Glasgow has some seriously fun slang that can be a little tricky to understand if you're not familiar with it!

Watch this video for a day in the life of a tourist in Glasgow:

https://youtu.be/FVoKVrmMGvI?si=6zDNkKz4TcqCEi1W

Aye – Yes

Baltic – Very cold

Bampot – Fool or crazy person

Bawbag – Jerk, idiot, or a fool (literally means "scrotum")

Blether – Chat or talk for a long time

Blawin a hoolie – Extremely windy

Bucketing – Pouring rain

Buzzin' – Excited or happy

Chuffed – Happy, pleased

Daft – Silly or foolish

Driech – Dull, grey, damp, and miserable

Eejit – Idiot, fool

Fanny – Vagina (used to describe someone as weak or stupid)

Glaikit – Dazed or blank-looking (often due to bad weather)

Mingin – Gross or unpleasant (often used to describe nasty weather)

Numpty – Fool, someone who is acting silly

Pillock – Idiot or fool

Pish – Urine, but used to describe something bad or nonsense

Pishing it doon – Raining heavily

Roastin – Very hot

Scunnered – Fed up or disgusted

Shite – Crap, or worse (literally means feces)

Sleekit – Sneaky or dishonest

Soakin – Soaking wet

Steamin' – Drunk

Taps aff – Hot enough to take your shirt off

Twat – Jerk, idiot (can be offensive)

Wee – Small or little

A ceilidh (pronounced "kay-lee") is a traditional Scottish social gathering featuring music and dancing. It’s a fun, energetic, and often informal event where people of all ages come together to enjoy live folk music and participate in traditional Scottish dances.

Gay Gordon:

https://youtu.be/7YIqMg8jnpE?si=Hd6_N1Kc14gUa5HH

Strip the Willow:

https://youtu.be/vboU2A59POs?si=nwVNdROH-Z5vnCBV

Canadian Barn Dance:

https://youtu.be/XfFz4uCbeKg?si=WKGgiFwlFTA6WbGM

Scotland’s got some stunning landscapes and charming cities—and luckily, it’s pretty easy to get around once you know a few insider tips. Here's a handy guide to help you (and maybe your guests!) travel around smoothly:

Train Travel – Scenic & Simple

Use ScotRail: The main operator for most routes—book in advance for cheaper fares at ScotRail.

Beautiful Routes: Consider the West Highland Line (Glasgow to Mallaig/Fort William)—it’s one of the most scenic train journeys in the world.

Travel Passes: Look into the Spirit of Scotland or Highland Rover rail passes if you plan to travel multiple days.

Buses & Coaches – Budget Friendly

Local buses are reliable in cities and towns. Use Traveline Scotland or the First Bus app for schedules.

For longer distances, Citylink and Megabus offer affordable coach travel between major cities and remote areas.

Domestic Flights – Time-Savers

For long distances (e.g., Glasgow to Orkney or Shetland), flying can save time.

Check airlines like Loganair, which services smaller regional airports.

Apps to Download

ScotRail (trains)

Traveline Scotland (journey planning)

Google Maps or Citymapper (for cities)

Rome2Rio (to plan multi-mode trips)

CalMac (ferries)

First Bus (city buses)

Other Tips

Pack layers & waterproofs—the weather can change quickly!

Card is king: Contactless payments are widely accepted, even on buses and ferries.

Plan extra time: Things move at a slightly more relaxed pace in the countryside.

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