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What's up everybody? It's Marko and Alex, the Vagabrothers.
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As you know we've been travelling the world for a while now
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and so we're sharing our recommendations on our favourite places.
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Right, this week we're going to do Top Ten Things to do in Scotland.
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Let's get started with Number 1: Edinburgh.
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Scotland's capital is a great place to start.
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It's got everything from Edinburgh castle to the beautiful old quarter
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and modern additions like the Fringe Festival, the largest arts festival in the world
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and a good place to see interesting characters, like this dude.
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How long has it been since I saw you? It must be 7, 8 months.
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I am your real father.
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Number 2: Glasgow.
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Back in the day, it was the industrial powerhouse of the North and the workshop of England.
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Now it's Scotland's largest city, home to a cool student vibe and a great music scene.
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Number 3: Stirling.
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It's a beautiful town and one crucial to Scottish history because it's where Scottish freedom fighter,
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William Wallace, fought the British for independence.
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Ever seen Brave Heart? FREEDOM!
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Number 4: Hogmany.
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Scotland is a land full of festivals, but the best has to be Hogmany,
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or Scottish New Year.
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Now Edinburgh, it's a giant party,
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but smaller villages do it pretty rad too.
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Check out Stonehaven for the fireball ceremony
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Number 5: Whisky.
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What's more Scottish than Scotch whisky?
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If you have time, go visit one of Scotland's 100 active whisky distilleries
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or if not, just have a dram at Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh.
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Number 6: The Highlands.
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Sorry to burst your bubble, but the Loch Ness Monster does not exist.
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No!
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Find the real Scotland in the Highlands, from fishing villages to towns in the interior
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or off-beat places like Findhorn.
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Number 7: The Outdoors.
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Despite the rain Scotland is a great place to get outside.
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You can hike the Highland Way, climb up Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the UK,
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or walk 18 holes at St Andrews, the birthplace of golf.
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Number 8: The Islands.
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Now if you have the time, we highly recommend that you get out to the islands.
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You've got the Hebrides, the Shetlands, the Orkneys.
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All of these places are super authentic and they've preserved a way of life
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that you will not find in the big cities.
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Number 9: Surfing.
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Now Scotland is definitely not your typical surfing destination
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but, you know what, it's an experience
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and, you'd be surprised, there're some pretty good waves.
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But it's freezing!
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I'm pretty cold. You know you're in for it when your wetsuit has an emergency whistle built in.
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Lastly, make sure you check out celtic culture
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which predates the English and is best preserved through Scotland's many languages, traditions and music,
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the things that make Scotland so distinct from the rest of the UK.
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Question: Have you guys ever been to Scotland?
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Do you have any tips for us?
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Let us know in the comment box below or through social media @vagabrothers
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And don't forget to tell us what you think about Alex's accent, good or bad?
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give us a thumbs up if you liked the video
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and share the video with friends to inspire your next trip to Scotland.
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Do not go anywhere! We've got a lot more videos for you guys.
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Check this one out: Edinburgh. Part of our Biggest Baddest Bucketlist trip - 6 months, 6 continents.
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Also, right here: 4 part series that we made called Searching for Scotland.
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Don't forget we also have tips and recommendations right here in these videos
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and big thanks to everyone who made that trip possible, you can see their information in the info box below
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Lastly, don't forget to subscribe. Travel videos every Tuesday.
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Later! See you later!