburgh friends said ' when you are on a train, you are expected to be willing to talk with your fellow travelers' - that was good advice. The problem with driving a car is you are enclosed and so you don't get to chat to people. So my advice is - be open to people. I actually had a man on a bus in Donegal come to me as he was leaving - 'are you traveling on your own?' I said, 'yes' - he said, 'good for you!' People like to meet visitors. Also, when you see a piper playing on the street, like in Edinburgh, remember to leave him or her a bit of change - I had to point that out to my dad - people playing music in the open are doing it, yes, for your enjoyment, but they are not being paid by someone else, so remember to give them a few of your spare coins as a 'thank you for your music, I enjoyed it!'

[@tcbaytc]

I live in glasgow and talking to random people isnt the beat idea especcily in junkie land

[@timtaylor8503]

donegal is in Ireland mate.......

[@5688gamble]

@@tcbaytc I lived in Glasgow for years, talking to random people never really caused me any bother, even the junkies and alcoholics generally won't bother you, just talk nonsense at you most likely, I actually really liked Glasgow and the people for the most part. Edinburgh is OK, but the wall-to-wall pipers in the city center get real old real fast! Definitely not an obligation to tip a piper, if you feel generous and appreciate the culture, fair enough! You wouldn't feel obliged to give every other street performer money. Thing is with busking that some will like it, others will hate it, you are kinda forcing everyone in the area to listen to your music whether they like it or not.

[@OneTrueScotsman]

I'm a Scot living in Scotland. I never talk to randos, unless they genuinely need help. I am not looking to make friends with strangers on the street.

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

Scottish people may be the friendliest in Europe, so helpful always!

[@aje4298]

Scottish and Slovenian I've found are the friendliest!

[@alexilaiho321]

You can say this for Western Europe , but whole Europe? Im gonna say no , you have to go to Eastern Europe - Ukraine,Belarus,Romania,Bulgaria,Serbia,Croatia ,etc and then see whats up

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

@@alexilaiho321 Yes, you are right, I should not cover whole Europe. I remember once I spend two days in Serbia (Belgrade), and I bought a day pass for public transport. But I was too stupid to check in my ticket at the machine in the bus correctly, and suddenly two ticket inspectors appeared and told me my card was not correctly checked in. Ups... I heard about the merciless ticket inspectors in France or Germany, and I was afraid that I had to pay a fine now. But these two people were so nice, and told me that my ticket was OK, and then they showed me how to correctly check in. And after it they wished me a nice stay in Serbia. I was really moved by this helpfulness! Yes, Serbia also stays in my mind for having helpful people!

[@robertgibson9619]

@Beeblebrox One what dose that have to do with being freindly to tourists?

[@mateusalbuquerque2582]

@@alexilaiho321 Africa is the friendliest country in Europe

[@TripleSomething]

I love that all of your donts are basically 'dont forget to have a great time'

[@BlueBlossom24]

As a Scot this is really fun to watch. I love how much you guys are enjoying Scotland!! I grew up abroad and moved back for university, I absolutely love it here. People are so friendly and the nature/architecture is beautiful!

[@zainulabdin1720]

❤😊❤

[@George8sn]

As a Scot I can confirm this is pretty accurate... Though it is also true that as a visitor, you are required to fight a haggis to the death

[@gguy3600]

It's a rite of passage.

[@FionaclarkClark]

It's all about respect,

[@maxweisel9027]

I honestly just thought haggis is a food

[@FionaclarkClark]

They are not easy to catch, with 3 legs longer on one side, and 2 legs shorter on the other, but how else can they run round mountains?

[@PaulGarthAviation]

@@FionaclarkClark Haggis Scotticus, predominantly on the East Coast of Scotland, roam northward. To catch one, because they have very sharp teeth, you need two people. One to chase the haggis to the south (so they tip over and roll down the hill) and the other at the bottom of the hill with a burlap sack (because of the sharp teeth). It's an unknown fact that haggis on the West Coast (Haggis Caledonius) have the leg difference opposite sides, and also tend to roam north.

[@kathleenh6773]

Wish I could give this 2 thumbs up. So true. Taking my 4th trip to Scotland in May. Thanks for all the great videos. 😀

[@lornahay4445]

THANK YOU FOR ADVERTISING OUR AMAZING BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND UNDERSTANDING SCOTTISH PEOPLE , ENJOY YOUR VISIT , LOVE FROM ABERDEEN SCOTLAND 👍

[@Rainyday105]

Lorna Hay Random question? Do you have a dog

[@jencrecelius3565]

Thanks for another Scotland vid! Will be over for the first time in June and can't wait 😊

[@melvinmcdelvin641]

Wolter, you are the man. Thank you for all these awesome videos that help us all out so much. You and your family rock!

[@RadioactiveChannel06]

I’m English but have never been to Scotland and while most of these things are expected it was still great to hear you explain it all :)

[@TheKatoSama]

"we even made a second one just to show him Scotland" I'm dying

[@phoenix9ty]

Great shots of Scotland. I wanted to visit Scotland last year. We did London, Paris, Germany & Poland. Hopefully I'll get there this Autumn. Personally I love traveling in the Autumn as museums don't seem as crowded, and prices are better. Thanks for the video.

[@mariezp]

Nice timing! Scotland is next up on my to-do list. Thanks for sharing your tips and beautiful scenery in the video. Thanks to you I will be absolutely sure to try some sticky toffee pudding!

[@jenniferbenzie6594]

You do these videos so well Mark! This is my own stomping ground and I'm inspired to go to these places when i watched this vid!!

[@jeremywestern7067]

i went there and was offered a “glasgow kiss” by this scottish bird.... it wasnt what i expected... thats the last time i wore a see you jimmy hat

[@essemsee2808]

😂

[@JAy-iw3xw]

Number 1: When waiting in a queue don't start shoving them down and yelling:"THERE CAN ONLY BE ONE!!!"

[@AisleorWindow]

Nice to see you again MacLeod.

[@meatsweatmundungus6415]

Really? I would strongly recommend doing that, it's how I became their king

[@Nynke_K]

Especially if they're under 35 because they won't get the reference :)

[@BillGreenAZ]

Can you at least yell, "FREEDOM!"

[@JAy-iw3xw]

@@BillGreenAZ As long as you yell "SCOTLAND FOREVER!!!"

[@craigevans6156]

So pleased you enjoyed your visit, come back soon! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@emmaleenicholls03]

as a scot, i really love this video! always love helping a tourist out!

[@CammieBoi81]

Scotland 😍 Can't wait to visit again! I want to see so much more. It's absolutely beautiful, and haggis is delicious.

[@humphandhumbug]

I’m amazed to see a blue sky in Aberdeen and the locals out and not melting.

[@btk1]

Oh! I live in Aberdeen and was recently in Chicago where your videos were pretty much essential viewing! Glad to see you were over here, hope you enjoyed your time here!

[@michaelj.corrigan8654]

Great video! And filled with useful information.

[@tarajohnson5491]

I LOVE Scotland! It’s my favorite country to visit on vacation. It’s beautiful, and the people are wonderful.

[@callummacrae9055]

You're welcome

[@nathandouglas9750]

@@callummacrae9055 Scottish reply right there🤣🤣

[@soylentblue6924]

Thank you Tara! Come back soon! SAOR ALBA

[@isla9610]

Why Thank You That’s so nice to here!!!

[@GabrielTravelerVideos]

You forgot to mention the sticky toffee pudding!! ;) It looks good by the way. Haggis is pretty good too actually, also neeps and tatties.

[@woltersworld]

I may have a sticky toffee pudding fan video :) went with my mom last year and we had it at every restaurant... just to test to make sure all were good :) hope things are good with you Gabe.

[@suzannemcgowan6230]

@@woltersworld Sticky toffee pudding is gorgeous but it's not Scottish.

[@danielmontaigne1219]

My Canadian sister in law loves sticky toffee pudding but it is British not exclusively Scottish.

[@steveburnside3242]

@@woltersworld You forgot to add that if you are a Yank (American), Canuck (Canadian), Kiwi (New Zealander) or Australian (Ozzy), then do not pretend to be or claim to be Scottish or the same as us, because they are not and nor ever will be Scottish. This is actually even less acceptable than being called English. The word 'Native' is a cognate of the word 'Native' which both together are a cognate of their derivative form 'Nationality'. A Yank is an American by nationality as well as an American by ethnicity, just as a Scot is British by their geographic heritage. And don't be one of these loud annoying Americans, it's very annoying to a lot of real Scots and intolerable.

[@beautyofdawn9565]

@@steveburnside3242 Hi, I'm Canadian (Canuck, haha!) and of Indian descent and a female.. are there any tips or anything I should know culturally before going to Scotland? Sorry if thats a silly question! Have a good one!

[@davidlee6144]

Good tips... watching this video makes me reminisce the good time when I travelling there.

[@AisleorWindow]

great advice on the small bites of local foods .... sometimes a local dish is just too much if you've never had anything like it before. The appetizer gives you a chance to try it and decide whether you like it. And that blue/red boat pic was beautiful!

[@JitsIntoTheSunset]

That was such good advice about the midges being notorious in Scotland! We just finished an epic road trip around Isle of Skye & NC500 and because it was Winter, we missed the little rascals eating us alive. Definitely recommend Scotland in Winter to anyone thinking of visiting. Yes is was cold BUT the epic light & snowy landscape made up for it! Wolter, we'd love to hear what you think of our travel video if you read this & get a chance! xx Tania 🚐💕

[@reinhard8053]

Even fall might be late enough. End of august I only rarely had midges, except once or twice when the weather was very good and there was no wind.

[@lordred4116]

Those kids and pubs rules apply to all the UK.

[@joshuawilson2386]

Aye but he's no talking about all the UK he's talking about Scotland ya dweeb

[@chelletowsend8115]

Actually they don't. Licensing laws are different in Scotland as well as the pub not being seen as a family affair. Pubs can get a license to admit kids. A lot just don't want to.

[@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music]

But there's no reason why I couldn't take a full-grown goat into a pub right?

[@Unicorn12304]

I’m from Glasgow and I think your review was pretty much spot on. Scotland is beautiful and people are friendly, I thought the same when I was in Florida everybody was really nice that we met and made us feel welcome.

[@RabbitTeaPot]

Ah man, I love coming across your videos on Scotland. You really get it & yes, as long as you’re nice, you’re all welcome here. 💜💜💜

[@stevo728822]

The Appalachian Mountain Range in America and the Grampian Mountain Range in Scotland are the same mountain range. They were connected 400+ million years ago and then divided by the formation of the Atlantic Ocean.

[@selina7150]

stevo728822 not a lot of people know that

[@selina7150]

Red Rowan it’s true!

[@selina7150]

Red Rowan it’s really interesting. Geologically a big chunk of Scotland started off as part of what became North America, then when Pangea split up it got left behind and eventually joined the rest of Europe. You can walk on some of the oldest rocks on the planet on coast of north Ayrshire. This is the first time I’ve seen anyone mention it since I was a student back in the olden days.

[@matthewthomson6126]

Don't forget to cross the river forth by train or car/bus, it's amazing! I've lived with all the bridges in full view all my life. It never gets old. Also, don't forget to visit Anstruther for the best fish/chips ever😄

[@Alexander-vo4gv]

as a local, I 100% agree. nothing comes even close to the local chippie that I've tried

[@robbetts]

Great content! I couldn't agree more about the friendliness of the people. They're incredible. Also, one of my favorite things about this part of the world is that kids aren't allowed to eat with the adults in the Pubs. It makes for a peaceful adult-friendly experience.

[@andynorris3537]

Kids eating in the pub really varies from place to place and the kind of pub you want to go into, although most pubs stop serving food after 9pm anyway. Agree with what you said in booking to eat out in smaller towns or villages, even as a native when I travel I do that

[@laurameakin]

Supermarkets are generally 11pm some 24hrs even smaller shops can be 8pm. In summer time some towns and even smaller villages that have a lot of tourists will do summer trading hours and open longer like St. Andrews.

[@vtecbobby]

As a Scot, I approve of this advice. Also, don't forget to have a good time!

[@drumzapp]

I just wanted to let you know that we live in Iowa and are headed to Europe 10 September We have been planning our trip for months and we have found your videos extremely helpful Thank you so much

[@steelernation1989]

Absolutely loving your enthusiasm for my country! Slàinte math!

[@kurt7842]

As a native I appreciate this. Great video.

[@Freeman-bt9od]

A Scottish breakfast without a sq sasuage and tattie scone? :O :O

[@humphandhumbug]

Gary square sausage isn’t so popular in the north on fried breakfasts. Most are just links

[@Noah-qc9bp]

But tattie scone

[@jenniferbrown4375]

Gary wait, he was in Aberdeen - where was the rowie???

[@andrewmillar8153]

Tottie scone, mince and totties , tatties sounds like it comes from an American black and white film about bonnie prince Charlie

[@lewisbeattie2533]

@@humphandhumbug It's both or it's no a full Scottish. End of.

[@tammypearson4500]

Ready to check Scotland off the bucket list! Can't wait to go!

[@gruberstein]

Make sure to visit Kinloch Hourn, its a beautiful drive with awesome mountains and lakes. I drove around Scotland for a week back in 1988. Also go to Duncansby head, the cliffs are super cool.

[@kellymm7630]

Walter don't ruin the kilt industry for Scotland lol

[@lauramac90]

😁

[@purnagurung9068]

One of the most beautiful countries in the world. Wanna go again and again.

[@christinastclair7715]

My husband and I are planning a vacation to Scotland and Ireland once the pandemic is over. I am a St Clair (Sinclair)and an O’Donahue, it is going to be fun to see where my ancestors once lived. 🥰

[@AlkyosnoScorpio]

Thank you, i'm visiting Scotaland in april, and this video will help! Also, I had no idea of what black pudding was, but realise that we have this specialty in my little corner of France, called boudin noir which we can eat "raw" or cooked... I had no idea, but it is so good!

[@steadyrockscotland]

I'd say the advice is fairly bang on!

[@ElSchnellder69]

I'm from Scotland, I was born in Dundee and I don't understand some people from Glasgow half the time but Glasgow is a great city to visit!

[@tcbaytc]

Im from glasgow and i also struggle to understand the accent sometimes

[@ElSchnellder69]

@@tcbaytc I like your name BTW man 😂 yea it's hard trying to understand our own😂😂

[@marcusskidmore7290]

It's hard to understand people that are inebriated or on heroin.

[@ElSchnellder69]

@@marcusskidmore7290 just wish they'd come with subtitles 😂

[@eddiewhite7309]

@@marcusskidmore7290 shut up ya bawbag

[@TheBawbag001]

love the video mate, Very informative. As always, everyone is welcome to scotland

[@BoeingPrototype]

I'm from Malta. I've been around to many places, but no other places caught my heart more than the Scottish.

[@ikahobbit]

Perfect timing! Just planning my trip to Scotland in May.

[@richardw.389]

The first is the most important - Don't call us English!! The rest is good advice.We also can swear a lot but don't take it personally, it's just the way a lot of us are.

[@247micko]

@@richardw.389 The eastern Lowlanders are the closest to the original Anglo-Saxons. Less diluted blood than south of the border, so you could be more English than the English.

[@reddyshreddy5050]

247micko Lol say that anywhere and Scotland and try to walk away from it 😉

[@247micko]

@@reddyshreddy5050 Really? Don't be so ridiculous. Are you(personally) so touchy that you deny your past. Not only are the south-east Lowlanders closely related to the Northern English, but they also speak the language closer to Old English than anyone else in Britain. lts something that l would be proud of. You must have an inferiority complex or you're just looking for a fight.

[@isla9610]

Please don’t call us English when you go

[@ScottishMoore]

"there are good buses and trains" ...False, our public transport is pish.

[@theonewhoknows4385]

Lothian buses are good in my experience

[@tcbaytc]

Its better than americas

[@ScottishMoore]

It may be better than America's but that doesn't make it good

[@Zakian]

Andrew Moore haha every been to Inverclyde and went on a soviet Russia style train? They’re all pish.

[@carywest9256]

I am from Texas,please define the term-pish?

[@cameronbennett5085]

Thanks for posting this! I’m studying abroad at the University of Aberdeen this summer and am so excited!

[@cameronbennett5085]

Rad Derry We actually will have provided housing on campus but I’ll keep an eye out. Radon is a big issue where I live too.

[@joythornz]

On point about the Scots being friendly. Explore also the east side of Scotland when you get a chance or if you are thinking of coming for a second visit. If you are into hiking or walking with nature, the coastal walk from Queensferry to St. Andrews is amazing.

[@DeliaV298]

Headed there in March! Can't wait to try that sticky toffee pudding.

[@smellmyfingas]

D D if the sound of raspberries folded into thick honey flavoured cream with a splash of whiskey and rolled oats is your jam, you should hunt down some cranachan! It’s more of a traditional Scottish desert than STP I would say. And it’s absolutely gorgeous! Best wishes for your trip here! It’s been a mighty mild winter, fingers crossed for dry weather for you!

[@DeliaV298]

@@smellmyfingas Thank you! Is the dish popular all over Scottland?

[@smellmyfingas]

@@DeliaV298 yeah it should be. You'll find the toffee pudding in abundance all over, it caters to the masses! Cranachan is more of a special occasion dish at weddings etc... but nice restaurants/pubs specialising in Scottish fare will have it. Be sure to grab some tunnochs caramel wafers ( choc covered wafer biscuit with toffee layers.) If you can get it back home, l love breaking it up into choc brownie mix and it gives you a gooey, crispy bite in the brownie squares 🤗 oh your making me hungry 😂😂😂

[@stephaniemcintosh2808]

We can't wait to welcome you to our amazing country! Sticky toffee pudding seems to have become our adopted national dessert - but don't forget to try out clootie dumpling too 😁

[@franksmith900]

Easiest way to get beat up by a Scot: ask “what part of England are you from then?”

[@gavinpotts6747]

I worked with an American guy in Edinburgh a few years ago. He said his daughter was at university in England. Turns out she went to Edinburgh University.

[@isla9610]

Frank Smith Lol Yea

[@albawolf883]

This kinda thing actually nearly got me (a native Scotsman) beaten up in Glasgow because I flipped it around. I was helping some Aussie tourists find the GoMA when one of the blokes asked "you're accent's not from around here so what part of England are you from ?" It's worth noting that the couple I was mainly speaking to both flinched at this. Rather than immediately punch him or saying something derogatory, I simply said "before I answer that. Tell me, what part of New Zealand are you from?"

[@neilburns8869]

I hope that you and your family had a really wonderful time when you visited Scotland and please make a point of coming back in another few years time.🥰👍🤝😊

[@exploreearth6275]

Very nice content, explain so many things about Scotland.

[@May-qb3vx]

So many regrets from my time studying abroad in Glasgow. Hardly even made it to the city centre, let alone other areas of Scotland all because I was saving travel time for my last two months following exams. Then COVID and a pile of regrets happened.

[@historymysteries4134]

Don’t expect Scotch eggs to contain Scotch 😉

[@katielemos8590]

Well shite

[@timmmahhhh]

Ya those are Kinders

[@lewisbeattie2533]

Scotch means "of Scotland", it's an adjective. Scotch Whisky, Scotch Eggs, Scotch Pies are all Scottish, so they are "of Scotland".

[@lewisbeattie2533]

@Graham Epworth That's not confirmed and the idea of "Scotching" is a hotly contested one as there's no etmological source to that claim.

[@MalonzeProductionsGaming]

I fuckin love scotch eggs. We know the restraunt recipe and makem at home

[@lorettaalexander4056]

Keep up the great job , lovely info

[@vagabondslot-machine8832]

Lots more to see than Aberdeen and Edinburgh and, just like everywhere, we have our good and not so good. I hope it's all good for you and your family 👍🏼

[@CobaltP]

Rather than book in advance for the city, just stay in any town in the central belt and use the trains. Its not only cheaper but means you see more of the country

[@probinson4383]

Yep, or stay in Glasgow to visit Edinburgh and take the cheap and fast trains.

[@timmmahhhh]

Wow the Highland Cows are stunningly gorgeous.

[@b.2221]

They taste even better.

[@stuart207]

Best cow to work with.

[@timmmahhhh]

Well now I know what these guys were singing about 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4PQY6Sbja6KfZo

[@ikreer9777]

@Clucky Plucker It's a 'airy coo.

[@kenneththompson8933]

Aye I married one!!!😂😂😂

[@palehighlander8635]

We have travelled Scotland on motorcycle, by car and by train. Loved every trip and every minute. Go off the beaten track, meet the locals. Some tips: Edinburgh Festivals in Augus; Highland games and the Pitlochry Theatre. And a special treat: Caladonian Discovery, a barge travel from Inverness to Fort William (or the other way) with a great cook on board, bicycles, canoes, walking and a private cabin. We did it twice and will again,

[@badwolf7367]

Building the Skye Bridge ruined it all for me. In 1984, I took the ferry and it was such a peaceful relaxing trip where you can watch the scenery. It was even cheaper than the ridiculous toll they charged.

[@AnneMB955]

Renting a car and will be in Scotland in May. Luckily in Aus we drive on the left. We’ll be doing the NC 500. Can wait to get our passport stamped. Your trip reports are great. Love how you encourage trying the local food and beverages. More!

[@alastairstock118]

Please try Haggis and Irn Bru; your trip won't be worth it otherwise

[@AnneMB955]

Hi Alastair, have tried haggis and like it. Last Scotland trip in April last year I had haggis potato chips. Will try Irn Bru. Thx so much for the tips.

[@erdishzane472]

Iran bru isn’t the same since they were forced to change the recipe, due to the sugar tax!

[@darrengooding8785]

check out the south west 300 as well, its a new tourism initiative, the countryside around there is stunning aswell, best tatties and bacon around

[@HayGurlHay]

My Grandma was from Aberdeen! Very cool!

[@mharxman6095]

The country I wish to visit one day! Beautiful country and amazing people! ❤️

[@markherd3116]

I'm from Stirling. If you visit, definitely visit the pub The Settle Inn, a lovely friendly bar with an awesome barrel roof. Ask any local when you're near the Castle, it's a five minute walk.

[@ClockworkGrouse]

If you get grossed out by the idea of haggis I would recommend trying a vegetarian haggis. Feel quite nostalgic watching this. I've just moved to London from Paisley (near Glasgow) last month. I went to Aberdeen University and grew up near Edinburgh. Glad to see you enjoying your time here. Lovely video - I wish you the best of luck.

[@sparkiebunnie8]

I (from the States) am planning to visit Scotland in a year or so and I am worried about offending someone over the cuisine! I want to fully immerse myself but the idea of haggis and/or black pudding, is daunting to me. I have trouble stomaching evem some of my country's foods (sausages and whatnot). It's not offensive to ask for a slightly altered version? Or is it (haggis) at least minced up so it's harder to tell what it is? I want to avoid offending anyone.

[@ClockworkGrouse]

@@sparkiebunnie8 You wouldn't be able to tell what either haggis or black pudding is by looking at it. Think of it as an old fashioned hot dog, it's basically the same concept. Cheaper cuts of meat repackaged into a sausage during times of economic hardship and/or to feed the working class. If someone went to the US without knowing what hot dogs or chicken nuggets were and someone broke down what was in them, I'm sure a lot of people would have the same reaction. I'm a vegan, so while I used to enjoy the flavours of these foods when I still ate meat - I completely understand people being a bit weirded out by them. Vegeterian versions of both are available, both taste nice as have the same flavourings but none of the bits that gross people out. Nobody would be offended by asking for a vegetarian alternative. If it was offensive to want an alternate version, we wouldn't manufacture it. Most large supermarkets in Scotland you can get vegan/vegetarian haggis, black pudding can be a little harder to find but I think ASDA (the UK version of Wal-Mart) does it. Lots of British/Scottish people don't eat these food items. The only thing I would say is try not to make it sound as if you think the food here is 'beneath you'. A lot of the mockery that takes place of British food e.g. beans on toast, not being seasoned very well, being quite simple. The food items singled out are very often things eaten by working class or poor people. If you have a couple of kids that you're struggling to feed you're not going to go out and buy herbs and spices. You're going to buy a tin of beans, and the cheapest way of fleshing that out is with a couple of slices of bread. Pasta/rice hadn't found their way to britain en mass until (I think around) the 70s, so when my parents were children they grew up with bread or potatos as the staple carb. It's the same with haggis/black pudding. You take the cheapest cuts of meat and try to find a new way of using it.

[@sparkiebunnie8]

@@ClockworkGrouse Thank you so much. I would never consider anything beneath me and would definitely never view others as such just for eating foods different from what I'm used to. I simply worry that my hesitancy could be mistaken for rudeness when it's more of "will I like this or not" due to a finicky thing on my part. I respect other cultures and I am looking forward to visiting Scotland. I will give the foods my best try and be as good a guest as I can!

[@gracemackie5889]

As a Scottish person who live in Peterhead (40 mins to an hour from Aberdeen) I would say visit the smaller towns they’re far better than the cities for culture, scenery and small local good food cafes and tearoom. But if you want lots of activities like escape rooms and larger museums maybe you’re better in the cities.

[@richardw.389]

Then from Peterhied head on and visit Buckie.

[@joshlunt7827]

I love Edinburgh, Fort William, The Trossachs and North Berwick in Scotland

[@masamiw.8409]

I visited Scotland and stayed at the bed and breakfast in the country side of Aberdeen 20years ago. I remember the great kind hospitality from the old lady as the owner. I drew the picture around the house and hung on the wall of my home.

[@MrCoffee1193]

The north coast 500 is a must, its said to be one of the best road trips in the world, also, a local remedy for midges is using "Skin so soft" it works a dream, good detailed video (Someone from Inverness.)

[@MajorAddiction]

Good tips

[@PlannedObsolescence]

Oh, the Avon stuff? lol We used to use that as mosquito repellent here in Wisconsin when I was a kid.

[@richardledingham1036]

Doesn't work and anyone who says it does has not been out on a warm, damp and calm West Highland night. Buy DEET at 30%, minimum. Seriously.

[@humphandhumbug]

Dylan Fraser skin so soft had the ingredient that repelled the mossies removed years ago. I find Smidge the best, and it’s a lot more skin friendly than deet

[@richardledingham1036]

Yer skin won't be soft with 20 midge to the square inch and you're choking on them. Lol

[@wildchildlikeu]

Scotland looks like a beautiful country!💕I hope to visit with my son & hubs in a few years! Want to visit Loch Ness, Glascow, Edinburgh & more!

[@davemoss6976]

Loch Ness is famous for the myth of the monster, and it is dramatic, but really there are so many places in Scotland that are so much better. You should aim to visit Iona, which is fantastic in itself, but the journey there is also a highlight. If time is short you could take the train to Oban, then get a day trip ticket which includes the fantastic ferry journey plus a connecting coach to Iona and back. also, why waste your valuable time in the cities, cities are similar anywhere in the world, instead explore the amazing west coast and Islands.

[@bonniea8189]

Don't listen to Dave Moss, Edinburgh is beautiful too and definitely different from Paris, Barcelona, Lisbon, etc. Go wherever YOU want to go.

[@katmc2353]

West of Scotland nicer then Glasgow like Oban Dunoon lochness is really small but beautiful drive to Inverness

[@sarahgreer5111]

Glasgow is actually great to visit and much cheaper than Edinburgh. We have a very large music scene and several amazing galleries - plus around 40 parks. People always claim that there are lots of junkies etc, but Glasgow is a big place - there are some quite dangerous deprived areas at the fringes, but the city centre and west end are very friendly.

[@davemoss6976]

@@bonniea8189 If cities are your thing, Edinburgh truly is great. compact and full of history and culture. Glasgow also has much to offer. Stirling is much smaller, but has a lot of interest, the castle and the Bannockburn centre. But the for me the big USP for Scotland is the scenery on the north west coast. Best advice is to either come for a long time, or keep coming back and do it all.

[@121titania]

Thanks for your positive video, it’s good to see what our visitors experiences are. You would be an excellent tour guide! 😁

[@kacperrobert4047]

Hi

[@fifelad55]

As a Scot, I have to say that number 1 is a BIG no go area unless you want a black eye. Further if you go to the more out of the way placesyou may not get your Sunday paper until the following day. Things may have changed in the decades since I was last there

[@bobsmudger3979]

Don't wear a Rangers top in the Brazen Head. That's from personal experience 👍

[@jdawson9944]

Ha ha .... As a teenager I wore Celtic green in IBROX Bad Move

[@DazsdWTP]

@@jdawson9944 im surprised you survived

[@isabel5158]

Lol

[@TheArchiTenshi]

As a native Scot these donts made me laugh so much as it’s literally what I say to all my European friends 😂

[@jerseyforhawks]

Thanks Mark, your vids are very cool.

[@BreWitch]

Thank you! Great advice.

[@leonlawson2196]

Visit Stonehaven, about 15 miles south of Aberdeen. You’ll be impressed by our castle :)

[@nicolev8770]

My family was from Argyll and I would kill to go one day. My great grandmother was a MacLaren and to see where she came from would be priceless.

[@smellmyfingas]

Nicole V get yourself over here! Come in late April/may for best of Argyll and Bute weather. It’s gorgeous. West coast is the best coast!!🙌😜

[@sheffieldsteelersfan]

Crianlarich! Greetings from Loch Awe, glad you enjoyed your time in the West Highlands

[@cremebrulee2484]

Exploring more of Scotland than just Edinburgh, Glasgow or Stirling is great advice. Advice that I should listen to as well because even though I was born and raised here I’ve never been to the highlands or any of the islands. I should really explore more of my own country. You should be aware that the amount of daylight drastically changes over the year. During the winter the sun rises really late and sets really early and it’s the other way around during summer, the country is further north than you might think it would be other areas of the same latitude have polar bears.