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, so it would be stupid to claim I'm qualified to be an astute observer of Scottish folks. 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! 😕
ReplyDeleteSome do indeed feel a bit spooky.
DeleteA 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.
ReplyDeleteMost of us bloggers are just living vicariously through other bloggers. Insert fist bump here. If you ever get the chance, I think you'd love Scotland.
DeleteMy brother-in-law comes from Glasgow, and "witty, genuine, and straightforward" describes him to a T. -Kate
ReplyDeleteThanks for this confirmation, Kate. In my experience, Glaswegians are fun!
DeleteFun coincidence! I just read this quote from Anthony Bourdain: “Glasgow is maybe the most bullshit-free place on earth. I think I'll call it the antidote to the rest of the world."
DeleteI ignored you and googled it. Gotta say though, "bawbag" means EXACTLY what I assumed.
ReplyDeleteHa. Well done, sir. It's a good one, isn't it?
DeleteIt sounds like you're doing a Grand Tour. Looking forward to reading more.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kathy G.
DeleteStewart. Scottish. Well, of course.
ReplyDeleteWell done, AC; you've cracked the code, er my code. ;)
Delete...there are way too many "bawbags" in the world today!
ReplyDeleteHa! Agreed.
DeleteA guy I went to high school with just returned from Scotland. He and his wife posted a ton of photos during the trip. Nice for people like me who live vicariously through others. I love the graffiti, although is there a different word for it considering you weren't in Italy? ;)
ReplyDeleteWe bloggers all seem to live vicariously through each other. :)
DeleteI didn't realize graffiti was an Italian word! Hmmm...
Wall texting? t-shirt slogans without the t-shirt? Hoodlum art?
Technically graffiti is derived from Greek.
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They call it street art here in manic, pass-the-granola Portland, Oregon.
No matter how much I agree with the sentiments it's still vandalism. If you ask me.
Good point. On our trip I noticed that the same point could be made with stickers on street signs.
DeleteMy daughter married a Scot. We visited several times and what I found funniest was that almost every Scot I met had a sister (or other relative) in Toronto.
ReplyDeleteHa. Yes...the Scotland Canadian love connection is quite common.
DeleteI’ve never been to Scotland. Everyone I know says it’s amazing. Maybe I should go…I love that graffiti!
ReplyDeleteI’m happy to send you buttons! Send me an email at j_asregadoo at yahoo dot com.
Yes, if you can, go. And thank you so much: so kind!
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