A Guide to Driving in Scotland

Enjoy the freedom of planning your own amazing holiday around Scotland on a road trip, and you can choose your own attractions, accommodation and places to eat.
But maybe you’ve never driven in the UK before?
Or maybe you want a refresher on the rules before you set off on an epic two week drive past mountains, around lochs and through glens?
Well, we’ve got all the info you need on driving in Scotland with helpful tips on country driving, speed limits, and much more.
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  • @JacobBite
    @JacobBite5 жыл бұрын

    Never knew Kurzgsagt had a Scottish cousin

  • @nutyyyy

    @nutyyyy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Aye was thinking that myself 😆

  • @fraser_mr2009

    @fraser_mr2009

    3 жыл бұрын

    me neither

  • @muninraven3327
    @muninraven33276 жыл бұрын

    During my second visit to Scotland (first driving) I was enjoying a meandering road that follows the River Dee. A driver comes around the corner in the opposite direction, wasn't speeding, but suddenly veered over into my lane and bumped up into the grass verge. I put my hazards on and ran to see if anyone was hurt. I opened the passenger door, stuck my head in and asked if the Gentleman was okay. He threw himself back in his seat - neck craning and face to the heavens - gave a long sigh and, with a somewhat heavy Scot' accent declared: "Fuck sake, man. I thought I'd shit m'self back there!" I burst out laughing, he burst out laughing, his front axle had twisted, I sat with him up on the grass and shared cigarettes and good banter while he waited for the recovery truck. Really fond memory. So, Dennis, if you somehow happen to read this, then cheers, mate. I enjoyed your positive outlook on life, and I hope by now you've gotten around to having a new pet cat. Give my love to the carrot woman too! :)

  • @stephenduncan368

    @stephenduncan368

    6 жыл бұрын

    where abouts in scotland was this?

  • @jays2877

    @jays2877

    6 жыл бұрын

    @Munin Raven- yep, Soviet Scotland has forgotten the camaraderie of having a smoke together. Cigs should be part of a Welcome pack :>

  • @alfredchojnicki3598

    @alfredchojnicki3598

    6 жыл бұрын

    Happy memory

  • @chrismartin2958

    @chrismartin2958

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jays2877 how about cigars? are they fascist about them, too? :-)

  • @eddiehawkins7049
    @eddiehawkins70495 жыл бұрын

    Nice video, but it is worth pointing out that stopping to allow people to cross at a pedestrian (Zebra) crossing, is a legal requirement, rather than a courtesy.

  • @Alfsp1

    @Alfsp1

    5 күн бұрын

    Hahahahah London is impossible to do that ..its go when you can . Australian we obey lights and signs my daughter would’ve been killed walking here . But I must say it’s a controlled chaos 2 weeks we were where here and didn’t see not one accident .

  • @bronwenbarlow9868
    @bronwenbarlow98686 жыл бұрын

    I love living in Scotland. There is so much beautiful scenery

  • @chelseyallen7142

    @chelseyallen7142

    4 жыл бұрын

    My husband and I are visiting Scotland next October for a week.. Where would you suggest we fly into? I don't know whether we should go on the East coast or the West coast. We enjoy viewing the scenery, museums, etc and then ending the night at a local pub or place to eat. Any suggestions? How is the weather there towards the end of October?

  • @bEeEb2008

    @bEeEb2008

    Жыл бұрын

    @@chelseyallen7142did you find an answer👀?

  • @Cumbriahandyman
    @Cumbriahandyman6 жыл бұрын

    At the start of the video you said that in Scotland you drive on the left of the road. In England, we drive on what's left of the road!

  • @Cait98_

    @Cait98_

    6 жыл бұрын

    Handyjack That's what he meant😂. The potholes are ridiculous!

  • @Dr23rippa

    @Dr23rippa

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hahahaha Legend!

  • @user-gv9nk7oq3o

    @user-gv9nk7oq3o

    5 жыл бұрын

    Haha

  • @smoothfags20

    @smoothfags20

    4 жыл бұрын

    Handyjack LOL

  • @derekbennett5219

    @derekbennett5219

    4 жыл бұрын

    ‘We drive on the left’

  • @Eatbeans6739
    @Eatbeans67394 жыл бұрын

    I’ve lived in England all my life and I thoroughly enjoyed this video. The narrator’s calm voice and great sense of humour made it doubly enjoyable. I visited Scotland many years ago, and I tell you, it’s one of the most beautiful countries I’ve been to. Thank you for posting this video.

  • @duffajfka
    @duffajfka4 жыл бұрын

    During Corona, I'm eager to watch anything connected to travel. Thank you!

  • @OscarDog200
    @OscarDog2006 жыл бұрын

    If you are enjoying the scenery on a winding road, be sure to pull in to allow the queue of traffic that has built up behind you to pass. Not only is it good manners, it's in the Highway Code. But it's impossible to drive in the Highlands without getting stuck behind one of these numpties.

  • @Dessert1st

    @Dessert1st

    4 жыл бұрын

    I would definitely be one of these numpties. That's why I could never drive myself around in Scotland. So ... I guess I'm looking for a good and patient driver. Or I'll just sign up for one of those coach tours. Whatever it takes to get me back for a visit!

  • @Hy-Brasil

    @Hy-Brasil

    3 жыл бұрын

    i was an unfortunate passenger on a similar trip. it wasn't Scotland but the blue ridge mountains in tennessee, when i was a kid. my mom, a flatlander, suddenly got a wild idea that we NEEDED to go visit the mountains, so we did. But she didn't consider the weather would be all that different. or the terrain for that matter. Suddenly, there we were, going ten mile an hour around a mountainside, in the rain and fog. she's white knuckling the steering wheel trying not to look out of the window at the gorge below. i stupidly point out to her that there is a long line of cars as far as the eye can see, patiently creeping behind us...........didn't really help her anxiety. Shortly after she decided she'd had enough of the mountains and hasn't been back since.

  • @whitsfiryellnogobyye

    @whitsfiryellnogobyye

    Жыл бұрын

    Good suggestion, but they would be a true numpty if they were to drive fast on these Highland roads then lose control and cause an crash. Least by taking the roads slow, they are being safe and cautious.

  • @es2056
    @es2056 Жыл бұрын

    I drove in Scotland and Ireland for 21 days. By the time I was finally feeling confident driving on the left the trip was over, lol!

  • @TourGuideScotland
    @TourGuideScotland7 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic guide with great humour :)

  • @ccjh0806
    @ccjh08066 жыл бұрын

    Never knew a guide to driving video can be so nice!!

  • @davidaylsworth8964
    @davidaylsworth89646 жыл бұрын

    This is the funniest and most informative guide I’ve come across. Well done!

  • @evanmacdonald9632
    @evanmacdonald96324 жыл бұрын

    Another top tip. Only drive if you are absolutely confident, and certain that you’re safe! Hesitation causes accidents. Also on a windy main road, please pull over to allow queues to pass. Beautiful as the views are, people use the road to get to work and 35 in a 60 is a ball ache.

  • @erico7797
    @erico77972 жыл бұрын

    Learned more in this video than several others I watched that were 3x-4x longer. Thank you.

  • @EdgyNumber1
    @EdgyNumber16 жыл бұрын

    *Excellent* and amusing guide to driving in Scotland. Can't wait to head up there in the summer!

  • @dirtybanana3
    @dirtybanana35 жыл бұрын

    Heres a few actually usefull tips from a canadian who just got back from driving a caravan around there for a week 1. The roads are extremely narrow! ..like seriosly ther was plenty of room to make your roads wider! Wtf UK? 2. Thers fuck all for public bathrooms on the road..in tye west there are plenty of roadside pullouts that have restrooms..i saw none in scotland.. 3. The scenery is breathtaking!..but if your driving you wont get to see it cuz u cant take ur eyes off the narrow winding roads otherwhise u will crash..and once u get out into the contry there is no warning for pullouts so any good scenery u miss cuz u cant even pull over to see it..so have fun not seeing the contry lol Amazing contry! Fun to drive around it! Cant wait to go back!

  • @KirkChandler
    @KirkChandler7 жыл бұрын

    We spent a week driving through much of Scotland. The trip was wonderful. My only disappointment was the lack of place to turn out and stop along the roads to take photo of this beautiful country.

  • @GooseMcSwan

    @GooseMcSwan

    6 жыл бұрын

    Try being a lorry driver in Scotland. Even less places to stop and take a break!

  • @Johnniebhoy83

    @Johnniebhoy83

    4 жыл бұрын

    Quite true. I like to stop and get photies (photographs) at scenic points in the road, but sometimes you just can't stop as it's not safe, for you or for other road-users. We need many more lay-bys at strategic points in the road... and not just ones to fit a single car either!

  • @marvinletni7146
    @marvinletni7146 Жыл бұрын

    Upon my graduation from an American University, I fully intend to commune with my Scottish heritage (as well as enjoying the immaculate scenery ) by taking a trip to Scotland, and I think Scottish guides like these will be helpful. I want my enjoyment to be self-guided, so if there are any sites Scotsmen and tourists alike recommend, be so kind as to send them my way. Thank you and I look forward to enjoying this "part of the UK" come May. Scotland the Brave plays in my heart until then 😊

  • @whitsfiryellnogobyye

    @whitsfiryellnogobyye

    Жыл бұрын

    Visit Glencoe. The scenery is breathtaking and if driving it's an experience to drive with massive mountains on either side of the road.

  • @Gaber1983
    @Gaber19832 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to set foot onto this gorgeous country!

  • @steijny
    @steijny6 жыл бұрын

    I'm kiwi and I love Scotland.I remember driving there 30 years ago.

  • @Johnniebhoy83

    @Johnniebhoy83

    4 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant. Hope you can make it back someday! 😃 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @chipblock2854
    @chipblock28545 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed thls video. It sure put a smile on my face. It did a great job at showing some great Scottish humour. I have been to Scotland 14 times averaging between 7 and 10 days at a time. I am not sure how many miles by car but I have been to many parts. I have been doing two things wrong all this time. First, on single roads I never knew what the flash of the lights meant. Second, when I pulled over on a single road I never turned off my headlights. The good news is that I hardly drove at night and I didn't cause any accidents. At night I walked or took a taxi to the local pub. A couple pints of beer or a few drams of Whisky don't mix with driving. I live on the coast of Oregon in the US. Many parts of our coastline reminds me of Scotland's coastline. One thing we share in common that grows wild along the coast is what we call Scotch Bloom. Its a small yellow flower on a very rugged and hard to get rid of bush. It was brought hear I believe as a plant for someone's garden. Those bastards! I understand its a nuisance in Scotland too. Please don't tell me the plant came from Oregon. Thanks for the video.

  • @fishboy279

    @fishboy279

    4 жыл бұрын

    @Derrick Bridges come again m8?

  • @Johnniebhoy83

    @Johnniebhoy83

    4 жыл бұрын

    The yellow tough stuff you speak about sounds to me like common Gorsebush - or Ulex Europaeus. I have no idea if you would find it in Oregon, but it is very common along the coast.

  • @maveric2881
    @maveric28814 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video with a little bit of humor thrown in 😊

  • @CallieMasters5000
    @CallieMasters50007 жыл бұрын

    If you have 2 or more people and you're going to a lot of different places and want to visit the countryside, it's often cheaper to rent a car than it is to take public transportation. Especially if you can get a good deal on the car rental. Then turn in your car and explore a big city on foot. And those pheasants really are fast.

  • @hikaru9624

    @hikaru9624

    6 жыл бұрын

    Callie Masters and stupid! They sometimes stand in the middle of the road! I'm thankful my Honda has good brakes.

  • @Johnniebhoy83

    @Johnniebhoy83

    4 жыл бұрын

    Good advice right here.

  • @JitsIntoTheSunset
    @JitsIntoTheSunset4 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely LOVE Scotland! We just finished an epic 2 week roadtrip (Isle of Skye + NC500) & made a cinematic travel film with location pins included, for anyone looking for more inspiration! We were treated to lochs, castles, mountains, wild & rugged landscapes, highland cows & reindeer... what else could you ask for!? xx Tania 🚐 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💕

  • @suebailey4263

    @suebailey4263

    2 жыл бұрын

    I was rather disappointed about the highland cows - didn't see one of them when over there in 2013. Did get some awesome photos out of both sides of the car coming down from Fort William to Glasgow - there were roadworks, so we were stopping quite frequently. Most say that they hate roadworks, but we loved it so we got some very lovely photos from the driver's side of Glencoe :)

  • @blackporscheroadster-yw8hb

    @blackporscheroadster-yw8hb

    Жыл бұрын

    Wales is prettier.

  • @hezziattubeyou
    @hezziattubeyou6 жыл бұрын

    Forgot to mention the red dear. If your up in the North, lots of dear. Watch out for them on rural roads because they will likely shatter your windscreen if hit.

  • @BHRoadStoriesBH
    @BHRoadStoriesBH8 ай бұрын

    You're great, it's good to have you, I wish there were more like you, best regards

  • @TDS981
    @TDS9815 жыл бұрын

    If anyone is interested I feature great Scottish driving roads so you can decide for yourself whether they are worth visiting - West Coast, NC500 and NC250.

  • @GenRenegade
    @GenRenegade6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! I'm moving to Scotland in a year and things like this are really helpful :)

  • @jays2877

    @jays2877

    6 жыл бұрын

    Believe me - they're not really. Just take your time to settle in and be friendly. You'll find that Scots are very good friends once you've shown that you're worthy of friendship. Hope that you really enjoy living in Scotland. It's a beautiful country and the people are the best.

  • @felipeqp9532

    @felipeqp9532

    6 жыл бұрын

    I agree, I am from Brazil and I went to Scotland with my parents and we loved every single minute of our visit. In October we will come back to a road trip between Edinburgh and Inverness and probably a visit to Isle of Sky... Scottish people are the best in the world!

  • @Johnniebhoy83

    @Johnniebhoy83

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hope you made it here safe, pal. 😃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @yujinlandscapephotography.7787
    @yujinlandscapephotography.77876 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your sharing video! 👌👏

  • @DrumApe
    @DrumApe6 жыл бұрын

    Very cool thanks! Beautiful country!

  • @lizzieg4099
    @lizzieg40997 жыл бұрын

    great video on driving around Scotland.

  • @katherine4236
    @katherine42365 жыл бұрын

    I wanna move to Scotland so bad in the next five years 😭💔

  • @macallanfinerare2552

    @macallanfinerare2552

    4 жыл бұрын

    Go for it!

  • @scottishalwaysdixie1638

    @scottishalwaysdixie1638

    4 жыл бұрын

    Bring rain Coats 👌

  • @Johnniebhoy83

    @Johnniebhoy83

    4 жыл бұрын

    C'mon up, we'll put the kettle on for ya! ☕ Or a wee dram if you prefer 🥃☺️. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @brianduff5728
    @brianduff57286 жыл бұрын

    I always thought when it came to passing places if it was on your side you were ment to wait

  • @Norrie754

    @Norrie754

    5 жыл бұрын

    It’s who ever is nearest to the passing place even if it’s behind who should give way. Which means you may have to reverse. You don’t need to pull in to the space as long as the other vehicle can pass. So if the passing place is on your right you stop opposite.

  • @darrellmillner930
    @darrellmillner9305 жыл бұрын

    Excellent, thank you

  • @bravobravo9042
    @bravobravo90426 жыл бұрын

    The biggest challenge is to not overcompensate for driving on the left....one tends to stay away from the center lane, which resulted in a couple flat tires for me when hitting the curb.

  • @chipblock2854

    @chipblock2854

    5 жыл бұрын

    I did the same thing once when a large lorry drove by me going the opposite side if the road. I wasn't use to seeing cars coming and passing me on my right.

  • @waltertaljaard1488
    @waltertaljaard14886 жыл бұрын

    Top tip, when driving through the Highlands in winter take snowchains and a a shuffle with you and put antfreeze in your windshield spray container.

  • @jamacinnes3140

    @jamacinnes3140

    6 жыл бұрын

    Walter Taljaard highlander here, thing that's a bit over the top, plus chains don't work so well on tarmac road no concrete roads in Scotland.

  • @Elon_Murks
    @Elon_Murks4 жыл бұрын

    All right, I'll never drive in Scotland. I'm used to km/h and driving on right side. I'm simply afraid to do something wrong. Too bad. I love Scotland...

  • @alanaschneider1496
    @alanaschneider14966 жыл бұрын

    Good clip, Thanks.

  • @chrismartin2958
    @chrismartin29582 жыл бұрын

    thank you for this video. As an American he one thing that scares me a little about the trip my wife and taking to Scotland is the driving…I guess they have strict laws about driving after having a couple of pints…we have states here where they will give you ticket if you're not a little buzzed...that's joke, but you probably knew that...thank you again, we are looking forward to seeing this beautiful country, a life-long dream for us.

  • @dion789
    @dion7892 жыл бұрын

    The roads are so narrow and often crumbling on the sides. They're pretty dangerous. But the views are amazing and there are plenty of signs telling you where a nice place to stop is to look at the scenery.

  • @DesmondsDonders
    @DesmondsDonders7 жыл бұрын

    Speed limit on my campervan is 70 on motorways, very simplistic. You continue this with your passing place "rules". I suggest anyone driving in the UK goes to the Highway Code or government websites!

  • @glenwallace8995

    @glenwallace8995

    7 жыл бұрын

    The voiceover correctly correctly states "caravans" (ie cars towing trailers), but the graphic incorrectly shows a campervan, which the 70 mph limit applies to,

  • @hikaru9624

    @hikaru9624

    6 жыл бұрын

    Glen Wallace I knew that if you were towing anything you weren't allowed to do 70, but I thought you could do 65! Not that I would if I was towing a trailer or a caravan, also really you should drive according to conditions. Would you do 70 on a wet motorway/dual carriage way? (Also for those who don't know Lorries cannot use the 3rd lane on motorways due to how slow they are AND it is also illegal for you to stay in the fast lane if you have no need to be there! I.e the middle lane is clear for you to go into).

  • @hikaru9624

    @hikaru9624

    4 жыл бұрын

    @deejay1807 the fast lane in the UK is the 2nd and 3rd lanes on a motorway. If the 1st lane is clear then you should be in said lane. The other 2 lanes are for overtaking only. That said situations dictate what you do so you might have to stay in the middle (2nd) or outer (3rd) lane. If you are on a dual carriage way, the 2nd lane is the fast lane and again you should pull over to the left lane if it's clear. Again this is depending on your situation (like say the road ends at a round about and you want to take an exit on your right so you stay in the right hand lane. Exits after your "12 o'clock" exit are on your right so you must signal accordingly).

  • @blackporscheroadster-yw8hb
    @blackporscheroadster-yw8hb Жыл бұрын

    Always make sure to stop off to try the local delicacies. Try a deep fried Mars Bar to top up your cholesterol, or eat badly seasoned animal offal, which we call haggis. Also, don't be afraid if somebody tries to kiss you with their head. It's just a friendly Glaswegian way of greeting you. Also if you can't understand a word a local is saying, just nod politely.

  • @felixabraham6912
    @felixabraham69126 жыл бұрын

    Top tip. Ensure you have a bottle, empty let not be wasteful, of bucky in the passenger seat in case you bump into the local Ned.

  • @annieharmon8564

    @annieharmon8564

    5 жыл бұрын

    LOL

  • @LisaMacInnes
    @LisaMacInnes4 жыл бұрын

    I loved this!

  • @nutyyyy
    @nutyyyy5 жыл бұрын

    Also don't use your horn except to alert when in danger. Not when you are stationary in traffic, not to express annoyance to tell someone to go or in a residential area, all these are against the Highway code.

  • @UnsupportedElephant
    @UnsupportedElephant3 жыл бұрын

    We have visited Scotland in 2017 and only just edited the video from climbing Arthur `s Seat in Edinburgh. Bumped into your channel and really impressive and well created so big like from us and all the best. I love driving. Also if you have time more than welcome to our channel @

  • @shirley2012sm
    @shirley2012sm4 жыл бұрын

    LOL great! Thank you!!

  • @AshuYadav-ye5lv
    @AshuYadav-ye5lv7 жыл бұрын

    very very helpful this video was for me ***** 5 stars

  • @digitalbacon3959

    @digitalbacon3959

    7 жыл бұрын

    ** found the other two, you're welcome :)

  • @singkanlo125
    @singkanlo1252 жыл бұрын

    valuable information as well as speaking clearly

  • @T-1001
    @T-10016 жыл бұрын

    Watch out for people driving Volvo SUVs. They'll drive up your arse making clear they think 60mph is far too slow for this winding, undulating road you're on and weave constantly to make clear they want to try and overtake you everytime is there is so much as 50m of straight road. Other than that its awesome (especially as now there is satnav I can actually get through Glagow without getting lost)

  • @anjamo2307

    @anjamo2307

    6 жыл бұрын

    Volvo, fastest tractor in the world

  • @MG-gu7fu
    @MG-gu7fu6 жыл бұрын

    I don't even have a driver's license yet, and I still love this video a lot

  • @fabricesanchez9000
    @fabricesanchez90005 жыл бұрын

    Hello there ! I just loved your video , I just wanted to know what is the program you used to add the signs and everything on your video, I’m creating something quite similar but with photos, about my last trip and I’ve been searching for editing programs where u can add the same sorts of effects . Thanks a lot 👍🏻❤️

  • @karenabbott2573
    @karenabbott25735 жыл бұрын

    that's a great video. At least Scotland has no Kangaroo's to worry about as we do in Oz. Pheasants do lot less damage! And love roundabouts too.

  • @Ljempausis
    @Ljempausis4 жыл бұрын

    This is amazing video. :D I believe it wasn't the hardest Scottish accent? :D

  • @samgrey5597
    @samgrey55974 жыл бұрын

    Merci 😘

  • @ceeaich
    @ceeaich7 жыл бұрын

    Nice motion graphics :)

  • @AlexExplorer
    @AlexExplorer3 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video! I love it!😍

  • @HupfDole87
    @HupfDole877 жыл бұрын

    oh boy.. this will be quite the challenge.. driving on the left side while sitting on the right seat :D gonna visit shotland at the end of the year. hope i wont crash :D

  • @elizabethbarber897

    @elizabethbarber897

    7 жыл бұрын

    You'll be fine once your on the road it becomes natural like all things you adapt quite quickly , hope you enjoy your visit and the weather is kind to you 👍

  • @HupfDole87

    @HupfDole87

    7 жыл бұрын

    thx mate :)

  • @Skraeling1000

    @Skraeling1000

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hupf, I suggest you ask for an automatic so you don't have the extra hassle of changing gear while remembering that the rear-view mirror is to your left, which lane to get into at a roundabout, that you can't go left at a red traffic light even if the road is clear, etc. The most dangerous time is just after you feel natural driving on the left - your muscle memory/subconscious will trick you and you'll suddenly revert to driving on the right after leaving the grocery store.

  • @HupfDole87

    @HupfDole87

    7 жыл бұрын

    these are some good tips! Thank you for that. I normally dislike using automatic, but I guess it´s a smart thing to do in schotland as a visitor.

  • @soldiernelly

    @soldiernelly

    7 жыл бұрын

    Scotland

  • @Epck
    @Epck5 жыл бұрын

    Speed rules make 100x more sense than new york

  • @liveoaksmokin
    @liveoaksmokin4 жыл бұрын

    Scotland get ready lads. Texas is coming July 2020. I can't wait.

  • @DieserLukas
    @DieserLukas9 ай бұрын

    Thanks, Greetings from Germany.

  • @trojanette8345
    @trojanette83456 жыл бұрын

    Funny and very entertaining video.

  • @meerkat1954
    @meerkat19545 жыл бұрын

    This should be included in Forza Horizon 4 as a tutorial/strategy guide!

  • @douglastodd1947
    @douglastodd19473 жыл бұрын

    drive on the left,give way to traffic from your right,

  • @ericbrett3095
    @ericbrett30957 жыл бұрын

    I went there with my children years ago and we had the time of our lives. The fun part was driving from the A9 to Fort Augustace.

  • @elizabethbarber897

    @elizabethbarber897

    7 жыл бұрын

    That part of Scotland is beautiful and a lovely scenic drive .

  • @leonardmcneill7594
    @leonardmcneill75946 жыл бұрын

    Pity that it does not let visitors know that "passing places" should not be used for parking. We know that visitors may not.

  • @TheWendable
    @TheWendable2 жыл бұрын

    1:31 WRONG! Don’t presume the speed limit is 60 mph in a non built up area. If theres a national speed limit then its 60mph but if not, it will probably be 40mph with 40 signs every now and then. Stopping at zebra crossings for pedestrians to cross is law, nothing to do with courteousness.

  • @BritishCoastline
    @BritishCoastline6 жыл бұрын

    What a great video.

  • @johnmontgomery9149
    @johnmontgomery9149 Жыл бұрын

    Motorway speed for coaches is 60 MPH and 56 for lorries.

  • @mrgreatauk
    @mrgreatauk4 жыл бұрын

    Fun video, but concerned it's a bit confused about some things. Zebra crossings aren't a matter of politeness, drivers are required to stop for pedestrians. Also relying on someone flashing their lights meaning they will pull in to a passing place seems risky to me,and i don't remember people really doing it when i was last driving in Scotland... Also can't just me me that hates it when people flash their light at night 'to say thanks' as it totally blind you! I don't think the video really explained passing places well enough in general.

  • @GooseMcSwan
    @GooseMcSwan6 жыл бұрын

    HGVs actually have a speed limit of 40mph on "rural" roads... not 50mph, with exception to the A9 trial (which seems to be working very well for all traffic involved).

  • @GregVD
    @GregVD Жыл бұрын

    I'm ready!!!

  • @DonutLord32
    @DonutLord323 жыл бұрын

    I would get so confused with the mph. So used to kph. Least I know if I ever go to Scotland they drive on the left instead of the confusing right

  • @exploreearth6275
    @exploreearth62753 жыл бұрын

    Really informative guide

  • @potatoO0o
    @potatoO0o7 жыл бұрын

    I'll be driving around Scotland end of August! Be aware!!!!

  • @kacywatson6314

    @kacywatson6314

    6 жыл бұрын

    Pootin try driving in Perth Scotland.

  • @lisajack8454

    @lisajack8454

    6 жыл бұрын

    Did you survive?

  • @Johnniebhoy83

    @Johnniebhoy83

    4 жыл бұрын

    How was your trip then? 😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @FrozenWillow1980
    @FrozenWillow19806 жыл бұрын

    LOL might want to share this with some of us who are born here. Some of them still don't ken the highway code. xx

  • @SkyeEyeSightings
    @SkyeEyeSightings4 жыл бұрын

    Missed out important info about passing places. Pull in to passing places on your left, dont use the verges.

  • @bertharius9518

    @bertharius9518

    4 жыл бұрын

    ....and if the passing place happens to be your right, DO NOT drive into it. Let the oncoming driver do that.

  • @Chahlie

    @Chahlie

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@bertharius9518 I appreciate you saying that and I humbly apologise to anyone I offended by doing just that on my first time driving, I soon learned.... it just seemed that for loaded log lorries it was easier for me to get fully out of the way :)

  • @sylviamyers3393
    @sylviamyers33934 жыл бұрын

    Great video...no where like Scotland!

  • @calliedibenedetto2547
    @calliedibenedetto25476 жыл бұрын

    I am so going to Scotland in October

  • @SpicyRikers

    @SpicyRikers

    6 жыл бұрын

    callie DiBenedetto My condolences.

  • @scottishalwaysdixie1638
    @scottishalwaysdixie16384 жыл бұрын

    WE LOVE ROUNDABOUTS YOU WOULDN'T BUY ANY CHANCE STAY IN BLOODY EAST KILBRIDE Bloody nightmare for them ?

  • @Nick-7432

    @Nick-7432

    4 жыл бұрын

    Prefer roundabouts to junctions every day of the week.

  • @Casavlog777
    @Casavlog7775 жыл бұрын

    بلاد رائعة و تستحق الزيارة

  • @hikaru9624
    @hikaru96246 жыл бұрын

    Switch from head lights to side lights? So turning my high beams off isn't enough? I gotta turn my low beams off too? Also even on single track roads you arnt slowed to pull over to the right even if the passing place is there! However on such a road this rule is unlikely to be enforced, you can't expect a lorry to fit in a space that can only take cars (I live on a single track road that has timber lorries on it so I ALWAYS SIGNAL RIGHT if I am pulling over to my right).

  • @iloveejbgssnoopy
    @iloveejbgssnoopy5 жыл бұрын

    Love videos

  • @tinabrown6083
    @tinabrown60837 жыл бұрын

    good one

  • @Talby67
    @Talby67 Жыл бұрын

    Same in Australia, but we are klm

  • @davids1135
    @davids11355 жыл бұрын

    MPH but fuel is by the litre?

  • @odgie9915

    @odgie9915

    5 жыл бұрын

    Yup. Is it not easier that way? Plus we pay for fuel by the litre. If you said to us, it costs "X" amount per gallon. We'd probably just say... What. I read a lot of articles about "gas" price in the USA. Is it about $2.80 per gallon? Where I get my petrol, it would be the equivalent of $7.80 per gallon over there haha.

  • @BigBadLoneWolf

    @BigBadLoneWolf

    5 жыл бұрын

    blame the EU for that and many other rules forced on britain

  • @chipblock2854

    @chipblock2854

    5 жыл бұрын

    The first time I drove in Scotland it was 79 per litre. I told everyone when I got back to the states that gas (petrol) was very cheap. I never told them the real price.

  • @211Magi
    @211Magi6 жыл бұрын

    Should be available in other languages too : Dutch, German, French and Spanish!

  • @bookishwriter9460

    @bookishwriter9460

    6 жыл бұрын

    211Magi Dutch and German people are good enough at speaking English to unterstand this video. As well as spanish people (except people from southern spain because they don't teach English in many schools there.) French people are too proud to speak English, it's their fault they are bad at it. If they'd take of their high hat, they would be able to speak English and therefore, know how to drive in Scottland.

  • @tagyouritification

    @tagyouritification

    5 жыл бұрын

    @@bookishwriter9460most people from South America don't speak english either. For them I guess a Spanish version would be good.

  • @macallanfinerare2552

    @macallanfinerare2552

    4 жыл бұрын

    ...and American English!

  • @paulinelee9694
    @paulinelee96944 жыл бұрын

    I really enjoyed your guide for Scotland.i am hoping to go there this year if the dreaded virus goes away! It is so beautiful.thankyou so much for doing the entertains guide

  • @Celtic_Amy
    @Celtic_Amy2 жыл бұрын

    I think I need more info on roundabouts, when there is more than one lane. Do you stay to the left unless immediately exiting?

  • @trebornosdivad6018
    @trebornosdivad60186 жыл бұрын

    I once saw a dead badger in Inverness. It didn’t look well

  • @catiap8271
    @catiap82715 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this funny video 😀

  • @atlanta1586
    @atlanta15866 жыл бұрын

    I love how we have a guide. Are we really that bad lmao?

  • @jamacinnes3140

    @jamacinnes3140

    6 жыл бұрын

    Lance McClain yeah mate, sorry to say some of you are terrible,especially when it comes.to passing places.

  • @Caledonia767
    @Caledonia7677 жыл бұрын

    Not plenty of "facilities" on Arran. Council closed them !

  • @Cait98_

    @Cait98_

    6 жыл бұрын

    Caledonia767 That wouldn't surprise me with NA council. They shut pretty much everything that is semi decent for people to do and then complain about the teenagers (3 towns area) drinking and stuff.

  • @kennymaclaurin3683

    @kennymaclaurin3683

    6 жыл бұрын

    Caledonia767 And when you find one, charges you for the privilege

  • @Johnniebhoy83

    @Johnniebhoy83

    4 жыл бұрын

    😢

  • @chelseyallen7142
    @chelseyallen71424 жыл бұрын

    So my husband and I are visiting Scotland for the first time next October. Any suggestions as to where we should go? Does the east or west have more to offer? We like scenery, hiking, and then like a local pub at the end of the night. Any suggestions would be great! Thank you in advance.

  • @alistairewen9558

    @alistairewen9558

    3 жыл бұрын

    Go west, young lady, torridon is my favourite but, there are plenty beautiful walks.

  • @thezanzibarbarian5729
    @thezanzibarbarian57296 жыл бұрын

    You said there are no "tolls" on Scottish roads or bridges? Does this mean the bridge to Skye is now free? It used to be more expensive to drive over the bridge to Skye than use the ferry! Admittedly, it was quicker.

  • @Elena0161

    @Elena0161

    6 жыл бұрын

    we were in Scotland in april and there is no toll on bridge to Skye :)

  • @adamlea6339

    @adamlea6339

    6 жыл бұрын

    Tolls on the Forth and Tay bridges were scrapped in 2008. There are now no chargeable roads in Scotland.

  • @SplashRafting
    @SplashRafting7 жыл бұрын

    If your up in highland Perthshire come along and do some Rafting. Find us at Rafting.co.uk . #Scotland #Visit

  • @Stu-SB
    @Stu-SB5 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately if you own a litre sports bike in Scotland like me and my mates you don't take in much of the scenery... but it is stunning..apparently lol

  • @JohnnyMoonshine7
    @JohnnyMoonshine76 жыл бұрын

    what the heck is a "mile per hour?" thanks, Canada

  • @AR-ym5qx

    @AR-ym5qx

    5 жыл бұрын

    French for Haggis

  • @theanimalkeaper

    @theanimalkeaper

    5 жыл бұрын

    Idk why we still measure miles lol

  • @AR-ym5qx

    @AR-ym5qx

    5 жыл бұрын

    Because in Back to the Future "141.622 kilometres per hour" doesn't have the same ring to it!

  • @odgie9915

    @odgie9915

    5 жыл бұрын

    A measurement of speed. 1 mile per hour, or 1mph. Is moving 1 mile in 1 hour. Sorry if you use KPH. Converting from MPH to KPH usually leaves you with an uneven number. So I'd brush up on MPH before trying it out 😁

  • @tagyouritification

    @tagyouritification

    5 жыл бұрын

    I thought the used Kilometers in the UK, I learned something new 😁

  • @alanhindmarch3228
    @alanhindmarch32284 жыл бұрын

    Flash of your Headlights is a warning not I’m giving way to you, best just pull into the passing place and wait.

  • @bertharius9518

    @bertharius9518

    4 жыл бұрын

    No, it is ALWAYS an indication that the oncoming driver who flashes their headlights is giving way to YOU, except perhaps at night - when they're trying to tell you that you've neglected to switch on your lights, in which case they'll likely flash their lights repeatedly. This relates to Scotland. It could be different elsewhere.

  • @Irene-gq4jr
    @Irene-gq4jr6 жыл бұрын

    Overall pretty accurate. But we love roundabouts?! Naw, we tolerate them!

  • @LittleKentuckyFilms

    @LittleKentuckyFilms

    6 жыл бұрын

    better than stuck at a 5 minute red light because the councils too lazy to get actual traffic detection

  • @goodpeopleoftheworldunite

    @goodpeopleoftheworldunite

    3 жыл бұрын

    ... And keep our eyes shut while approaching the roundabout, so as to avoid seeing any traffic.

  • @TheWendable

    @TheWendable

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@goodpeopleoftheworldunite Especially in EastKilbride