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

@katmc2353

4 жыл бұрын

HraMunro me to am in aberdeen an scotish lol

@Noah-qc9bp

4 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see what other countries thought of us

@TabathaLamprecht

4 жыл бұрын

Me too and I’m in Dundee

@tcbaytc

4 жыл бұрын

Same im in glasgow Better than edinburgh

@jocelynprentice2147

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@scottanderson2575

4 жыл бұрын

Scotland's liquid gold..... Water straight from the tap and crystal clear....enjoy 😁 kzread.info/dash/bejne/gIxpm7lxlNXAaLQ.html

@scottanderson2575

4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheLifeOfDan1

4 жыл бұрын

... na it’s pretty crappy

@dezzag8366

4 жыл бұрын

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

@derinaries

4 жыл бұрын

Actually, Hamilton Ontario, Canada has the best water.

why am i watching this i bloody live here

@afunnyman

4 жыл бұрын

Pat!?!?!

@seumasmacalastair3463

4 жыл бұрын

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

@TheSpacecraftX

4 жыл бұрын

We want to know what foreigners' impressions are.

@Hannah-eg7vl

4 жыл бұрын

All the views are literally just scottish people lmao

@ronaldomadrebien7045

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@mateusalbuquerque2582

4 жыл бұрын

Me too, I have never even been to Loch Ness

@biddyboy1570

4 жыл бұрын

Crack destroys lives

@kevinmorgan8534

4 жыл бұрын

Whose fault is that?

@stuartgraham1065

3 жыл бұрын

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

@kristinfjola6918

3 жыл бұрын

@@stuartgraham1065 do we?

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

@jimmyuk007

4 жыл бұрын

I am sure he loves it!

@botaqhead

4 жыл бұрын

I'm wondering the same. 😂

@katleman

4 жыл бұрын

Bryant Steury Sticky Toffee Pudding is to die for

@rachelwilson9751

4 жыл бұрын

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

@findadmagusfindadmagus7864

4 жыл бұрын

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

Don't forget to pronounce it Edinbruh 😎

@VixVex

4 жыл бұрын

Embra

@Marc1996L

4 жыл бұрын

Trikervix i say it like Edinbruh aswell

@emilyarcher9809

4 жыл бұрын

Edinborough

@Marc1996L

4 жыл бұрын

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

@VixVex

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@sirsteele6303

4 жыл бұрын

We will become independent soon!

@thatssofetch3481

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Daniel-jy9so

3 жыл бұрын

Sir Steele hope not 🇬🇧🇬🇧

@jackmason7823

3 жыл бұрын

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

@sirena7116

3 жыл бұрын

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

75% of the people watching this will be Scottish.

@billy6044

4 жыл бұрын

Loreley ahahahaha damn yank

@sambugg4424

3 жыл бұрын

Loreley your American

@mrakasuryakusuma551

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I wish

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

@richardw.389

4 жыл бұрын

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

@fitz2147

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Eberdeen Daniela .

@keithlordofalbascotland3371

4 жыл бұрын

Fit Like

@tubzmanofmischief4091

4 жыл бұрын

You've still to get through winter hen

@JustWeeMe1

4 жыл бұрын

Foos yer doos

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

@leea8706

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@tcbaytc

4 жыл бұрын

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

@timtaylor8503

3 жыл бұрын

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

@5688gamble

2 жыл бұрын

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

@OneTrueScotsman

6 ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

@sharonsloan

4 жыл бұрын

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

@JW-YT

4 жыл бұрын

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

@bonniea8189

4 жыл бұрын

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

@JW-YT

4 жыл бұрын

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

@CalumOH

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@gguy3600

4 жыл бұрын

It's a rite of passage.

@FionaclarkClark

4 жыл бұрын

It's all about respect,

@maxweisel9027

4 жыл бұрын

I honestly just thought haggis is a food

@FionaclarkClark

4 жыл бұрын

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

@PaulGarthAviation

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@aje4298

4 жыл бұрын

Scottish and Slovenian I've found are the friendliest!

@alexilaiho321

4 жыл бұрын

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

@hassanalihusseini1717

4 жыл бұрын

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

@robertgibson9619

4 жыл бұрын

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

@mateusalbuquerque2582

4 жыл бұрын

@@alexilaiho321 Africa is the friendliest country in Europe

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

@zainulabdin1720

10 ай бұрын

❤😊❤

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

@Justice_Slim

4 жыл бұрын

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

@thegriva7813

4 жыл бұрын

@John Barber it's edin-bruh

@nutyyyy

4 жыл бұрын

Edin-Bruh or Brah

@PaulGarthAviation

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Robyn907

4 жыл бұрын

Or Edin burg

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

@woltersworld

4 жыл бұрын

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

@suzannemcgowan6230

3 жыл бұрын

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

@danielmontaigne1219

3 жыл бұрын

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

@steveburnside3242

2 жыл бұрын

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

@beautyofdawn9565

2 жыл бұрын

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

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

@Rainyday105

4 жыл бұрын

Lorna Hay Random question? Do you have a dog

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

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

@callummacrae9055

4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@nathandouglas9750

4 жыл бұрын

@@callummacrae9055 Scottish reply right there🤣🤣

@soylentblue6924

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tara! Come back soon! SAOR ALBA

@isla9610

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@humphandhumbug

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Noah-qc9bp

4 жыл бұрын

But tattie scone

@jenniferbrown4375

4 жыл бұрын

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

@andrewmillar8153

4 жыл бұрын

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

@lewisbeattie2533

4 жыл бұрын

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

Those kids and pubs rules apply to all the UK.

@joshuawilson2386

4 жыл бұрын

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

@chelletowsend8115

4 жыл бұрын

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

@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music

3 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

Walter don't ruin the kilt industry for Scotland lol

@lauramac90

4 жыл бұрын

😁

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

@selina7150

4 жыл бұрын

stevo728822 not a lot of people know that

@selina7150

4 жыл бұрын

Red Rowan it’s true!

@selina7150

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@reinhard8053

4 ай бұрын

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

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

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

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

@tcbaytc

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ElSchnellder69

4 жыл бұрын

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

@marcusskidmore7290

4 жыл бұрын

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

@ElSchnellder69

4 жыл бұрын

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

@eddiewhite7309

4 жыл бұрын

@@marcusskidmore7290 shut up ya bawbag

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

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

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

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

@Alexander-vo4gv

Жыл бұрын

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

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

@essemsee2808

3 жыл бұрын

😂

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

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

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

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

@AisleorWindow

4 жыл бұрын

Nice to see you again MacLeod.

@meatsweatmundungus6415

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Nynke_K

4 жыл бұрын

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

@BillGreenAZ

4 жыл бұрын

Can you at least yell, "FREEDOM!"

@JAy-iw3xw

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

Don’t expect Scotch eggs to contain Scotch 😉

@katielemos8590

4 жыл бұрын

Well shite

@timmmahhhh

4 жыл бұрын

Ya those are Kinders

@lewisbeattie2533

4 жыл бұрын

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

@lewisbeattie2533

4 жыл бұрын

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

@MalonzeProductionsGaming

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

As a native I appreciate this. Great video.

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

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

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

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

@probinson4383

4 жыл бұрын

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

I'd say the advice is fairly bang on!

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

Some of the smaller convenience stores are open after 6 PM until maybe 8 or 10 PM. Filling stations in towns or cities are likely to have a small convenience store and they may well stay open 24 hours a day.

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

@richardw.389

4 жыл бұрын

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

@247micko

4 жыл бұрын

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

@reddyshreddy5050

4 жыл бұрын

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

@247micko

4 жыл бұрын

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

@isla9610

4 жыл бұрын

Please don’t call us English when you go

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

@smellmyfingas

4 жыл бұрын

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

@DeliaV298

4 жыл бұрын

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

@smellmyfingas

4 жыл бұрын

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

@stephaniemcintosh2808

4 жыл бұрын

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

Absolutely loving your enthusiasm for my country! Slàinte math!

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

Wow the Highland Cows are stunningly gorgeous.

@b.2221

4 жыл бұрын

They taste even better.

@stuart207

4 жыл бұрын

Best cow to work with.

@timmmahhhh

4 жыл бұрын

Well now I know what these guys were singing about 😁 kzread.info/dash/bejne/q4ahlNOeiKy9d5s.html

@ikreer9777

4 жыл бұрын

@Clucky Plucker It's a 'airy coo.

@kenneththompson8933

4 жыл бұрын

Aye I married one!!!😂😂😂

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

@gavinpotts6747

4 жыл бұрын

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

@isla9610

4 жыл бұрын

Frank Smith Lol Yea

@albawolf883

4 жыл бұрын

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

Don't forget to get a road map. The Highlands don't always work well with satnavs. Hehe got to agree with don't feel like you have to try the haggis and black pudding. My grandparents always called food just for the tourists.

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

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

@richardw.389

4 жыл бұрын

Then from Peterhied head on and visit Buckie.

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

@jdawson9944

4 жыл бұрын

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

@DazsdWTP

4 жыл бұрын

@@jdawson9944 im surprised you survived

@isabel5158

4 жыл бұрын

Lol

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

@cameronbennett5085

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

@MajorAddiction

4 жыл бұрын

Good tips

@PlannedObsolescence

4 жыл бұрын

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

@richardledingham1036

4 жыл бұрын

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

@humphandhumbug

4 жыл бұрын

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

@richardledingham1036

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@theonewhoknows4385

4 жыл бұрын

Lothian buses are good in my experience

@tcbaytc

4 жыл бұрын

Its better than americas

@ScottishMoore

4 жыл бұрын

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

@Zakian

4 жыл бұрын

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

@carywest9256

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

@alastairstock118

4 жыл бұрын

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

@AnneMB955

4 жыл бұрын

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

@erdishzane472

4 жыл бұрын

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

@darrengooding8785

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

@sparkiebunnie8

Жыл бұрын

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

@ClockworkGrouse

Жыл бұрын

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

@sparkiebunnie8

Жыл бұрын

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

in the central belt small local shops (newsagents) are generally open until 9 or 10pm the same for most supermarkets

One thing I think that's really worth mentioning. Once you leave the city you will find the roads can get very very small often down to a single lane or dirt track depending on where you go. We call them A roads but they can certainly feel like simple farm tracks. Don't worry if you get lost, there's always something exciting at the end, even if it is just a tiny wee village with a wee café in it. Go in and experience it, yknow you want to. - though I would say be careful with that tank of fuel once you're in the back and beyond finding a gas station is pretty dang tough at times. And don't go on the land that says danger it's there for a reason and trust me it ain't gonna be fun.

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

@davemoss6976

4 жыл бұрын

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

@bonniea8189

4 жыл бұрын

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

@katmc2353

4 жыл бұрын

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

@sarahgreer5111

4 жыл бұрын

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

@davemoss6976

4 жыл бұрын

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

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

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

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

Come to Ayrshire buddy.... We'll show u around...👍

@keithlordofalbascotland3371

4 жыл бұрын

RAE RAE as long as its nae Saltcoats or Irvine shitholes

@MrRonan99

4 жыл бұрын

When you say ayrshire, hope you mean just ayr/prestwick, rest is shite

A wildlife tip: DO NOT GET TOO CLOSE to the Highland cows. ESPECIALLY when they have babies. These cows are some of the most protective parents in the world, If they think you could possibly be a threat to their calf, they could kill you. I was once in Pollok Park, Glasgow, which has Highland cows in fields, and their were a bunch of tourists crowding around a cow with a calf. We told one of the park staff and he got them away before anyone got hurt, but that was an exceptionally lucky situation.

@stuart207

4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the more accurate comments here but especially important when the calves are super young. Highland cattle are probably the best cow to work with and are superb mothers but you should never hassle a cow with a calve at foot. *no dogs* is a major tip.

@edennis3202

4 жыл бұрын

You must know my sister. We were in South Dakota when we drove by a herd of bison. She wanted to stop and flash her camera at this enormous mother and her calf. She was completely clueless at the hostile look in mom's eye. My sister lived to tell the tale, so she learned nothing from the experience.

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

Great video! And filled with useful information.

Midges “Midgeeeees”

@gguy3600

4 жыл бұрын

When I was in primary school I thought they were called midgets... Yeah, I wasn't the smartest kid.

@hedge7546

4 жыл бұрын

This is the comment I was looking for 🙌🏻

I was surprised to see that you didn't mention sticky toffee pudding much. Did you not like it?

@gguy3600

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like it, not sure how he couldn't though, sticky toffee pudding is great.

@probinson4383

4 жыл бұрын

Looks like he should be avoiding stuff like that.

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

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

I would say just call us Scottish, don't call us English or British! From Glasgow to Skye you'll not get a good reaction 😂

@johnmcdowall7451

4 жыл бұрын

Im scottish and british not a little nationalist

@johnmcdowall7451

4 жыл бұрын

@chief Mcnasty i believe in no church...

@FeArAiR

3 жыл бұрын

@Lt col George Armstrong Custer lol no they didn't

@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music

3 жыл бұрын

Is there anyone who wants to be called British?

dont wear an england football jersey

@billieteggers7457

4 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂

@DazsdWTP

4 жыл бұрын

Just dont get involved in football stuff, keeps you clear of the religious war

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

Thank you! Great advice.