From London we took the train north to Edinburgh and explored our neighbourhood. If you've visited, you know about the closes that enable pedestrians to move in-between locations along the Royal Mile in Old Town. One particular close featured (in my opinion) some very Scots graffiti, ha.
This was my second visit to Scotland, and it would be stupid to claim to be some astute observer of Scottish culture or personality. But my memories of my maternal great-grandparents and my travel experience suggests to me that Scots are typically witty, genuine, and straightforward, hence the succinct message here, lol, one I read with an exasperated tone.
It's a sound message for the world, isn't it? Later, during a whisky tasting, a comedian phrased it another way for us tourists: "don't be a bawbag." 😄 Good advice. (Maybe don't google that, ha.)
Now I've had a little (online) wander through the closes off the Royal Mile. Some of them I would not care to traverse at night on my own! 😕
ReplyDeleteA second trip to Scotland! Wonderful! In my mixed bag o' bloodlines, I have some Scottish heritage myself, och aye. But I've never been lucky enough to go there. I shall live vicariously through you.
ReplyDeleteMy brother-in-law comes from Glasgow, and "witty, genuine, and straightforward" describes him to a T. -Kate
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