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I was born and raised in Scotland. Here are the 7 biggest mistakes I see Americans make when they travel here.

Mikhaila FrielJul 17, 2022, 18:12 IST

Mikhaila Friel at Edinburgh Castle in Edinburgh, Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I was born and raised in Glasgow, the largest city in Scotland, UK.
Scotland is beloved by many Americans, and I have met several US-based travelers in my time here.

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I've lived in Scotland, UK, for most of my life and have hosted several American friends during their travels, taking note of their most common mistakes.

Mikhaila Friel during a visit to Inveraray in Scotland in 2017.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Some people assume you have to travel to the Highlands to see beautiful scenery, but there are magnificent lochs and mountains all over Scotland.

Mikhaila Friel at Loch Fyne in Inveraray, Scotland, in 2017.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

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I've seen some American friends dress inappropriately for the Scottish weather — you need to prepare for changeable conditions.

Mikhaila Friel wearing a raincoat during a visit to the Isle of Skye in the summer of 2018.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Some Americans assume haggis is the only Scottish food you should try, when, in fact, Scotland offers many traditional foods and drinks.

Haggis, neaps, and tatties.Colin McPherson/Corbis via Getty Images

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Other tourists will spend money at expensive tourist shops when you can find cheaper alternatives in supermarkets.

Edinburgh's Old Town.pawel.gaul/Getty Images

Many people mispronounce the names of Scotland's most famous cities, and you stick out as a tourist when you do.

Edinburgh Castle is pronounced "Ed-in-bu-ru," not "Ed-in-bu-ro."Kevin Shalvey/Insider

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Americans tip too much.

A bartender pouring larger.John Lawson/Getty Images

Some American tourists assume you must rent a car to see the country.

The Jacobite steam train.Getty Images

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