Love this video and the country. So far since 1998 I have been there 14 times and spent about 17 weeks total. One story stands out which took place on my first trip. I was near Ayr on the west coast of Scotland when my tire blew out. So I nursed my car down the road to a farmer's driveway since the shoulder was too small. I thought the right thing to do was to ask the owner if I could park there to change the tire. He of course said yes. By the time I started to get the tire out of the car the farmer came out with his yellow rain coat on and told me to go inside and his wife will serve me some coffee or tea. Of course I tried to argue but I lost in the end. In no time a new tire was on my car and I was off. A year later I was back in Scotland and I made sure that I stopped at his house, even though it was long out of my way. I brought him two framed 8×10 photographs of the Oregon coast where I lived. Both him and his wife couldn't believe I would do that for them. I told them it wasn't a gift to say thank you, but a gift of friendship. We wrote to each other over the years. The farmer died in 2014. I will always remember this very random act of kindness. I have had nothing but warm hospitality from almost everyone I have met there.
Loved your story. I live on the West Coast of Scotland in Ayrshire and our people are some of the nicest folk you can meet! I bet they were truly touched by your act of kindness to thank them for what they did for you
Here is something that shocked us in Scotland. We were in a small shop in Dunoon to purchase some items and wanted to pay with a credit card. The proprietor gave us the merchandise and the receipt and asked us to go down the street three or four doors to pay at another store. When my husband expressed surprise that she would trust us to do that, she said, "People are generally honest. In the years that we have been doing this, only one person has not paid." This may not be typically Scottish, more likely small-town business, but we were touched by the warmth, trust, friendliness, and kindness of Scots wherever we were in Scotland.
Exactly. You won't find that in the cities, especially where 'multi-racialism' predominates. TRUST is to be found in the mainly white communities, for obvious reasons.
@@ministryofanti-feminism1493 no trust is to be found in wealthy areas, if what you said was true crime wouldn't have existed before the 50s when mass immigration from the colonies started
@@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 Its a different type of crime. We have people growing up in a place where they regularly saw people being skinned alive and murdered right in front of them(Somalia, Rwanda etc), come over as kids then grow up and realise how soft everything is in UK. And they are afraid of nothing, there is nothing can be done to them that compares to what they already seen, so extreme violence is in the nurture, even 2nd and 3rd generation. And there is no cultural integration. It is many cultures that maintain their differences and barriers, no single integrated culture, and that is the root of the "migration problem". Its a serious problem and is yet to fully come to a head. There is a fight-back with brexit etc but too little too late.
Being a fifth gen Texan I have never thought there was anything as amazing or beautiful as Texas. Then I was stationed in Scotland. The country, the people, the history. Amazing!!
Thank you for your lovely rant about Scotland. I'm a Scottish lady, originally from Edinburgh but now living in Hampshire, England with my English husband. I agree how beautiful Scotland is. I don't think one appreciates it until you no longer live there. I'm now 78 years of age and disabled so I'm no longer able to visit my home town. I hope you visit there again with your lovely family. If you do, try to drive to a little village in Angus, it's called Edzell, where my father's family originate from. My Great Grandfather was the local Shoemaker, his name was Thomas Broom, and in a small Museum just outside Edzell, a photo of his shop is in one of the large books created by the children of the Glens many years ago. The museum is called The Retreat and was originally a hunting lodge. It's in the middle of nowhere, just beautiful surroundings. There is an old fashioned tea room with homemade scones and cakes. Source it online. Thank you again for taking me home again with all your lovely photos and memories. Beth x
Beth Smith it’s a shame you can’t visit anymore Beth but be thankful you were able to spend so many years in such a beautiful country. I live in Cheshire and have been lucky enough to travel to many countries in many different continents but Scotland is easily one of my favourite countries to visit in the world.
Hi Beth, Im from Edinburgh too, born and raised here. I'm sorry you can no longer visit although to be honest, you would probably be appalled at the way the city is changing aesthetically. It's not how it used to be, saying that I will live here my whole life and still love it.
Came to Scotland for holiday first time 2009, then again and again and again ...and 2016 I moved over to Edinburgh from Germany and never looked back. I love living here, it is indeed a very gorgeous country.
As a proud Scot my self, it truly is amazing to see such a nice and heartfelt review on our country. With being a relatively small place, it tends to feel sometimes that we aren’t seen as much as other places in the UK. I feel that such a review like this could have a majorly positive impact on our little community, and bring more tourists to see what beautiful sights we have to offer, and the immense amount of history that lies within us. Such an informative, genuine and perfectly executed video, thank you.
I love Scotland!!!!! I am coming back in February for my second trip, you have the most beautiful country in the world! I would come every year if it was not so expensive to fly from Australia.
I would like to live in Scotland. But what about the visa situation? So, instead, I live on a retirement visa in Asia. BOTH places are cool, of course.
I can hardly believe that in less than a week, I'll be in Scotland for the first time. So looking forward to it all, especially coming from the high desert,
Wow, I have never heard anyone so excited about Scotland, I am Scottish and my family are from the highlands and we are proud Scots, so thank you for being so positive about my country 👍💕😁
Scotland is like a fantasy RPG that you get to explore in real life. As a professional photographer, it is heavenly. And the people are super friendly! Scottish people are the friendliest people I've ever met. Their food is amazing (scones!) and their beer is underrated. Everyone should go to Scotland at least 10 times in their life. I'm not exaggerating. You will need that much time to see everything. You can spend a week or two just on the Isle of Skye.
I'm English and I love Scotland, it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I also love Haggis and black pudding - the latter we eat very often, down south.
Been there many times, i agree totally, i was attacked and beaten by a gang of 42 teenagers, but i got back on my feet and shouted to them as they ran off "is that it boys"? Is that all you got"? I was from Shettleston at the time and was more mental than they were....ah the good auld days.
Stayed in Scotland for 2 months, beautiful country, with lot of castles and landscapes, didn't expect the Scottish people to be so friendly. 🏴❤️🇷🇴
@@markburton8653 I've had great times in Germany they loved us Scottish. Walked into a small bar in Gladbach everyone stopped and stared at 2 of us walking in could cut the tension with a knife 😂 couple of drinks later and we were all dancing together. I like the Germans
It's a double edged source believe me,Scottish hospitalities well known ,you kinda have to be cause often yurr travelling and stuck in the hills so it's a remnance really from back in the day,
My "shock" was how adorable, respectful, and friendly the Scots are. When I came back home to NL, where people are a lot more grumpy (let's be real), I was missing it immediately. The Scots really are like a remedy for your soul and hence why I love them!
What shocked my while visiting Scotland is how the country feels so magic and shiny even when the weather was cloudy. It was as if it was a cloudy sky from a different world.
@Abs And swiftly becoming a Third World dump. Lived there for a couple years recently. Now i wouldn't trade Ayrshire for anything. 99.9% white, and a wonderful place for it. Here, if a lollipop lady has her stick pinched, it makes the front of the local paper!
Local tip: Visit Glasgow. Buchanan Street, KelvinGrove Museum, Kelvingrove Park, the WestEnd, Glasgow University, George Square... Glasgow has some fantastic tourist sites, many of which are free!
Nothing shoked me when we were visiting last summer. Fell in love with this gorgeous and proud country and now dreaming of coming back one day. Thanks for the video!
My daughter, and I visited the Isle of Mull last June. It was incredibly beautiful. The sun shone for our entire stay (I got a sunburn). It was so much warmer than normal, the pavement on the roads was melting at the edges. Great food, hospitality, and friendly, helpful folks. We love Scotland. ♥️
The people are the BEST! Their knowledge of their history is amazing.... I was there 30 years ago, my son got his masters from university of Edinburgh. My hubby speaks Gaelic... can’t wait to go back!
I laughed at your diplomacy regarding Scottish advice for tourists. Scots are quick-witted, quick to assist, funny AF, and just a wee bit bossy! But in the most helpful way...just follow their advice and no one gets hurt. I do love, love, love Scotland!
I'm from South Africa and my grandfather from Scotland ' McKay ' i don't no much about him but I grew up with him he always talk about Scotland and how they moved to South Africa I always tell my friends I'm Scot ... lol 🤣
@@zanwilliams3592 I'm a McKay and I have family from South Africa. Cape Town mainly. Heard of a John McKay or Sarah (Sheila) McKay, or any relation to Greenock? I know my great aunt Issabelle moved there, had a daughter Pauline and another daughter. Maybe one of my granda's brothers moved there too. I'm not completely clued up because I've only met Issabelle and Pauline. Maybe you're from another side? ❤
I've been in scotland 3 weeks ago... and never have I met such beautiful, lovely, nice people ❤ a beautiful country, stunning landscapes and Edinburgh is just amazing!!!
Although I have only lived in central Scotland ( Edinburgh ,Glasgow, Stirling ) I'm not sure of up north in small villages but cities like Aberdeen ,Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow are, pretty bad places, to be
In my own opinion Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world. It’s just amazingly stunning, and the colours of the countryside. It’s nature is so wonderful. I’m from London but always amazed at how beautiful Scotland is when especially travelling by train. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
when I was there the first thing I noticed was how clean the whole country was. For an ancient land they sure show pride in it, and keep it pristine. No trash along the roads or anywhere. You forgot to mention the passing lanes on the narrow country roads. That takes a little getting used to. Coming to a crest of a hill and meeting a full size lorry coming at you! Yikes!
I have visited there many times both on holiday and on business. I am in love with the city and its people. The vibe is so great. The city has a way if sucking you in, wrapping you in a warm blanket, and making you feel like you are at home. If I could i would move there.
Yeah if your idea of perfect's that scene in south park where they literally sweep the homeless out of the nice bits. Don't even bother putting them in sheds or down the sewers.
Connor The thom I am not denying that there isn’t a problem, in fact I happened to live in the area in Edinburgh which had drug problems but I was never bothered. The thing is no big cities are untouched with this thing but bigger picture as a whole I found the city welcoming, beautiful and very organised.
Greetings from a native Scot 🏴. Great video, delighted you all loved our beautiful country. It really is one of the most hospitable places on earth. Haste Ye Back.
I agree. An amazing place. My mom and I are heading to the Shetland Islands this summer to see our old family home from our great great great great you get the idea :)
Mark, this is a great example of why I consider you a great travel advisor. I visited Scotland about 15 years ago and found EVERYTHING you said to be true. Scotland remains one of my all-time favorite places.
To quote Robert Burns; "O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us!" Thank you for your kind words! Always love hosting our American friends!
Brilliant line, but the wrong context. Burns was describing the bigotted and vain people in church who thought they were better than everyone else, but were crawling with lice and NOT any better than anyone else. That's not us.
There are some absolutely beautiful parts of England - bits of Cornwall, Yorkshire, Northumberlandare as beautiful, in their own way, as anything in Scotland. Have to say that it tends to be the extremities rather than the middle bit though. Whitby, Malham Cove, York, Marazion and Bamburgh for example.
As a Scot i will say that England has some nice bits, pretty much everywhere north of Manchester (or mini Scotland ;)). The South West, Cotswolds etc I've not been to the South Coast or the bit next to Wales but I assume there is nice stuff there too
Great video, Mark and your excitement about places is always infectious. Here are a dozen extra "shocks" we have experienced about Scotland: 1. Glasgow was nicer than we thought it would be. 2. The Isle of Skye and Edinburgh both live up to the hype. 3. That goes for Scotland in general. 4. Jimmy Page once owned an estate on Loch Ness. 5. Rabbie's Tours is excellent. 6. The Dumfries House in Cumnock is exceptional. 7. The train ride to the northern tip of Scotland is epic. 8. The southwestern part of Scotland including Dumfries and Caerlaverock Castle nearby is worth a vacation all it's own. 9. Scotland doesn't have much wildlife (outside of Nessie) to speak of - used to be bears but no more, just occasional deer. I have Scottish cousins who different times have exclaimed, "Oh, look, a squirrel!" 10. Driving on the left is fine ... until you have to drive into a city ... 11. It's not just ancient castles, it's ruins of abbeys that are interesting too. 12. Scots always seem amazed that other people think their country is really special when to the rest of us, we're like, "Yeah it is!"
I live in South West Scotland and I’ve waited for this vid for so long! I work as a sales assistant at a tourist attraction and I have never heard anyone bad-mouth Scotland! And I appreciate you pronouncing Edinburgh correctly as so many U.S tourists say “Edinburg”. Please come by again!
I left my heart in Scotland! I love that country so much. The people are great, I’ve never seen so much natural beauty in my life. To me, it’s a dream 💞
I am Scottish and love my country, we are very friendly and welcome tourists to our little neighborhoods. We will always give directions and recommendations of where to go! My top 2 bits of advice would be get out of the city and visit the surrounding areas, I live very close to Dundee which is great for visitors lots to see and do, but a short drive away is Glamis castle which is truly breathe taking (and even as a local a great place to visit). My 2nd piece of advice is definitely try the food, we have lots of interesting flavours for you to try the top ones being (in my opinion) Lorne/square sausage, irn bru, tablet (it is very sweet), haggis, arbroath smokie, and any local fish. Enjoy the beautiful views 😁😁
Most important things about Scotland, if you are lost or struggling to find a place to visit/eat. Ask the locals, most of them will go out of there way to help you and probably tell you a joke or humorous anecdote as well ad they guide you.
I love Scotland! I lived at RAF Machrihanish for 3 years. Near Campletown. 9 Cnoc Moy Gardens. My husband was U.S. military(Navy) So we met Scottish, English, Welch and Irish people on the base. The people are just lovely and kind. And Scotland is beautiful.We did have pretty rainy and windy weather though. My son was born in Glasgow in 1980. We were there from 1979-1982. We explored many,many places. I just can't say enough wonderful things about it. It was wonderful!😊❤
I was born and raised in Scotland. I'm glad you love it as much as we do! Did you know that most of the seafood in the fancy restaurants in Europe comes from the bountiful seas around Scotland? Our meat is pretty famous too (not just venison and aberdeen angus). There are quite a few reasonably priced restaurants in Scotland with Michelin stars that you could try. We have even been known to take families of complete (but willing) strangers to dinner to show them how good Scots food is! Give us a shout next time you're in Edinburgh - it would be our pleasure 😁.
@Darth Wheezius Yeh it's TRUE!! People think the comments a joke!!. Another is the people whom smile in Paisley are those whom have had their mouth slashed!
I travel a lot with students on educational tours. And I’ve traveled a lot on my own. We visited Scotland in July 2018 and I can’t wait to go back. I love Scotland and everything you say is so true! I cried so many times just from being overwhelmed at the beauty of the country. The people are some of the nicest people I have ever met. My husband is not a traveler. He would rather stay in our little very rural corner of Northeast Texas. I’m surprised he’s actually wanting to travel with me to Scotland! Currently planning our trip! Thank you for the phenomenal video!
I haven't been to Scotland but I really want to go. As a Newfoundlander, who is 20% Scottish and I feel very connected to the area! Also as Newfoundlander, I believe a lot of Scottish traditions, food and language have continued here.... Hope one day to find out!
In October you might be lucky and get a late summer or unlucky and get an early winter - but most likely it will be a mixture of both. Bring lots of layers that you can put on or take off according the, often rapidly changing, weather. I would suggest that you have at least one genuine water and wind proof outer layer garment. Remember the old saying; there is no such thing as unsuitable weather - there is only unsuitable clothing! Welcome to our little country. i hope you enjoy your visit.
There is plenty more to the Hebrides than just Skye. The place is overrun with tourists in the summer months without the infrastructure to support it. So if you are visiting then maybe consider some other Islands such as Islay with all its Whisky distilleries and Jura with its beautiful mountains or the outer Hebrides with its vast expanses of white sandy beach. You won't be disappointed
@@steph.7 They all do it. What's wrong with spending 20 minutes finding a youtube video that has Edinburgh pronounced correctly? They would (being Americans) love the tongue roll at the end.
Fantastic video, really enjoyed it as a Scotsman from Aberdeen! 🏴😊 Btw, noticed you were at Aberdeen uni - that’s where I studied law! Thanks for the positive words about our country, mate!
My fathers family originated from Scotland, and I finally got to visit here last year. A truly incredible place, so friendly and proud of their heritage. I drank a toast to their memory with a glass of whisky. What an experience!!
One thing that shocked me in Scotland was how close everything is. You can see both Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument from Bridge of Allan, and the Bannockburn battlefield and museum was just a short walk from our hotel. Glasgow to Edinburgh is just a 45 minute train ride.
As a Scottish person, i love this video, you appreciate our humour, our somewhat variant accents( i am originally from Glasgow but have lived in Fort William for around 12 years ), subscribed to you for your take on my wee country, thank you ☺
I so agree with you! We visited Scotland for the 1st time last year (Skye, Inverness and Edinburgh) and we just felt in love, especially Skye! Beautiful country! 😍
I live near Edinburgh , but i too also love Skye especially , my favourite regular trip is up to visit my son on Skye , so glad you felt the magic when you visited here .. ' haste ye back again '..💓
A very good review and thank you for the kind words about my country. It will be even better once it becomes an independent nation and not held back by its close neighbour. 🏴🏴🏴
The Tone jeez doesn’t take much to get the flag waving nationalist elements out. The only thing holding our country (Britain) back is petty regional nationalism regardless of flag....
I am from Germany and have lived in Scotland in Hamilton for 4 months last year. I can confirm your points, besides the weather. During those 4 months (January-April) I've seen the sun only like ten times (no joke)
I'm a tourguide here in Scotland and taking tourists to the places you featured in this video is my bread and butter. I view a lot of these "American dude visits Scotland" videos. Yours is up there with the best. Seriously, it was very well presented I thought that you "sold" this beautiful country very well to others. If I ever see you in Scotland again I'll buy you pint!
Being from Scotland (Aberdeen) I think this video is brilliant and a true representation, at 34 years I am still exploring Scotland and I do recommend a battered Mars Bars :) Great video
My grandfather was from Scotland and end up in South Africa ...McKay ... I would love visiting Scotland one day... I always tell friends I'm scottish in my blood ...lol
@@maddybear4337 when Lochdown is over I would recommend the following. Hazlehead Park, Dutie Park and definitely a night out on Union Street & the offshoot Streets from there.
I visited last September (my Spring, Scottish Autumn) and I was so disappointed it was hot, I was headed into this summer (forecast to reach 50degC in my area) I just wanted to feel cold. It rained once for less than an hour 😂 so much for my expensive raincoat.
My wife and I honeymooned in Scotland, and absolutely loved it. The point made about the Scottish people is ABSOLUTELY accurate in our experience, as is the point about driving on rural roads. Regarding haggis, about halfway through our trip, my wife wondered out loud if haggis is the Scottish national joke on the rest of the world; where they'd recommend it to tourists but never eat it themselves. When we mentioned this to Scots natives the rest of the trip, they'd all laugh; but no one disagreed. Makes a person think.......
On my list of places to visit! I just got back from Ireland and loved it. The locals told me if I thought Ireland was beautiful I'd love Scotland too. ❤ Great video!
I love my country. It is beautiful, but not just the Highlands. I live in the Lowlands in the South of Scotland. The Borders and Dumfries and Galloway are every bit as beautiful as the North. My job has taken me all over Scotland and I consider myself very blessed to have been born and raised here, and to live here. Still, I enjoyed the video and I'm pleased to see such enthusiasm for my homeland.
Excellent vid. Perfect description of everything. In Sept of '17, we visited 14 days, and drove Edinburgh>Pitlochry>Inverness>Skye>Oban>Loch Lohman. I'll say, the single lane roads, with sheep in them, on Skye, require paying attention(lol), but driving was not a problem. People were awesome. Will definitely go again. The only place as breathtaking with views, that I have seen, is Alaska. Wanna see Aberdeen/Orkneys next time. Biggest shock: IRN BRU Looks like a nice orange soda. Tastes like THE sweetest bubblegum you ever tasted. Only had one. After that, when I wanted something beside an ale, I had Ginger Beer.
Sitting watching this in my Edinburgh flat (I’m Scottish) and was curious what shocked you so I clicked! Great video- it really makes me wanna go up north. Glad you enjoyed
My friend brought me a beautiful soft wool cardigan from her travels to lovely, chilly Scotland 🏴. It was thin but I couldn’t believe the warmth it offered. I wore that thing till there was almost nothing left. I live in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦 and I would love to visit gorgeous Scotland. I’d go find a replacement cardigan!! 👍🐑
The Fair isle that lyes between the Orkney isles and the Shetland isles are the best and most expensive place to by woolins, all hand made straight from the sheep to the knitting needles and all the process inbetween. A cheap cardigan can cost you up to £900.
40 years in Aberdeen. Wouldn't live anywhere else. 5 mins to the beach, 10 mins to the country, 20 mins to the hills, 40 to the mountains. Also, one of the highest concentration of neolithic sites (stone circles, etc) in the world, within about an hours radius.
10% of viewers: People interested in visiting scotland.
The other 90%: Scottish people.
True, I like to see what people think of my country.
@@weg5856 I am the same lol
@@weg5856 AYE!
@@weg5856 same, mate💙🏴
same
Nothing can beat a Scottish summer, best day of the year!
Day of the year, more like 30 seconds in the middle of the night in December.
Haha epic! Scotland, the only place you can get frostbite and sunburn in one day. Weather is below 5 degrees, ok it's time to put a t shirt on. 😂
I'm English but live in scotland , summer is amazing here with the landscape wouldn't rather be anywhere else
Every season in one day
Normally a Scottish summer is rainy and I live in scotland
Love this video and the country. So far since 1998 I have been there 14 times and spent about 17 weeks total.
One story stands out which took place on my first trip. I was near Ayr on the west coast of Scotland when my tire blew out. So I nursed my car down the road to a farmer's driveway since the shoulder was too small.
I thought the right thing to do was to ask the owner if I could park there to change the tire. He of course said yes. By the time I started to get the tire out of the car the farmer came out with his yellow rain coat on and told me to go inside and his wife will serve me some coffee or tea. Of course I tried to argue but I lost in the end. In no time a new tire was on my car and I was off.
A year later I was back in Scotland and I made sure that I stopped at his house, even though it was long out of my way. I brought him two framed 8×10 photographs of the Oregon coast where I lived. Both him and his wife couldn't believe I would do that for them. I told them it wasn't a gift to say thank you, but a gift of friendship. We wrote to each other over the years. The farmer died in 2014. I will always remember this very random act of kindness. I have had nothing but warm hospitality from almost everyone I have met there.
chip block Absolutely wonderful story, glad you enjoy Scotland and glad you chose Ayrshire to break down in!!
Loved your story. I live on the West Coast of Scotland in Ayrshire and our people are some of the nicest folk you can meet! I bet they were truly touched by your act of kindness to thank them for what they did for you
Chip block. What a wonderful story i live in the north of scotland 20 miles north of inverness.
As a Scotsman, I thank you for your kindness, not many people return after a first trip, much love from Orkney Islands :)
What did u like an out ayr because I'm here and I think it's nothing special
Here is something that shocked us in Scotland. We were in a small shop in Dunoon to purchase some items and wanted to pay with a credit card. The proprietor gave us the merchandise and the receipt and asked us to go down the street three or four doors to pay at another store. When my husband expressed surprise that she would trust us to do that, she said, "People are generally honest. In the years that we have been doing this, only one person has not paid." This may not be typically Scottish, more likely small-town business, but we were touched by the warmth, trust, friendliness, and kindness of Scots wherever we were in Scotland.
Most of the UK is honest and trusting except in the big scummy cities
Dunoon is lovely, very tight knit community most people look out for each other
Exactly. You won't find that in the cities, especially where 'multi-racialism' predominates. TRUST is to be found in the mainly white communities, for obvious reasons.
@@ministryofanti-feminism1493 no trust is to be found in wealthy areas, if what you said was true crime wouldn't have existed before the 50s when mass immigration from the colonies started
@@indiekiddrugpatrol3117 Its a different type of crime. We have people growing up in a place where they regularly saw people being skinned alive and murdered right in front of them(Somalia, Rwanda etc), come over as kids then grow up and realise how soft everything is in UK. And they are afraid of nothing, there is nothing can be done to them that compares to what they already seen, so extreme violence is in the nurture, even 2nd and 3rd generation. And there is no cultural integration. It is many cultures that maintain their differences and barriers, no single integrated culture, and that is the root of the "migration problem". Its a serious problem and is yet to fully come to a head. There is a fight-back with brexit etc but too little too late.
As a Scotsman I appreciate you not calling Edinburgh edinburrow ha
Michael Lawrence yeh I know I live in Scotland as well
the way he pronounces Midges though
Yes
Or Edinburg
Haaa. I know! Drives me bonkers too. 🏴
This guys enthusiasm is infectious, he should be employed by the Scottish Tourist Board!
He now works at the Glasgow bru. Enthusiasm gone hahaha.😂
Moutton Noir we have enough non scots working for the STB...there has not been a scotish born person employed by visit scotland in 14 months.yup.
@[EU] Smokejumper26 No-one can kill Riggs!
i was thinking that too, he's making me feel positively home sick
Jist gieing us so much love I forgive him for pronouncing Loch/s as Lock/s.
Being a fifth gen Texan I have never thought there was anything as amazing or beautiful as Texas. Then I was stationed in Scotland. The country, the people, the history. Amazing!!
I was stationed on board the USS Canopus in Holy Loch 73 to 75 from Ft. Worth, Tx...yes the people, the country, the food, all amazing!
We are to England what Canada is to USA. Little brother. We had to stick together for centuries of English rule! That’s why we are nice.
The only place as breathtaking with views that I have seen, is Alaska.
We pride ourselves on being friendly.
The climate in Scotland is perfect, its just the weather that spoils it !
I’ve lived here my whole life why am I watching this 😂
Paul Thomson born here an I’m still watching 😂😂
Born & live here but ofcourse I watched the full video 😂
Born, Lived & Died here & Watched the full video twice
Yip same hahaha
Cunts a mad yank .its cold wet and fucking miserable place and a lived here whole life too
Thank you for your lovely rant about Scotland. I'm a Scottish lady, originally from Edinburgh but now living in Hampshire, England with my English husband. I agree how beautiful Scotland is. I don't think one appreciates it until you no longer live there. I'm now 78 years of age and disabled so I'm no longer able to visit my home town. I hope you visit there again with your lovely family. If you do, try to drive to a little village in Angus, it's called Edzell, where my father's family originate from. My Great Grandfather was the local Shoemaker, his name was Thomas Broom, and in a small Museum just outside Edzell, a photo of his shop is in one of the large books created by the children of the Glens many years ago. The museum is called The Retreat and was originally a hunting lodge. It's in the middle of nowhere, just beautiful surroundings. There is an old fashioned tea room with homemade scones and cakes. Source it online. Thank you again for taking me home again with all your lovely photos and memories. Beth x
Beth Smith it’s a shame you can’t visit anymore Beth but be thankful you were able to spend so many years in such a beautiful country. I live in Cheshire and have been lucky enough to travel to many countries in many different continents but Scotland is easily one of my favourite countries to visit in the world.
James Thank you James. Glad to hear that.
Hi Beth, Im from Edinburgh too, born and raised here. I'm sorry you can no longer visit although to be honest, you would probably be appalled at the way the city is changing aesthetically. It's not how it used to be, saying that I will live here my whole life and still love it.
Nice to go on that trip down memory lane with you Beth.
What a gracious attitude. If all Scots are like you, it must be heaven indeed!
Came to Scotland for holiday first time 2009, then again and again and again ...and 2016 I moved over to Edinburgh from Germany and never looked back. I love living here, it is indeed a very gorgeous country.
Annika Neumann I‘m jealous 😱
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As a proud Scot my self, it truly is amazing to see such a nice and heartfelt review on our country. With being a relatively small place, it tends to feel sometimes that we aren’t seen as much as other places in the UK. I feel that such a review like this could have a majorly positive impact on our little community, and bring more tourists to see what beautiful sights we have to offer, and the immense amount of history that lies within us. Such an informative, genuine and perfectly executed video, thank you.
I love Scotland!!!!! I am coming back in February for my second trip, you have the most beautiful country in the world! I would come every year if it was not so expensive to fly from Australia.
I would like to live in Scotland. But what about the visa situation? So, instead, I live on a retirement visa in Asia. BOTH places are cool, of course.
I can hardly believe that in less than a week, I'll be in Scotland for the first time. So looking forward to it all, especially coming from the high desert,
@@marylusunshine Hope you enjoyed your time here 😊🏴
Wow, I have never heard anyone so excited about Scotland, I am Scottish and my family are from the highlands and we are proud Scots, so thank you for being so positive about my country 👍💕😁
Nice to see a non-patronising description of Scotland 🏴🏴🏴🏴
Yes. I've never been there, but I just watched Rick Steves' travel skills talk on Scotland- holy heck was he patronizing!
yeah, no hamish macbeth from the Sassenachs
Scotland is like a fantasy RPG that you get to explore in real life. As a professional photographer, it is heavenly. And the people are super friendly! Scottish people are the friendliest people I've ever met. Their food is amazing (scones!) and their beer is underrated. Everyone should go to Scotland at least 10 times in their life. I'm not exaggerating. You will need that much time to see everything. You can spend a week or two just on the Isle of Skye.
I'm English and I love Scotland, it is one of the most beautiful places in the world. I also love Haggis and black pudding - the latter we eat very often, down south.
I’m Scottish
@@isla9610 And you love England?
Too young to be old
Yeah...
@@tooyoungtobeold8756 depends where it is
🏴🥃🥃🥃love those wee haggis 😜black pudding broom sauce 😋
"Everywhere you go is gorgeous"
Except for Easterhouse. Don't go to Easterhouse.
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Been there many times, i agree totally, i was attacked and beaten by a gang of 42 teenagers, but i got back on my feet and shouted to them as they ran off "is that it boys"? Is that all you got"? I was from Shettleston at the time and was more mental than they were....ah the good auld days.
Same applies to a large section of the central belt.
Don’t forget Govan aswell, don’t go there either 😂
You could name half the places in Glasgow in this comment 😂
As a Scottish person what is this thing you call a sun?
Its a burning ball in the sky... be wary!
I was told it's a magic 40watt light bulb.
Yeah, I'm not sure what he's on about either, I've never heard of it in Aberdeenshire
josh hamilton I have no idea! I really wanna see a sun
It's a myth the rest of the world tells us just for laughs. Burning ball of fire in the sky.... I mean, really -_-
As a Scot these things usually make me cringe, but your genuine enthusiasm for our country is lovely. Thank you.
This is probably the best description of Scotland I’ve ever seen in my life. Absolutely brilliant!
My sentiments exactly.
Matt G
Well yeah but he left out alcies, junkies and tramps and Neds
Aye
considering he only listed the good things that would make sense
Ya very nice descriptions of Scotland I want to visit there soon hopefully.
Stayed in Scotland for 2 months, beautiful country, with lot of castles and landscapes, didn't expect the Scottish people to be so friendly. 🏴❤️🇷🇴
They're not german mate lol.
what did you expect us to be like? if you're nice to us we'll be more than nice to you 🏴
We're still trying to keep the Romans out..thought u realised that?
@@markburton8653 I've had great times in Germany they loved us Scottish. Walked into a small bar in Gladbach everyone stopped and stared at 2 of us walking in could cut the tension with a knife 😂 couple of drinks later and we were all dancing together. I like the Germans
It's a double edged source believe me,Scottish hospitalities well known ,you kinda have to be cause often yurr travelling and stuck in the hills so it's a remnance really from back in the day,
I’m Scottish and it’s lovely to see such a nice review of my beautiful country 🥰
Dogone Americans should be more depressed though, dogonnit, too goldarned happy, gol'darndit
You Mean Are Contury
My "shock" was how adorable, respectful, and friendly the Scots are. When I came back home to NL, where people are a lot more grumpy (let's be real), I was missing it immediately. The Scots really are like a remedy for your soul and hence why I love them!
Hahahaha! That's funny...
Same with me coming back to Germany.😅😆
We are a friendly bunch of people lol....... unless we are crossed and we turn raging 😂😂
Jules Voigt yep, but we can also be cantankerous socialist bastards too 😉
Why thank u
What shocked my while visiting Scotland is how the country feels so magic and shiny even when the weather was cloudy. It was as if it was a cloudy sky from a different world.
Does it have different sun-rises, and sun sets?
Just a different energy. Every country has a particular energy 😇
@@markoshea6833 yeah, it even has two moons that orbit the earth when you're in scotland
It looked a bit like that here in the first lockdown. Maybe a lack of pollution?
I can forgive them. What I CAN'T forgive is locals calling it "Edin-bruh". It's missing a whole "BUH"!
Most beautiful place on Earth,and I'm a londoner. Scotland is just perfect.
@Abs And swiftly becoming a Third World dump. Lived there for a couple years recently. Now i wouldn't trade Ayrshire for anything. 99.9% white, and a wonderful place for it. Here, if a lollipop lady has her stick pinched, it makes the front of the local paper!
Gods Country
@@ministryofanti-feminism1493 then stay there,please!!!!
Thanks mate
Local tip: Visit Glasgow. Buchanan Street, KelvinGrove Museum, Kelvingrove Park, the WestEnd, Glasgow University, George Square... Glasgow has some fantastic tourist sites, many of which are free!
Just do it before pub shutting time.lol
Gavin Mcinally or old firm games. if that’s on best not go at all.
@@killerfunghoul3948 i did put lol
Try not to get stabbed or slashed though.....
@@Mac-pi4cy you aint getting stabbed unless your pissing of the wrong people. Tourist ain't looking for a fight. THERE ON HOLIDAY.
I'm from Inverness and when you live here I don't think you appreciate how beautiful it is. Glad you enjoy it in our wee country.
Alba gu brath!
Frazoor117
Muir of Ord bud✌️
and by the way when the Scots use the word 'wee' they don't always mean small! lol.....
I will be in Inverness in a couple of days can’t wait
Frazoor117 SAOR ALBA
Fort Augustus here! 😮
It's so nice hearing someone talk so enthusiastically about my home country. Makes me glad i'm from such a beautiful part of the world.
I’m from the north east of Scotland and I love how enthusiastic you are for my country, much love to you and your family and ‘’haste ye back!”
Really are you from north Scotland so how is life in thes place
I love that people can come to our country and appreciate it’s beauty as much as we do. Thank you for coming, Saor Alba
Thank you. We were supposed to visit again this year but had to postpone. Can't wait to get back
Nothing shoked me when we were visiting last summer. Fell in love with this gorgeous and proud country and now dreaming of coming back one day. Thanks for the video!
My daughter, and I visited the Isle of Mull last June. It was incredibly beautiful. The sun shone for our entire stay (I got a sunburn). It was so much warmer than normal, the pavement on the roads was melting at the edges. Great food, hospitality, and friendly, helpful folks. We love Scotland. ♥️
Glasgow has loads to see too. So much history in the whole of scotland.
Love from a Glaswegian.
The people are the BEST! Their knowledge of their history is amazing.... I was there 30 years ago, my son got his masters from university of Edinburgh. My hubby speaks Gaelic... can’t wait to go back!
I'm from Scotland and I approve this message.
I laughed at your diplomacy regarding Scottish advice for tourists. Scots are quick-witted, quick to assist, funny AF, and just a wee bit bossy! But in the most helpful way...just follow their advice and no one gets hurt. I do love, love, love Scotland!
Aye, that's a good description of us, haste ye back!
We're...aggressively helpful 😂😂😂
As a Scotsman this is exactly how I sell my country to my American friends, good job
Americans love Scotland!!! My grandfather was a maclean from Edinburgh!! Very proud
I'm from South Africa and my grandfather from Scotland ' McKay ' i don't no much about him but I grew up with him he always talk about Scotland and how they moved to South Africa I always tell my friends I'm Scot ... lol 🤣
American as well, I take great pride having ancestors in the Chisholm clan.
@@zanwilliams3592 I'm a McKay and I have family from South Africa. Cape Town mainly. Heard of a John McKay or Sarah (Sheila) McKay, or any relation to Greenock? I know my great aunt Issabelle moved there, had a daughter Pauline and another daughter. Maybe one of my granda's brothers moved there too. I'm not completely clued up because I've only met Issabelle and Pauline. Maybe you're from another side? ❤
I've been in scotland 3 weeks ago... and never have I met such beautiful, lovely, nice people ❤ a beautiful country, stunning landscapes and Edinburgh is just amazing!!!
I live, in Scotland after the first year hear it's hell trust me I've lived here my whole life and it is sh*t
@@falkirkbairn5903, how can you say that?
Because for 15 years, of being here, I can say that the cons out, weigh the pro's
@@falkirkbairn5903, OMG! Now I'm kinda scary since I will be moving to Scotland this year.
Although I have only lived in central Scotland ( Edinburgh ,Glasgow, Stirling ) I'm not sure of up north in small villages but cities like Aberdeen ,Edinburgh, Stirling and Glasgow are, pretty bad places, to be
As a Scottish person, I appreciate your positivity thank you :)
My grandma was respect from Idaho want to visit one day but I don't have the money ....😭
A tourist who actually made it up to Aberdeen and then spent time in the city. Bless you sir
There is nothing good in Aberdeen
@@soupeater7417 not a single thing
@@sercub5820 only the way out
@@soupeater7417 A second Glaswegian!
@@interdave999 no I'm from Aberdeen but my dad's side of the family is from Glasgow
In my own opinion Scotland is the most beautiful country in the world. It’s just amazingly stunning, and the colours of the countryside. It’s nature is so wonderful. I’m from London but always amazed at how beautiful Scotland is when especially travelling by train. Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
when I was there the first thing I noticed was how clean the whole country was. For an ancient land they sure show pride in it, and keep it pristine. No trash along the roads or anywhere.
You forgot to mention the passing lanes on the narrow country roads. That takes a little getting used to. Coming to a crest of a hill and meeting a full size lorry coming at you! Yikes!
It gets a little less clean further from the tourist spots, trust me!
Have to disagree. Scotland has a terrible litter problem. Maybe more in urban areas admittedly...
Have you seen the by laws in North Ayrshire 😟
We get fined for littering, and for not picking up dog turds.
Scotland is cleaner than a lot of paces. But it does not compare to places like Germany and Austria. Now they are pristine
One of the best things about Scotland is how fresh and clear the air is, also probably the best water in the world
I’m from Glasgow, nice to see people enjoying our wee bit of land.
He’d be kicking off if he’s seen Glasgow son😂😂
Techn Craig Aye😂😂
@@maxjenner3561 🤣😂
I agree because England is most talked about of the UK and more populated
Thank you for being so complimentary and enthusiastic about my beautiful country
After spending 7 months in Edinburgh, i know i am never going to like any other city, always keeps comparing. Edinburgh is a perfect city.
Rohit Singh apart from all the meth and coke, maybe.
I have visited there many times both on holiday and on business. I am in love with the city and its people. The vibe is so great. The city has a way if sucking you in, wrapping you in a warm blanket, and making you feel like you are at home. If I could i would move there.
chip block you haven’t been in the bad bits then.
Yeah if your idea of perfect's that scene in south park where they literally sweep the homeless out of the nice bits. Don't even bother putting them in sheds or down the sewers.
Connor The thom I am not denying that there isn’t a problem, in fact I happened to live in the area in Edinburgh which had drug problems but I was never bothered. The thing is no big cities are untouched with this thing but bigger picture as a whole I found the city welcoming, beautiful and very organised.
I just got back a few days ago from a trip to Scotland and i have only one word to explain what Scotland is: AWESOMEFANTASTIC
Hey that's cheating awesomefantastic is 2 words joined together.
You serious itsc shithole I know I live there its scotlandstan
Greetings from a native Scot 🏴. Great video, delighted you all loved our beautiful country. It really is one of the most hospitable places on earth. Haste Ye Back.
I agree. An amazing place. My mom and I are heading to the Shetland Islands this summer to see our old family home from our great great great great you get the idea :)
@@woltersworld Och come on, we may die of hunger, but will never die of thirst.
The thing that will shock you is the parade clip you have at the end, it's a hate group called the orange order and they hate all Catholics
@@jstermcd All religion is daft anyway, at least it wasn't the Orange Republican Army that was terrorising us just a few decades ago.
@@callumcowan7047 so your a tim then. Different sides to the same coin mate.
Mark, this is a great example of why I consider you a great travel advisor. I visited Scotland about 15 years ago and found EVERYTHING you said to be true. Scotland remains one of my all-time favorite places.
To quote Robert Burns; "O wad some Power the giftie gie us To see oursels as ithers see us!"
Thank you for your kind words! Always love hosting our American friends!
Wonderfully descriptive comment
Brilliant line, but the wrong context. Burns was describing the bigotted and vain people in church who thought they were better than everyone else, but were crawling with lice and NOT any better than anyone else. That's not us.
I’m English (but of Scottish ancestry) I really appreciate it, it’s one of the most beautiful parts of Europe. Much nicer than England.
LAKE DISTRICT!!!
@@Zakalwe-01 meh doesn't come close
Everything is better than England
There are some absolutely beautiful parts of England - bits of Cornwall, Yorkshire, Northumberlandare as beautiful, in their own way, as anything in Scotland. Have to say that it tends to be the extremities rather than the middle bit though. Whitby, Malham Cove, York, Marazion and Bamburgh for example.
As a Scot i will say that England has some nice bits, pretty much everywhere north of Manchester (or mini Scotland ;)). The South West, Cotswolds etc I've not been to the South Coast or the bit next to Wales but I assume there is nice stuff there too
I've lived in Scotland for over 40 years. From New York. I've been saying that since I've been here. Great vid.
Food wise I can recommend a Scottish salad with a light Highland dressing,,,,a bag of chips in the rain....
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A Scottish salad? Didn't know we'd started frying lettuce. 😂
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Great video, Mark and your excitement about places is always infectious. Here are a dozen extra "shocks" we have experienced about Scotland: 1. Glasgow was nicer than we thought it would be. 2. The Isle of Skye and Edinburgh both live up to the hype. 3. That goes for Scotland in general. 4. Jimmy Page once owned an estate on Loch Ness. 5. Rabbie's Tours is excellent. 6. The Dumfries House in Cumnock is exceptional. 7. The train ride to the northern tip of Scotland is epic. 8. The southwestern part of Scotland including Dumfries and Caerlaverock Castle nearby is worth a vacation all it's own. 9. Scotland doesn't have much wildlife (outside of Nessie) to speak of - used to be bears but no more, just occasional deer. I have Scottish cousins who different times have exclaimed, "Oh, look, a squirrel!" 10. Driving on the left is fine ... until you have to drive into a city ... 11. It's not just ancient castles, it's ruins of abbeys that are interesting too. 12. Scots always seem amazed that other people think their country is really special when to the rest of us, we're like, "Yeah it is!"
Bill King great comments. I think we have our fair share of wild life. Especially the islands. Plus have you seen the pubs empty 😂😂😂
Dolphins, seals, otters, pine martens all animals found in Scotland
Everyone acts like Glasgow is bloody Baghdad when it's actually one of the best UK cities
I LOVE Scotland. My favorite place of all time! Biggest shock for me was...haggis...it is delicious!!!!! Top 3 favorite foods of my life!
Hah a,! It's such a stereotype, but it is genuinely lovely. Not as Scottish as 'tablet' though...😉
It’s literally intestines and all the most disgusting parts no one with a brain would actually want to eat 🤮
Oh Jen...you're such a lovely person. Have a wonderful day!
Jen Jenner have fun with you mechanically recovered meat chicken nuggets 😂
I B looool I’m vegan dumbass 👍🏻
I live in South West Scotland and I’ve waited for this vid for so long! I work as a sales assistant at a tourist attraction and I have never heard anyone bad-mouth Scotland! And I appreciate you pronouncing Edinburgh correctly as so many U.S tourists say “Edinburg”. Please come by again!
Or Edinburrow, I've heard Glasgow be pronounced wrong
Yes like GlasGOW
You and your beautiful family are welcome back anytime. Love your passion and enthusiasm. 👍
I left my heart in Scotland! I love that country so much. The people are great, I’ve never seen so much natural beauty in my life. To me, it’s a dream 💞
Scotland misses you
Don't worry Eva..we are looking after it fur ye...
Aww 😘
And as we say your always welcome x
And another tip Avon sells skin so soft it a moisturiser but surprisingly it doubles as the best midgy repellent ever that's a local tip from Scotland
I am Scottish and love my country, we are very friendly and welcome tourists to our little neighborhoods. We will always give directions and recommendations of where to go! My top 2 bits of advice would be get out of the city and visit the surrounding areas, I live very close to Dundee which is great for visitors lots to see and do, but a short drive away is Glamis castle which is truly breathe taking (and even as a local a great place to visit). My 2nd piece of advice is definitely try the food, we have lots of interesting flavours for you to try the top ones being (in my opinion) Lorne/square sausage, irn bru, tablet (it is very sweet), haggis, arbroath smokie, and any local fish. Enjoy the beautiful views 😁😁
heffalump1981 wait do you in Tayport, Newport or Newburgh?
Most important things about Scotland, if you are lost or struggling to find a place to visit/eat. Ask the locals, most of them will go out of there way to help you and probably tell you a joke or humorous anecdote as well ad they guide you.
I love Scotland! I lived at RAF Machrihanish for 3 years. Near Campletown. 9 Cnoc Moy Gardens. My husband was U.S. military(Navy) So we met Scottish, English, Welch and Irish people on the base.
The people are just lovely and kind. And Scotland is beautiful.We did have pretty rainy and windy weather though. My son was born in Glasgow in 1980. We were there from 1979-1982. We explored many,many places. I just can't say enough wonderful things about it. It was wonderful!😊❤
Thanks for Enjoying our Beautiful country we are a friendly bunch us Scots.
Brucie Braveheart never met friendlier people than in scotland
Um. I will stick to Wales thanks. I'm English. U friendly but too different
And unintelligible drunks as well.
WHAT ABOUT THE ENGLISH ?😥
Brucie Braveheart more like Scotlandstan
I was born and raised in Scotland. I'm glad you love it as much as we do! Did you know that most of the seafood in the fancy restaurants in Europe comes from the bountiful seas around Scotland? Our meat is pretty famous too (not just venison and aberdeen angus). There are quite a few reasonably priced restaurants in Scotland with Michelin stars that you could try. We have even been known to take families of complete (but willing) strangers to dinner to show them how good Scots food is! Give us a shout next time you're in Edinburgh - it would be our pleasure 😁.
“everywhere is like a postcard”
*enters paisley*
I noticed there was no "leaves Paisley"
Cocotte123321 probably got stabbed
Paisley.."Even the dogs hang around in gangs"!!
“Enters Kilmarnock”
@Darth Wheezius Yeh it's TRUE!! People think the comments a joke!!. Another is the people whom smile in Paisley are those whom have had their mouth slashed!
I travel a lot with students on educational tours. And I’ve traveled a lot on my own. We visited Scotland in July 2018 and I can’t wait to go back. I love Scotland and everything you say is so true! I cried so many times just from being overwhelmed at the beauty of the country. The people are some of the nicest people I have ever met. My husband is not a traveler. He would rather stay in our little very rural corner of Northeast Texas. I’m surprised he’s actually wanting to travel with me to Scotland! Currently planning our trip! Thank you for the phenomenal video!
Me and my girl just LOVE Scotland! We'd go back anytime!
I haven't been to Scotland but I really want to go. As a Newfoundlander, who is 20% Scottish and I feel very connected to the area! Also as Newfoundlander, I believe a lot of Scottish traditions, food and language have continued here.... Hope one day to find out!
I hope you get to go one day Paula.
Lived in Scotland for 26 years, best place I’ve ever lived x
I love Scotland! Lived there for university and I'd move there at a moment's notice!!
i went to Scotland and i was speechless for the first time ever. no words describe the beauty of this country
@hi
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This man said Edinburgh correct I love this guy
That’s exactly what I thought! 😂
Yeah but he can't say midges😂
correctly
Going to Scotland for the first time in October! Can’t wait!
Michaela Boivin don’t forget your rain jacket ☂️ 🧥
In October you might be lucky and get a late summer or unlucky and get an early winter - but most likely it will be a mixture of both. Bring lots of layers that you can put on or take off according the, often rapidly changing, weather. I would suggest that you have at least one genuine water and wind proof outer layer garment. Remember the old saying; there is no such thing as unsuitable weather - there is only unsuitable clothing!
Welcome to our little country. i hope you enjoy your visit.
vist dundee
Visit Cumbernauld.
@@sirderam1 The wise man always takes his coat.
Conclusion: Scotland is pure class
Pure dead brilliant.
There is plenty more to the Hebrides than just Skye. The place is overrun with tourists in the summer months without the infrastructure to support it. So if you are visiting then maybe consider some other Islands such as Islay with all its Whisky distilleries and Jura with its beautiful mountains or the outer Hebrides with its vast expanses of white sandy beach. You won't be disappointed
Whisky* 😉😉
HaggisNeapsAndTatties oh yeah. Sorry about that
Shh don’t encourage to many, you will ruin Islay 😊
Orkney and Shetland are the best islands in Scotland. They had civilisation before England.
Islay. Queen of the Hebrides.
OMG, at last an American that pronounces Edinburgh correctly! Yippee!
Mary Smee makes me cringe when then pronounce Edinburgh as Edinborough 😟
@@steph.7 They all do it. What's wrong with spending 20 minutes finding a youtube video that has Edinburgh pronounced correctly? They would (being Americans) love the tongue roll at the end.
steph thomson I know ae point to some where on a map where it says Edinborough
Jay Girdwood agreed -
Also edinburger is one that I also cringe at🥺
Maybe pronounced Edinburgh correctly,,but what about Scatland and Lack Ness??
Fantastic video, really enjoyed it as a Scotsman from Aberdeen! 🏴😊 Btw, noticed you were at Aberdeen uni - that’s where I studied law!
Thanks for the positive words about our country, mate!
my great great great great great great great grandpa was the principal there waaaaaay back in the day :)
Aberdeen is ugly
My fathers family originated from Scotland, and I finally got to visit here last year. A truly incredible place, so friendly and proud of their heritage. I drank a toast to their memory with a glass of whisky. What an experience!!
One thing that shocked me in Scotland was how close everything is. You can see both Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument from Bridge of Allan, and the Bannockburn battlefield and museum was just a short walk from our hotel. Glasgow to Edinburgh is just a 45 minute train ride.
As a Scottish person, i love this video, you appreciate our humour, our somewhat variant accents( i am originally from Glasgow but have lived in Fort William for around 12 years ), subscribed to you for your take on my wee country, thank you ☺
I so agree with you! We visited Scotland for the 1st time last year (Skye, Inverness and Edinburgh) and we just felt in love, especially Skye! Beautiful country! 😍
I'm from Scotland and this video made me smile I love hearing about people from other countries talking about it
Callum Fullarton You live in a very beautiful country! 😍
I live near Edinburgh , but i too also love Skye especially , my favourite regular trip is up to visit my son on Skye , so glad you felt the magic when you visited here .. ' haste ye back again '..💓
Thank you for appreciating a gorgeous wee place with people who offer nothing but hospitality and acceptance .. Haste Ye back here again . 😙
A very good review and thank you for the kind words about my country. It will be even better once it becomes an independent nation and not held back by its close neighbour. 🏴🏴🏴
The Tone jeez doesn’t take much to get the flag waving nationalist elements out.
The only thing holding our country (Britain) back is petty regional nationalism regardless of flag....
@@roosterbooster6238 typical response from a Yoon
The Tone I am not a yoon though as I don’t believe in the union.
But nice try at giving me a label to explain why my opinion Is inferior to yours.
@@roosterbooster6238 your country is Britain mines is Scotland that's the difference
At first I didn't like the idea of Scotland becoming independent but if Brexit goes through, I might consider it
I am from Germany and have lived in Scotland in Hamilton for 4 months last year. I can confirm your points, besides the weather. During those 4 months (January-April) I've seen the sun only like ten times (no joke)
Oh that's cool, I guess Scotland is a country for me. The grey sky is best weather ever
@@dustgreylynx Lol
10 times? And you're complaining??
Some sights in hamilton haha
you live in the wrong part of the country. try the NE.
The Orange Walk was a shock.
Any "rain" just augments the mood in Scotland... the gorgeous but rugged scenery and castles are enhanced with interesting weather !
I'm a tourguide here in Scotland and taking tourists to the places you featured in this video is my bread and butter.
I view a lot of these "American dude visits Scotland" videos. Yours is up there with the best. Seriously, it was very well presented I thought that you "sold" this beautiful country very well to others.
If I ever see you in Scotland again I'll buy you pint!
SockSockson whereabouts are you based? I’ll be travelling the west coast of Scotland for 10 days in September
Being from Scotland (Aberdeen) I think this video is brilliant and a true representation, at 34 years I am still exploring Scotland and I do recommend a battered Mars Bars :) Great video
I am planning a trip to Scotland and want to go to Aberdeen, do you have any fun activities or things to see that you could recommend me? :)
My grandfather was from Scotland and end up in South Africa ...McKay ... I would love visiting Scotland one day... I always tell friends I'm scottish in my blood ...lol
@@maddybear4337 when Lochdown is over I would recommend the following. Hazlehead Park, Dutie Park and definitely a night out on Union Street & the offshoot Streets from there.
How do you know when it's summer in Scotland?
The rain's warmer 🌞
And the midges are biting!!!
Slightly warmer.
Idiot it is less rainy but still really rainy
I visited last September (my Spring, Scottish Autumn) and I was so disappointed it was hot, I was headed into this summer (forecast to reach 50degC in my area) I just wanted to feel cold. It rained once for less than an hour 😂 so much for my expensive raincoat.
@@misso295 when the kiddies are in school it tends to be better weather (June and September)
My wife and I honeymooned in Scotland, and absolutely loved it. The point made about the Scottish people is ABSOLUTELY accurate in our experience, as is the point about driving on rural roads. Regarding haggis, about halfway through our trip, my wife wondered out loud if haggis is the Scottish national joke on the rest of the world; where they'd recommend it to tourists but never eat it themselves. When we mentioned this to Scots natives the rest of the trip, they'd all laugh; but no one disagreed. Makes a person think.......
It depends who you talk to, most of us love haggis, skirlie, mealie puddings and the like.
On my list of places to visit! I just got back from Ireland and loved it. The locals told me if I thought Ireland was beautiful I'd love Scotland too. ❤ Great video!
Best advert for Scotland ever. Cheers man.
It's an awesome place
Scotland has some of finest cuisine in the world. Salmon, langostines, Aberdeen Angus beef...oh and of course the water of life itself...whisky 🤤🤤🤤🤤
You forget haggis (best food ever)
Donald's daughter knows what’s up👌
Venom I’m a Very patriotic Scotsman and I don’t even like Haggis.
Connor The thom it was a joke. I’m of Scottish descent and I do think haggis sounds unappealing.( funny because I eat people’s heads)
Venom piss aff with yer “ Scottish Descent ,” bullshit, yer either Scottish or yer no.
I love my country. It is beautiful, but not just the Highlands. I live in the Lowlands in the South of Scotland. The Borders and Dumfries and Galloway are every bit as beautiful as the North. My job has taken me all over Scotland and I consider myself very blessed to have been born and raised here, and to live here. Still, I enjoyed the video and I'm pleased to see such enthusiasm for my homeland.
This video is about to make me cry. I truly Love Scotland!❤
Had a couple a hawf's and feeling the same.
Be sure to check up in the North of the Highlands, there's barely any tourists but it's beautiful
Excellent vid. Perfect description of everything. In Sept of '17, we visited 14 days, and drove Edinburgh>Pitlochry>Inverness>Skye>Oban>Loch Lohman. I'll say, the single lane roads, with sheep in them, on Skye, require paying attention(lol), but driving was not a problem. People were awesome. Will definitely go again. The only place as breathtaking with views, that I have seen, is Alaska. Wanna see Aberdeen/Orkneys next time.
Biggest shock: IRN BRU
Looks like a nice orange soda. Tastes like THE sweetest bubblegum you ever tasted. Only had one. After that, when I wanted something beside an ale, I had Ginger Beer.
Sitting watching this in my Edinburgh flat (I’m Scottish) and was curious what shocked you so I clicked! Great video- it really makes me wanna go up north. Glad you enjoyed
*sips tea*
Loch Lomond is amazing. I live in Scotland so it’s nice to see a video about us
My friend brought me a beautiful soft wool cardigan from her travels to lovely, chilly Scotland 🏴. It was thin but I couldn’t believe the warmth it offered. I wore that thing till there was almost nothing left. I live in the mountains of British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦 and I would love to visit gorgeous Scotland. I’d go find a replacement cardigan!! 👍🐑
The Fair isle that lyes between the Orkney isles and the Shetland isles are the best and most expensive place to by woolins, all hand made straight from the sheep to the knitting needles and all the process inbetween. A cheap cardigan can cost you up to £900.
Have you ever thought of heading to Nova Scotia? lol
40 years in Aberdeen. Wouldn't live anywhere else. 5 mins to the beach, 10 mins to the country, 20 mins to the hills, 40 to the mountains.
Also, one of the highest concentration of neolithic sites (stone circles, etc) in the world, within about an hours radius.
I'm sorry but anywhere else but Aberdeen
But it's full of Aberdonians...
@@sercub5820 You must come from Glasgow!
Thank you for reminding me how beautiful Scotland truly is!