SCOTTISH CULTURE SHOCKS | VISITING SCOTLAND 

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I’m from Finland and I had travelled quite a lot in England before but the first time I visited Scotland (that was about 1.5 years ago) I immediately noticed how much more laid back an friendly people were. Also, I think the Finns and the Scots have a lot in common: the drinking culture, the sarcasm, the sort of ”we don’t make a huge fuss about ourselves but we know we’re great” sort of attitude. Also, both of our cultures have seemingly gross foods that are actually delicious 😁 Can’t wait to visit Scotland again.

I only visited Scotland once, but two things I did notice (and made me feel so at home), was how kind people are. Starting at the airport, to the people at the tourist locations I went to (I understand, they have to. But it's great to have a bit of a talk with them about the reason why I visited Scotland in the first place, which is the show Outlander), and even the people in the stores were always up for a chat. Had a great conversation with the guy in the bookstore and the touristshop guy. So great! And yes, ofcourse, the scenery. I stayed in Inverness that weekend and from the moment I opened the curtains the next morning I was in aw. Scotland is just so incredible frigging beautiful! And hopefully I will be able to visit again next year, cause I need my Scotland fix, soon!

Awesome - I get told by a lot of people that we Scots are much nicer than they imagined. Not sure if that's a compliment or not 😂

I was stationed in Scotland with the US Navy in 1971-72 for 14 months, and my wife and I just finished a 2 1/2 week trip earlier this year. The roads are narrow compared to the US (except for the motorways). The roundabouts were a little confusing at first, but not that bad. The people were exceptionally warm, friendly and welcoming. The scenery was fantastic, and if I were rich, I would buy a house and live in Scotland at least part of each year. I have traveled quite a bit and never been anywhere more scenic or with nicer people.

I just got back from Scotland. It was my second time visiting. Aside from the obvious things already mentioned, here are things that I found different: 1. Scottish hotels and homes don't have air conditioners. Only heating. I'm from south Louisiana so I'm used to having cold air blowing on demand. That was my only complaint. 2. Scottish drivers are very polite and practice proper road etiquette. But they will definitely let you know when you do something wrong. 3. Scottish traffic lights are cool because red lights turn yellow to let you know they're about to turn green. 4. Scottish cars in general are tiny. The biggest vehicle I saw was a Toyota Land Cruiser and that was rare. You won't find any Suburbans, Yukons, or Tahoes. 5. Scottish people may not be into guns but their police are heavily armed. (and hot! so many hot cops! no fatties) 6. Edinburgh parking tickets - they're 50% off if you pay within 14 days of receiving them. 7. Speed cameras EVERYWHERE. Even in the rural areas. 8. Gas stations - you can pump first and pay after. We used to be able to do that in the U.S. but that changed after hurricane Katrina. (gas prices tripled during the evacuation so there were tons of people driving off without paying.) 9. No sales tax so the price you see on the tag is the price you pay. 10. Instead of shrimp, they have prawns and krill. Prawn are way better than shrimp! They also have 'crayfish'. I didn't have any so I don't know how they compare to crawfish. 11. Single lane roads are common but don't be scared of them because they have passing places and people are very courteous. 12. In many areas, people park in the road and apparently this is acceptable because their roads are so narrow and don't have shoulders or parking lanes. 13. Speed and speed limit signs are in miles per hour even though they use the metric system for everything else. 14. They use 24-hour time on clocks instead of 12-hour time. 15. Instead of ketchup, they like Brown sauce. It's pretty good. They still have ketchup but I think brown sauce is more popular from what I observed. 16. Scots love their dogs! A surprisingly large number of places are dog friendly. Scottish dog owners are also very responsible - I never saw a turd on the ground. I was very impressed. The dogs were also very well behaved. 17. Scots are physically fit! When I was driving around in Harris & Lewis, I noticed that lots of people ride their bicycles in the mountains - even the elderly! I'm talking white haired grandpa's that had to be well into their 70's.

I just love the accent. I visited Scotland 9 years ago (Edinburgh and Glasgow) and it was brilliant. I am planing to go again next year to visit Ayr and Falkirk (and maybe Edinburgh again for a Fringe Festival). Anyway, Scotland is, by far, my favorite country.

1. Washers/dryers in the kitchen 2. Two separate faucets for hot and cold water (depending on age of house) 3. Switches to turn every outlet on and off 4. Drinkable water coming straight out of the hillsides 5. Little to no ice in drinks served at restaurants 6. How good the whiskey is 7. It can be freezing temperatures in July 8. Just how dang beautiful it really is, pictures pale in comparison

I am a mutt. Part Native Taino from Borikén (Puerto Rico 🇵🇷) and mixed European. Everything is a shock when we leave home. I am looking forward to being shocked. Driving on the opposite side of the road is both exciting and frightening. Scotland, here i come. Wonderful video!

It's so nice that most Scottish people laugh and don't take each other seriously, makes for some friendly but probably confusing atmosphere lol

I've been to Scotland twice. I agree about how friendly it is! It felt very much like my home here in the USA. I traveled alone the first time and had been up for 36 straight hours by the time I landed in Glasgow. I forgot and looked the wrong direction for traffic and if it hadn't been for a a lovely old man, I would have walked out in front of a lorry I think you call them? Heavy truck anyway. My first experience of the kindness of strangers to tourists. I took a bus to St. Andrews and 3 older ladies chatted with me the whole way. I learned a lot! My hotel in Glasgow was right next to a Boots.. and they were so kind as to warn me about certain areas not being a good place to walk. However I must say I walked all over, took trains and the bus and one whiskey tour, never a problem finding someone to chat with. I'd love to come back.

I went to Scotland as an erasmus student and obviously, as you said, the biggest culture shock was the accent (by the way, your videos helped me a lot, so thank you !). Another thing that surprised me is how warmly musicians are welcomed to play in the pubs! I play the fiddle, and I would never have expected to get free drinks/foods + the opportunity to play. And I've also discovered how amazing Scotland is ! My scottish experience has been awesome, and I miss it already (I even miss the accent that I used to find sooo difficult to understand but that I'm now proud to handle).

Oh my god these Americans came up to me and my mum in town and were asking about the castle. They thought it was fake like Disneyland palace. I was like 'ohhhhhh noooo'

Apparently Scotland is one of the greenest places in the world and in my area everyone ( or almost everyone) is really lovely

Hi Erin ! I'm going in Scotland at the end of September and I just saw all your different videos about Scotland and Scottish culture ... It's a lot of information for people that don't know already the country so thank you for doing that !

My dads side of the family immigrated to Canada from Scotland way back when...slowly moved southward and ended up somewhere in Michigan. Dad was in the military and stationed here in Alaska where he met my Mother. Someday I'll make it to Scotland! I've always been told that the Scottish humor was passed through our generations and shows itself through my Scottish blood. I love the way you explain it. "Insult my friends as a term of endearment!" Bravo!!

Been to Scotland twice in the last two years. 2016 - Edinborough and Glascow. 2019 -the Northeast... Flew into Inverness, drove north , and stayed in Wick. I love the North of Scotland! Its my home! You are a beautiful ambassador for your country. I am planning to attempt to move there for a year, to work - Medical field . Wishing you well, over the holidays

I spend all of time away from Scotland but when im home the biggest different is the air. Can tell its fresh but can cool the lungs down but look foward to it.

we are from Saskatchewan in Canada and visited Scotland in 2015 and had a great time. We rented a car and drove about 1800 miles around your beautiful country. Your roads are narrow, but if you watched for oncoming cars there were pull out spots to pass. In towns if there was only one lane cars would wait and let you come through. Was amused that in our hotel in Edinburgh we had to place the door card in a slot to get the lights to come on. When you left and pulled the card out all the lights went off (including the fridge) Kids walked around without a cell phone in their hands. We met some friendly people. We were impressed with the highland cows and the many castles. Loved the quiet country roads that were lined with rock fences. Enjoyed the small tea houses/restaurants and . beautiful scenery and so on. Would really like to go back. our Mac Dougall ancestors came from Scotland and we would like to see the castle at Dunollie. I love your beautiful accent! Keep up the interesting videos. Thanks Erin!

Your one of my favourite youtubers now. It's good to see more scots on here.

Hi!!! I've lived in Glasgow for 1 year....it was so good to listen to your Scottish accent again...I was missing it so much....actually when I was there I could not understand not even the word "gym"....I took some seconds to understand which word the guy was saying but now...one year later...it sounds lovely hahahah Besides that the weather and the fact that you get drunk at 8 o'clock used to shock me definitely hahaha But you are amazing...Scotland is amazing s2

I’m Canadian, and Scottish is my favourite nationality of all! I could listen to Scottish accents forever - love it! 😍

Erin, I absolutely LOVE your videos. I was born in America, but i have Scottish in my family tree... as well as a lot of Irish as well. I've learnt so many things about Scottish culture from your videos and really enjoy the way you present and explain things. DON'T ever stop making these wonderful videos. You have taught me so many things I did not know and I wait impatiently for your next video. With love from the USA.... :*

I visit Scotland almost every year for the past 10 years, went on my honeymoon touring around in a camper van. Absolutely love the place, feels so more relaxed than at home (being from Belgium). Sometimes I feel like it is more logically structured over there. In those 10 years I came across a rude Scottish lady only once, but all the time you guys are absolutely really friendly and very social minded.

When we were in Scotland we were very suprized by the warning signs. They are very logical and a knowledge transfer. Like in the US, there will be a sign that says "Do not climb on the roof!" Where in Scotland it would say "Roof slippery when wet." So in the US you are being dared to climb on the roof and not get caught. In Scotland it is known that people may climb on the roof, so be really careful when it is wet. And when you start to look around....the logical signs were every where. We were also suprized....and really loved was that pedestrians do not have the right of way during a green light. I guess it goes back to being logical.

Yeah somethings confusing about Scotland are British but somethings are Scottish. Scotland is an unique and wonderful place and no were on earth is quite like it. And the Scottish people are unique and awesome.

Keep up the posts. Fantastic!!!!!!

I visited scotland once... the weather was my biggest culture shocks. Do all Scots know how to swim? You must surely... otherwise you'd drown. 😆

I live in Ontario, Canada and I would KILL to go to Scotland. It's high on my list.

Scotland is the best! I love it there! Thanks for the vids Erin!

Scotland is a gorgeous country and the people there are sooo nice and friendly. It such a pleasure to come there over and over again.

How friendly people are (I’m from south east England) The place names How crazy Glaswegian nightlife is Listening to Glaswegians speaking to each other (when they spoke to me they slowed it down so I could understand, not when talking to one another)

Headed to Scotland next week for the second time and can't wait. Love your videos!!!

I've been living in Edinburgh for 5 months now, and Scottish people are amazing! Difficult accent, I must say, but nothing that strong, once you get the main differences and sounds, you are good to go. Well, to resume, this video is awesome because it briefs exactly my opinions about Scotland! I love this country! Nice videos, I'm subscribed!

All the Scottish people I've met tell the funniest stories. I love it!

I still feel like London is a culture shock because of the lack of wind. It's like the air never moves there aha - the breeze is the biggest thing I miss.

I moved from Norway to England when I was 17 and although I think the culture shock is lesser when you move within Europe, there were some things that surprised me. One thing was how people in my school would put on deodorant or blow their nose in public, I was like ?????? because we don't do that here 😂 And the queueing culture is amazing, it's more structured than in Norway but I love UK queueing! People calling dinner 'tea' had me confused the first few days in the UK. Also the thing you mentioned about 'half nine' when referring to the time. Like how half nine for you means 9:30 but half nine in Norway means 8:30. I think these were the most surprising cultural differences, to be honest. Oh, one more thing: thanking the bus driver when getting off the bus. We don't do that in Norway, but after living in the UK, I've started doing it wherever I am in the world. I went to Scotland after about 10 months of living in England so I wasn't surprised by that much when getting there. ☺️

great video. i really want to visit scotland. i've only been to england but am interested in visiting the rest of the uk. hopefully once the pandemic passes i will get to visit scotland.

I have been 3 times now and each time I see something that amazes me. My biggest shock you already mentioned was the driving! When I left the airport to head to the flat I had rented in Edinburgh the taxi driver was just zipping and zooming he takes a left and for a second I about had a heart attack !! I had for a split second forgotten that there the wrong side of the road is the right side. My other shock with the driving is the buses!! Those wonderful drivers have no fear and they rule the roads it seems. I need to hit the lottery so I can move there permanently. I absolutely love it there and it is about time for another trip.

I actually came home from a trip to Scotland a bit over a week ago! First time there, absolutely loved it! I only stayed for a few days, and didn't really get to explore it that much and therefore didn't really experience or see something that surprised me that much! There is of course quite a lot of differences between Scotland/UK and Norway, but I don't think there's anything major. You're a bit better at recycling than what I've seen and heard of the rest of UK, but still not great haha sorry We have like six different bins here, and we get money for empty bottles. And about houses, I think the sizes of houses is pretty similar all around Europe, especially the UK and Scandinavia, it's just that houses and everything is big in the US from what I've seen :p Also, the weather! Man, did I experience that! It was alright pretty much all the time, but when we went to the Edinburgh Castle it started raining a little, and then pissing down! So much fun standing in line for tickets then. But an hour or so after it was sunny, then a little rain, then sun for the rest of the day! ;D

the biggest culture shock for me is... wait I live here.

Originally from Bali, Now been living in Australia for 7 years and this year me and my wife decided to move to Scotland at the end of this year. So excited.

You're so close to 40000 subscribers! So excited for you!

I would love that weather. I live in Pismo Beach California and it's commonly rain free for 280+ days at a time here. So, as a result, things get really dusty and oil will build up on the roads over time from all the cars and eventually when it does rain, the rain brings all the oil to the surface of the roads and people slip and slide all over the place. But it is sunny and warm here all year round. So that's not too bad ;)

I'm from Trinidad and Tobago and and it's so weird that we actually use such similar terms lol the rest of the UK actually gave me more verbal culture shocks than Scotland.

I was born in Glasgow a long time ago, and when I brought my American wife to Scotland for a visit, we lived in California, I told my Mother we were going to drive up to the Highlands, she stopped pouring the tea, looked at me aghast and said, with a straight face, "Whit Dae ye want to go up there fur, theres nuthin up there son, only scenery".... My wife almost fell off her chair....

I'm moving to Glasgow (tomorrow!) so this was very helpful, thanks!

The houses are smaller and the roads narrower because of the available land we have is so much less than countries like USA and Australia that are themselves the size of Europe.

I was very surprised that I wasn't very surprised after all. Those things you've mentioned in the video can also be applied to most Central European countries. Most of the things you could also say about Germany, except the left driving thing. That scared the shi.. out of me, even as a pedestrian. I always looked in the wrong direction when crossing a street, even when it was written down on the ground. XD So, I would never ever drive a car there. ^^ But a big difference is indeed, that scottish people are very friendly. It is so easy to get in contact with them. Germans are always so distant. It is so refreshing that you can always have a nice chat when you are somewere around, like sitting in Princess Street Gardens or so. And you would find it very surprising that I love scottish weather. Believe it or not, but it is the most plannable weather I've ever saw, because you definitely know that it will get warm, cold, windy and that it will rain, and sometimes all of that within 10 Minutes. So you are always be prepared for that. In Germany, you got up with sunshine and at 12 it starts to rain nonestop for the next five days. On day six you suddenly get 35°C without any early warning. ^^ And I found it very sweet, when a man in Edinburgh told me that it isn't called "rain", but "Liquid Sunshine". XD

Oh ya...love the topic of discussion too!!!

Coming from Canada and living in England for a long while, yes, we have very small roads here and don't even get me started on car parks haha. A lot of countries have roundabouts but not like the numbers we have here. Now, if you want a scary roundabout, come to Swindon and enjoy the fun of the Magic Roundabout !

Never been in Scotland, but UK really surprised me with driving, separate water taps and most of all how cold it was inside .

- the omitted part "Past" of "Half past Two", for example.. took awhile.. I didn't know if it was before or after :)

Cool video. Interesting how in Scotland you use the word "plaster" instead of band-aid. That's similar to the Swedish word "plåster" (pronounced roughly: "plawster") which means the same thing.

I have been interested in Scotland because I'm a huge fan of bay city rollers !!

I'm half-Greek and when my dad first moved here, he thought someone important had died. Everyone was wearing such drab clothes! It's so grey here! Why is no one smiling? It took a while for him to see that Scottish people are lovely and friendly, but not in a blaring loud way like where he's from. I love going back and forth between Greece and Scotland, we have so much in common and yet we're so different.

The fact that you can walk across people's property is so bizarre to me. If someone in the U.S. found me on their land, I'd expect to be run-off of it or shot. And the single lane roads - people are so happy to reverse back into a layby for you to pass, and then they wave at you afterward! What?! Friendly even if you're inconvenienced that's so flippin' nice! No A/Cs, but I guess that makes sense... though since you don't have A/Cs, and it's summer, and I want to leave the window open to get some air, I also get eaten by midges - where are the window screens!? Oh, and the parking in the middle of the road thing, that too. Been to Scotland three times, can't wait to go back. Absolutely lovely place and people.

Loved the video! I recently filmed my trip to Scotland, it was amazing! I absolutely loved it! ❤️ I visited Edinburgh Zoo, saw the Kelpies and went on the Royal Yacht Brittania! Definitely want to go again! You're so lucky to live in Scotland! :D

The weather sounds like heaven! (But then again, it's in my blood!)

I was staying in Glasgow and apparently the Scottish prefer to have bath tubs in their homes than shower cubicles. Atleast thats what my landlord told me. I was like but that would take so much water and time every time I would step in to take bath. Got a reply saying Scotland’s got a lot of water.

Just visited Scotland last month from Tennessee and went all through the country. Your roads are definitely very narrow compared the US roads. I was on a tour bus and in taxis and I don't know how we were not scraping the cars in the next lane.

Family in Fife and everything about the weather is accurate lol. We visit every year

Yes please! On the video about words!

Agree have to listen very hard to understand the Scottish accent - it is very thick and distinct from a UK accent. Live in Australia and New Zealanders have a thick accent. Keep on thinking of The Proclaimers when listening to Erin. "On Our Way From Misery To Happiness Today Ah Ha Ah Ha "

Yeah, welcome to Michigan (US), four seasons in a day is common here, too. 🙄

Yeah, I've been watching your videos partly because it's a great way to train myself to listen more carefully, to be able to understand in spite of the substantial difference between your accent and mine. I'm from the U.S. midwest.

always love your scottish videos cause we are closish places in scotland always relate haha keep up the work lovely

I (a Dutch girl) have just heard a conversation between my parents about a French guy being so friendly that is was weird. I've never understood the "Dutch people are rude" stereotype untill now.

I'm not surprised about the insults as terms of endearment. My family and I are straight up rude to one another but we don't mean it. I joke around and make fun of the people I like. If I don't like you I'll probably be very polite or incredibly blunt. I go either way

These videos make me so happy. I need to visit Scotland soon. My father was a MacDonald from Nova Scotia, Canada. I find Canadian Scottish people and Nova Scotians similar in humour and mannerisms.

I left West Dunbartonshire (Balloch) in 1957; I lived and worked in France and Switzerland from 1960-1997. I've lived in South Carolina for the past 20 years. I never tire of hearing "my people" talk the way you do. I miss it too.

What surprised you about Scotland?

I'd be willing to bet that the width of the roads has a lot to do with their age. Driving in the States, you can really tell when you're in a region that was settled prior to the invention of the automobile, especially in the east. I've not had the pleasure of driving in Scotland, but it's on the bucket list. (I've also got a fondness for seeing visitors react to what surprised them about America. It's cool to see one's home through fresh eyes.)

Glasgow area born and bred and i must say, i liked your video. Fully comprehensive and covered most topics well.

Fantastic video and I love your accent. You're a talented and lovely lass - from the US!

I've traveled to Scotland twice. It is my absolutely favorite place in the world. The food, people, and sites are awesome. My goal is to be able to live there for a few months a year. I am a haggis and fish pie fan too!

Skye felt like another country. It was very Nordic. The food was rather bland compared to American food. Oh and summer days are soooo long. I was there in June for 10 days and didn't see darkness until I got home.

Haha I liked what you said!i just moved to Scotland from overseas

Thank you Erin.

American with %100 descent from Scotland.

our humour is basically ripping the piss out each other and it's brilliant😂😂

Hello Erin, I am in the U.S. and have been looking at housing in Scotland. Very small compared to what I am used to. I have always had a separate room for washing clothing and two bathrooms. A modest estimate for a U.S. house is 2000 square feet. Planning to visit in 2020 for a few long hikes. Look forward to watching more of your videos.

wwoowww I'm Brazilian, and I'm impressed how your pronounce about the word "America" sounds so portuguese haha... Amazing! Perfect!

In Scotland for 2 weeks in '04 & the biggest shock were the restaurants. In America we go to a nice restaurant & stay maybe an hour. In Scotland we got the feeling we were supposed to stay until closing! When we would try to leave after a hour or so the staff, the owners would ask " what was wrong?" We would say " nothing, we had finished eating & were ready to go." Also fast food was hard to find. We did see some signs outside restaurants that read "we have food that can be taken away." Guess that was fast food? We will be back in the U. K.the month of October. One week in Ireland the next three in Scotland, England & Wales.Looking forward to it so!

As an Englishman there wasn't any culture shock going up to Scotland. The only real difference I notice was Scots might use slightly different words than I would like buddy instead of mate. My mum struggled with the accent and kept asking my niece to repeat herself when she was younger but my brother and I adapted very quickly.

Just returned from Scotland last week. I found the history most fascinating, couldn't turn around without seeing hundreds of years of the past,

great video i love loch lomond i live just down the road from there

I took part in Scotland exchange from my school a few years ago and I was surprised about how tiny your busses are 😂 (My exchange partner and me went to school by bus) and I also thought that your roads should get repaired because the busride was pretty bumpy😂🙈 ..well I stayed in a smaller town so I think in the bigger cities like Glasgow and Edinburgh the roads might be better but I can't remember😅😂 I looved (and still love!) the accent! I barely had problems understandig it😍😂

I belong in Scotland. The weather suits me perfectly. Can I stay with you? Like indefinitely?

Scottish people are more likely to engage in conversation than I am used to, which I really like. I am more used to people you don't know smiling but keeping to themselves. I have to remember when in Scotland to make eye contact and be ready for a friendly conversation.

The roads are so narrow in the UK, and that's coming from someone that grew up with quite narrow roads. Would love to visit Scotland someday, love the accent - one of the best accents in the world (that I've heard), and to see the scenery, both in the country and in the cities. Really enjoyed this video!

Judging from the pictures, the roads are like our sidewalks. But I'm in Arizona USA and the roads here are wider than many places in America. Lol. Btw the vocabulary video is a great idea. My family does the dry sarcastic humor and we randomly talk to strangers lol. Scotland sounds like a nice country

I'm not gonna lie...I thought you said pee drink at first...lol...laughed at myself when I realized you said pre drink...we do it here too only we call it pre gaming... We haven't had a Summer here either...here is Syracuse, NY...I live 10-15 minutes outside of the actual city...our normal summer's are hot, humid and sticky...the kind of weather where you walk outside and start sweating right away...temps in the high 80°s and 90s...this year we've had rain, hail and most temps not going above mid 70°s or low 80°s...last night it went down to 56° and was down right chilly! Anyway...I'm done complaining..lol You definitely should do a video about the different words for things...😊

I live in Scotland and I found loads of these interesting

I actually know nothing about Scotland. Most of the times I watch your videos to learn more about your country and it's definitely worth it. You should keep on recording the videos in which you show some of your breathtaking landscapes. Thanks for sharing your culture with us! By the way, we have loads of roundabouts also here in Italy and I absolutely love them lol

Yes please make a video of words you use in Scotland. I'm visiting in late April/early May and it would be a bit embarrasing if I didn't understand people, when I have been speaking English for 3 years now.

Newcastle also very very friendly :)

Yep!! We would be intersested!!

My bf and I came to your country for 2 weeks. It was a big dream come true for me. We rented a van traveled. We are from Canada and as Canadians we are known to be very friendly country. The Scottish ppl beat us hands down.You are all so friendly. Ppl we met went out of their way to help us when we were lost and just talking to us. One of the things that shocked us about Scottland was how all the stores and gas stations close at like 5 or 6. Even restaurants close at 9. This took some getting use to. In Canada everything is open till 11pm.Oh and being able to bring your dogs into pubs and restaurants. I love that!!!! Btw yes your roads are very narrow. Lol Love your country!!! Best trip of my life.

We have roundabouts in the US =). Where I live, in Los Angeles, clubs and bars (pubs) both normally close at 2am because alcohol is not allowed to be served between the hours of 2am and 6am. Another thing, we have a lot of people who understand, love, and have a dry sense of humor and are sarcastic here. But then we have a lot of people who always want everything to be politically correct so comedy is not something they enjoy haha.