What Not To Do In Scotland

[@WeeScottishLass]

DUDE! You should have sent me this video! Maybe you tried and like... it got blocked because youtube marks any links as spam but I just stumbled upon this by accident and when you mentioned me my hear jumped! Thanks so much for the mention! Guys to any and all watching this I agree 100% with everything said above! Also a pub... yeah... a pub ;) they close at midnight. They give a final bell for drinks when they're about to stop serving too =D

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Hey Mosco thanks for stopping by, I had a lot of fun watching your vids before I went and while I was in Scotland so as to not look like a total idiot. The only problem with my trip was that I was introduce to Irn Bru and it's so bloody expensive and hard to find here in the states (I did find a reliable supplier for my fix) Cheers!

[@WeeScottishLass]

HAHAHA yes that stuff... it runs in my veins like blood even now as I type this I have a bottle beside me. So I understand your woes, if I ever moved to the states I'd NEED to live close by a supplier.

[@aphroditestarr6505]

Zack Of All Trades it's like trying to get pop tarts here in Scotland. You get the basic strawberry and chocolate flavor ones from the supermarket but if you want the ones like cherry, s'mores, caramel etc you have to either go to one of those shops that sell American candy or buy them online from places like amazon and their so expensive, between seven and eight pounds a box before postage costs

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Aphrodite Starr Wow that's insane, I don't recall exactly what the Irn Bru cost at the local place I found it but I'll be finding out soon as I just enjoyed the last of my stash from Scotland two days ago!

[@smoothfags20]

I`m a Scotsman from Glasgow and, I too, hate Tourists, especially those from America get Edinburgh wrong. I`ve also heard it pronounced as "Edinboro !" Its just makes me cringe even when the mistake is pointed out, its still pronounced as such. You can get Irn Bru in any shop anywhere and, costs about 60p per can but, please don`t buy it in cans or, plastic bottles, instead, get it in the glass bottles, those are made and, bottles here in Glasgow whereas the rest comes from Manchester, England. If stuck, you can buy multi pack cans, in the supermarkets. But, make sure its Barr`s Irn Bru as there are lesser known brands on the shelves. If you`re thirsty for a beer after midnight, you can always use your hotel bar which will sell you drink 24 hours a day although, at a premium.Try our Malt Whisky and, not the blended stuff. The ones from Islay ( the "Y" ) is slient as they are Amber Nectur.

[@christopherbull4001]

It's quite a good idea not to wear a cap like that whilst in Scotland....

[@garymcatear822]

It's caps like that that give the tourists away, if 100 men were in a pub (before midnight) and one was wearing that cap then you know who the tourist is.

[@simpleminded1uk]

For me, it's the high waist-band trousers in pale blue that tends to make them obvious.

[@dickturpin4786]

lol likewise in Ireland, the only people to wear T- shirts with shamrocks or harps on are Americans, Canadians and the odd Aussie tourists.

[@neekzz6633]

Unless yer an old man

[@garymcatear822]

Aye if yer Grandpa Broons

[@danielburkeodonoghue7478]

never call scots English

[@ReinaHW]

Doing that is like cruising for a bruising

[@Enmerkar_of_Uruk]

I've seen that in a few TV series/games, so I guess as a joke it's become a bit of a meme now.

[@soot6795]

Aye, NEVER. Call me English and you're presented with a 30-minute rant and a hit over the head.

[@Kb-xq2ry]

Robert Markie see you ya cheeky disrespectful fucktard bet you've not got the balls to say that to a Scottish persons face have you, just jealous that the whole world likes Scotland but hates England.

[@jackcooper7685]

Daniel Burke O Donoghue aye never do that in Scotland that will kiss everyone off also in Scotland we call it football not soccer and in Scotland never call it soccer that's a death sentence I'm not even joking

[@elic0pt3r]

You can recognize an American when he says "scatland"

[@patrickeh696]

I've never heard anyone in American pronounce the o like a short a. Sounds more like how some Canuks on the plains speak.

[@AlbaRecoil]

So true, they say Scatland. It's like nah mate I'm Scottish no "Scattish" lol. Also my name is Craig no "Creg" 😂

[@blondmutant]

You know someone is Scottish if they don't pronounce the "t" in "Scotland" or "Scottish", you know they're Scottish.

[@stevenvarner9806]

Scatland is where Ella Fitzgerald was from. I'm American, and I've never said Scatland. I know of none that do. Especially west of the Rocky Mountains. If you mean Americans rhyme Scot with the way someone speaking in an RP accent would say "not" (or perhaps a bit more forward in the mouth), then that's true. We don't say "scoa'-land". It's just our accent.

[@lmao.3661]

I find it cringy af

[@eoghann8076]

Also if you are American, don't start discussing your Scottish ancestry because it is only going to piss people off.... It's also crisps not chips and chips instead of fries.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I Imagine you probably hear that a lot.

[@Dunsapie]

A friend works a the National Archives in Edinburgh and almost every American who comes through the door claims to be descended from the Scots Royal Family. She usually says "so is everyone in Scotland" and was proved right a few years ago when DNA showed that 1 out of every 4 Scots is descended from King James IV.

[@mredmond1977]

Well, he certainly got around.

[@frevam4671]

Dunsapie c

[@ellbeveridge7256]

E_H Robinson yeah it's sooo annoying! People have said to me "my great grandfather's uncle was Scottish!" And I'm like, "both my parents are Scottish and so am I!"

[@ME1986c]

Don't call it gas, it's petrol in Scotland

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Drat!! I knew I missed something. Thank's for pointing that out :-)

[@francismartinbrown68]

Zack Of All Trades never give any of the beggars any money in Glasgow they're mostly liars offer to buy them something to eat instead then you'll know if they're genuine or not

[@amyg4115]

Francis Martin Brown that's pretty much everywhere!

[@Gracielou-og4no]

x Azza aye

[@mattiasfaldt1725]

so the rest of brittish isle

[@stevencassidy6982]

if you are an American......never try a Scottish accent

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

oh man, it's terrible to watch!

[@epicsakura101]

Steven Cassidy, funny thing is, I am very much an American and I've actually gotten the seal of approval for my Scottish accent from an true Scotsman, a woman from England who worked with Scottish people, and several other qualified people. I'm not saying I'm perfect, but all that has to count for something :P

[@davidcormack375]

Steven Cassidy a woman from England is not a True Scot 😂😂 it's the farthest thing from we are more like the Americans than the English, polar opposites

[@kaim268]

if you're not scottish.... dont try a scottish accent :D

[@hannahknight3686]

Steven Cassidy just don't try to put on a Scottish accent at all lmao

[@marquelethenstrom1103]

Also, don't buy any stupid-looking hats!

[@jamesfletcher5906]

Why not you daft prick? Yr idea of scottishness is probably a bottle of bucky up eh maryhill schemes

[@chrism8645]

That was a pretty decent attempt at pronouncing Edinburgh

[@SolastaScotlandInternational]

Rad Derry shh, Glasgows the true capital ;)

[@nbmoleminer5051]

Aye gid job.

[@PresentingNic]

Chris M better than most scots when you check the advice given in the comments! Or folk who are not Scottish and think they know how it’s pronounced.

[@thatsmadness1865]

naw its no

[@user-ez4ny5kd7x]

Chris M Am fae ayr it’s pronounced Edinbruh

[@jackwright1710]

As a Scotsman, I appreciate that you took the time to pronounce Glasgow and Edinburgh right, unlike what most American tourists do when they come to Scotland

[@tawnymacleod4022]

It’s ok most Scots can’t pronounce Many American city’s correctly! Thankful to have grand Parents from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿! They would back hand me if I mispronounced any thing Scottish related wrong!

[@sophiewelsh8619]

What would be the incorrect way to pronounce Glasgow?

[@ravencottage]

Ed In Bra

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Thanks for the input, I hope the rest of the vid wasn't too far off.

[@hughoneill368]

Zack Of All Trades hagis is made from oats sueit salt pepper & sheep intestines not venison but it still tastes excelent with neeps & tatties (turnip & potatoes) enjoy !!

[@GraemeBell9864]

The best thing to come out of Edinburgh is the road to Glasgow. :)

[@Chipfights]

i'm from Glasgow and we say it more like 'ed in bur a'

[@blue_cameron]

*Ed In Bruh

[@giuseppelogiurato5718]

Great video! Here are a few little things I might mention to a friend on their way to Scotland: Don't assume everyone you meet is Scottish... there are lots of different people in Scotland. (We felt pretty dumb when we realized that the Glasgow cab driver we'd been questioning about Scottish history and culture was actually Polish! lol) Haggis is great, but don't be afraid to try the Indian food either; it's everywhere, and it's AWESOME! Even the MacDonald's had a Chicken Tikka sandwich on the menu. I've never been to India, but the best Indian food I've ever had was in Scotland. Also, when eating out (especially at pubs), don't expect any salad dressing like Ranch or Italian with your salad... there are usually packets of "salad cream" on the table... it's kinda like 1000 island without the islands. I don't recommend playing the slot machines... they're not like the ones in Vegas; the payout is really low. Remember that if you go in August, it's the month of the Edinburgh Festival/"Fringe", so expect the Royal Mile and vicinity to be crowded with "colorful" folks. (I enjoyed it, but I could see how it might not be everyone's cup of tea.) If you are going to be spending a lot of time outdoors, you might consider using insect repellent, depending on where you are and what time of year it is... I got eaten alive by the "midgies" (small mosquito-like bugs) and stung by wasps on my first trip. Last but not least, don't forget to bring an umbrella! (You could always buy one there, but why spend the extra money? That wouldnae be very Scottish...)

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Great stuff Giuseppe! Thanks a lot for the first hand additions. I didn't have any Indian food while I was there but was a little befuddled by the sauce arrangement on the table being very different than what I'm used to. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!

[@rammingspeed5217]

@@ZackOfAllTrades watch oot for wee bams

[@TheStgmp44]

it is still a reservation in the UK. when you call, you BOOK your reservation and when you arrive you will be asked if you booked.

[@jimdevlin2138]

As a Scot I think you have posted an excellent video, you've made all the points that needed to be made in a very entertaining manner and I hope that a lot of visitors to my country watch this before getting here, once again well done and warmest greetings from a sunny Scotland

[@davemattia]

Don't welcome outsiders -- that's how you get criminal migrants like the rest of Europe.

[@strugzidfk]

I'm Scottish and I agree

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I'm glad to hear I wasn't far off base!

[@habibakram5020]

Zack Of All Trades me too

[@saltiresamurai9215]

Zack Of All Trades I heard you say Glasgow and you pronounced it right. Good job.

[@erinmitchell94]

So I live in Scotland, Perth not all Scottish people eat haggis or wear kilts we appreciate the compliments you gave and there are some good points in here but Loch Ness monster is not real and it’s is pronounced without the h.

[@DanielChannon]

Thank you for pronouncing it as Scotland and not Scatland.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

That's terrible if people do that!!

[@lewishouston65]

Hunter S. Thompson it has to be followed up by the beautiful scenery

[@calumbegg4610]

Or Scatchland or scotchland

[@JustAnotherFangirl67]

as an american i have never heard someone pronounce Scotland like Scatland

[@ChazJacobson]

I tried to say that tae was another American and it cuesed a big argument

[@RealNoGear]

The only reason that people find haggis disgusting is because they are told what’s in it before they have the chance to try it. If you just don’t think about what’s in it, Haggis is absolutely fantastic!

[@ConvergenceMedia]

It's EE-lien Donan, not EH-lin Donan. And it hasn't been restored to what it originally looked like. Many parts are still from the 1920's.

[@Enirahtak8]

Didn't know that about the Eilean Donan viewpoint, and I've visited that castle more than once. Good to know, and glad to hear that you learnt so much about Scotland on your visit! Definitely agree with your point about haggis. Om nom.

[@europeanunionball7036]

I'm Scottish and I agree (it's never wise to piss off a scotsman trust me don't do it)

[@steveb6082]

The wife and I are planning to spend a month there. Many of our ancestors are Scottish among other norther European nationalities. However Scotland intrigues the both of us. So in a few years after the kid is out of the house we'll be crossin' the pond. Thanks for the advice. I've loved learning about the do's and don't's.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

It really was awesome to visit and I can't wait to return. Enjoy your time when you go!!

[@supermaxx1]

Hey pal, I'm from the west end of Glasgow, and most of us Scots are really welcoming, glad you've seen how stunning our country is, and we love you guys for who you are, just as you love our ways and who we are, final point 😋WE WANT ANNEXED FROM ENGLAND, ✌and 💚 to you

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Hey thanks, I really enjoyed my time there!

[@supermaxx1]

Zack Of All Trades you're welcome pal 👍

[@carolinethompson7173]

Hey pal are you blue or green? Do they say çome on you bhoys in your boozer or do they talk of 1690? Safety first following the double treble? Go clean your cludgie. Deep fried anything.

[@nikos327]

Super Maxxu ... just a quick reminder of the result of the independence referendum, the majority of the electorate of Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom

[@X4NDER20]

M8 I'm fae the port and it is nothing like traditional scotland

[@kime9560]

Most pubs actually close at 11.00 p.m. , even in England, even on Fridays so midnight is pretty late....

[@Neil.c04]

Did u visit Inverness ? While out at nessie or did u visit drumnadrochet ? Because I'm from drumnadrochet but I live in Inverness ?

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

No we actually didn't go by way of Inverness, we drove from Dornie to Invermoriston via A887 and then had dinner at The Bothy in Fort Augustus. It was somewhere near Fort William, we were sure we'd run out of fuel. Your country is absolutely beautiful and I cant wait to return!

[@millymacdonald1690]

zowogh Fort agustus is lovely

[@Neil.c04]

yes u are sertinly right there is is so cool

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

It was especially nice strolling alongside the locks at dusk.

[@aphroditestarr6505]

Zack Of All Trades it's spelled lochs not locks, it Gaelic for lake

[@ninesquared81]

Have you ever been to anywhere else in the British Isles e.g. England? We have some beautiful landscapes and picturesque villages around as well as busy London

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I have, in fact. Have spent time in England as well as Ireland and I love them all. Absolutely gorgeous!

[@ninesquared81]

I agree. I haven't been to Ireland in years and I was very young so I don't remember it much but I know it's beatiful.

[@mylorehe-mcdonald9427]

The Cat Chorus aye but Scotland is miles better so stop advertising ur country 😂😂

[@ninesquared81]

MyloMcD TV fairs

[@mylorehe-mcdonald9427]

The Cat Chorus wtf do ye mean fairs

[@ffaiq]

damn im scottish and everyone in the comment section are so rude and fussy xddd

[@barbarahallinan1151]

wuzi...............do you have a scottish passport yet...............no...why...............albasaor agus alba abu.............

[@trevorfuson715]

w0zi it's U-TUBE it's like a proctologists" waiting room. Full of assholes....

[@Murky-Murk]

I don't see why people go to the comment section and say 'aye mate, I am indeed SCOOTISH'

[@beccarmagie]

In addition to the pubs closing at midnight: 1) casinos are often 24 hr with a 24 hour liquor licence but you'll only find them in large cities 2) you can only buy alcohol from a shop, or from a bar to to take away (carry oot), from 10am-10pm and in some places not before mid day on a sunday

[@tawnymacleod4022]

Come to Las Vegas Nevada USA 🇺🇸

[@xxinfinityxx2089]

You don’t have to roll your “R”’s in Edinburgh, it’s just Edin/Bruh Eilean Donan is pronounced EE/LIN DON/IND

[@teethgrinder83]

Come up here to sheep land (Aberdeen) though and practically all our R's are rolled lol

[@aodhanmaccuinneagain7413]

xX Infinity Xx Its pronounced more like "illan dohnayn". In Gàidhlig it's spelled Eillean Donain.

[@PineValleyDigital]

Three times to the Scotland Highlands and have never got enough! What a wonderful place!

[@gusfoth1803]

Also diny drink and drive cos one pint will put you over

[@Hui9697]

Dinae

[@donaldgrieve8854]

@@Hui9697 do not

[@Hui9697]

donald grieve Don’t think so. Nae in Scotland it’s not.

[@rickhenry1833]

I'll stick to the Irn Bru M8 !

[@shaneobrien392]

If you can't get to a pub, you can also get beer from a lot of petrol stations that have a licence as we discovered.

[@numpty4835]

"What Not To Do in Scotland If you are english don't bother coming youz make the place look untidy ;-)

[@waverunner3911]

Numpty y would an Englishman go to Scotland it's not worth the visit it's the part England diddent want that's what we are rought at school in my country and is it true England own you tell you what to do and Scotland is e England guinea pigs English parliament own you to don't have a say unless parliament let you and diddent England kick your ass 4 fun at culludden it says it in the history book no reply needed as I won't be reading your biased reply

[@nikos327]

Aptly named there Numpty.

[@waverunner3911]

Katie Ann hank you foer onking that uot spelling not ym strnoeg poitn

[@waverunner3911]

Numpty y would an Englishman go to Scotland it's a shit hole

[@Dayl_Adams]

Fuck up david, yer chins got two postcodes ya mutant

[@richardlinton7312]

Eilean Donan castle view point is called Carr brae, go into Dornie and turn right and that will take you up to the view point. Also when driving at dawn and sunset around the highlands watch out for the deer because they are bad for crossing the roads at that sort of time, I've hit 3 in the last 20 years which normally means a new car, keep your speed down and you'll have a better chance of spotting them. Enjoy your visit and all are welcome, see you soon I hope.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Thanks for the heads up Richard, the last time I was there I narrowly missed a deer going between Fort Augustus and Glasgow. Point of advice to anybody who might read this; it's not the first deer that gets you, it's the one following the first that you don't see because you're focused on the first.

[@putinputin9184]

Just wear a track suit you'll blend in

[@chickenwings3035]

That’s what the neds do, so don’t wear a track suit.

[@joshuawilson2386]

You can always tell when it's a tourist in trackies tho it's no like when it's a ned

[@randallkoch6183]

Things must have changed a lot. When I was in Glascow people were very friendly and welcoming. I'm not Scottish, but I bought a round of the "spirits" one night at a pub, and was made an honorary Scot. In Edinburgh the people were polite and courteous but not as outgoing (in Glascow, I was warned of this). All in all, I was nice to everybody, and they were nice to me.

[@duncangerrard6828]

I am so proud of my country and we love the tourists and what makes Scotland so great is the scenery, it is without exception one of the most beautiful countries and even "Lonely Planet" readers voted it as THE most beautiful country in the world many times, but sometimes its very welcome to actually see someone saying so...you are very welcome in my country, thank you.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Thank you Duncan, I really enjoyed it and look forward to bringing my family back for a visit.

[@teresaharris-travelbybooks5564]

Duncan, I'm happy to see a sincerely welcoming comment; on here; as I'm coming to Scotland in October.

[@fraser4313]

We dont love English tourists

[@maconescotland8996]

We don’t have gas stations in the U.K. - it’s petrol (or diesel) that fuels vehicles, as appropriate. Gas (mains supplied) is used for domestic heating systems and cookers.

[@Randallsilver]

Eilean Donan Castle is pretty cool. In the middle of the country, try Stirling Castle. At the east coast, you HAVE to see Dunnottar Castle.

[@katieh400]

Randall Silver yeah I live up the road from it nd tbh I think it's overrated it's got like no history it's such a new castle Dunnottar is way better for a ruin and Stirling is the best inside

[@scottishbushman3745]

Brilliant Zack glad you liked oor wee secret beauty the chip is in Partick just aff Byres Rd great wee venue, did yo get along the Ashton lane, it lovely too.

[@euannicoll3429]

it's Ed-in-bruh

[@rhysarthur3378]

Euan Nicoll it's pronounced ed-in-burra

[@euannicoll3429]

Rhys Leeming I live here and that's how I have said it my whole life, and I have never had an issue 😀.

[@rokyericksonroks]

Darn it! Just when I thought I had it down with “head-in-butta” you tell me it’s ed-in-burrs.

[@colourmycosplay]

"Ed-in-bra" (depends where you're from in Scotland)

[@lmao.3661]

It's regional

[@gusfoth1803]

And if your ever near Perth go to house of brewer which is just passed dunkeld there is also and amazing chipy which sells a huge 99

[@Hui9697]

Bruar

[@flamegirl437]

Never Call Scotland ugly in front of a Scottish person (especially me!)

[@BlueTulipe]

How would that even be possible !

[@karenkiernan4642]

Ugly

[@razorburns8651]

you don't have to tell them,they are well aware of it.

[@aw7544]

@@razorburns8651 is the little English boy sad that his country isn't as beautiful as his. Aww

[@jacarorosity]

Theres plently of bars and pubs open till 3am in glasgow, most serve food till 2am too. Just google for them. Lots on bath street

[@lewissmith1214]

I'm born and bred in Scotland and I can tell u I hate haggis

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I guess it's not for everybody lol

[@lewissmith1214]

Zack Of All Trades guess not keep up the good work!

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Thanks Lewis

[@imspecial7451]

lewis smith man wit u on

[@grahamlive]

@Robert Markie I'd agree with most of that. Although some Burns stuff I do enjoy. But whisky, kilts and I'd add bagpipes to that list. Can't stand them.

[@kennethsim4817]

@Zack of all trades pubs in Glasgow &a Edinburgh open till at least 3:30 4 am now in my place where I live in Fife and pubs are open till 2:45 3 am

[@mighittank8464]

I haven't tried haggis yet every time I got the chance I passed it up but if I don't like haggis that is fine not all Scottish people like haggis

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Yeah, that seems to be what I'm finding out, that not all Scots like haggis. I suppose it's to be expected, I mean, I'm American and I don't like apple pie. Wait, yes I do, I guess I'm just stereotypical.

[@christianbuczko1481]

Apple pie is BRITISH! It's existed in Britain for hundreds of years before America was even discovered.

[@Chipfights]

I'm Scottish and i HATE haggis lol

[@MrBoreray]

I think the origin of haggis is yorkshire or so I've read,could be!

[@xtruegamerx6022]

Don't search what haggis made of

[@megs3147]

You should have gone to one of Scotland's many distilleries. We love our whiskey and the distilleries always have guided tours. You even get to try some whiskey at the end of the tour.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I was actually able to get into a tasting room at least, A.D. Rattray. Will make my way to a distillery for sure next time.

[@jakemcconnell1018]

I'm Scottish. I literally have no idea why I'm watching this video. I do stuff here every day, so I would know what do and what not to do.

[@moonmelodies8974]

yeah same, i just wanted to read the comments

[@derekjohnson2598]

What's best for a place to stay? Hotel, Air B and B, VRBO, Bend and Breakfast?

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Hey Derek, the tow times I've been it's been on business so we stayed at hotels. I don't remember which ones but I have nothing bad to say about either one.

[@derekjohnson2598]

@@ZackOfAllTrades Thanks for the input!

[@JamieR1988]

I think everyone should visit the east end of Glasgow. It's lovely.

[@karlhrdylicka]

I did on my one and only visit to Scotland that included Glasgow, never ever going back to that shyte hole. The best area I found was way up north in the highlands once the mist had cleared .

[@JamieR1988]

cazzawee. Yeah why not :)

[@JamieR1988]

Chris C.. I live in Inverness. It's so much nicer and cleaner. It's also got nice people in it, unlike Glasgow lol.

[@ytblair3010]

The west is a Shiyyt hole

[@gregorfaescotland5851]

+Fortnite IsGreat yeah we know but we wanna stab fuck outta them

[@karenmcardle142]

We have pubs open near 24 hours a day. They might not be the best of pubs but there still there for ppl needing a drink or 5. Straties opens at 6 in the morning till about 12 . Then you have Leith walk , pubs there are open all hours n if u don't want to go to the pub u can have your peave=drink delivered to you . You just gotta know who to ask for these wee jems o Edinburgh. N well done for saying it properly. 👏🌹 Hope u enjoyed yourselfs and long may your chimney Reak... If u do come to Edinburgh, look out for Arthur's seat , you can sometimes see the haggis running , which is a spectacle in its self. They even wear kilts . They have 2 short legs n 2 longer legs to help them get round the hill . Arthur's seat is not a mountain . It's just Arthur's seat a big walk up it n u can roll back down it if you want .. Enjoy Scotland. 💐🌹💐

[@duncancallum]

Yes you got Edinburra right .,

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

sweet! thanks for saying so, Duncan

[@haggismuncher429]

Pretty decent mate. Depends how quick you say it too. Go to Stirling castle, it's probably the best castle in Scotland, pubs are dependent on where you live, pubs can open up to 3 o clock, Glasgow and Edinburgh definitely, just ask around. Wetherspoons are a big pub chain in the uk and do not play music are are found pretty much everywhere, often open till 2 am, if you want a cheap beer they offer great quality ales for around the 2 pound mark. Very good place to start or finish an evening.

[@marleybu7984]

It's Eye Lan Donan. And if you put gas in your car in Scotland you're in big trouble. 😂

[@spraffman]

Definitely not "Eye lan", more like "Ay Lin".

[@princessmorgan836]

Haggis is a sheeps stomach filled with other body parts and with some grain stuff to and u can get it in lit every chippy

[@sknox1394]

Princess Morgan Nope, wrong, guess again! Not sheeps stomach.

[@MichaelFay63]

North American Tourists in Scotland are as old as the USA. They're very used to them part of the population really. Since half the population moved their! I'm a New Zealander these days but truly miss the argie bargie and passion,but not the weather. Watched a group on a Sunday,in a heavy snowstorm arguing about politics no one even dreamed of ending the argument.! Well it's not called the Pacific for nothing. Here in the passionless country!

[@lynedionne6215]

Going to Scotland for 10 days with my best friend in September, we are road tripping it while there so the tip on gas was very helpful. Eilean Donan is on the list as is Orkney Island among many other things. I’ve never been there so I’m incredibly excited to experience the beauty and history of Scotland ❤

[@gordonpage1]

Sad thing is - most Scottish people have never been to Scotland. I mean REALLY seen their beautiful, interesting homeland.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Sadly that's true of many of us and the cool stuff we live near but only the "tourists" see it.

[@PresentingNic]

scottiSHITalian speak for yourself....

[@keyboardmamma]

Sounds like me My family moved to Australia in the mid 19th century due to the big famine and ive been wanting to return the family there my whole life

[@soupeater7417]

I have

[@harleyquinn5654]

Oh fuck off

[@bobbuilder3628]

If you like the scenery in central Scotland that’s nothing compared to up north, if you can set aside 4 days to a week you should try the north coast 500 (Search it up its great) if you only have a couple of days thats fine, there is also the North East 250, this has a lot of scenery as well as history and Scottish culture to be explored so if your in Scotland I highly recommend you check these out

[@luckyoct1013]

I'm getting married at Eilean Donan next year and cannot wait!!! Thank you for all your wonderful advice! ❤️

[@chrisj7663]

.... and I'll let you into a little secret: The Haggis is not a flightless bird that has one leg longer than the other so that it can run around a Scottish mountain without falling over and of course there is no shooting season for this elusive bird. It is however great fun for we Scots to send foreigners home with these stories, not that I would do such a thing. Delighted you met Nessie (note I do not call her the 'monster' as she's never been known to harm anyone). It's remarkable that there are people who do not believe she exists but only those who unlike you did not take the time and trouble to go to Loch Ness and see her themselves. Heart warming to know you loved the scenery and do hope you'll some day return to see more of it's rugged beauty and some of the many other castles.

[@GraemeBell9864]

You can hire helicopter gunships and sniper rifles to kill haggis. They run that fast.

[@chrisj7663]

.... and I dear say make you dizzy going around around the hills trying to get a shot in :-)

[@GraemeBell9864]

Never thought of that Chris.

[@seaghanobuadhaigh8240]

1. Don't eat the haggis, but buy a load of it and give to lots of folk you don't like back home as a present. 2. Want to see the Real Scotland? Go to Onthank in Kilmarnock and get a tetanus jab before you go. 3. Kilmarnock is a good place for Americans to practise their Scottish accent. It doesn't matter whether yours is a good imitation, you will be stabbed anyway. 4. If you see a man carrying a cricket bat, he isn't going to play cricket. Walk away quickly. 5. If you can't make friends with the natives at least look for a common enemy; the English usually suffice. 6. If you want to blend in, forget the tartan and drink Buckfast from the bottle. 7. Chips are crisps in English and criss in Scots. If you see a drunk woman shouting for Chris, she isn't lonely, just hungry. 8. Pavement pizza isn't a delicacy.

[@katieh400]

Seaghan Ó Buadhaigh hahaha fave man. You had me at Buckfast :'D

[@Cait98_]

They only have to stand outside Greggs at the Burns Mall to find all this out😂

[@jimorr3043]

yass fuck they English bastards lol

[@familyinberlin1969]

Wow you really hated your visit to Kilmarnock

[@Sabhail_ar_Alba]

Kilmarnock is a fine town to compared most towns in the world. Start with the WHOLE of south America, Central America, middle east and Africa - all dumps.

[@TheTriumphgurl]

Some pubs close at 1 am or 2 am depends where in Scotland you're in.

[@alexmacgillivray5289]

I remember when the Pubs closed at 9 pm

[@GPWoodworks]

Never been to Scotland (always wanted to). Sound like you had fun.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

It really was a great time. Most of my childhood, the only part of our ancestry that my cousins and I knew about was that Grandma was full Scot. We all though highly of her so we grew up being Scottish. Of course we eventually learned of the Swede and German as well but growing up we were Scots dreaming of some day visiting Scotland and seeing the family castle. It was amazing beyond words to finally be able to do so.

[@ДушанРадин-ы3ю]

What's your Clan and septa then?

[@Makkowakko45]

I've lived in Scotland all my life, never been outside the UK, Theres parts of scotland that are beautiful and then there are parts with are... not so beautiful, google "easterhouse" and youll see what i mean

[@chubbz19]

Don’t it’s a shitehole

[@Makkowakko45]

if you're referring to Scotland as a shitehole, maybe Glasgow... but there are parts which are really nice.

[@hikaru9624]

Urm look, I know there isn't always some were safe to pull over on our roads but if your about to break down (running out of fuel is still a break down) you can still pull over even if you end up mounting the verge. Please try and not let your vehicle block the road^^; easier said than done I know. Also put your hazard lights on too! (And put the hazard triangle sign out too if you have one).

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Absolutely true on all counts. Thanks for watching!

[@rhysmcallister3405]

The Loch Ness monster is a Scottish myth. You must be on the Bucky 😂

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Can't a guy have a little fun?!

[@numpty4835]

Osama/ That's a big fat english lie! he is seen every Friday and Saturday night by honest to God locals and by Scots from the borders to the highlands. FACT!

[@BordersBasher]

Have you seen the flying Haggis too? I tried to catch it but the dam thing flew off into the Scottish mist. Also people crossing over the border between England and Scotland you will need your passport so don't leave them at your hotel!!

[@Dunsapie]

There have been too many sightings over the centuries for it to be a myth. If you get to Loch Ness go to the Investigation Bureau at Drumnadrochit and see for yourself.

[@GraemeBell9864]

Been there. Have my doubts about some of the sightings.

[@chrisblack2625]

Scotland seems like a land of peace with all the green forests flourishing with nature from pictures, and I'm sure you had your ice cream cone. I wish I could go. Anyway, changing the subject, do you own a Buck 110?

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

It certainly is a land of beauty, particularly in the highlands. it wasn't quite as densely wooded as one might think though. I don't own a 110 but in my younger days I had the smaller version that I promptly lost (I wasn't real good at taking care of things as a boy, or as a young man for that matter) My EDC blade for the last 5 years or so has been a Benchmade Presidio USMC version. Best Knife I've ever owned.

[@chrisblack2625]

Oh that's surprising. I have a buck I carry hunting, sometimes edc. My usual edc is a small knife my dad carried for 30 years. It is either bench made or case, it was carried so much the name wore off. I have a 12 ga shotgun, 4 Swiss Army knives, Pakistan dagger, and my buck my grandpa gave me shortly before he died. I even have the leather case with it still.

[@d1moabz28]

Bricks and builds Glasgow is just scum

[@Lewis1115]

Chris Black Scotland is far from a land of peace.

[@Cait98_]

I'm guessing you haven't seen what an Auld Firm (Old Firm) Day looks like!. It's pretty surreal, I would actually highly recommend you to watch KZbin videos of it.

[@alloria]

Glad you had a great time in Scotland! Be sure to come back. By the way, did you have any Irn Bru?

[@elliephillips9743]

i'm from glasgow and i'd pronounce it edin-bra but i think both ways are acceptable! i'm probably one of the few that don't like haggis, but one of the specialties on the west coast in a chippy (fast food place) is deep fried pizza in batter. Sounds like it would be disgusting but it's so good! and there are a couple of bars in Glasgow after 12am (don't know bout anywhere else) Maggie May's near the Trongate or the Oran Mor in the west end, not far from the Ubiquitous Chip actually. If you ever come back here and the Oran Mor has a ceilidh you should definitely check it out, even if you don't know any of the dances they are really fun :)

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Thank you very much Ellie, I'll keep all those things in mind for the next time (I'm sure there'll be a next time)

[@GraemeBell9864]

also check the magnificent football stadium that is Ibrox (cue celestial trumpet anthem).

[@pauldiamond9219]

Americans claiming that their grandmother (or such) was "Scotch" is sure to drive us crazy "Oh, she was an alcoholic then?" The correct term is "Scots" not "Scotch"

[@stephen_mccafferty]

Cool video man. Next time you're in Edinburgh, check out the Banshee Labyrinth. It's my favourite pub here, AND open until 3 AM :-)

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Thanks EL, I certainly will. Thanks fro the pointer.

[@avsfan771]

great video Zach....I'm going to Scotland in June can't wait to try haggis and visit some castles

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Thanks Joe, it was the most awesome experience.

[@dave928]

i'll be in Scotland in june too :)

[@avsfan771]

Where are u staying Dave?

[@hughoneill368]

come to the highlands of scotland in june we are so far north its only twilight at midnight im from inverness the capital of the highlands loch ness is seven miles away fort augustus is at the southern end of the loch but very small town but still very beautiful we have a saying ceud mile failte (one hundred thousand welcomes)

[@avsfan771]

Hugh O'Neill thanks Hugh I plan on coming to the Highlands I wanna see Glencoe and Loch Ness for sure

[@user-jt1js5mr3f]

What would constitute trying to blend in other than something obvious like an accent or a kilt?

[@liambaillie218]

Pretty much spot on!

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I'm glad to hear that I'm not putting out bad info lol

[@CarReztorations]

Zack Of All Trades I am Scottish and I have lived here for my whole life I just wanted to say that the stuff you said in the video is mostly true the only bit you got wrong was the bit about the accent if you are in Scotland please do try the accent it is so funny hearing people trying it but just watch the people you say it to cause if you say it to someone in the bad bit of Glasgow they might not take to kindly to it either way I like the video keep up the good work

[@gigsandbusking8959]

If you run out of gas/petrol, push your car off the road to save others lives or select 1st gear and turn the ignition and the car will move via the starter motor.

[@Cat-hy6ze]

Eilean Donan castle is pronounced Ellen donnin

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I stand corrected. Thanks for watching.

[@hughoneill368]

Cat 124 no no no it is phoneticaly pronounced eel an don an

[@Cat-hy6ze]

I was brought up in skye and lochalsh I no how it's pronounced and it's Gaelic

[@cosmicfox5721]

Cat 124 I was also brought up in Skye :) In my view it is pronounced Ellen-donnin and it IS gaelic :)

[@samuelmiles4423]

I am still being brought up in Skye and I agree

[@paulwallace4332]

Hey man, that was very well put across and I sure hope some of your fellow Americans take a trip to 'Bonnie Scotland' and enjoy it as much as you did! The folks are friendly and the scenery's great and we drive on the correct side of the road too! :-)

[@marleybu7984]

Scotland is the BONNIEST country in the world. And I'm so lucky to stay here. Mon the Scots! ❤

[@saxbruce]

Good sensitive information, Zack. Well done. (I am Scottish). You would be welcome, I suspect, in many countries as a tourist, not just mine.

[@greatscott6755]

Definitely Eat the Haggis!!!. tried it last year, I am hooked! awesome stuff! Only way it could have been better was if I had of tried it in the land of my ancestors!

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I'm here to tell you, it only makes it taste better!

[@christianbuczko1481]

I've tried haggis, and wasn't impressed. I disliked the grain, I think its barley and that was abit tough. I'd like to eat a good one in Scotland though just to see if its any better.

[@ellbeveridge7256]

Great Scott I'm a native scot and I hate haggis so much 😹

[@garymcatear822]

It's the spicy haggis you really need to try, it's the dogs bollocks (excellent)

[@auggiedoggie21]

Of all the Haggis we ate the best was from a butcher in Stornaway, although every B&B we stayed in professed to have the best butcher. I have eaten Haggis since my first trip to Scotland in the '90s but do try the real thing, and stay away from tinned Haggis. The stuff in a can is disgusting.

[@duck8238]

Where im part in scotland we say edinburgh with more of a u sound at the end but some scots might say it like that in other parts of scotland

[@SeraphinaAizen1]

"Did I get it right" More or less. To pronounce it phonetically, it's just Ed-in-bur-uh. You kind of go into a clipped Scottish accent when you say it, because I guess you're mimicking how the local pronounce it. But you're more or less accurate. You got Glasgow right, too. A lot of Americans tend to pronounce it "Glass-gou" instead of "Glaz-go".

[@Naomeow420]

We call it a reservation as well, I don’t call it a booking you would either call it reservation or booked it

[@kenneththompson8933]

What's not to do in "SKAT-LAND!!!.. 1): STAYING SOBER!!! Thats about it in a nutshell !!!

[@DavidFraser007]

If you run out of gas, camping shops sell both butane and protane.

[@uktony1525]

A big thumbs up on everything you said. Thank you for not mentioning the now infamous snack of the deep fried Mars Bar. Did you get bitten by our famous midges ? The best anti midge cream is Avon Cosmetic Skin so soft. It is used by the Royal Marines that guard the nuclear submarines base at Faslane on the River Clyde. Hope you come back soon to the UK and glad you enjoyed it.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

Tony I did enjoy it immensely! Somehow the specter of the deep fried Mars Bar escaped me while I was there, didn't hear of it until after I returned home. I had two things occur that I gather are nearly unheard of in Scotland, three sunny days in a row, and not a single midge encounter from Glasgow to Inverness and a short stop in the Outer Hebrides. Thanks a ton for that big thumbs up, I'm glad to hear that I didn't misrepresent anything!

[@aphroditestarr6505]

Zack Of All Trades Every other video I've watched about American tourists visiting Scotland or trying Scottish food they always go for a deep fried mars bar yet even though it was invented here, Scottish people don't actually eat them. The only people I've ever seen even ordering one have been American tourists but if you do come back I really recommend you don't even try it cos they're 4000 calories each. They're literally a heart attack in a box lol

[@fliesbychris]

UK Tony hmmm Tony, Faslane is on the Gareloch.. just sayin

[@FiremanSam60]

*Edinburra* And Loch isn't pronounced lock. And check guides for pubs with late closing times.

[@maconescotland8996]

Pub quiz question - which James Bond film actor (in bad guy role) had a mother from Glasgow ?

[@sabihabegum4018]

I live in Scotland

[@stalebread8384]

+Robert Markie It's a vid about Scotland ya spawny eyed mutant

[@maxnoerenberg6370]

actually in some pub's you can stay till after midnight.......but they will close the doors and it will ( legally ) turn into a private club.......thats for the owners avoid the curfew penalty but still can make some money!.......But I guess its up to each owner individually!

[@davidcormack375]

Also, "EH - DIN - BUR - UH" It's really not difficult and it's nothing like 'bread and butter'

[@blue_cameron]

"ED IN BRUH" It is even simpler

[@giles852002]

How did you do the Nessie picture?

[@charliemations2863]

I'm Scottish don't eat haggis wellllllll if you didn't know and don't want to know just scroll down click read more of you want to know Ok so you want to know yea it's guts and liver

[@Lewis1115]

Charlie Mations And stomach

[@Cait98_]

Basically all the sheep intestines😂

[@nikos327]

I'm English and I love Haggis. Every Burns night, I cook myself some Haggis, Neeps and Tatties and a couple of glasses of Old Pulteney Malt Whisky.

[@Shadows-cg4gm]

Nikos Solomou I swear I have never seen an English person say tatties instead of potatoes 😂

[@hmu05366]

Old Pulteney, nice choice!

[@napper1958]

plenty of pics are open much later than midnight..

[@finlaysime6892]

Haggis and Black Pudding on Pizza is the best!😋🍕

[@mjtaylor1146]

Try scotch pies too. They are yummy steak an gravy pies an they are divine. Either hot or cold. They come as indivdual little pies an you can get them at all bakeries around Scotland. Haggies an tats an neeps is a good local dish too. Comes with little pot of gravy. Get this in local pubs round Scotland. Its tasty an filling an great to fill you up for a day exploring. There are so many beautiful places to explore in Scotland so dont just aim for the cities as the towns an villages are real gems too an the veiws in the highlands are stunning. Love Scotland an always will

[@banterinthefastlane6647]

Here is a good tip. See how everyone thinks we wear Tartan and those hats and stuff? Yea That is very much not The Case and we wear jeans shirts trainers you know just normal stuff we only wear Tartan at weddings near enough. Try to avoid calling Scottish People British As say it to The Wrong person you get a punch to The Face. Edinburgh is The Capital Not Glasgow alot of people get it wrong and its annoying. Also Good video by The Way.

[@WHOKAY25]

Besides driving around Scotland; take a few train rides on some of Scotland's scenic railways (e.g. Glasgow to Mallaig, Inverness to Kyle/Wick), that way you'll see Scottish beauty in a more exciting and relaxing perspective.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

That's a great idea, I'll definitely look into that next time.

[@willemkossen]

High on my wishlist. I have scottish ancestors from the 1500s.

[@ZackOfAllTrades]

I highly recommend it. We squeezed a lot into just a couple days. I'd be surprised if we put any less than 500 miles on our rental car.

[@rachellem7927]

Willem Kossen typical my cousins uncles dogs vets goldfishes sisters owner was Scottish so so am i

[@philmcl12]

how the fuck do you know that you have ancestors from the 1500's. Typical Yank. I am born and bred in Glasgow and dont got back that far. lol

[@willemkossen]

Well, my paternal grandmother has a name that goes back to a set of records that go back to about 1550 to a specific person in a specific castle in Masterton, Fife, Scotland, whose grandson ended up in Rotterdam. Scottish Church records. Then after about 1650, churches were obliged to keep records anyway and many of those surviced. And someone was stubborn enough to search through all that and figure it out. Its a draw of luck that these records still exist and someone did the work, and i could get access to that work. Not all names can be traced that far back.

[@smoothfags20]

Willem, you can`t have a Paternal Grandmother, only a Maternal one, a Maternal Grandmother yes. Maternal denotes female and, Paternal denotes Male