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We were born and raised in Scotland. Here are 7 things tourists should stop doing when they visit.

Priya Raj,Mikhaila FrielJan 13, 2024, 11:09 IST

Insider's reporters were born and raised in Glasgow, Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Insider, Priya Raj/Insider

  • Insider's reporters were born and raised in Scotland, UK.
  • While they love welcoming visitors, they have noticed some mistakes tourists make.
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Insider's Glasgow-based reporters have lived in Scotland for most of their lives.

Mikhaila Friel, left, and Priya Raj, right, were both born and raised in Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Insider, Priya Raj/Insider

Some people wear kilts without learning about the garment's historical and cultural significance.

Understand the history of kilts and tartan before purchasing them.Peter Titmuss/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images
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Similarly, visitors should think twice before mocking traditional Scottish clothes.

Mikhaila's partner, Scott, is pictured wearing a kilt during his PhD graduation in the summer of 2023.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Visitors should consider spending a longer period in one part of the country rather than a rushed few days in several cities.

The best way to experience Scotland is to take your time.Priya Raj / Insider
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Some tourists are reluctant to try haggis, but in our opinion, they shouldn't be.

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

Whatever you do, don't pit Scotland's two major cities against each other.

Edinburgh and Glasgow each have their own charm.Priya Raj / Insider
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Some people make the mistake of only visiting major cities.

Insider's Mikhaila Friel is pictured looking onto a white sandy beach on the Isle of Barra, Scotland.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

And finally, try not to mock a Scottish person's accent.

Scottish accents may be difficult to understand.Henrik Sorensen / Getty Images
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