Scots share 'the most Scottish thing' they have ever seen in person
Here in Scotland, we have seen it all.
People from Scotland have shared "the most Scottish thing" they have ever witnessed. From bagpipes and kilts to relentless seagulls, a huge range of responses were shared.
Everybody who lives in or is from Scotland will know that it is a place unlike any other. From our humour to our language, Scots are truly unique.
On Tuesday, June 10, Facebook page Scottish Patter asked their followers about their unique Scottish experiences. Posting on their social media account, they questioned: "What’s the most ‘Scottish thing’ you’ve ever witnessed in person?"
Since being shared, the post has received more than 180 responses. Many Scots shared their funny experiences.
One wrote: "Getting put outside the front door at 11.58pm on Hogmanay because I had dark hair way a bit of coal!"
This is a reference to the Scottish New Year's tradition of first-footing. It is said that the first person to cross the threshold of a home after midnight on January 1 will determine that household's luck for the following year.
According to tradition, dark-haired men are said to bring luck. Gifts such as coal and whisky are also believed to bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Also related to Hogmanay, a user posted: "Moving into a new home in East Kilbride, did not know anyone but at Hogmanay 14 people arrived at our door to wish us a guid new-year."
A third Facebook user shared: "Seagulls trying to open a box of Tunnock's teacakes in the car park of an Asda. Best thing I've ever seen."
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As any Scot who has ever enjoyed fish and chips by the beach will know, the country's seagulls can be ruthless in their pursuit of food. Meanwhile, Tunnock's is among Scotland's most iconic companies—known for their products such as Caramel Wafers and Teacakes.
Similarly, another Scot shared: "Saw a man in a kilt, sipping Irn-Bru at 8am, arguing with a seagull outside Greggs like it owed him rent. Didn’t even flinch when it stole his sausage roll.
"That bird understood the assignment."
Meanwhile, a fifth Facebook user commented: "Kid going a fish and chips shop at 8am for a butty on the way to school in Paisley I was shocked."
Someone else shared: "My husband’s uncle run out of lemonade for his Tennent's shandy so used Irn-Bru instead."
Another Facebook user wrote: "Was in Edinburgh for a weekend in February. Saw a middle-aged woman walking through the street with her shopping at about 9-10am.
"She got to a bench in the middle of street, set her bags down and cracked opened a can of Tennent's from her jacket pocket. Sat and drank it in about five mins, grabbed her shopping and set back off."
Elsewhere, one stated: "A guy in Edinburgh, in a kilt, playing the bagpipes."
The full list of responses can be found on the Scottish Patter Facebook page.
What is the most Scottish thing you have ever seen? Let us know in the comments below!