That was a lot of info - and wow, quite expensive when all said and done! I’m with you about living in/near a city center, that a car is not really required. Of course there are exceptions to that.... Have a good day 🙋♀️😊
Glad to hear that it's not just my friends constantly emigrating to Australia but also some people choosing to come over! .D Yay! Preorder some vitamin D supplements! .D
Absolutely! For travel within the city, not having a car is the best. I have been straight up opposed to the idea of owning one for years, haha .D Edinburgh also makes it easy by being so amazingly walkable!
@@24k__J Of course there are particular situations when it's not possible to use a bus, tram etc. But for going to my work, for example, it's very convenient to use a bus in order to move from point A in point B. Have a nice evening! 💜
I just get my car here, I LOVE the idea that I can go explore everywhere but... I'm used to drive on the right side so every adventures is kind of epic 😅
Edinburgh has a low emissions zone coming in soon (2022, I think). Older cars will be charged more. Having a car to go to retail parks and tourist destinations around Scotland is essential. Possible on public transport but it'll take forever. Plus Scottish Highlands is like a giant race track. Vroom vroom
I'm looking up this topic because I may make my third trip from the U.S. to Scotland/Ireland in the next year or two. Coming from the U.S. and rural, southern U.S., having grown up on a farm, not driving is as foreign to me as.. well. I don't know what. I have been driving almost anything from 1 to 18 wheels since I could reach the pedals, easily since like 12 years old. I've driven small to huge tractors, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, even Cessna airplanes and motorcycles. Basically, if it has pedals or an engine, I've likely driven some version of it.
Easy Lothian is beautiful - North Berwick, Haddington, the castles and beaches around the area, or further east Berwick upon Tweed and St Abbs! Or pop over to Fife to visit the fishing villages! (I’ve made videos about both these day trips, check them out! 🖤)
You have to sit a cbt course (compulsory basic training) after you have applied for your provisional license. Once you've sat this you can drive a bike up to a certain engine size with an L plate, and I think you have a year to sit your theory and practical tests before you need to redo the CBT. Driving a bike in Scotland is sometimes a lovely experience, costs very little to fuel, is easier to park, and then it gets windy and you take your life in your hands. I used to drive a 1960s Vespa and it was like trying to steer a metal kite on some blustery days.
@@ryanscott6578 Some city's are designed for commerce. Glasgow for example is good for moving people and goods around. Glasgows economy would be on its knees if Edinburgh council was running the place.
@@ianlogan1150 Edinburgh's economy is stronger than Glasgow's and is growing faster so I'm not sure what you're basing your analysis on. Edinburgh's public transport is better and cheaper at moving people around too. I'd argue GCC is far worse than Edinburgh Council 😂 If you think designing for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport brings a city to its knees then surely Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Utrecht, and the entire Netherlands must be suffering in your eyes?
Let us know if you want to see more (or less) of my ugly mug in Kat's videos :)
Ugly mugs are all rage. 😊 Take Care Stay Safe if you
Oops if you have had your vaccination hope you get it soon.
I enjoy when Simon participates in the videos - as often as is comfortable for him or added fun for the video 🙋♀️😊
That was a lot of info - and wow, quite expensive when all said and done! I’m with you about living in/near a city center, that a car is not really required. Of course there are exceptions to that.... Have a good day 🙋♀️😊
Yes to your mug 🤟🏻
Moving to Edinburgh from Australia (sight unseen) in August and this has been on my mind constantly; thank you for this video!
Glad to hear that it's not just my friends constantly emigrating to Australia but also some people choosing to come over! .D Yay! Preorder some vitamin D supplements! .D
I think it's pretty easy to don't need a car in big cities! ❤️ Public transport is better for the environment!
Absolutely! For travel within the city, not having a car is the best. I have been straight up opposed to the idea of owning one for years, haha .D Edinburgh also makes it easy by being so amazingly walkable!
@@24k__J Of course there are particular situations when it's not possible to use a bus, tram etc. But for going to my work, for example, it's very convenient to use a bus in order to move from point A in point B. Have a nice evening! 💜
I just get my car here, I LOVE the idea that I can go explore everywhere but... I'm used to drive on the right side so every adventures is kind of epic 😅
I can't even imagine! Simon is super anxious to try and drive on the European side so I guess we will never explore the continent together ;___; haha
@Kakibot's Edinburgh Adventures! Oh, I can give Simon some tips that work for me 😀🚗
Edinburgh has a low emissions zone coming in soon (2022, I think). Older cars will be charged more.
Having a car to go to retail parks and tourist destinations around Scotland is essential. Possible on public transport but it'll take forever. Plus Scottish Highlands is like a giant race track. Vroom vroom
I'm looking up this topic because I may make my third trip from the U.S. to Scotland/Ireland in the next year or two. Coming from the U.S. and rural, southern U.S., having grown up on a farm, not driving is as foreign to me as.. well. I don't know what. I have been driving almost anything from 1 to 18 wheels since I could reach the pedals, easily since like 12 years old. I've driven small to huge tractors, fire trucks, ambulances, police cars, even Cessna airplanes and motorcycles. Basically, if it has pedals or an engine, I've likely driven some version of it.
Where would we park our rental car while visiting Edinburgh and Glasgow?
Can you talk about buying bikes in Scotland
My experience has taught that car is necessary for family..... I will find my ways around it in scotland
Any ideas for days out with a few hour radius of Edinburgh if we rent a car
Easy Lothian is beautiful - North Berwick, Haddington, the castles and beaches around the area, or further east Berwick upon Tweed and St Abbs! Or pop over to Fife to visit the fishing villages! (I’ve made videos about both these day trips, check them out! 🖤)
Thanks 😊 I definitely will
Simon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is finding a parking space in Edinburgh still crazy hard?
Yeah and it’s still expensive with new Sunday charges have now come in.
Anyone know what it’s like for motorcycles?
You have to sit a cbt course (compulsory basic training) after you have applied for your provisional license. Once you've sat this you can drive a bike up to a certain engine size with an L plate, and I think you have a year to sit your theory and practical tests before you need to redo the CBT. Driving a bike in Scotland is sometimes a lovely experience, costs very little to fuel, is easier to park, and then it gets windy and you take your life in your hands. I used to drive a 1960s Vespa and it was like trying to steer a metal kite on some blustery days.
There are jobs where you do have to have a car.
Edinburgh Council is well known to be anti-car. Probably the worse city in Scotland for driving.
Glasgow is a nightmare to I remember finding a parking space in Edinburgh was crazy.
Good. Cities shouldn't be designed for cars, especially compact, densely populated cities like Edinburgh. Park and rides exist for a reason.
@@ryanscott6578 Some city's are designed for commerce. Glasgow for example is good for moving people and goods around. Glasgows economy would be on its knees if Edinburgh council was running the place.
@@ianlogan1150 Edinburgh's economy is stronger than Glasgow's and is growing faster so I'm not sure what you're basing your analysis on. Edinburgh's public transport is better and cheaper at moving people around too. I'd argue GCC is far worse than Edinburgh Council 😂
If you think designing for pedestrians, cyclists and public transport brings a city to its knees then surely Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Utrecht, and the entire Netherlands must be suffering in your eyes?