Scotland

Scotland is known as the land of castles, knighthood and golf courses for a Thai. But what topped up my knowledge of Scotland was the drink Irn Bru and deep fried chocolate bar.
I like Scotland for its centuries long history, the kilt wearing tradition (just like Kimono in Japan), relaxing greenery but hate it for its cold arctic wind! I had a chance to visit Glasgow and Edinburgh - both cities obviously have different vibes.
In my opinion, Glasgow was quiet and peaceful, almost lonely. There were not many people to be seen on the street during the day. Shops, restaurants and shopping centers scatter around hilly streets, with not much action inside. The nightlife revolved around Sauciehall Street, the most concentrated area of clubs, pubs and bars. The liveliness of the Scottish could be seen after the sun went down.
Edinburgh was filled with the historical heritages; the infamous Edinburgh Castle on the hill, winding roads and hidden passageways and brown brick buildings, they all contributed to my conception of the armoured knight riding a horse down the street. I would not be surprised if Harry Potter popped out from the corner; it was like an imaginary land for me. I personally preferred a more touristy place like Edinburgh than Glasgow, in terms of energy and movement.
Even though Scotland is enriched with historical heritage, one thing that seemed to be stuck in the Dark Age was its culinary art. Every food could be found deep fried; fish, potatoes, sausages, chicken wings, meat patties etc. It was just a matter of salt and vinegar, not very inviting for a taste appreciator like me! I just found that I had the most difficult time choosing what to eat in Scotland. I just did not know what‘s best deep fried...
Apart from the dull delicacies, I found Scotland very interesting. To be in such an historical country, to know more about nature of Scottish people, to be in a country where the people retain their tradition; all gave me a remarkable impression of Scotland.