US travellers warned of 'risks' of visiting Scotland
18 January 2008American travellers have been given a number of warnings regarding the hazards of taking a trip to Scotland.
Posted on website virtualtourist.com, the advice gives visitors plenty of reasons to ensure they have travel insurance, warning of 'threats' such as Scottish football fans.
One visitor to the site wrote that people in Scotland go "stark nuts" about matches, teams and players, the Daily Record reports.
"Do not make a derogatory statement in the wrong place at the wrong time," the person advised. "You may be hurt."
Other points of confusion and concern that were included in the list, which was compiled from the views of 2,000 Americans, included strong drink, queuing and country lanes.
One person warned that there is "always trouble" if foreign visitors do not adhere to the British custom of waiting in line.
On the road system, another commented: "It is really easy to forget that they drive differently - their streets are narrow and curvy and they dart around quickly in little Euro-cars.
"Driving in UK is not easy. They don't drive on the right side of the road, but on the wrong side."