Dos and don'ts in Scotland
Do try haggis, it's delicious, and rarely is it made in a sheeps stomach anymore, most of the time it's an all natural casing they cook it in, like the stuff sausage and hot dog casings are made of
Don't get a hamburger. Just don't. Beef isn't as good to come by out there and they add stuff to hamburgers and it makes them rubbery and gross, just wait to get back to the states before you get a Big Mac, you'll be glad
Do talk to people. I love talking to Scottish people, they are so patriotic in their country an they have some amazing stories to tell!
Don't try and talk like them. I don't care how many times you've watched brave heart, you do not have a good accent so please do us all a favor and act normally.
Do get a chance to experience the shopping. My favorite thing to do was to go thrifting. You get a chance to buy clothing you probably don't get to experience very often back home at an affordable price. I found an adorable striped topshop top for only 2 pounds (about 4 american dollars) it was a steal and I love it!
Don't get caught up in the tourist souvenir shops. they can be super pricy and not offering the greatest wares. We went to the large Scotland shop outside of Edinburgh Castle and despite it's size, it was still tricky to sift though tourist junk and actually things you would be willing to purchase.
Do take pictures. It's beautiful there and I love the memories I've captured from my camera. It's something you won't regret.
Do (because I like ending on a positive) savor every moment. Go to the castles and experience their history, listen to the stories they have to tell. Go to tiny pubs and buy a beer and savor it. Spend your money and even if you come home broke it's fine, don't let it stress you. Just enjoy what it has to offer you and just relax.
These are a few of the things I learned from my time in Scotland and I hope there are helpful to anyone who plans to go there in their lifetime, it really is a wonderful experience.
XXX
Lo
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