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
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!
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!"
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
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
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
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
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!
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...)
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!
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
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.
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
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 !!
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!
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
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.
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.
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! :-)
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.
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.
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
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.
Thanks,man.I appreciate this.Especially your description of haggis and how it tastes.The idea of it has always made me queasy;I know it's a big thing and heard people saying it's delicious,but you're the first person I've heard DESCRIBE the taste.I now feel less skittish about trying it.
.... 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.
Lol I did not realise that not everyone knew how to correctly pronounce Edinburgh. Also, absolutely 100% agree with you on the haggis. I had slices of it deep fried with a plate of chips and it was amazing. Hope you tried the black pudding too. My favourite ❤
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 ❤
I've been to Scotland several times now and although the word _booking_ is more common there, you can call it _reservation_ as well, the Scottish are clever people and they'll understand what you're talking about. ;)
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!
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!
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!
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!!
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.
Well done Sir. You have learnt much. A few points: Eilean Donan is pronounced 'Ailan Donan' and the best haggis you will get is made by an Edinburgh butcher called Mac Sweens. Other than that not bad.
MacSween's definitely has a good reputation. McCaskie's in Wemyss Bay has won the People's Choice Award - I think at least 3 years in a row - and J B Houston's in Dumfries also has a championship winning haggis recipe.
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
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
I came here to see what not to do in my country of residence, seems I should be coming to you to see, what to do in Scotland. Fairly got about. Great video 👍 and as for taking a drive in Scotland, simply take the A82 from Glasgow to Inverness. Around 4 hours, but well worth it
Hi Zak, Thanks for sharing your video. It's funny factual and refreshing. Thank you also for visiting Scotland if you ever visit us again please come down to the South West. Not only do we have many treasures to see that don't get the promotion they deserve (like everything north does) If you are into history or poetry. Our Next door region of Ayrshire is where Robert Burns was born and Dumfries in our region is where he died. We are also the gateway region to Northern Ireland and have many fun weirdly pronounced town names Kirkcudbright (Kir coo bray) 😁
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
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.
What's not to like? Its a beautiful country with fascinating people. And the cows are the prettiest I have ever seen. When I was a kid and I heard how the romans built a wall to keep the Scots from coming down I thought the Scots were amazing. The romans steamrolled over most of the known world of that time, but they just couldn't when it came to the Scots. Made me happy I got a bit of Scot in my ancestry.
My Penn State ball cap was just fine and was a great conversation starter with other tourists and with locals as well. I was surprised how many Scots wanted to tell me about their trips to the US.
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.
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
You are the best American tourist ever. All tourists going to Scotland please watch this. P.S: Although we ARE British, refer to us as Scottish or Scots (not Brits) because most prefer that.
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.
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!
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
@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.
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!
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.
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.
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. 💐🌹💐
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.
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 .
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
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)
"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".
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 :)
ByTheBy, One more thing not to do is ask about Glaswegeans in Edinburgh and Vice Versa.. Politics for a Tourist is Nae Gud ! If you don't want to see the outcome of a bad verbal lashing, Dinnae mention the occupants and customers of the other towns... I learned the hard way... Loved the Video. It was Spot On M8 !
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
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"
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.
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
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.
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.
Hi Zack. Northern Ireland is just like an extention of Scotland. We are so alike in many ways scenery, climate, castles, language, food, sense of humour, golf courses. Many of our forefathers came over form Scotland. Mine did too in the 1600s. If you liked Scotland you's like N Ireland. Many of America's President's ancestors can be traced back to here. Best wishes.
I don't doubt that I'd love it! I've spent a bit of time in the vicinity of Limerick and was always amazed by the beauty and the green of the countryside.
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.
I went to Scotland with my children who were 15,13,and 11 at the time. My 15 year old thought he would pick a fight with some of the locals. They just laughed at him and walked away.
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.
