In Scotland, we don't call Whisky Scotch, its Whisky. Also, Scotland isn't north England, its a separate country in its own right & if you refer to it as north England, it won't go down well. Same with Lakes, in Scotland they're called Lochs, not Lakes.
Unfortunately, if you order whiskey in the U.S. it’s assumed you mean something like Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. “Scotch” is used to differentiate whiskeys made in Scotland. You can even look at bar menus at fancy restaurants here and they separate whiskey and scotch into different lists!
I'm referring to the spelling-in Scotland it's whisky...with the e whiskey is the Irish spelling. Irn bru ain't like fanta either but as it's our 'other national drink' you have to try it.
We have several accents and dialects. There is big differences with places only as far as 1 mile apart. We don't speak too fast, people listen too slowly 😂
Delighted to hear you’re coming back to the UK! Scotland is a beautiful country, you’ll have a great time, and if you happen to get stuck and need a hand, feel free to shout! I’ll look forward to the trip reports ;-)
I had two weeks in Scotland it wasn't rainy but for 1 day. It was hot and humid the whole time. And I took every type of clothing you could think of. Go to a travel agents in the USA (not here) and ask about a BRITRAIL PASS. gives you unlimited rail travel for 2 weeks anywhere in the UK. You can only buy the tourist one anywhere but the UK. If you didn't bring an item of clothing just go into a PRIMARK store everything is as cheap as chips.
Great to hear you're visiting the UK again. The Highlands are stunning. If you stay in the Caladonian Forest you may be fortunate and see several of the UK's rarest animals; Red Squirrels, Pine Marten, British/Scottish Wildcats and the rarest of all, the Wee/Wild Haggis (but they tend to live on the wild heather above the tree line) The Haggis sold in shops and restaurants, comes from the domesticated variety; it's illegal to hunt the wild variety these days.
scotland is becoming a very popular holiday destination. warning book accomadation well ahead. in August, edinburgh hosts the biggest arts festival in the world, a city of 450k gets over 1 million visitors. the Glenfinnan viaduct (harry potter bridge/train ) is also very popular. however, the fortwilliam to mallaig penisular along which the train runs has a population of 25k but gets 250k visitors a year, So plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark !
Tara & Dave, so glad you have finally booked your visit to Scotland you wont be disappointed. Lovely people and great places to visit, We have seen all of Scotland many times and Penny has family in the North. The long days may be a problem for Dave! 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂 Stu & Penny x
@The Thirsty Thrifters. Here's a wee piece of advice from a Scotsman on drinking a shot of single malt. Get a straw and suck up some water then allow one drop of water to fall into your whisky and taste. When you taste it, swill it around in your mouth and swallow. If you're drinking a blended whisky, add one-third water and two-thirds whisky. If you follow that advice you can't go wrong. Btw, I enjoyed your video, and, happy vacation to Scotland.
in scot/ire in summer, T shirt, thin wool jersey, (you dont need massive nordic or Arran sweater) fleece and gortex rain jacket as above. the jacket keeps out not just the rain but the wind too. buy woolly hats and a pair of magic gloves,
Haggis is one of the best foods u could try, its really delicious and for desert u cud have a deep fried Mars bar 🤣🤣 another scottish favourite, yet born and bred in scotland I've never tried it lol
It's pronounced Ed -In - Bura I live in the town that is famous for inventing the Bridie ( Bri- Dee ) As you can see my nickname is Tattie, had it for 56 years . Reason being a potato is cold when taken from the ground and I have always been a very cold person . A tip for you in Scotland ....we are Scots and Scotch is whisky ( not whiskey ) .....we are very particular about this .
For the most beautiful scenery you should try the west coast the further north the more beautiful it is. I would suggest you have a look on UA-cam before you go. All the best from Scotland. Rab
Have a lovely time. Can i suggest if you can not understand the Scottish tongue just ask them politely to repeat. We Are used to tourists in Edinburgh. Also the trains check the schedules as the pandemic may have impacted journeys. The weather we can have all seasons in one day. Edinburgh is a walking city you will see a lot more by walking.
the cobbled streets in edinburgh look quaint etc but they are also a tripping and slipping hazard. and you will walk a lot when visiting there. a decent pair of sneakers are ok for walking the streets, but consider something a bit more robust if you want to climb Arthur's Seat or walk in some of the parks/grave yards etc, they can get a bit muddy. also, take a small backpack for your rain gear, sandwiches. bottles of water etc. especially if you are dependent on public transport.
Guys, I'm an Englishman who served with a Scottish infantry regiment in the British Army. I still have many Scottish friends - and as an 'outsider', here are my tips: 1. Public transport is fantastic. However to see all of Scotland's beauty, I would hire a car. You won't regret it! 2. The accents. You may think you have mastered the citizens of Hawick, Edinburgh and Glasgow - and then the folk of Aberdeen through a left ball. 3. 'Jocks' love a sing-a-long. No excuse is needed to socialize. Join in and have fun! 4. Food. Don't be tempted in to the 'deep fried' everything con. Haggis and nips are wonderful with your favourite dram. Scottish raspberries are the best in the world - fact! All food is fresh and delicious. Try the Angus beef! 5.The Scottish people are very kind and I've loved my many trips 'up north'. I'm sure you'll love your trip. Keep us updated!
@@thethirstythrifters4610 speaking as a scotsman please don't call us jocks that was used as a derogatory term back in the day from the English we are scots simple as that p.s I hope you have a great time when you come to Scotland and leave with many good memories 😁👍🏴.
Get used to single track roads and passing places! If you see a queue of cars behind you, pull in and let them past - the locals will really appreciate it!
You have to try haggis, it is delicious especially with a whiskey sauce (ignore the ingredients). For whiskey go to the "whiskey experience" shop right outside Edinburgh castle on the Royal Mile They have a huge selection and or go to a distillery (they all have shops offering a selection of their own whiskies) . Opposite the whiskey experience is a souvenir shop that's worth visiting (it looks quite small from the outside but goes down into the rock for about 4 or 5 floors). You will enjoy both Scotland and Ireland (I'm quite jealous). Have a good holiday.
Pants can also mean 'rubbish' eg this is pants. Americans wear kilts back to front, the pleats are the bit you are supposed to sit on, the flat bit goes to the front, if you want to look a wee bit Scottish. Edin-burra. Burghs in Scotland are pronounced - burra.
"I had trouble understanding English" haha, brilliant. looking forward to the stories you pick up there. you won't get as far as Orkney, but as a northerner (warrington) I struggled with the accent in Orkney. But even as far up as Inverness (loch Ness) you will find a strong accent. Try deep fried Mars Bar / deep fried Pizza, etc. if you get a chance and the weather is ok (not really heavy rain) see if there are any ghost tours of edinburgh, they're great fun.
I love you two, pronounce stuff as you want we know what you mean. I’ve been to America a lot and the thing I’d say about the food in the big cities I’ve visited is: Everything tastes really sweet You have huge portions A lot of food tastes processed But there was also some great food too but the majority seemed to go for quantity over quality. The fresh stuff in supermarkets was really expensive, which may be why a lot of the people I know living in American cities don’t really cook and instead order in or eat out. Loved every visit though.
I live in Yorkshire. Also known in the UK as “Gods Country” due to the natural beauty there. But i will admit, some, and probably in reality, most of the scenery in Scotland, can be breathtaking. So you won’t be disappointed in that area. 🙂
The issue with doors is that in most houses in the UK rooms are separated from each other by doors, whereas in the US open plan areas are much more common.
If you are going to the west coast they have some of the meanest bugs they are called midges so a good insect repellent . Try the seafood it's the best in the world
Glenmorangie IS a blended whisky. Not a single malt. Scots are inherently sarcastic - we call it 'dry humour'. It is a high compliment to be insulted by a Scot - we only insult friends.
If you are heading to the Highlands... buy a flask and fill it up in your bnb. No coffee shops. Get to fort william and head up on the west coast . Its like new Zealand. No no you are wrong about driving in the Highlands , you can drive for 4hrs and only see 30 cars
I don't want to build your hopes too high, but I reckon you will fall in love with Scotland, Edinburgh is a stunning city, just walking around warms the heart because there is so much to see. Haggis is delicious, you will be positively surprised, as is Cullen Skink. There is a good Whisky distillery in Oban on the west coast, and you can easily take a quick day trip from there to one of the Western Isles (The Isle of Mull, which Paul McCartney sang about (Mull of Kintyre)...going on the ocean, seeing those islands as you sail is magical. You don't have to eat the stodgy food, you will get great European style fresh food too. The kingdoms in Britain are magical, enjoy! when you go to Ireland, I hope you find a good bar for a live Cailidh (pronounced kay-lee).
Er.....The Mull of Kintyre and the Isle of Mull are two different things. 'Mull' is an Anglicized version of the Gaelic word 'Maol' meaning a bare rounded hill.
I’m sure you will have a blast & congratulations on your whiskey choice. I’m sure Glen M will be gutted you thought it was similar to a blend, sacrilegious, the same as using the word SCOTCH, aaahhhh, that’s a egg or tape. If you ask for scotch anywhere in the UK you will get served pish water & they will laugh in your face. Do enjoy yourselves. 🏴
Unfortunately, if you order whiskey in the U.S. it’s assumed you mean something like Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. “Scotch” is used to differentiate whiskeys made in Scotland. You can even look at bar menus at fancy restaurants and they separate whiskey and scotch into different lists!
Hi Tara and Dave nice laid back couple. You really should get a car or you are going to miss so much, it's really no big thing driving on the left us Brits are very courteous drivers and you'll soon get the hang of it. I drive on the continent all the time so I have to change to the right after an hour or so it comes natural. If you like rail travel you need to take the West Highland line from Glasgow through the highlands to Oban and Mallaig it takes you over the Glenfinnan viaduct which is the one in the Harry Potter films, it is also one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. Scotland is beautiful your gonna love it..😘
You need to come to Wales 🏴 too similar scenery to Scotland don’t worry about the lingo I can’t understand the Scotch especially when they’ve had a drink or 3 and I ve got Scottish friends 🙈
Haggis is amazing. Its really tasty. Scotch eggs aren't Scottish though! I'm pretty sure they were invented by Fortnum and Mason in London. We speak pretty fast but we will slow down to make it easier for you to follow. Enjoy your trip. Greetings from Edinburgh 🏴
I’d give Irn-Bru a miss, or at least share a small bottle, it’s ultra sweet. If you go to a chip shop you should try a deep fried Mars bar, which I believe may be the same as a Milky Way bar in the US, it’s dipped in batter and deep fried. They also apply the same “culinary” technique to slices of pizza if you’re feeling brave. You should be ok in Edinburgh but if you are planning to venture further north or to the west side of country beware of the midges. May is the start of midge season, pack a strong anti insect spray, they might be tiny but they are ferocious.
I am Scottish irn bru is great as for the deep fried mars bars I don’t know that many Scots who have eaten it. Think it’s something more that the tourists try. Scotland has some great food to try that’s far tastier than some of that deep fried stuff.
Slough is horrible. Are you guys flying straight to Scotland. If you guys are coming south would love to gift you guys some food. I live in Northamptonshire next to Buckingham. We make cheese and meat artisan products. I'm sure you would 😉 enjoy
Haggis is gorgeous served with neeps, tattles & whiskey sauce. Haggi are lovely animals they live in the mountains & have 2 short legs and on the other side there legs are longer. The male haggi run around the mountains left to right & the females right to left, this is so they can get together. 🏴. In the west of Scotland we have Midgies they are tiny flying blood sucking gits, they swarm and get in your hair etc. there bights are similar to mosquitoes but in gang form.
Are you sure they will realise your "haggi" comments are in jest? Americans can sometimes take seriously what we intend as a joke. Lost count on my last US trip the number of times I said what I thought was an obvious joke to be met with - "Really?".
@@lorddaver5729 what jest? It’s a perfect tail for a straight face, think of it as a way to keep you amused. My friend and I would invent crazy sounding jobs to talk about when a guy asked you what you did while out clubbing. I glued the fluorescent bit round traffic cones, my friend was in charge of quality control for the string on tampons. We could really spin those job related conversations for ages, very funny. Big game Haggis hunter or a Haggis stalker who takes Americans and/or English people up mountains to stalk wild (or at least bloody furious) Haggi.🏴
It is very strange how Americans say, people will have an accent, like they don't. We can almost tell which State Americans are from but we have an accent?
spirits are in Scottish measures. ie much bigger than English measures. 'Two fingers' (index & middle)is known as a bumper, not sold over the counter, but served socially amongst friends. Alternatively (to a friend) you may jokingly request the two outside fingers 😉. It's only taken as greed if you then fail to finish your drink. The opposite is called an 'English measure'. Celcius is used for cold temperatures in winter, and for cooking. Farenheit is used for hot temperatures in summer, except nobody here knows eg what boiling temp is in degrees F. Midges(mi-jeez): Scotland's dark secret, originally bred to keep out 'English invaders', attack victims in swarms, get inside metal armour, have gone feral. Like moskitos, but smaller and much more annoying. Inhabit, swarm, damp boggy conditions. Are grounded by summer breezes. Only the female bites, takes blood to feed its young. Although none carry disease. Take: regular doses of oatmeal, eg haggis, porridge, for a strengthened constitution. Antihistamene, preventatively, to sooth the red itchy bites. Scotch whisky, internally, for feel good ie you won't care, whisky breath. Alternatively: midges are attracted to CO2 in your breath; hold your breath for 5 to 10 minutes, so the midges will get bored, look for somebody else to annoy. Haggis: Scottish oatmeal(instead of breadcrumb) spiced sausage. Did you ever ask what goes into your US minced meats, hot dogs or burgers? Same difference. Except here in Scotland our hygiene laws are far stricter: by law eg there are zero foriegn objects, insects or detritus, permitted, or tolerated, in our foodstuff. There's no artificial flavours, enhancers, growth hormones, GM anything, chemicals or preservatives in our haggis, except for salt & pepper(seasoning).
Chips are not french fries, chips are chips try them and you will know the difference 😂😂 10 to 15 degrees in Scotland is summer, taps aff material lol Edinboorg is the closest way I can explain it, my American Auntie came from America and hit every car she went past because she forgot what side of the road she was driving on, sacrilege a Scottish breakfast is for men, English breakfast is for big girls blouses, haggis is amazing, don't try and let what it's made from put you off, tablet bleugh, neeps and tatties, it's ok but won't be offended if you don't like it, I'm not fussed about it, stovies mmmmm, I used to work for iron bru, they changed the recipe a couple of years ago, give it a miss, it's not what it used to be I haven't drank it since 😂😂, food, kebabs only get eaten when you are drunk, fish and chips shops will show you the difference between fries and chips lol Edinburgh is shit, next subject 😂😂 we use teapots and kettles not microwaves to make a cup of cha or coffee,, we have spiders the size of your hand too and earwigs which will eat your ear and play flower of Scotland on repeat, ok that was a lie 😂😂 enjoy your time here all the best and have a blast oi oi
Scotch eggs are English - not Scottish. Scotch pies minced mutton filling. Potato 'skons' - potato bread. Cullin Skink - fish chowder. Cullin is a place, skink is a smoked fish chowder. cran-aken: oats honey cream whisky rasberries.
Edinburgh = Ed-Im-Bruh. You could spend several days just walking round the centre of Edinburgh, it's quite compact. The old toon is very old and has the castle, the new toon is Georgian so just a few hundred years old. Wear layers, weather is unpredictable. In summer it's light from 4am till 11pm and never gets really dark. Haggis is superb, don't be afraid to try it. You don't want to think what goes into McDonalds either. People are 'Scots' and not scotch, which is an Americanism for whisky. Ask for whisky, not scotch. If you announced a date and pub while you're in Edinburgh you might get some UA-cam viewers along for a drink. Just sayin.
Please, please do not call whisky scotch, honestly part of me dies when this word is said, but then I remember the shite they will get served ( like a blend) . Enjoy yourself, make sure you have bug repellent, Midges are not fun.
Unfortunately, if you order whiskey in the U.S. it’s assumed you mean something like Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. “Scotch” is used to differentiate whiskeys made in Scotland. You can even look at bar menus at fancy restaurants here and they separate whiskey and scotch into different lists!
@@thethirstythrifters4610 I just go by what my grandfather and dad taught me, I am 100% Scottish well until the Vikings I might have some of them, oh I do have rather a lot of German titanium in me but i don’t think that counts. I also like Irish whiskey. Just because a bunch of people are lazy and ignorant don’t not make something so, ALUMINIUM for instance.
As a proud Scotsman I object you making fun of our culture and the way we speak! Different folk have different strokes! You will receive a warm welcome from the Scottish people who are in Scotland (NOT the north of England) Ask them to speak slower and they will, we do not speak as fast as Australian's, but yes - we are bad for taking short cuts! Scottish food you have got too try! BUGS - Yes we have bugs! - Midges that bite, which helps to keep visitors from coming back, also the ferocious Cleg! Google them! Scots Whisky is what it says on the bottle (not American Scotch) looks like your man had a lot of it! I have been to Orlando playing golf with a nice load of Americans who repeated what I said many times! I am now a pensioner who has toured the whole of Scotland! The UK/Scotland is a small Island - but there is so much to see and too visit, so don't expect to see it all in your visit! I can recommend places and towns/villages to visit! If you are going to Skye - then buy a midge net - which you place over your head/face to prevent the wee fu----- from biting you! Enoy your stay - haste ye back!
In Scotland, we don't call Whisky Scotch, its Whisky.
Also, Scotland isn't north England, its a separate country in its own right & if you refer to it as north England, it won't go down well.
Same with Lakes, in Scotland they're called Lochs, not Lakes.
Unfortunately, if you order whiskey in the U.S. it’s assumed you mean something like Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. “Scotch” is used to differentiate whiskeys made in Scotland. You can even look at bar menus at fancy restaurants here and they separate whiskey and scotch into different lists!
I'm referring to the spelling-in Scotland it's whisky...with the e whiskey is the Irish spelling.
Irn bru ain't like fanta either but as it's our 'other national drink' you have to try it.
@@thethirstythrifters4610 Whisky is Scottish, Whiskey is Irish.
And, reputedly, outsells Coca-Cola here!
@@kittyjohnstone5915 Irn brew does outsell Coca-Cola in Scotland, there are only 3 countrys in the world where coke is out sold.
We have several accents and dialects. There is big differences with places only as far as 1 mile apart.
We don't speak too fast, people listen too slowly 😂
I remember you didn't expect the days to be so long, in Scotland just add an hour of light on either end. People can play golf to 11 pm.
You can only play golf that late in June... mid summer.
Been a while since I posted but pleased you're coming back to the UK.
Delighted to hear you’re coming back to the UK! Scotland is a beautiful country, you’ll have a great time, and if you happen to get stuck and need a hand, feel free to shout! I’ll look forward to the trip reports ;-)
We will put you on the emergency contact list 😉
Glad that you are coming back. Looking forward to more food vlogs.
I had two weeks in Scotland it wasn't rainy but for 1 day. It was hot and humid the whole time. And I took every type of clothing you could think of.
Go to a travel agents in the USA (not here) and ask about a BRITRAIL PASS. gives you unlimited rail travel for 2 weeks anywhere in the UK. You can only buy the tourist one anywhere but the UK.
If you didn't bring an item of clothing just go into a PRIMARK store everything is as cheap as chips.
You guys seem great. Love form Scotland x
Great to hear you're visiting the UK again. The Highlands are stunning. If you stay in the Caladonian Forest you may be fortunate and see several of the UK's rarest animals; Red Squirrels, Pine Marten, British/Scottish Wildcats and the rarest of all, the Wee/Wild Haggis (but they tend to live on the wild heather above the tree line) The Haggis sold in shops and restaurants, comes from the domesticated variety; it's illegal to hunt the wild variety these days.
Stop lying about the haggis
scotland is becoming a very popular holiday destination. warning book accomadation well ahead. in August, edinburgh hosts the biggest arts festival in the world, a city of 450k gets over 1 million visitors. the Glenfinnan viaduct (harry potter bridge/train ) is also very popular. however, the fortwilliam to mallaig penisular along which the train runs has a population of 25k but gets 250k visitors a year, So plan ahead, it wasn't raining when Noah built the ark !
Haggis is fantastic,don’t think about what it is just try it. Have a great trip.
Tara & Dave, so glad you have finally booked your visit to Scotland you wont be disappointed. Lovely people and great places to visit, We have seen all of Scotland many times and Penny has family in the North. The long days may be a problem for Dave! 😂😂🤣🤣😂😂 Stu & Penny x
Now that he knows about the long days, maybe he can adapt. I doubt it, but I can always hope!
There’s a takeaway in Edinburgh called Slum Dog Delivered. They do haggis pakoras. You’ll thank me.
Sounds…interesting 😂
@The Thirsty Thrifters. Here's a wee piece of advice from a Scotsman on drinking a shot of single malt. Get a straw and suck up some water then allow one drop of water to fall into your whisky and taste. When you taste it, swill it around in your mouth and swallow. If you're drinking a blended whisky, add one-third water and two-thirds whisky. If you follow that advice you can't go wrong. Btw, I enjoyed your video, and, happy vacation to Scotland.
Glasgow to Fort William by train - amazing scenery .. worth every penny
If you go the the Highlands in summer make sure you are ready for all the midges 😊
On the temperature front, double it and add 30 works pretty well 🙂
Forfar ( a small town in the North East of Scotland) famous for Bridies! Amazing if you get the authentic ones.
in scot/ire in summer, T shirt, thin wool jersey, (you dont need massive nordic or Arran sweater) fleece and gortex rain jacket as above. the jacket keeps out not just the rain but the wind too. buy woolly hats and a pair of magic gloves,
Haggis is one of the best foods u could try, its really delicious and for desert u cud have a deep fried Mars bar 🤣🤣 another scottish favourite, yet born and bred in scotland I've never tried it lol
YOU may find haggis "really delicious". But it's down to personal taste. They may or may not agree.
It's pronounced Ed -In - Bura
I live in the town that is famous for inventing the Bridie ( Bri- Dee )
As you can see my nickname is Tattie, had it for 56 years . Reason being a potato is cold when taken from the ground and I have always been a very cold person .
A tip for you in Scotland ....we are Scots and Scotch is whisky ( not whiskey ) .....we are very particular about this .
So glad you are doing this, I love you travel vids. Looking forward to more like this.
For the most beautiful scenery you should try the west coast the further north the more beautiful it is. I would suggest you have a look on UA-cam before you go. All the best from Scotland. Rab
enjoy and love the cheers sign behind you ,very british
Have a lovely time. Can i suggest if you can not understand the Scottish tongue just ask them politely to repeat. We Are used to tourists in Edinburgh. Also the trains check the schedules as the pandemic may have impacted journeys. The weather we can have all seasons in one day. Edinburgh is a walking city you will see a lot more by walking.
We plan to walk a lot! Thanks for all the great advice!
the cobbled streets in edinburgh look quaint etc but they are also a tripping and slipping hazard. and you will walk a lot when visiting there. a decent pair of sneakers are ok for walking the streets, but consider something a bit more robust if you want to climb Arthur's Seat or walk in some of the parks/grave yards etc, they can get a bit muddy. also, take a small backpack for your rain gear, sandwiches. bottles of water etc. especially if you are dependent on public transport.
In Scotland 15 degrees Celsius is "taps aff". I.E tops off, the weather is Bermudian.
I was gonna say the same!
You silly Hoosiers 😂 BOTH of your eyes lit UP when talking about Cranachan! Are you visiting northern Scotland? I've traced my family to Perthshire
I need to look at the names of the places we’re going and place them on the map. I just can’t remember!
Guys, I'm an Englishman who served with a Scottish infantry regiment in the British Army. I still have many Scottish friends - and as an 'outsider', here are my tips:
1. Public transport is fantastic. However to see all of Scotland's beauty, I would hire a car. You won't regret it!
2. The accents. You may think you have mastered the citizens of Hawick, Edinburgh and Glasgow - and then the folk of Aberdeen through a left ball.
3. 'Jocks' love a sing-a-long. No excuse is needed to socialize. Join in and have fun!
4. Food. Don't be tempted in to the 'deep fried' everything con. Haggis and nips are wonderful with your favourite dram. Scottish raspberries are the best in the world - fact! All food is fresh and delicious. Try the Angus beef!
5.The Scottish people are very kind and I've loved my many trips 'up north'. I'm sure you'll love your trip. Keep us updated!
Such great advice, thank you!
@@thethirstythrifters4610 speaking as a scotsman please don't call us jocks that was used as a derogatory term back in the day from the English we are scots simple as that p.s I hope you have a great time when you come to Scotland and leave with many good memories 😁👍🏴.
Aye don’t dare call us Jocks ffs
Think you mean "neeps" if you are offered "nips" it's either a small whisky or you've pulled.
Get used to single track roads and passing places! If you see a queue of cars behind you, pull in and let them past - the locals will really appreciate it!
When you come to Edinburgh it will blow your mind🏴
You have to try haggis, it is delicious especially with a whiskey sauce (ignore the ingredients).
For whiskey go to the "whiskey experience" shop right outside Edinburgh castle on the Royal Mile They have a huge selection and or go to a distillery (they all have shops offering a selection of their own whiskies) . Opposite the whiskey experience is a souvenir shop that's worth visiting (it looks quite small from the outside but goes down into the rock for about 4 or 5 floors).
You will enjoy both Scotland and Ireland (I'm quite jealous).
Have a good holiday.
It's whisky in Scotland...
Pants can also mean 'rubbish' eg this is pants.
Americans wear kilts back to front, the pleats are the bit you are supposed to sit on, the flat bit goes to the front, if you want to look a wee bit Scottish.
Edin-burra. Burghs in Scotland are pronounced - burra.
"I had trouble understanding English" haha, brilliant. looking forward to the stories you pick up there. you won't get as far as Orkney, but as a northerner (warrington) I struggled with the accent in Orkney. But even as far up as Inverness (loch Ness) you will find a strong accent. Try deep fried Mars Bar / deep fried Pizza, etc. if you get a chance and the weather is ok (not really heavy rain) see if there are any ghost tours of edinburgh, they're great fun.
Tablet was invented when a Scot looked at sugar and thought "not sweet enough".
It's EDIN BRUH - Edinbrugh, am in my late 30's and I live in Scotland but I've never ever had haggis lol it's prounced IRON BRU - irn bru
I love you two, pronounce stuff as you want we know what you mean. I’ve been to America a lot and the thing I’d say about the food in the big cities I’ve visited is:
Everything tastes really sweet
You have huge portions
A lot of food tastes processed
But there was also some great food too but the majority seemed to go for quantity over quality.
The fresh stuff in supermarkets was really expensive, which may be why a lot of the people I know living in American cities don’t really cook and instead order in or eat out.
Loved every visit though.
Wiki, does a 'glossary of Scottish slang and jargon', you will have fun looking at some of their terms, some are quiet rude.
Have fun ... welcome back to the UK 😀
Thank you!
I live in Yorkshire. Also known in the UK as “Gods Country” due to the natural beauty there. But i will admit, some, and probably in reality, most of the scenery in Scotland, can be breathtaking. So you won’t be disappointed in that area. 🙂
Known in 'Yorkshire' as "God's own Country" 🤣🤣
@@golddalekwho5944 😂😂
The issue with doors is that in most houses in the UK rooms are separated from each other by doors, whereas in the US open plan areas are much more common.
If you are going to the west coast they have some of the meanest bugs they are called midges so a good insect repellent . Try the seafood it's the best in the world
Oh, yikes! I need to look at a map to see!
The midgies love the taste of insect repellant.
@@charlestaylor9424 not if you mix it with eucalyptus
Ah my favourite UA-cam couple are coming over again, I'm looking forward to some more funny videos. 🥂
Favorite, wow! Can I put this comment on a t-shirt and wear it? 🤣
@@thethirstythrifters4610 I don’t understand but love you two anyway,but I am well gawn sorry people.
Hope you have a great time.
Glenmorangie IS a blended whisky. Not a single malt.
Scots are inherently sarcastic - we call it 'dry humour'.
It is a high compliment to be insulted by a Scot - we only insult friends.
The original 10 yr old Glenmorangie is a single malt.
Lothian is a region of scotland around edinburgh, as in central scotland, fife region, etc
You should have a look at Kakibot - she does a lot of Edinburgh trips.
We will, thanks!
Haggis is a MUST! Beautiful and spicy
If you are heading to the Highlands... buy a flask and fill it up in your bnb. No coffee shops. Get to fort william and head up on the west coast . Its like new Zealand. No no you are wrong about driving in the Highlands , you can drive for 4hrs and only see 30 cars
Early May means no midges, so that’s not a problem. It’s usually the best of the weather and long days.
Great news!
Sarcasm will serve you well here in Scotland. Its pronounced Edin bur uh. Like the 5 burugh of New York If you like meat you'll love haggis.
I don't want to build your hopes too high, but I reckon you will fall in love with Scotland, Edinburgh is a stunning city, just walking around warms the heart because there is so much to see. Haggis is delicious, you will be positively surprised, as is Cullen Skink. There is a good Whisky distillery in Oban on the west coast, and you can easily take a quick day trip from there to one of the Western Isles (The Isle of Mull, which Paul McCartney sang about (Mull of Kintyre)...going on the ocean, seeing those islands as you sail is magical. You don't have to eat the stodgy food, you will get great European style fresh food too. The kingdoms in Britain are magical, enjoy! when you go to Ireland, I hope you find a good bar for a live Cailidh (pronounced kay-lee).
I’m sure we will love it too!
Er.....The Mull of Kintyre and the Isle of Mull are two different things. 'Mull' is an Anglicized version of the Gaelic word 'Maol' meaning a bare rounded hill.
@@bertharius9518 er...almost a point worth making
@@tw7914 Almost. I'll mull it over.
@@bertharius9518 Fair comment :)
There is not one Scots accent. Varies depending where you are.
I’m sure you will have a blast & congratulations on your whiskey choice. I’m sure Glen M will be gutted you thought it was similar to a blend, sacrilegious, the same as using the word SCOTCH, aaahhhh, that’s a egg or tape. If you ask for scotch anywhere in the UK you will get served pish water & they will laugh in your face. Do enjoy yourselves. 🏴
Unfortunately, if you order whiskey in the U.S. it’s assumed you mean something like Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. “Scotch” is used to differentiate whiskeys made in Scotland. You can even look at bar menus at fancy restaurants and they separate whiskey and scotch into different lists!
No! not Edin…burg! That’s annoying haha Edin..burrah is how we say it.
“Numpty” does mean you’re stupid in Scotland, but in the nicest possible way. We say it in a jokey context. “Yir a numpty!” Lol
You have to hire a car, will work out much cheaper, honestly when you get north of Glasgow or Edinburgh its a different world
Hi Tara and Dave nice laid back couple. You really should get a car or you are going to miss so much, it's really no big thing driving on the left us Brits are very courteous drivers and you'll soon get the hang of it. I drive on the continent all the time so I have to change to the right after an hour or so it comes natural. If you like rail travel you need to take the West Highland line from Glasgow through the highlands to Oban and Mallaig it takes you over the Glenfinnan viaduct which is the one in the Harry Potter films, it is also one of the most scenic rail journeys in the world. Scotland is beautiful your gonna love it..😘
Thank you!
Go to you tube and look up Girl gone London and look at her video Why Scotland is the best she is a fellow from your neck of the woods .
You need to come to Wales 🏴 too similar scenery to Scotland don’t worry about the lingo I can’t understand the Scotch especially when they’ve had a drink or 3 and I ve got Scottish friends 🙈
Scotch is the drink.
Who are you calling a Scotch ya Taffy git. that’s the drink. Scottish is the person. :>) Or Scotsman/Scotswoman
I’d suggest wearing pants under the trousers Dave lol
Solid plan!
Wear a kilt if you want, just make sure to be respectful of what it resembles.
Haggis is amazing. Its really tasty. Scotch eggs aren't Scottish though! I'm pretty sure they were invented by Fortnum and Mason in London. We speak pretty fast but we will slow down to make it easier for you to follow. Enjoy your trip. Greetings from Edinburgh 🏴
Haggis is amazing IN YOUR OPINION. Not everyone agrees. It's a matter of personal taste.
@@lorddaver5729 🤣 Thanks for the life lesson, Captain Obvious.
I’d give Irn-Bru a miss, or at least share a small bottle, it’s ultra sweet.
If you go to a chip shop you should try a deep fried Mars bar, which I believe may be the same as a Milky Way bar in the US, it’s dipped in batter and deep fried. They also apply the same “culinary” technique to slices of pizza if you’re feeling brave.
You should be ok in Edinburgh but if you are planning to venture further north or to the west side of country beware of the midges. May is the start of midge season, pack a strong anti insect spray, they might be tiny but they are ferocious.
Irn-Bru is a must! Its beautiful! I like how you say its too sweet then go on to recommend the deep fried Mas bar.
I am Scottish I don't think irn bru is sweet. I think Americans have really sweet tooths.
I am Scottish irn bru is great as for the deep fried mars bars I don’t know that many Scots who have eaten it. Think it’s something more that the tourists try. Scotland has some great food to try that’s far tastier than some of that deep fried stuff.
Go to Islay guys
Haggis is much better than the English black pudding you must try
If that’s Glenmorangie, I congratulate you. One, two pints, I’m shitfaced.
Lothian is the local 'county'
A Scotch pie is filled with mutton, not beef.
Has nobody told you about the midges?
Haggis is wonderful Americans seem to say it's like meatloaf. It can be used as a stuffing for chicken.
Hmm, might give it a try then!
Slough is horrible. Are you guys flying straight to Scotland. If you guys are coming south would love to gift you guys some food. I live in Northamptonshire next to Buckingham. We make cheese and meat artisan products. I'm sure you would 😉 enjoy
Either straight in or out, yes. I can’t remember which right now.
Haggis is gorgeous served with neeps, tattles & whiskey sauce. Haggi are lovely animals they live in the mountains & have 2 short legs and on the other side there legs are longer. The male haggi run around the mountains left to right & the females right to left, this is so they can get together. 🏴. In the west of Scotland we have Midgies they are tiny flying blood sucking gits, they swarm and get in your hair etc. there bights are similar to mosquitoes but in gang form.
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Are you sure they will realise your "haggi" comments are in jest? Americans can sometimes take seriously what we intend as a joke. Lost count on my last US trip the number of times I said what I thought was an obvious joke to be met with - "Really?".
@@lorddaver5729 what jest? It’s a perfect tail for a straight face, think of it as a way to keep you amused. My friend and I would invent crazy sounding jobs to talk about when a guy asked you what you did while out clubbing. I glued the fluorescent bit round traffic cones, my friend was in charge of quality control for the string on tampons. We could really spin those job related conversations for ages, very funny. Big game Haggis hunter or a Haggis stalker who takes Americans and/or English people up mountains to stalk wild (or at least bloody furious) Haggi.🏴
See if you can find a single grain whisky.
Haggis you have to try it pour some Drambuie over it yum yum.
We’re going to have to research what that sentence means…🤣
@@thethirstythrifters4610 Drambuie is a whisky liquor
Wales next, 😁
It is very strange how Americans say, people will have an accent, like they don't. We can almost tell which State Americans are from but we have an accent?
Islay Mist
You will be thrown in chains if you compare a blended whisky to a single malt. Single malt is king.x
spirits are in Scottish measures.
ie much bigger than English measures.
'Two fingers' (index & middle)is known as a bumper, not sold over the counter, but served socially amongst friends.
Alternatively (to a friend) you may jokingly request the two outside fingers 😉.
It's only taken as greed if you then fail to finish your drink.
The opposite is called an 'English measure'.
Celcius is used for cold temperatures in winter, and for cooking.
Farenheit is used for hot temperatures in summer, except nobody here knows eg what boiling temp is in degrees F.
Midges(mi-jeez): Scotland's dark secret, originally bred to keep out 'English invaders', attack victims in swarms, get inside metal armour, have gone feral.
Like moskitos, but smaller and much more annoying. Inhabit, swarm, damp boggy conditions. Are grounded by summer breezes. Only the female bites, takes blood to feed its young. Although none carry disease.
Take: regular doses of oatmeal, eg haggis, porridge, for a strengthened constitution.
Antihistamene, preventatively, to sooth the red itchy bites.
Scotch whisky, internally, for feel good ie you won't care, whisky breath.
Alternatively: midges are attracted to CO2 in your breath; hold your breath for 5 to 10 minutes, so the midges will get bored, look for somebody else to annoy.
Haggis: Scottish oatmeal(instead of breadcrumb) spiced sausage. Did you ever ask what goes into your US minced meats, hot dogs or burgers?
Same difference.
Except here in Scotland our hygiene laws are far stricter: by law eg there are zero foriegn objects, insects or detritus, permitted, or tolerated, in our foodstuff.
There's no artificial flavours, enhancers, growth hormones, GM anything, chemicals or preservatives in our haggis, except for salt & pepper(seasoning).
Try and have some minor accidents, then enjoy some free health care. 😁👍...... And maybe an irn bru float.
Ha! As much as we love your healthcare system, we hope to avoid the accidents!
All the Trains are shut down in Scotland just now, just a skeleton service, If you want to explore you really need to hire a car, It's cheaper too.
Chips are not french fries, chips are chips try them and you will know the difference 😂😂 10 to 15 degrees in Scotland is summer, taps aff material lol Edinboorg is the closest way I can explain it, my American Auntie came from America and hit every car she went past because she forgot what side of the road she was driving on, sacrilege a Scottish breakfast is for men, English breakfast is for big girls blouses, haggis is amazing, don't try and let what it's made from put you off, tablet bleugh, neeps and tatties, it's ok but won't be offended if you don't like it, I'm not fussed about it, stovies mmmmm, I used to work for iron bru, they changed the recipe a couple of years ago, give it a miss, it's not what it used to be I haven't drank it since 😂😂, food, kebabs only get eaten when you are drunk, fish and chips shops will show you the difference between fries and chips lol Edinburgh is shit, next subject 😂😂 we use teapots and kettles not microwaves to make a cup of cha or coffee,, we have spiders the size of your hand too and earwigs which will eat your ear and play flower of Scotland on repeat, ok that was a lie 😂😂 enjoy your time here all the best and have a blast oi oi
Its prounced iceberg😜🤣🤣😂😂👍🏻
Duly noted! 😂
We tell every American they are related to Robert the Bruce or William Wallace whether they are or not 😂😂
If you’re drinking Glenmorangie, I congratulate your impeccable taste. It is ambrosia.
Edinburgh is a pain for walking, it's all uphill.
Guess it would burn off all the scotch though😁
Should I be worried I can tell that's a bottle of glenmorangie from the bottle top? 🤦🏼♀️
Well….🤣
Scotch eggs are English - not Scottish.
Scotch pies minced mutton filling.
Potato 'skons' - potato bread.
Cullin Skink - fish chowder. Cullin is a place, skink is a smoked fish chowder.
cran-aken: oats honey cream whisky rasberries.
As long as you don't say scotch in Scotland :)
Edinburgh spelt Expensive
Edinburgh = Ed-Im-Bruh. You could spend several days just walking round the centre of Edinburgh, it's quite compact. The old toon is very old and has the castle, the new toon is Georgian so just a few hundred years old. Wear layers, weather is unpredictable. In summer it's light from 4am till 11pm and never gets really dark. Haggis is superb, don't be afraid to try it. You don't want to think what goes into McDonalds either. People are 'Scots' and not scotch, which is an Americanism for whisky. Ask for whisky, not scotch. If you announced a date and pub while you're in Edinburgh you might get some UA-cam viewers along for a drink. Just sayin.
Old town and new town, not toon. If you say old or new toon to most natives they'll just laugh and say "you mean "town".
Please, please do not call whisky scotch, honestly part of me dies when this word is said, but then I remember the shite they will get served ( like a blend) . Enjoy yourself, make sure you have bug repellent, Midges are not fun.
Unfortunately, if you order whiskey in the U.S. it’s assumed you mean something like Jack Daniels or Jim Beam. “Scotch” is used to differentiate whiskeys made in Scotland. You can even look at bar menus at fancy restaurants here and they separate whiskey and scotch into different lists!
@@thethirstythrifters4610 I just go by what my grandfather and dad taught me, I am 100% Scottish well until the Vikings I might have some of them, oh I do have rather a lot of German titanium in me but i don’t think that counts. I also like Irish whiskey. Just because a bunch of people are lazy and ignorant don’t not make something so, ALUMINIUM for instance.
Book your train tickets in advance.
As a proud Scotsman I object you making fun of our culture and the way we speak! Different folk have different strokes! You will receive a warm welcome from the Scottish people who are in Scotland (NOT the north of England) Ask them to speak slower and they will, we do not speak as fast as Australian's, but yes - we are bad for taking short cuts! Scottish food you have got too try! BUGS - Yes we have bugs! - Midges that bite, which helps to keep visitors from coming back, also the ferocious Cleg! Google them! Scots Whisky is what it says on the bottle (not American Scotch) looks like your man had a lot of it! I have been to Orlando playing golf with a nice load of Americans who repeated what I said many times! I am now a pensioner who has toured the whole of Scotland! The UK/Scotland is a small Island - but there is so much to see and too visit, so don't expect to see it all in your visit! I can recommend places and towns/villages to visit! If you are going to Skye - then buy a midge net - which you place over your head/face to prevent the wee fu----- from biting you! Enoy your stay - haste ye back!
go to see a football match
edinburgh is pronounced ...... ed....in....burra
Edinbru, cran a can
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Edinburgh is pronounced the same way you would pittsburugh
No it's not...