What Not To Do In Scotland

A short list of Do's and Don'ts that I learned while visiting Scotland

[WeeScottishLass]

DUDE! You should have sent me this video! Maybe you tried and like... it got blocked because youtube marks any links as spam but I just stumbled upon this by accident and when you mentioned me my hear jumped! Thanks so much for the mention!

Guys to any and all watching this I agree 100% with everything said above! Also a pub... yeah... a pub ;) they close at midnight. They give a final bell for drinks when they're about to stop serving too =D

[christopherbull]

It's quite a good idea not to wear a cap like that whilst in Scotland....

[Azza.]

Don't call it gas, it's petrol in Scotland

[elicptr]

You can recognize an American when he says "scatland"

[eoghann]

Also if you are American, don't start discussing your Scottish ancestry because it is only going to piss people off.... It's also crisps not chips and chips instead of fries.

[marquelethenstrom]

Also, don't buy any stupid-looking hats!

[chrism]

That was a pretty decent attempt at pronouncing Edinburgh

[jackwright]

As a Scotsman, I appreciate that you took the time to pronounce Glasgow and Edinburgh right, unlike what most American tourists do when they come to Scotland

[giuseppelogiurato]

Great video! Here are a few little things I might mention to a friend on their way to Scotland:

Don't assume everyone you meet is Scottish... there are lots of different people in Scotland. (We felt pretty dumb when we realized that the Glasgow cab driver we'd been questioning about Scottish history and culture was actually Polish! lol)

Haggis is great, but don't be afraid to try the Indian food either; it's everywhere, and it's AWESOME! Even the MacDonald's had a Chicken Tikka sandwich on the menu. I've never been to India, but the best Indian food I've ever had was in Scotland.

Also, when eating out (especially at pubs), don't expect any salad dressing like Ranch or Italian with your salad... there are usually packets of "salad cream" on the table... it's kinda like 1000 island without the islands.

I don't recommend playing the slot machines... they're not like the ones in Vegas; the payout is really low.

Remember that if you go in August, it's the month of the Edinburgh Festival/"Fringe", so expect the Royal Mile and vicinity to be crowded with "colorful" folks. (I enjoyed it, but I could see how it might not be everyone's cup of tea.)

If you are going to be spending a lot of time outdoors, you might consider using insect repellent, depending on where you are and what time of year it is... I got eaten alive by the "midgies" (small mosquito-like bugs) and stung by wasps on my first trip.

Last but not least, don't forget to bring an umbrella! (You could always buy one there, but why spend the extra money? That wouldnae be very Scottish...)

[RealNoGear]

The only reason that people find haggis disgusting is because they are told what’s in it before they have the chance to try it. If you just don’t think about what’s in it, Haggis is absolutely fantastic!

[DanielChannon]

Thank you for pronouncing it as Scotland and not Scatland.

[jimdevlin]

As a Scot I think you have posted an excellent video, you've made all the points that needed to be made in a very entertaining manner  and I hope that a lot of visitors to my country watch this before getting here, once again well done and warmest greetings from a sunny Scotland

[supermaxx]

Hey pal, I'm from the west end of Glasgow, and most of us Scots are really welcoming, glad you've seen how stunning our country is, and we love you guys for who you are, just as you love our ways and who we are, final point 😋WE WANT ANNEXED FROM ENGLAND, ✌and 💚 to you

[numpty]

"What Not To Do in Scotland
If you are english don't bother coming youz make the place look untidy ;-)

[erinmitchell]

So I live in Scotland, Perth not all Scottish people eat haggis or wear kilts we appreciate the compliments you gave and there are some good points in here but Loch Ness monster is not real and it’s is pronounced without the h.

[flamegirl]

Never

Call Scotland ugly in front of a Scottish person (especially me!)

[putinputin]

Just wear a track suit you'll blend in

[marleybu]

It's Eye Lan Donan. And if you put gas in your car in Scotland you're in big trouble. 😂

[TheStgmp]

it is still a reservation in the UK. when you call, you BOOK your reservation and when you arrive you will be asked if you booked.

[duncangerrard]

I am so proud of my country and we love the tourists and what makes Scotland so great is the scenery, it is without exception one of the most beautiful countries and even "Lonely Planet" readers voted it as THE most beautiful country in the world many times, but sometimes its very welcome to actually see someone saying so...you are very welcome in my country, thank you.