18 Scottish Places That Will Make South Africans Feel All The FeelsSkip To ContentHomepageSign InSearch BuzzFeedSearch BuzzFeedlol Badge Feedwin Badge Feedtrending Badge FeedCalifornia residents can opt out of "sales" of personal data.Do Not Sell My Personal Information 2022 BuzzFeed, Inc PressRSSPrivacyConsent PreferencesUser TermsAd ChoicesHelpContactSitemapPosted on 20 Feb 2017 18 Scottish Places That Will Make South Africans Feel All The Feels And Zimbabweans too, of course. by Ashley DaviesBuzzFeed ContributorFacebookPinterestTwitterMailLink 1 Luskentyre beach on the Isle of Harris View this photo on Instagram instagram.com When that Chapman's Peak drive is fading from your memory, these golden Hebridean sands and turquoise sea can help you remember. 2 The Caffeine Drip in Edinburgh thecaffeinedrip.com If you haven't had koeksisters for so long that you suspect they're actually illegal now, then this South African café and bakery has your back. 3 Gourock Outdoor Pool View this photo on Instagram instagram.com When you just want to swim in a pool that doesn't have a roof, head to this lovely salt water pool and dive in. It's heated to 29ºC, so you won't get too cold. 4 Solly s African Village in Glasgow Facebook: sollysafrica Facebook: sollysafrica If you're looking for authentic biltong and boerewors then this friendly supermarket in Glasgow's got your back. And they stock a load of other great African products too. 5 Kibble Palace at Glasgow Botanic Gardens View this photo on Instagram instagram.com This beautiful Victorian hothouse is best place to be when you're craving heat, humidity and lush vegetation – it's practically Natal. 6 Shebeen in Edinburgh View this photo on Instagram instagram.com This South African Bar and Braai can fix you up with sosate, bunny chow, Fanta Grape, and even desserts made from Peppermint Crisps and Amarula. 7 Edinburgh Zoo View this photo on Instagram instagram.com If you're missing African animals, then Edinburgh Zoo's got plenty. You might even hear a familiar accent near the Rock hyrax area saying: "It's a bladdie dassie!" 8 The African Embassy shop in Glasgow africanembassy.co.uk commons.wikimedia.org / Creative Commons They've got hundreds of familiar products, snacks, vegetables, and staples like sadza (or pap or maize-meal, if that's what you call it). 9 Loch Linnhe Argyll and Bute View this photo on Instagram instagram.com When you wish you were having a sundowner in Kariba, indulge your sunset-on-water craving here – without the mozzies. Can't guarantee it'll be midge-free, though. 10 Glen Affric Highland View this photo on Instagram instagram.com If you ever find yourself sobbing for that time you went white-water rafting in the Zambezi, get yourself over to this beautiful, wild region 15 miles west of Loch Ness. Or contact Nae Limits, who run rafting trips in other parts of the country. 11 Indaba in Edinburgh Twitter: @Mr_Mark_Brown If you're missing African comfort food, head to this fab restaurant, which combines South African grub with Spanish tapas. Sure, it's not ALL about munching on reptiles, but these tender strips of croc are a delight. 12 Logan Botanic Garden in Dumfries and Galloway View this photo on Instagram instagram.com When you wish you were having a stroll in the Eastern Cape, head to this beautiful botanic garden, which is a wee slice of paradise. Simple. 13 Smoo Cave in Durness View this photo on Instagram instagram.com When you desperately want to go back to Chinhoye Caves, this majestic sea cave in the far north of Scotland will bring those memories flooding back. 14 Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World View this photo on Instagram Instagram: @saz_1987 When you haven't seen any colourful flying beasties for a while, head to Edinburgh Butterfly and Insect World: It's packed with the buggers. 15 The Falls of Dochart in Killin View this photo on Instagram instagram.com You should visit these frothing white waters whenever you get nostalgic for holidays in Nyanga. You might even notice some familiar place names in the area. 16 Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh View this photo on Instagram instagram.com If your tired eyes are longing for the sight of Table Mountain, this stunning outcrop of volcanic rock can do the trick. From a certain angle, of course. 17 The David Livingstone Centre in Blantyre View this photo on Instagram instagram.com When you get a hankering for some African history, check out this beautiful National Trust for Scotland property and museum in South Lanarkshire: the birthplace of the Scottish explorer and missionary who survived a lion attack. 18 Or to be honest if you re homesick you could just go anywhere View this photo on Instagram Instagram: @monik_instapic If you just want a friendly face, you've come to the right place. Scotland is home to a veritable army of bloody lovely people. It's properly lekker. Share This ArticleFacebook PinterestTwitterMailLink BuzzFeed DailyKeep up with the latest daily buzz with the BuzzFeed Daily newsletter!This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.