Scotland Warnings Or Dangers

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Personal Safety   Glasgow

Personal Safety, Glasgow

 24 Reviews  I've lived in Glasgow for past 3 years and had no major problems what so ever Glasgow. Like any other big city it does have a rough areas, but to be honest there is no tourist attractions anywhere... 

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Football Fans   Glasgow

Football Fans, Glasgow

 8 Reviews  I've been to Glasgow many times to watch my team play Celtic and Rangers and i've never had any problems. I've been able to wear my teams colours on the street, on the subway and in many differant... 

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Alcohol   Glasgow

Alcohol, Glasgow

 5 Reviews  All this nonsense about booze - ignore it. So what if there's a law that says you can't drink in the streets. Presumably you wouldn't habitually drink on the sidewalk at home, would you? So do what... 

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Motion Sickness - Windy Roads of Scotland

by scotlandscotour

Not sure where to post this important tip.My wife (Rachel) has some motion sickness so we can tell you:- Driving around Scotland can be a problem. Many roads (even the main "A" class roads) are winding and twisty, up and down, and after a while can provoke serious disorientation which makes the whole experience hell. Going slow can only do so much, as even at a crawl these roads can be upsetting.Roads such as the "Tourist Routes" (Brown Signed) encourage you onto more scenic "back roads", often single track, car width roads with "passing places" - and they are beautiful - BUT be Prepared for motion sickness!!!We use arm bands with acu-pressure on the wrist - which works (no need to know how, it just does!) - available from shops locally.Anyone else with suggestions / concerns on this subject please write to me and/ or post in the Scottish Forum.For more pictures of roads in question, see...

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Hiking

by MichaelFalk1969

It may not sound very original, but the weather in the mountain areas can change in a matter of seconds. I realized this when a hike whe started in fine weather under blue skies suddenly lead us into a snowstorm. Also, keep in mind that hiking paths are not signposted every 50 metres as you might be used from home - for the most part is following a rough and often barely recognizable track. It is highly advisable to buy a book with hiking routes and maps beforehand or at the local tourist information. Basic map reading skills and use of a compass is an additional bonus. Finally, the paths can be extremely muddy especially in the wet season, so stout hiking boots are a must - normal walking shoes will not do on many hiking paths. A good source for hiking routes, maps and detailed route descriptions with photo is the website "walkhighlands".

Unpredictable Weather

by uglyscot

Scottish weather is justifiably thought of as unpredictable and usually bad. The summer months can be lovely, but spring, autumn and winter are usually cold. I don't think it rains more often than in England, and snow may not be heavier except in mountain areas,but snow can be found even in May, as the photos below show.Therefore, it is always advisble to be prepared for anything. In summer a cardigan or light jacket could be useful. The rest of the year the more layers worn, the safer it is. It is easy to remove a layer when necessary.

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neds

by Michael99

neds is the name given to the local gangs of punks. Unlike gang members in the US, neds are quite capable of attacking complete strangers with little provocation.Locals have learned to avoid this by moving to side of the sidewalk, being cowed, avoiding eye contact and generally acting subservient to them.If you have a bit of pride, Scotland is not the place for you.

Scottish banknotes

by uglyscot

Each bank in Scotland produces its own notes. These are legal tender, but in England some shops are reluctant to accept them as before decimalisation, the Scottish pound was a fraction less than the pound sterling. Scottish notes are not accepted abroad either. So that you do not get into an embarrassing situation, it is best to try to get rid of any Scottish notes before leaving the country.

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Haven holiday parks, Craig Tara

by Humeren

Hagen.com offers a wonderful family package deal on there website however don,t always beleave what you see! We just returned from one of these so called great deals and its the most horrable holiday experience we have encountered. Even more dreadful than Butlins in the 70,s. Even with free passes to there fun activities we learned that all fair ground rides were not included in this deal. Our accomodation was freezing because there were cracks on the outside door. Craig tells us that we can hire a heater at our own expense and what do you know, On there own site there is a private shop that just happens to have many heaters for rent with a £20 deposit! Our outside door would not lock and our windows had grafetti. The toilet was not cleaned either. We complained for three days before the door was repaired!So trust me when I tell you to be carefull. Never trust a book or site by its...

Single track roads

by vtveen

Scotland, specially in the Highlands and on the islands, has still a lot of so called ‘single track roads’. On these kind of roads we had to share one single lane with traffic coming from the other direction. On these roads there are many ‘passing places’ (between every 50 till 200 metres), which are meant to let pass oncoming vehicles or to allow traffic behind to overtake.Most of these ‘single track roads’ are minor roads with very little traffic and you tend easily to drive (too) fast. It is even more dangerous when these roads are hilly and winding and the view is not too good.!!Be aware of this circumstances and don’t drive to fast !!On the website read more about how to drive on ‘single track roads’.

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SPEED CAMERAS

by DAO

Speed Cameras are evil. There is no reasoning with them and they do work, all too effectively. There are about 6,000 speed cameras on UK roads – and the numbers are growing. They are both fixed and mobile. At the very least you usually do get a waning sign. If you do see a camera sign, SLOW DOWN! Below are the different types of mechanical beasts that they use to drive up your motoring and insurance costs:Gatso Sited at the road side, Gatso speed cameras use radar technology to measure speed and a photo of the back of the vehicle is taken. There are markings on the road to do this. Can only see from behind, so you could say someone else was driving. Truvelo Sited at the road side, forward facing Truvelo speed cameras use loops in the road to trigger when a speed limit is exceeded. Takes a frontal picture. They can see the drivers face. You are so caught! SPECS Sited on yellow overhead...

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The dreaded Midgie

by kat-m

I always tell people who complain about Midgies, that it really is to do with where you are in scotland and the current weather conditions. If it is warm do not stay at a lochside unless there is a breeze. Same goes for seasides, but you are most likely to get a breeze at the sea. Try to incorperate garlic in your diet,(also works with mosquitos abroad). And if you can light a fire then they do not like smoke, greenery on the fire also helps. I hope this helps anyone who reads it , but at the end of the day they like some and not others. There is also a famous name body lotion that is supposed to work well.

Ned

by Sairaanhoitaja

We all have 'em, those slimey characters everywhere would be better off without.Well here is Scotland's, the common ned.The ned is usually noticiable due to their short hair with a "sticky-up" fringe, shell suit and fake Burberry. Also by the bucky (Buckfast) they carry in one hand, a fag in the other, and the profanities coming from their mouth.If you see a ned, avoid conversation, and most of all, eye contact, as this may result in abuse being targeted at you. They usually move in swarms, causing chaos and abuse wherever they go.If you are a visiter to Glasgow, avoid Red Road flats and Royston road at all costs.Just a bit of trivia for you; when the Red Roat flats were built, they were the tallest flats in Britian.For more information and pictures on a ned, visit:http://www.glasgowsurvival.co.uk/

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Hello Lovely site indeed. Great resource. I plan on spending 11 days in Scotland and just wanted some advice. FYI: I have... 

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A: I can't address all your questions, but wonder if you want a full day on Loch Lomond unless you plan on boating, fishing, etc. One of the ways we dealt with not having a... 

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