minus 1 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Avoid football supporters and "flat sausage", and never, ever, refer to a Scottish person as English. That's the blunt advice for Japanese visitors to Scotland in a new guidebook that looks beyond the predictable round of golf and a stroll along Royal Mile. Not all the advice in the Insider's Guide to Scotland is prohibitive, however. It recommends Mackie's honeycomb ice cream and ginger marmalade, as well as Irn Bru; Lorne sausage, though – which is sliced and square, also known as a flat sausage – is best avoided. The Japanese-language book, published by the Edinburgh-based Luath Press, notes the attraction of pub crawls, even urging visitors to get "merrily drunk" on whisky. There is advice, too, on pub etiquette: buy rounds, and if in a group, ensure there is enough in the kitty. But it is cautious about interacting with the locals, which can be fraught with misunderstanding: referring to a kilt as a skirt is surpassed in the potential to cause offence only by calling the locals English, it says. Travellers expecting Japanese standards of service will be disappointed: "Please do not expect to have the same quick, polite and accurate service here to compare with Japanese service at shops, restaurants and hotels. Be patient anywhere in Scotland, it is not Japan." The list of dos and don'ts represents a cultural minefield for inexperienced travellers, particularly those ignorant of the finer points of Scottish football. It implores readers not to approach "men in green or blue football tops" and to steer clear of council estates. Don't be surprised, it adds, when the first sign of rain does not produce a flurry of umbrella-opening. Akiko Elliot, one of the authors, said the book was designed to be honest, but affectionate. "I believe more Japanese will find the nature and culture of Scotland interesting and fascinating," she told the BBC. "Until now the emphasis of Scottish tourism was on visiting historical sites or playing golf, but younger people are showing a keen interest" in other aspects of Scottish life. A Visit Scotland spokesman said: "The comments within the book should be taken with a pinch of salt and are probably indicative of the Scots sense of humour, but clearly there's a wealth of information in the book that showcases Scotland at its very best." Cara Ellison, a Scot who lived in Japan for three years, said the guidebook was a "brilliant idea". She said: "When I lived in Japan it became clear that Japanese people have a fascination with Scottish culture, in particular whisky and golf, and this book seems to present the opportunity for them to enjoy those, as well as widening their chances to experience more. "And the umbrella advice really rings true. Scottish people care very little about a bit of rain, for obvious reasons, but when I was in Japan, people were appalled that I didn't use an umbrella." What think you Scottish friends? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I've actually read the guide book......my in-laws have it!! After Thursday, the football top reason will be moot because the blue half of Glasgow will be no more and I'm sure the green half would delight in telling you that they support an actual football team!! I reckon avoiding council estates is a good maxim for anyone to live their life. Umbrellas??!! who needs umbrellas, thats what your coat is for and not eating Lorne Sausage is a crime! Never heard it called "flat sausage" before.....the west coasters call it "square sausage" Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Presumably it's in Japanese? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 yeah Link to post Share on other sites
ippy 66 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 Lorne sausage is awesome. Also, whats the irn bru hate? Next theyll be slagging off macaroon bars and tablet. Brazilian stores, it turns out, have their own version of tablet. Had some up near nagoya around golden week. Was pretty good too. ETA: ah, silly me, turns out they actually recommend irn bru. Perfect hangover juice. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 oh yeah......just wish I could get some Bru over here!! I made my own Lorne sausage as well....wasn't bad Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What is lorne sausage? Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 a giant, cuboid shaped sausage that has no skin......... and my own special home made Lorne sausage Link to post Share on other sites
surfarthur 22 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 so is that not similar to meatloaf then? Link to post Share on other sites
Hokkaidough 4 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Looks like a block of mince. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 so is that not similar to meatloaf then? Nothing like meatloaf, but essentially it is a large block of minced meat.......but it's sausage meat without the skin Link to post Share on other sites
7-11 2 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Whatever, I'd like to give it a go. Link to post Share on other sites
Chriselle 158 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Looks like a Wendy's hamburger. Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 What is lorne sausage? Lawn Sausage....................................................................................................................................................................................................dog Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 with a Dreamcast logo" Link to post Share on other sites
hellyer 216 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 ha ha yes - I named him 'Sega" Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 5, 2012 Share Posted July 5, 2012 Looks like a Wendy's hamburger. hamburger = beef, lorne = pork ALTHOUGH you do get a really posh "steak" Lorne......again though, tastes nowt like a hamburger Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Interesting. Can't say I have had the pleasure. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Is that Scottish English guy going to win Wimbledon? Link to post Share on other sites
grungy-gonads 54 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 what part of England does he come from? Glasgow? Link to post Share on other sites
big-will 7 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 He did well, but Federer just too strong. Link to post Share on other sites
pie-eater 207 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 He is pretty amazing player isn't he. Good job he has his Rolex watch handy right after the game. If he hadn't had his Rolex watch in his tennis bag, he might not have been able to wear his Rolex watch for the presentation or wear his Rolex watch when he was interviewed and had all the photos taken. With his Rolex watch, I bet he was damn glad he knew the time out there! Link to post Share on other sites
@tokyo 14 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Ha I noticed that. It did seem very deliberate. I think it's worth a post. Link to post Share on other sites
Tubby Beaver 209 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Glorious failure is the only thing he can "win".....although tbf Fed is a bit of a machine Link to post Share on other sites
SKI 15 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Murray did very well. Just up against the best. Link to post Share on other sites
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