The truth about living in Scotland | My controversial opinion

In this video, I share my honest and quite controversial opinion about living in Scotland. Having lived in Scotland for a significant period of time, I believe I have a unique perspective on what it's really like to live in this country.

Throughout the video, I discuss the realities of living in Scotland, including some of the good thing but also culture shocks I've experienced.

Whether you're a resident of Scotland, considering moving here, or simply interested in what it's like to live here, this video will provide you with a raw and unfiltered perspective on the reality of living in Scotland. So, if you're ready to hear an honest and controversial opinion on what it's really like to live in Scotland, then this video is for you.

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[hothotheat]

I’m African American and I was a little nervous about going there but I had a BLAST. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and I felt so safe. No one bothered me. No one followed me through the store. I told people how much I loved their country and they were so proud. An older gent flirted up a STORM with me. I cried on the last night because I didn’t want to leave.

[WVislandia]

As an American who moved to Edinburgh in 1988 and then over to Glasgow around 1994 and then over to Dublin in 1998, I can say Glasgow gets much more rain than Edinburgh but Edinburgh has a cold that comes off of the North Sea. Dublin has loads of people who are drunk and partying in the streets, so Edinburgh doesn't have as many. It is true that in Scotland you can have conversations with total strangers, more so than in Dublin. I think Scots are much better at celebrating things like weddings - whole day/night events.

[AlexHenderson-bosf]

I’m from Scotland - I moved to USA 3 years ago and I had a baby with my partner and we are moving back to Scotland. As a Scottish person that’s been exposed to USA - it is APPALLING over here. No help, no maternity leave, no pay after having a baby, terrible health insurance (which is what i knew but it gets old), the amount of poverty here and racism is disgusting ! The amount of veterans I’ve seen homeless and dealing with mental health issues etc. honestly America is so awful. As a new mother school shootings is my new anxiety. Me and my partner are moving back because over here is literally AWFUL

[albin]

Scots don't discriminate against any nationality. We just want people to be happy here. BTW, I have had wonderful times in Poland!

[clareteven]

It’s so lovely how you speak about Scotland. Truthful, kind and funny. Xx

[Kakibot]

I like that you said that life here is like being a main character in a romantic COMEDY because god knows the weather and the random drunk men shouting at me in the streets would not let me feel like a character in a straight up romance 😆

[srikanthmeg]

I forgot my Mac laptop (in a laptop bag) in Scotland bus when going from Edinburgh to my hotel in 2012. I went to my bus stop in the morning thinking I will not find it. I found it there to my amazement. I didn't think it was real. I'm glad to say, the trip went very well after that

[debbiegilmour]

I agree that dating in smaller Scottish towns for over 30s is hard! I say that as a Scot myself.

[mgundry]

Planning on studying abroad in Edinburgh, learning this info has made me even more excited about this

[lifebyjamie]

Omg the autumn vibes are everything!!! ♥️ Need to experience this!!

[FrodeEgas]

Hi! I really love the way you tell the story, it is so much fun and you seem quite fun!! I plan to move to Scotland very soon, if all works out, and your insight is important when making decisions. I hope to continue to see your videos and what great things you can share with us. I have Scottish background and I always knew I was so friendly with anyone, I guess in comes in the blood and people are like that!!

[karton]

Scotland it`s a beautiful place to live. What I love the most is that if you want to be a part of the Scottish coulture, Scotts are verry welcoming nation ! Mieszkalem w aberdeen i shire przez 16 lat, musialem niestety wracac do polski ale planuje wrocic z rodzina i osiasc w west lothian i nie ogladac sie za siebie!Pozdrawiam i obserwuje

[Theresabrown]

I admit I was afraid of watching this video because in the description you said controversial views as a Scot i am proud of Scotland and like to think we welcome all who want to come here whether its for a holiday (vacation) or to study or best of all if you want to come and live here.
I agree with the rain lol yes, we get a LOT OF RAIN here year round. I love the spring and summer and the light nights and long days my favourite is spring when we see the daffodils, snowdrops and bluebells are just so beautiful. It gets light in the spring and summer VERY early about 4am and gets dark around 10.30pm. Get ready to hear a lot of bagpipes being played in the city centre of Edinburgh where i live we hear them a lot. If you ever travel here i hope we welcome you and you have a great trip to Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 😊

[rryboflawina]

Irn-Bru tastes like Irn-Bru 😂😂😂 as a Polish girl in her 30s who lives in Edinburgh I'm glad I'm already married because dating seems like the biggest struggle, lol. and I don't remember how I found you on Instagram but I'm also glad for that because watching this video was so much fun ✌️

[Aurorageriatric]

I love this video so much! Thank you for taking the time to record and share 🙏🏻 I am concerned with the lack of sun/vitamin D being a cause for depression. I know there are vitamin D supplements and light boxes, but I hear it isn’t enough. Did you find the lack of sun noticeable?

[geoffreyholliday]

Very well done my dear. Thanks for the review !

[andrewmorton]

The food you get depends on where you go. If you go to a greasy spoon cafe, sure you'll get a lot of deep fried food, but Edinburgh has over a thousand places to eat, most of which aren't like that.

[christianp.]

That sounds like a blast, where I live in the United States the summer is so oppressive and I want it to do is rain all the time. It feels so good running outside when its raining or relaxing when it's raining.

[marianaparedezrivera]

Thanks, Daria!! You content is amazing!! Love Scotland

[jaideeproychowdhury]

I love to stay in Scotland, it's different world altogether !! 👍