Want to fit in here linguistically? Add the word "wee" to every other sentence. When a man weighing 225 pounds, or 16 stones, says "you'll be seeing a wee bit o the loch through the rough at the top of the brae", it's hard not to smile. Naturally, he saying that you'll get a glimpse of the lake through the uncultivated land at the top of the hill. You'll also wait a wee bit, sit on a wee chair, walk a wee bit, fill out a wee form and after a long day need a wee dram before a wee rest.
The Kilt and piper live on. We confess, not on every street corner, but enough that we know we're in the UK's northern land. The piper appears in traditional dress, but if you want a kilt in goth black or NYC west village red vinyl, we can fit you out!
Braveheart and the Scotts blue and white flag carry proudly on. It's interesting that after a long and bloody history, there is little reference to those years gone by. However, the vote for succession is again up for referendum. You never know.
Scottish terroirs? Dogs there are a plenty, but we've yet to see a Scotty being walked about.
Scottish food has evolved. Haggis often appears on the menu. Lamb, steak pie and venison abound. We've also had wonderful smoked salmon, smoked poached haddock - both for breakfast. But stovies, cullen skink and cock a leekie soup seem to be meant for country dining. We'll keep searching.
It's light at 5AM and still light now at nearly 10PM. Days are long, which suits us fine because there is much to do. Stay tuned.
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