Scotland

Scotland

Scotland is in north-west Europe and is part of Great Britain, an island Country and the United Kingdom. Regions of Scotland:

History

Caledonia is the name the Romans give to Scotland.

Scottish figures:Jhon Phillip (Artist)                          Hugh Miller (Geologist)                          Tony Blair (minister)                           George Gordon (Minister)                           Willian Wallace ( composer)

Famous  people of Scotland-Gerard Butter and  Brian Cox [Celebrities]-Alexander Fleming (penicillin)-James watt (steam engine)-Alexander  Graham Bell (telephone)

   Nessie-The Loch Ness monster is a Cryptid that is reputed to inhabit      Loch  Ness in the Scottish Highlands.It´s similar to other supposed lake monster in the Scotland and elsewhere,tought it´s description varies from one account to the next. The monster produced a large eddy near Point Tower. This is similar to a plesiosaur.

Government

Prior to 1707, the kingdom of Scotland was a sovereign state, governed by the monarch, the privy council , and the parliamente. AS a result of the Treaty of Union agred in 1706 , the parliaments of England and Scotland each passed Acts of Union to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.

Clans

The meaning of clan is children or family

Tartan and Kilts

It´s the suit oficial of scotland

Typical Scottish family names

Doracha, Aila, Laria, Blaney , Abhaim , Adair, Kedlie.

Interesting facts

 

Emblem:

Flag: Cross of St Andrew

National Day: 30 November

Area: 78,789 sq Km

Population: Around 5.2 million

Capital city: Edinburgh

Major cities: Aberdeen, Dundee

Official Language: English

Nationality: Scottish and British

Anthem: Flower of scotland

Currency: Pound Sterling

Highest point: Ben Nevis

Lowest point: Bed of Loch Morar

Longes river: River Tay

Largest Lake: Loch Lomond

Official Animal: Unicorn

Traditional food and drink

The haggis It´s is the best known Scottish dish. It consists of a heavy sausage that is traditionally served with neeps and tatties, mashed ruta baga and potatoes.The shortbread cookieIs a type of traditional, typical of scotlandThe whiskyIt´s an alcoholic bevevage.

Golf

It´s a sport whose objective is to introduce a ball or ball in each of the holes distributed in the field with the least number of strokes.

Auld Lang SyneIt´s a song whose lyrics Scottish heritage is a poem written by Robert Burns 1781 , one of the most popular Scottish poets.

Edinburgh

Is the capital and second largest city in scotland  after glasgow.It´s located on the east  coast of the scotland on the banks of the fjord the river Forth. It´s was one of the most important centers of education and culture during the Age of Enlightenment, thanks to the University of EdinBurgh. 

HogmanayIt´s the scots word for the last day of the year and is sinonymous woth the celebration of the New Year.

Up-Helli-AaRefers to any of a variety of fire festivals held in Shetland in 30 January.

Robert Burn´s NightIt´s a celebration where we remember the life and work of Poet Robert Burn.

The Edinburgh FestivalIt´s a collective term for many arts and cultural festivals that tawe place in Edinburgh in august.