ARE SCOTS FRIENDLY?! Americans React To "Scotland: The Don'ts Of Visiting Scotland" | Wolter's World
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I'm English but have visited Scotland many times and always found the Scottish people to be a friendly bunch.
I'm Scottish but have visited England many times and always found the English people to be a friendly bunch.
Im Scottish but have never visited England any times and always found the Scottish to be a friendly bunch.
I'm an Englishman who lives in Scotland now, and I can tell you it is the most beautiful place I have lived. The Scots are awesome and very welcoming. I will be living and working here as long as I breathe. I love it.
@Purple Burglaralarm thank you.
I'd love to move there, it by far has the best countryside and ppl
@Purple Burglaralarm Not for the sheep
@Purple Burglaralarm Aye very good. Your Scottish videos are pretty old aren't they?
@Purple Burglaralarm Where in Scotland do you live?
I remember reading a comment elswhere from an American woman who had spent time in Scotland. Her advice to travellers was "Definitely go out and play with the Scots. You'll have the time of your life but under no circumstances should you f*ck them about." The comment was followed by hundreds of others saying "agree 100%" and as a Scot I thought fair comment & I'll take that.
For good people we'll generally be very open, friendly & go out of our way to help. If you're arrogant, selfish, entitled etc there's a chance you may be invited to reflect upon your own short comings and consider how you might better interact with people in the future (someone might "rip you a new one") which seems fair to me ... whatever you give you'll get back & more.
Agreed.
Scots are the best, but just don't get on the wrong side of a Scot.
Just don't.
A ragin Scottish wumman gaes me the fear lol.
@@Haggis-charmer As it should!
JPS wasn't treated rudely, he treated the girls he approached rudely and got a harsh but unsurprising response.
This is true. We generally treat people as we find them. If your rude, you'll be met with the same.
sounds about right, Scottish women will swear at you in way's that would make a sailor blush of you upset or offend them.
Almost all "American reactors" are somewhat naive, JPS particularly, and present company included; but also open to learn new things, and to varying degrees, entertaining
One thing about Scottish people is we are very blunt and straight to the point, if you're doing some cringe shit that might be acceptable in the US, we'll definitely call you on it with 0 remorse.
Our tolerance for cringe is extremely low.
A "don't" in Scotland is 100% don't plan for 1 tyoe of weather in one day. That would actually be of a massive help for tourists 😁
A lot of retail shops close at 6.00pm ( later on a Thursday) but small grocery stores remain open as do supermarkets, some open 24 hours. Pubs, restaurants get really going after 6. On friendliness Time Out named Glasgow the friendliest city in the world last year.
The same week we got that we also got named no 1 place in Europ for stabbing . So the joke was you may get stabed but the stabber will tell you where the hospitable. Classic Scots humor, Glasgow got named the city of culture for Europ so the joke was 'more culture in a yohgart' i love weegies.
Aberdeen is known for closing dead early defo don't base all of scotland on one silly city.
London is 100xs worse than Glasgow for stabbing & it’s funny how it’s always black kids killing each other.
When I visited, it seemed like most places closed by five.
I saw the JPS thing too and to be honest, it really pissed me off. He was in Edinburgh during the festival when there are more tourists than locals. His main bad experience happened chatting up a couple of young women, don't remember if that was in the street or in a bar, actually I don't care. The fact is, ordinary Scots are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality but JPS wrote us all off because of one incident. Nuff said.
I seen that the mistake was probably going up to random people with a camera in their face asking if they were Scottish in Scotland , at least ask if someone is local , if he came up to me with a camera I probably would've told him to fu*k off too
That's Nippy's influence, she a divisive boot
Scots aren't renowned for friendliness.
I'm English and I totally agree with you when it comes to JPS
And by the account, JPS gave he did come off as kinda creepy in his approach and sounded like an arrogant American which girls in Edinburgh nightclubs during tourist season get hassled by 100 times a night.
Hi guys I go to Scotland every year with my buddies on our motorcycles its a truly stunning place if you ever get the chance to go do it you won't regret it and yes scottish people are very friendly 😊 keep up the great work guys
I live in Scotland. I also saw that video from itsJPS. Honestly Most Americans won't have a bad time, my aunt is American, she lived here for many years, I had a flatmate from California, they all had lovely times. The Scottish do have big mouths. They wont be afraid to try and get under your skin sometimes, but I think the Scottish patter (banter) is world class, and depending on the person can maybe go too far but most are lovely.
Now your talking pish we're all lovely 😆
@@elvishards8161 am no talkin pish ya wee fannybaws! (See how good my patter is for a German eh)
Check out the some of the Midwest Americans visit. They came over to Britain last summer too. They had a really positive experience everywhere they went.
Just remember that when you visit us here in Scotland that it is you who have an accent, not the other way around lol
There should be a sign at the airports saying this!
And we think every accents gay 😂😂
@@Gillies1992that's probably why you're old man had a sore arse when he was here on a communication course 😂😂😂
P.s am messing
Coming on here with a name like Alan Carr talking about a sore arse you messing or flirting big boy 😘
Great channel guys. I watched JPS video from Edinburgh. Was sad he had that experience. He was only here a day or two though. Unfortunately he based his perception of the country on a few drunk youths he met in a nightclub. Not our best representatives haha. Hope he gives Scotland a proper go next time. Walter has spent a lot time here and has traveled all over the world. His experience is far more rounded and fitting with the norm 🏴🇺🇸❤️
as I understandit, jps (and his brother) stopped a couple of attractive lassies on the street while visiting Edinburgh and tried to chat them up (hit on them). The girls weren't interested and told him in no uncertain terms to f**k off! Lost count the number of times women have said something similar to me ☹. But whereas I interpreted their reaction as a sign they weren't enamoured of my appearance or impressed by my scintilating conversation, he (to satisfy his own ego) rather than accept the girls just weren't attracted to him, concluded that Scots were unfriendly. Guy needs to grow up!
7:50 I also watched that vlog, the guy was stopping people in street who were trying to get on with their every day lives and minding their own business he was shoving a camera in their face saying HEY and expecting an interview,
The people in the the street don't know him, they don't want to be on camera, what did he expect would happen, OMG are you American and to get his boots polished and a hand job
Yes, I was quite upset to see how JPS was treated but it's true, it's not a good idea to just expect random scots to interact with a random stranger.
I do feel for jps he was travelling solo that in itself takes courage not knowing people but am sure with his experiences he’ll grow stronger.
Scotland does have supermarkets which open till 10pm - and they're friendly!
We actually have 24hr supermarkets.
Asda, tesco etc are 24 hours in Aberdeen. Most newsagents are 10pm,
Clothes shops etc are 6pm.
Im from Aberdeen btw, my house was in the vid (just drove past) ha
But we do have small towns where they roll the pavements up after 5 pm! Have a big pub lunch at 12 noon and then a snack later on. Midges are a bugger - use Avon Skin so soft or lavender to keep them at bay. People are usually friendly and go out of their way to help. Guess it depends on how you are with them. IMHO scenery - west is best!
@@gordonbarton8440 Yep! I should have put 'at least' in my comment.
Yeah most corner shops are open till 10 or 11. High street stores do close at 6 or 8 depending on the day. Plenty of 24 hour Tesco’s, Asda etc though. Lots of take aways, McDonald’s etc open till the small hours as well. In the cities anyway
Went for a weekend up in Ullapool. Was eating breakfast with a couple just met and didnt recognise something on plate. As I was trying it I said to the guy opposite this is beautiful what is it? When he said haggis I was shocked. A bit suprised too cause it was on a breakfast plate so didn't even expect it.
Go to Glen Coe. Can't express the haunting beauty. Lot of brutal history
Glen coe is my favourite place . There's a majestic feeling like you can feel the history .
@@1nikg yep! You feel so small. Never felt anything like it x
I'm scottish and can confirm we are really really friendly! Scotland is one of the few places were you can go out by yourself and by the end of the night you've got friends for life.
As for JPS, sadly you do get one or two miserable people no matter where you go, so may have just been unlucky.
As for the shopping, UK wide most shops opening hours are 9 to 6pm. Supermarkets are open till 10. As we call them, corner shops or mini express supermarkets like the Spar are open till 11pm.
As for the pubs, not all pubs are like that, if the pub sells food children can stay till 9.30,to finish food. Also, if accompanied by adults, legally, children can stay in pubs till midnight no later. Most pubs will have designated family areas. It really depends on the pub. There are actually very few pubs now that don't allow kids after a set time, especially the further north you go, as they depend on the footfall.
Also haggis is brilliant especially with a bit of grated cheese on top.
Even the midges are friendly.
@@SithVicious Yes they have a love bite for everyone.
@@SithVicious So Friendly they nibble affectionately like a baby teething 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Never thought of grating Cheese over Haggis. Did have Black pudding wrapped in Haggis then coated in Breadcrumbs and deep fried absolutely gorgeous.
A lot of Scottish people will also take offence to being called British, as will many of us in Wales. To many of us, ‘British’ is a synonym for ‘enforced Englishness’. We do not agree with being part of this unfair and unequal union.
We are Celtic countries with distinct cultural norms. Our local shops generally shut earlier because we value time with family and evenings should be spent with family, or pursuing your hobby.
There are also many that aren’t offended
I’m not offended by it at all, I could be called a Gael or a Pict.
I was watching the Last Kingdom last night & there’s a few episodes featuring Wales & Scotland the Scots are portrayed as wild animals & the Welsh aren’t favoured any better . I’m 83% Irish Scottish Welsh which am very proud of I’ve a Scottish mum & Irish dad . Pure Celtic no Saxon in me .
@@janice506 83% Irish Scottish Welsh, what exactly is that ? How do you know there’s no Saxon in you? What was here before the celts? And there’s two Celtic kingdoms in England, one in France and one in Spain.
@@OneTrueScotsman Withiut getting all debatey here, I do want to call you on the ‘vast majority’. That is incorrect. I am Scottish but also very comfortable with my Britishness. There is indeed a sizeable proportion (for whatever reason) that do not want to identify as British, but there is also a sizeable number who do. It’s essentially why it’s always a very hotly contested debate in Scotland (of which, I’m afraid, I’m not prepared to have here).
Scots are the most friendly, charming, and warmhearted people you can meet in Europe! I'm German, and I love the Scots so much!!!!
I love all EU people! - will you let us back in if we get rid of the English?
Total Respect, Scotland
@@jazzx251not the place for this 😑
@@healingandgrowth-infp4677 very much the place for this .... I want it made known to ALL of the people of the EU that the Scottish people did not dismiss our friends in Europe ... we voted vastly in favour of staying in, but the English fucked us over.
And now we're all paying dearly.
It's not just an economic decimation the English people have caused (and the Welsh ... now crying about no farming subsidies that they caused to themselves) - it's the fact that they would deny our genuine friendships across Europe with people who once looked up to us, and who we could once visit and trade with in a matter of a few hours.
It was a firm betrayal by the English - based on pure racism and exceptionalism and sheer greed.
This IS relevant for me to say: because somebody needs to say it - so that nice people all over Europe know, for a fact, that the Scottish aren't wankers - and never were.
It's the English - yet to mend their mindless ways.
Because, there IS a difference between Scotland and England ... one is nice, the other is nasty .. respectively; I hope I'm helping EU citizens to recognise the difference - as it is oft described as "the UK" who turned its back on Europe. A sweeping generalisation that ignores the way the Scottish people voted as opposed to the clueless English who voted, not just to impose economic sanctions on themselves, but betray their European friends.
They suck. And Scotland doesn't.
Scotland says No . Deal with it .
🏴 ❤ 🇩🇪. 👍
A tourist asked me for directions, it was difficult to explain but I had the spare time so I walked them there, they were puzzled and delighted, that’s not weird in Scotland.
Things are closed at 6pm in a lot of places because we have lives to enjoy!
Pubs are for adults, lots of places that do food will have a bar and a lounge, the bar is adults only and the lounge for families but not after 8pm usually. Anywhere that sells alcohol has to have a license and the terms of the license will state when alcohol can be sold and if children can be admitted, if children are allowed it states where specifically in the building so if you let a child in the bar part when your license states they can only be in the lounge you will lose your license/be fined/be convicted.
Kilts are expensive but that’s because they are handcrafted pieces of art.
And in my opinion George Square in Glasgow is beautiful and anyone visiting Scotland has to visit at least a few of the Islands.
Where was it they wanted to go?
@@papalaz4444244 500 miles then 500 more?
Watch out as there’s plenty dodgy kilt makers in Edinburgh
I am English, I have a lot of respect for Scotland it’s such a beautiful country and mostly great people. And considering history are very hospitable ti English tourists. But I think you guys need to study the map and culture and geography and history much deeper coz it is so diverse from say southern England , it’s a very different place
I go to Scotland on a Regular basis ( as I have a lot of friends there ) Been to several Cèilidh's and worn a kilt and even dressed the Haggis on Burns night . In all the years I have been going I have never had a bad experience and the people are really friendly and hospitable ( even though I'm a Londoner ! )
Addressed the haggis mate, u didn't dress it in a wee skirt
Eeees a lundoner an ees ok.
If you are coming to Scotland, you need to go to Arran and climb Goatfell and look at the view, it's a must for anyone who visits.
I've been to the top a dozen times , I love jumping on the ferry and camp for the weekend and get a trek in
Scottish people will be friendly if you behave in a way that fosters friendliness. If you're rude or disrespectful, expect people not to like you. We are blunt and to the point. A good quality haggis is great. I thin it's the texture that some people can't hack
One of his first points about it's fine to call Scots british , a lot of Scots don't like that myself included
Same 👍
The big don't for north americans is not to come at people with the "I'm Scottish because my grandmother once shagged a guy whose uncle owned a Scotty dog". Europeans have a very different idea of what consitutes a "national". We love that you enjoy yourself and even that you take an interest in family history, but you aren't Scottish (or Dutch or German or Swedish) if you don't either hold a passport or have ever lived there.
haggis is legit very underrated, as unappetizing as the description sounds, it basically tastes like peppery lamb mince with oatmeal. The trick is to not learn too much about the ingredients before you eat it
Tescos haggis pizza is the best pizza I’ve tasted it looks like spicy mince but it’s so much better I don’t know if they’re available in England but anyone who likes haggis & pizza try it . Delicious
I was there last May and I found everyone very friendly. It may have to do with his age as well. I'm an older lady and have been to Europe before. It may be his behavior and he spoke to young people. Just a thought. BTW...haggis is AMAZING!
You're correct, if he had shown manners and introduced himself before firing questions at people going about their day he would've been treated much better, it was his and their age too, young people are very forward and jps seem like a sensitive lad. ✌🏻🏴
I suffer from his Kilting 😆
What is that suffering, the smell. 😳
Been to so many different parts of Scotland so many times, I love it, friendly beyond words, and the banter suits my NI soul.
The Scot’s are very welcoming! Aberdeen is a very cosmopolitan city & we love visitors! Americans very welcome! Most have ancestors so we always welcome them back… as we say. You can take the man out of Scotland but you can’t take Scotland out of the man, once you have Scottish blood you’re always Scottish.
Yes we are friendly, just don't be arrogant, condescending or patronising and ye will be fine. Number 1 tip is "don't upset a Scottish Granny" as that is a fate worse than a fate worse than death!
08:55 I would advise against vocalising "Are they speaking English?" that might get you into a fight
LMAO
That's a bad thing to say to anyone in the UK with a strong accent, doubly if you are from the US, that would rub some people up the wrong way
I am English, but played a bunch of shows up in Scotland as part of a tour (2001 Capdown Pound for the Sound tour , 5 Knuckle , support band). We played Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee as well as about 25 shows across England.
All the Scottish shows were amazing the People were great, the Glasgow show was the best of the entire tour, crowd were insane, also I thought Scotland was beautiful
Especially the road that links Edinburgh , Dundee and Aberdeen. We drove up there at one point and it was just stunning scenery
Beautiful places , Good fun and warm people(if a little feisty but I don't mind that) loved it up there, would highly recommend anyone going, from the UK or US .
Big up Scotland
Midges are like VERY small mosquitoes. They bite just the same and leave an irritating little itchy bite behind. Some people are more tasty to them than others and some people react to them worse than others, but because they are so small and in such quantity they can literally make your life hell. I can remember many instances from my childhood in the Highlands of the whole family literally running for cover because the midges were out in such force. They love still damp weather. A good windy day usually sees them off for a while.
Its important to mention regarding any confusion to your comment that unlike mosquitoes they don't carry deseass and you won't likely get sick or die.
Just buy a midge net not a mosquito net the midge is small and can get through the mosquito net holes.
Hey, It’s JPS visited one city (Edinburgh), walked up to a group of teenage girls and asked if they were from the area whilst filming them and was told to f#%k off. He then visited a nightclub and some people tried to engage him in political conversation, whilst some others claimed that they couldn’t stand ‘Americans’, JPS then claimed that these interactions with people in their teens and twenties in one city was representative of an entire country. Seeing as how both Edinburgh and Glasgow were listed in the top five (I believe) cities to visit in the world…Edinburgh coming out first, I can’t help but feel that JPS has to be held at least partially responsible for his experience.
I’d also just like to point out that Scottish money is British money, I think that they guy from Wolter’s World meant to say English. Paper money in the U.K. is issued by The Bank of England, The Bank of Scotland, The Royal Bank of Scotland and The Clydesdale Bank (also Scottish). Only the coins are not connected to a specific bank.
Oh and I would imagine that if someone is sending you haggis from Scotland, it’ll be in a can.
Excellent video again guys (love your takes and things we take for granted) The roadsign reveal reminded me of an e-Mail we once got when I was taking a tour around Scotland, mentioned a particular section of road where "whole families are wiped out instantly" and concluded by telling us"turn left at the JCB digging a trench for a pipe" in order to reach the Croft we were staying. This proved to be correct.
This e-Mail was sent 3 months before the tour started.
As a Scotsman we like every country in the world have our plebs, chav's and downright ignorant people but overall most are friendly and will go out their way to help.
It may have to do with his age that jps had a different experience. I've had some amazing holidays in Scotland, especially in Arbroath
That’s my place of birth 👍
Am from Sunderland know Scots lady she lived here 40years but still has Scottish accent always says wee everybody knows her as Scottish Jane she gave me shortbread when I moved house after 30years living in same street and been to Edinburgh as kid
What he didn’t say is that if you’re going from Scotland to England, don’t take Scottish bank notes to England.
Even though they are legal tender in England a lot of shops won’t accept them, and I haven’t a clue why.
Its because they are not familiar with them and would get a bollocking from their boss if there was a problem.
I once had drunken Essex Englishmen at a wedding buying my Royal Bank of Scotland £10 notes for £20. It's a pity I only had a few.
A trucker friend of mine nearly got into a full fight in a service station in Dover as they wouldn't take his perfectly legal Bank of Scotland £20.00 note... but they took one of the other drivers €20.00 note... which isn't even close to legal tender in the UK.
Feed them to the self service machines
A chippie and a bar restaurant in London told me it was because they can't be sure it's authentic or copied notes.
Just a little anecdote for you regarding our accents .
I once had a boss from London who had a Cockney accent when he visited our office in Glasgow ,he took a call from from a manager in Aberdeen, he handed me the phone as said "can you tell me what's she's saying"
Being a Glaswegian like Billy Conolly I said he's from Aberdeen what the F*** makes you think anyone can understand him ?😆
(Sorry people from Aberdeen )
Nae bother min. Fa did the translating? Cockney- Weegia- Doric. Then back. Got the makings of a comedy sketch.
@Arthur FnShelby Aye it definitely does 😆
@Arthur FnShelby And it turned out I was multi lingual and i had no clue lol 😆
@@johnreilly9452 👍
You think that's bad? I had to go on a date with my pal cos she was dating a Southern English guy. He couldn't understand her, she couldn't understand him and there's me in the middle translating (I am bi-lingual, Dad was English and I was born n raised in Glasgow so could speak the language of both)....talk about a third wheel. Mind you, at least I got a free meal and a couple of drinks out of it until I wasn't needed anymore. 🤣
Scotland has almost 800 islands off its coast, and everyone should visit at least one or two! They are stunningly beautiful with crystal water, white sand beaches, pure air, and super friendly people!
and plenty of massive wicker statues
Makes my blood boil never teach this to brits scots also oil gas fish islands they gave away with out asking the brits
Are they still letting the uk usa france dump their toxic nuke waste shame on all brits for not standing up
Screw them it’s the people’s oil & gas but what did the Uk government spend it on Nukes & subs instead of improving the country the infrastructure etc.
I was born in Scotland.
I am so proud that the guys in the video want to keep coming back.
The people of Scotland are very nice (that's ME! :))
I went jogging in Scotland around Xmas - it was pouring with freezing rain.
I happened across an old couple walking their dog .., they saw me, and instantly jested "nice day for it!"
I grinned at them "aye!" :) [ouch!]
So - complete strangers greet each other in Scotland. It's just natural.
Absolutely, every year we rent a cottage in the Highlands, last year was in Acharacle by Loch shiel and everyone you meet stops to chat, every car that passes they wave . I love it. People are friendly everywhere ,u just notice it more up there
Some wee additions: (My home is Edinburgh)
- you can get around by bus, train, tram, local flight. And feet if so inclined
- if you want to try a kilt, hire one (very good clothing - me and my nephews walked through Oakland, CA, in kilts, to my daughter's wedding, to general delight). The tartan is irrelevant. Hire the one you like.
- Go to see the statue of the Duke of Wellington in Glasgow. He has a traffic cone on his head. The Authorities tried to take it off; the Weegies put is back. So it is more or less permanent now. That gets you an idea of what Scots are like.
And some of the country is magic.
I seen jps reaction buddy, the lad approached two random young lassies, in the street and asked them are you Scottish, if he said excuse me and introduced himself with Scottish common curtesy, Jps probably would have gotten a welcoming response in return, good manners are expected, like holding doors open for strangers saying thanks to the bus drivers when getting off, not littering or being loud and obnoxious, Scotland is the home of Valour after all 🫡🏴🇬🇧
oh how offensive!
So true
We love Americans in Scotland so do not worry you are all most welcome. You are polite, you love golf and whisky so come on over.
It really does depend on how you behave how you are treated - whatever nationality you are and whatever country you are in. I was once at one of the ancient castle ruins in Scotland and I heard an American say "It's pretty and all but they could have put some effort into building it back up you know". Making comments like this will not win you friends.
Yeah we’re friendly. Had a couple of Dutch folk on a bike ask how far Braemar was and if it was hilly. They were having trouble with their bike and weren’t sure if it would make it with all the weight of their bags.
I took the bags off them so they could cycle without the load and I made a 1.5 hour round trip to deliver their bags later that evening.
Got a free beer out of it.
👏🌟
Good lad.
They asked if Aberdeen in the Highlands was hilly?
@@papalaz4444244 I was actually in Bridge of Cally at the time. They were cycling over Glenshee.
@@gordonbarton8440 Gordon Barton
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As an American visiting Scotland, it was really helpful to make sure I had access to a good GPS. Also make sure you learn what all of their signs are for driving because a lot of their street signs were quite different than what we expected. Instead of posting the speed limit, they would have symbols at represented the different speed limit numbers. They also have cameras almost everywhere so be careful of that when you’re driving to make sure you stick to the speed limit. The ticket we got was from parking in a hotel parking lot next to the Edinburgh airport. Trying to save money on the airport. Parking fees was a massive mistake. That ticket was indeed mailed to us and a complete surprise that we weren’t expecting. The roads are also very skinny and tour buses didn’t even try to stay on their side of the road so it was terrifying at many points as we drove from the East Coast all the way to the West Coast. Totally worth it though so that we could go explore everything in between. You can randomly stop and look at castles, ruins, random shops, or farms, or just beautiful scenery. We got cash when we flew in but rarely used it. Credit cards were accepted almost everywhere. Random thing we noticed was that every person knew how to back into their parking space like a pro.
As a Scot, I would just say that if you are visiting anywhere, do some basic research in advance (life isn't a reaction video after all) be humble, and you will be shown kindness by the truckload. We like to welcome anyone who is curious/happy to be here. Ceud mìle fàilte gu Alba! (translation: a hundred thousand welcomes to Scotland!)
My son’s friends mostly from England a few from Sweden & America all spent a week in Glasgow in hostels during the summer but they all loved Glasgow especially the night life they were blown away.
As a Scottish person I can confirm yes we can be quite a sarcastic group, and the tone of the accent can to some people come off as aggressive, but we're very welcoming of tourist and those interested in our country.
I would just add though, you'll be treated as you choose to treat others. If you're polite and welcoming, you'll receive the same in response. If you're rude or entitled, don't expect to receive much courtesy in return.
I think with it’s JPS it the was a young 20 something woman who had a go at him, but that was only situation he and his mate had.
Probably one of the folk that walk with their eyes half shut and a mouth like they been chewing a box of fireworks.
Some Supermarkets are open 24/7. In larger cities they have a lot of 24hr convenience stores where you can buy food, toiletries etc. Most garages have a small shop inside also and most are 24hr open
Great reaction video guys, shame to hear that someone didn’t get a warm welcome as we pride ourselves on being welcoming and inclusive. Scotland has some fantastic local produce, fish, Aberdeen Angus beef, game and of course haggis which you can have in various forms, I’m sure you’d love haggis Bon bons and haggis pakora 😋 A proper kilt is very expensive as there are yards and yards of heavy tartan, the ‘party’ kilts that you can buy in the tourist shops are pretty cheap but rubbish quality. I have noticed that folks from the states often hire quite large cars which can be a bit tricky on the wee winding roads. Hope you visit soon and remember your midgie spray 🏴🥰
Our seafood is amongst the best in the world it’s gets shipped as far as Japan .
Wow, this was a pleasant surprise. I logged into your channel to see if anymore inbetweeners reaction videos were up. Instead this video showing my home city (Aberdeen) looking resplendent was there instead!
The narrator is standing in front of Kings college, founded in 1495 and the central building of Aberdeen University, where I was a student. I met my wife there and we got married in the chapel in that beautiful building.
I live in Indonesia, so this video brought back so many memories and made me a little homesick!
I think jps was just unlucky...also it sounds like teenagers he came across, trust me an American walking about filming people asking questions is fair game to the young team lol
True story that.
Great video guys. Thanks from Clydebank.
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I'm a Scotsman.. and yes I am FRIENDLY..
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Your man Wolter was in my home town. You guys need to visit Scotland to see & experience it for yourself. Like others on here I seen the JPS video - didnt think it was fair that he wrote us Scots off like he did....we really are a friendly bunch. You will find plenty of stores open after 6pm. I think your man was referring to places like clothes shops, electrical stores etc.....stores open till 10pm etc are really pretty common unless it's in rural areas.....
When I arrived in Edinburgh a few years ago at 20hr there was nothing open to eat except the snackbars and pubs. And Skye was soo beautiful, didn’t see any bugs there, but the houses and roads were completely dark at 18hr. Definitely plan your dinner a head of time if you visit it.
The driving on the left side takes a few days to get used to. Also, sheep apparently sleep on the road at night… in the dark…
Always go B&B in Europe. I never booked in advanced in Germany, Austra, Switzerland, Scotland and Ireland, just looked around wherever I ended up that night and never failed to find a nice one quickly.
Lol Yip the sheep do sleep in the potholes in the road at night, has to circumnavigete a few when we were on holiday in Elgol. If it was completly dark by 18:00 you were here in the autumn/winter, in summer it doesn't get dark untill after 22:00, later if you are in the far north.
@@FryingScotsman-zc2zz yeah in winter it’s dark here before 17 hr as well, but everyone leaves their curtains open when it’s dark, so you’ll at least see the lights from within the houses.
@@Hadewijch_ Don't do that in Glasgow, lets people see what to break in and steal!!😂
@@FryingScotsman-zc2zz All Scottish I met where very lovely and sweet. So hard to think of them as Glasgowian 🤣
@@FryingScotsman-zc2zz In Glasgow usually nothing. They break in and leave change
Asking someone from Scotland if they're Scottish is a bit of a silly thing to do, and that's what JPS did. I'm not saying the response he got was OK. However, just like you shouldn't call Scots English, don't ask sill questions either.
What's super helpful when travelling somewhere with different plugs is to bring a 4 or 6-way extension cord for your own country and just use a single adapter
What we don't like is Americans claiming to be Scottish - that rubs us up the wrong way. We also speak Scots among ourselves, actually a separate language, very difficult for outsiders to understand.
Midges are tiny flies related to mosquitos. They don't carry disease, but their bites itch like you wouldn't believe. Clegs (horse flies) aren't as common, but their bites are a misery.
By coincidence, have just watched the video report on JP'S visit to Edinburgh, boy for someone who comes all the way from USA he did not do very much research, not to have known the Castle probably needed booking , ( Plenty RUclips videos on this ) to asking locals DO YOU SPEAK ENGLISH ! what language did he expext?, traveling in the 70's there was no Internet but Libraries always had guide books, easy nowadays so JP and others, the world is wonderful and full of surprises go see, just appreciate the wonders of the Internet and youtubers who are there to help you.
Enjoing your videos thanks
As I said under JPS;'s video there is a general curiosity when it comes to Americans, and I do think it comes from a good place. When JPS was complaining about being asked about his politics and stuff like that, its more the fact that your average Scot doesn't understand what happens in the states. We will just assume that whomever the president is, represents the majority of Americans (completely ignorant of the electoral college, etc), and when it came to the man who musnt be named, a lot of Scots, myself included would and did ask Americans (both tourists and residents) about their thoughts of what was going on. I do think it was a misunderstanding when it came to JPS, we're very brash here, we don't build up in conversations, if there's a question in our mind we ask. Which is good, cos you always know what we're thinking, but due to accent and the rather brash vernacular we use, It can come across as invasive or combative or coming at you from an assumption, which i don't think the lassies were necessarily doing from the clip that was in the vlog. To me, it was a cultural misunderstanding on the part of JPS because he kinda wandered into Scotland not understanding the intrigue that american's spark here, Scotland is a very politically aware society, many of us being taught politics as young as 11 years old in high school. If you think that it won't be alluded to in conversation at the very least, I'm not sure what to say, its just how some of us are.
I'm Scottish and live in Scotland. The large food stores are open till 8pm/10pm.
Plus if you have a retail park in your town/city, then those are open till 8pm.
We do have 24 hour supermarkets too.
Im from Edinburgh guys and the city wouldn't be same without American tourism.❤
I am from these islands. We are lovely. The rivalry with the siblings is banter, by and large.
The rivalry with our cousins - that's you - is hilarious!
We do have shops open after 6pm. Its just usually small convenience stores or large supermarkets that are in retail parks outside towns.
The shopping hours thing is pretty much just confined to small villages. Cities have much later opening hours, especially in the large city malls. The children in pubs rule, is widespread and correct - Normally no kids after 7pm in most pubs. The Midge is the scourge of the Scottish Countryside and normally found near areas of water. They are at their worst around dawn & dusk when they tend to bite more..and resemble mini mosquitos.. The bite is extremely itchy, but the can be dispersed with bug spray, citronella oil or smoke from a campfire
I drink mainly in Sam Smiths pubs in England and they don't allow kids or dogs at any time, or mobile phones.
I am a Scot and feel you will find dour people anywhere. I feel we are really a friendly, welcoming nation and generally worldwide, a smile is a universal language. I saw JPS... not convinced about that. I think he may have just been sensitive!
Probably didn’t get his hole 😆
I'm a proud Scot 🏴 and can say we are very friendly and it's a beautiful country.👍
Except Glasgow, Dumbarton, Motherwell, etc. 🥴
@@fedup3449 HEY LOOK WE FOUND THE RACIST TROLL! Responding to his other sockpuppet! HELLO!
@@fedup3449 Glasgow's alright at least the area I live in is.
If you want to see an English comedian taking the piss out of the Scottish in the lions den have a look at Stewart Lee's Braveheart performed in Glasgow. I think its a master class in a comedian interacting with a great audience.
Michael McIntyre is a good shout on that front as well. Nothing funnier than a good roasting. We love that here (if it comes from a good place haha) 🏴🏴
Midges are small flying biting insects like gnats or small mosquitos. Most shops here even where I live in the outskirts of London close at 5 or 6 apart from the supermarkets or maybe the little corner shop which usually close at 10. Interesting episode guys. Thank you xx
Thank you for this. The idea that shops close at 6 has NOTHING to do with Scotland lol
@@papalaz4444244 of course it does. She’s just saying the closing time in London is similar. Clearly a UK thing
If you ever visit Scotland, if possible you should rent a campavan or mobile home. It means you can travel the country unrestricted and stay almost anywhere you desire. Perfect if you want to be more spontaneous and go on a proper adventure to see the country properly.
Like every other country on Earth
I wouldn’t recommend the graveyards as many tourists do it’s disgusting & disrespect & the locals are sick of them . The empty their piss & shite anywhere no care for the land . If it doesn’t stop then I will be supporting locals to get them banned completely our beloved country won’t stay beautiful if we do nothing.
I love Scotland because I live there we are friendly it's great to be a celt
Edinburgh can sometimes be a bit snobby but the rest of Scotland is friendly. My wee city Perth is often ignored though it once was the capital.
Edinburgh was a big upgrade
For most part I would say 99% of us are freindly to tourist. In Edinburgh in August we are about less patient with tourists during the festival. I remember being disciplined at work during the festival as the 5 minute walk it usually takes me from the bus stop to my work took me over a hour as I couldn't get moving as there was no room to pass all the tourist.
I am from Scotland and live 15 minutes drive from Loch Lomond. My town has a 24/7 Asda (Walmart). You can get Haggis pakora - yummy. Haggis has a spicy, peppery taste.
That road sign means 'You have just missed the Isle of Wight Ferry'.
My kilt cost £899,99 guys,their not cheap for a real one,I love wearing it,I used to play the tenner drum in my local pipe band when I was a kid so I’ve always loved wearing my kilt,makes me feel VERY patriotic 👍🏼🏴
MANY stores shut by 5. Youll normally always find a Coop or Londis that is usally open till round 10 or so. Supermarkets are generally open till 10-12 to
If you have not seen the 1983 film Local Hero yet you should. It is about an oil executive visiting a small Scottish village trying to buy them out to build an oil refinery. Burt Lancaster is the owner of the oil company and Peter Riegert play the executive sent over to negotiate the deal. The film involves him falling in love with the community and the environment. All but one of the community want to get as much as the can from the deal. It is well worth a watch.
Should watch and react to Still Game series btw one of if not thee best comedy show you will ever ever watch. You'll soon see just how good Scottish banter really is
fkn.... aye.... awright DeeDee..... Yoker
Two Doors Down was another hilarious comedy and made just a couple of years ago. Anything with Elaine C Smith is always a hit for me.
I'm Scottish we're the best!
You canny beat a man in a kilt love to see it much love from Marion in Scotland 🏴🏴🏴🏴
You can get into pubs for food late as some are more food orientated
Regarding the kilt. Getting a made to measure kilt that that can set you back a few bob.
Though you could even get a cheap kilt around £20/£30 these are bog standard and do the job. but they are hit and miss sometimes. the cost really comes with the additional. (Shirt, waistcoat, jacket, brogues, socks, belt, sporran).
As for the name, you can get away with wearing any tartan. If any numpty tries to police the tartan just say your best pal back home is named Bob "insert family tartan name"
Hit the east coast. I live in Fraserburgh and our beach is seriously under-rated - it's phenomenal.
Also the "Chigger bugs" you refer to are harvest mites over here. Wee red micro bugs in the summer. They're harmless. Midgies bite the shit out of you
you guys should check out roman atwoods trip to glasgow
It should travel well 😂 haggis is best cooked in slices in a flat pan with oil, whilst cooking use a spatula to break it apart, serve with mashed potatoes and turnip (swede) with brown hp sauce. Delicious!
Neeps = turnip
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If you're in Glasgow, visit a fantastic doughnut shop called Tantrum Doughnuts, on Gordon Street.
I'm Scottish and It's taken me about 50 years to see most of this country ,delivery work ,holidays , bicycling on the Islands .so many places , We are welcoming to tourists ,and yes It can take longer to drive on the smaller roads , And finally there is no word in Gaelic for " Motorway " Haste Ye Back !
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Hey guys when you say Edinburgh it’s pronounced - “EDIN- BUR-U” I’ve noticed a lot of American’s say “Edin-borough” 😂😂 sorry but had to let yous know. Thank You for the amazing video we Scottish are very proud of our beautiful country ❤❤❤❤
And the midges are like alligators,wee tip if you’re coming here,put a lump of sugar on your shoulder,the midges eat it and all their teeth fall out so u won’t get bitten 👍🏼😉🏴
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 aye I'll gae it a try.
I find everyone friendly i just treat people with respect
I've walked around London at 2am without a problem met a few funny drunks 😆
Go to the islands in the summer and take part in a ceilidh, lots of fun :)
Why would you need a shop after 6pm anyway? The pubs are open!
Midges are basically a type of tiny fly that live/travel in massive swarms in certain parts of the country - generally in western Scotland and more heavily in the north. They buzz around you and bite relentlessly and despite the suggestion of using repellents, i've never discovered anything that works efficiently. Of course, this shouldn't put anybody off visiting as the scenery is more than worth the bite marks and the itching that comes with it. Plus they tend to only appear when certain weather conditions are met.
Pretty sure there will be supermarkets open in Aberdeen and Inverness after 6pm, even 24 hours.
Most supermarkets and franchise stores for groceries, etc. are open 'til 10pm. The booze deadline.