I need help from someone from scotland
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chameleon24 — 19 years ago(February 23, 2007 05:48 PM)
Thanks to whoever started this thread and everyone who responded. There's so many places i want to travel to, but Scotland is #1. I'm sure it won't be anytime soon b/c i just started college last year and only have a part-time job, but it's good to get ideas of where to go since i know i want to go there soooo badly.
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FarthestFrom — 19 years ago(March 05, 2007 04:20 PM)
As a Glaswegian I'm obviously bias, but Glasgow is for all intents & purposes the true capitol of Scotland Edinburgh is the official capitol, supposedly for historical reasons I guess that means because they have a castle
Glasgow is a fantastic city, lots to see & do, good nightlife & restaurants & accents very strong. Desmond's accent is very clearly Glaswegian The first time he spoke on Lost all my friends & I watching could immediately tell.
Glasgow is probably a more "international" city also, the population is more varied, as there are alot of people who have come here from abroad to study in the city. Be sure to check out Glasgow University & the surrounding area in the west end if you travel to Glasgow, lots of great bars!!!
Anyway, Glasgow is probably a better city in the way of shopping & nightlife than Edinburgh, which is a more touristy area Makes Scotland look like Brigadoon all bagpipes & shortbread which really is not the case. If you ever get to come here, I hope you enjoy it
sorry for the typical Glasgow vs Edinburgh arguments, but I do feel strongly that people should visit Glasgow & perhaps travel to Edinburgh for a day or two, as Glasgow is infinitly more representative of Scotland than Edinburgh is -
chrisy_mac — 19 years ago(March 06, 2007 09:43 AM)
I go to University in Glasgow 5 days a week. If you fancy a total historical traditional Scottish city then Glasgow isn't for you. I agree with what most of the other people are saying about the Edinburgh accent being easier to understand.
I would trade places with you anyday! I hate living here. The central belt of Scotland is horrible. So much crime and pollution. However, go further north and south and you will see some spectacular places. I'm desperate to go to the US, even booked my flights to Chicago in June.
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a70eezchild — 19 years ago(March 06, 2007 10:04 PM)
Born in Peru to a Peruvian mama and a Scottish papa.
Fluent in Spanish.
There's very much a Latin flavor to him.
However, I think the Brit accent detracts from that.
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fencefold — 18 years ago(June 20, 2007 03:05 PM)
Although I agree with you about the crime and pollution, I still feel very protective over my wee country (and city - Glasgow).
I have a total soft s2000pot for Aberdonian accents because most of family come from there. Plus Doric is the greatest dialect known to man!
I agree with most of the people who have already posted; if you want touristy Scotland go for Edinburgh, if you want more of a realistic, down to earth trip visit Glasgow. I can't recommend going up north at least for a while enough - Lock Lomond or Stirling are BEAUTIFUL (especially if you're a photographer like me).
And go to Aberdeen for the beaches
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banuisce — 18 years ago(November 25, 2007 10:25 AM)
I agree with most of the people who have already posted; if you want touristy Scotland go for Edinburgh, if you want more of a realistic, down to earth trip visit Glasgow. I can't recommend going up north at least for a while enough - Lock Lomond or Stirling are BEAUTIFUL (especially if you're a photographer like me).
And go to Aberdeen for the beaches
Avid amateur nature photographer, thank you for the tip! We would have to visit Edinburgh as hubby's grandmother home city, but I also have a penchant for old architecture, no specific period- classic I suppose? Any recommendations?
Also, need to defend Texas' honor a bit here. No state has a more diverse landscape, period. High desert to the West, white sand beaches deep South, Piney Woods to the East, the beautiful Hill Country I call home with it's aged oaks and rivers and no end of outdoor recreation. Austin, live music capital. And so on. Sorry the OP isn't happy here, but if she lives in Houston- I understand. -
blondeheroine — 18 years ago(June 20, 2007 04:10 PM)
So much crime and pollution. However, go further north and south and you will see some spectacular places. I'm desperate to go to the US, even booked my flights to Chicago in June.
Just don't come to Memphis when you do. It will make your fair city look like Smurfland with our rampant crime rate.
Then again, it might make you more appreciative of home.
Chicago is nice. NYC is fantastic. Two years ago, I would have said New Orleans, but I think for tourists, it's a bit hard to absorb right now.
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blondeheroine — 18 years ago(June 20, 2007 04:12 PM)
P.S. Fire89Bug, you should definitely friend your new friend here. He's a cutie! And he's Scottish. See how easy that was?
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TommyNooka — 18 years ago(July 26, 2007 06:02 AM)
I can't believe none of the Scots posting on here have mentioned the fact that if you go to Edinburgh expecting to hear Scottish accents you'll be rather disappointed as any time I've visited from Glasgow I've heard more English, Australian, American etc. accents than I have Scottish! Edinburgh is full of people who either WANT to be Scottish or are only visiting Scotland, it's like one big tourist attraction populated by wealthy English people unless you plan on visiting the housing estates in the suburbs.
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fencefold — 18 years ago(August 07, 2007 03:02 AM)
Unfortunately true - it even goes for the university, which seems to be filled with English students rather than Scottish ones. Even the local accent is incredibly Anglicised. In short, Edinburgh's nice to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
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Sawbucks — 18 years ago(August 08, 2007 01:14 PM)
Glasgow has a bad rep but they are actually some of the friendliest people you'lll ever meet in your life!
Should visit the Scottish Borders, very nice scenery. Or Stirling is nice.
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Clinic — 16 years ago(May 28, 2009 12:44 PM)
Scotland is beautiful, and if you're travelling all the way from Texas, my advice would be to move around and try and take in a few different places! Make your airline ticket worth the money! You'll not regret it
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mlp2005 — 14 years ago(October 01, 2011 09:21 PM)
as much as I love Ayrshire, I don't think they have the most "interesting" or "difficult to understand" accent. I am an American, spent time in Ayr, Troon, Glasgow, Edinburgh, worked with a woman from Dundee (while in Ayrshire.)
No matter where you go (well, a lot of places, not all) I think you will meet people from all over Scotland with cool accents.