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AMERICAN tourist Christian BeDaun has posted his hilarious and wry observations about a recent holiday to Scotland on social media and he's hit the nail on the head.

Titled 'A Yank in Scotland', Christian, a photographer from Charlottesville, Virginia, was on holiday in Scotland for his wife Rochelle's 50th birthday and posted regular updates to Facebook group Scotland From the Roadside .

"Rochelle makes her living as a travel agent and has sent lots of her clients to Scotland," he says.

"This was an opportunity for her to enjoy a holiday, and view some the properties and sites she’s sent her clients to. Without a doubt, she’ll be sending a lot more people to your lovely, and precious country."

The couple visited for 14 days and drove 1189 miles covering Edinburgh, Inverness, Pitlochry, John O'Groats, Orkney, Skye, Glencoe and Glasgow.

"The best way to visit Scotland is to tour by car," adds Christian. "We could set a leisurely pace, get off the beaten track, and visit the real Scotland. We can’t wait to come back. Thank you Scotland for your good cheer and open arms."

Here's Christian's 23 fond observations about Scotland, its people and culture.

1. Scotland embraces alternative energy – windmills everywhere. I wish we did the same. Shame on us.



2. The small, old distilleries are the best.



3. Americans should be friendlier; the Scots have us beat by a mile for openness, love, and general happiness.



4. There are no bathrooms in Scotland on the roads. I plan to start a page called “Peeing By the Roadside”.



5. I saw exactly 2 police cars in Scotland (1,100 miles covered). One cop parked and texting on his cell phone near a roundabout in Glasgow, the other smoking a cigarette by his car in Glencoe. Nothing like the US.

6. There are no billboards in Scotland.



7. I never saw a jet contrail in Scotland, nor a small (personal) aircraft.



8. Driving in Scotland (especially down the side of Loch Lomand) is a terrifying death sport. Scotland could use some wider roads.

9. Everything is metric, except for cars and distances. It made my head hurt.



10. It's ridiculously windy. Everywhere.

10B. It’s ridiculously rainy. Everywhere.



11. It’s hard to find places the tourists haven’t been to. Our planet is shrinking.



12. Scotland has the best vistas I’ve ever seen.



13. Motorcycling in Scotland is a big deal.

14. I hate electrical outlets with a switch on them.



14B. Shavers are allowed in bathrooms, but not hair dryers. Crazy.



15. The Scots invented almost everything that is cool.



16. Trash cans in Scottish hotel rooms are always the size of a coffee can (you can fit one Kleenex and an empty bag of crisps inside – and that’s it. The foot pedal (to open the can) is usually dirty.



17. The grass is really green, and lush.



18. Americans fret about haggis. It’s F’ng awesome.

19. I wish America had the “buy the next round of drinks rule”. I did it for some lads about to climb Ben Nevis the next day for charity, and it was one of the best memories from my trip. We are now friends!

20. If you are new to Glasgow on “Firm” days, stay clear of the pubs until the dust settles. Watch the colors you wear.



21. Saturday night in Glasgow is amazing, vibrant, and a bit crazy.



22. Good Cullen skink is almost better than whisky.



23. Everyone wants to see Edinburgh (we were a bit bored there), when Glasgow is the place to see!

Most of all - We were always received with warmth and graciousness all across this beautiful country by everyone. If you are ever in central Virginia (USA) look me up. Dinner and a pint will be on me.