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Its name originates from one Celtic tribes and means the land of cattle.
Scotland Location Capital Symbol Flag Patron saint Nationality Language … …
Scotland takes up one third of the territory of the British Isles (about 70000 square kilometers). It is the most northern part of the island of Great Britain. The Cheviot Hills mark the boundary between England Scotland.
Scotland includes more than 790 islands: the Hebrides, and the Orkney, the Shetland Islands and many others. It is washed by the North Sea on the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the north and west and the North Channel and the Irish Sea in the southwest.
• The population of Scotland is about 5 mln people.
What is the nationality of the people living there? (Scots/Scottish)
What is the official language of the country? English
What symbols of the country can you name?
Loch Ness monster Kilt Bagpipe
What does the flag of Scotland look like? The flag of Scotland is a white cross from corner to corner on a blue field. It is one of the oldest flags in the world, traditionally dating back to the 9 th century.
The Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland was the official coat of arms of the monarchs of Scotland, and were used as the official coat of arms of the Kingdom of Scotland until the Union of the Crowns in 1603. Afterwards, the arms became an integral part of the Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom.
Joining the UK In 1706 after a long struggle for its independence Scotland agreed on the Treaty Union with England and they created the United Kingdom.
What is the national symbol of the country? A thistle
It is the national emblem of Scotland. The legend says that the thistle saved Scotland from Norman invaders in the 13 th century. People say that during a surprise night by the invaders, the Scottish soldiers were awakened by their shouts as their bare feet touched the thorns of the thistles in the field they were crossing.
Who is its patron Saint? St. Andrew His day (the 30 th of November) is the national day of Scotland.
The Edinburgh military tattoo Is a festival or performances that started in 1947 The Royal Mile A show that takes place five or six nights a week in August and September The Cannongate Is the oldest part of Edinburgh Princes Street Is a line of streets that connects the castle and Holyrood Palace Holyrood House Is a royal palace Glasgow Is an industrial center of Scotland The Castle Is connected with the name of Walter Scott The Edinburgh festival Is the most picturesque part of the Royal Mile
Scotland is divided into three regions: the Highlands, the Lowlands and the Southern Uplands, which border on England.
The Highlands of Scotland are among the oldest mountains in the world.
They are the most northern and the most under populated area.
They reach their highest point in Ben Nevis (1343 m).
The Lowlands, which is the most industrial region, with about three quarters of the population.
The Southern Uplands border on England.
There are many lakes in Scotland. Many valleys are filled with lakes, called lochs. Loch Lomond is the largest and the most beautiful of all the lochs in Scotland. The lakes of Scotland.
The best-known is Loch Ness where some people think a large monster lives. A popular nickname for the Loch Ness Monster is Nessie.
What is the capital of this country? Edinburgh
The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. It has been the capital since 15 th century. The Palace of Holyrood. Princes street garden
The Monument to Bobby
Scottish kilt The national dress of the Scots is the kilt, which was originally worn by men. It is a skirt with a lot of folds.
The kilt is a relic of the time when the clan system existed in the Highlands. The word “clan” means “family. ” Everybody in the clan had the same name , like Mac. Donald or Mac. Gregor ( “Mac” means “son of” ). It was really like a big family. The clan had it’s own territory and was ruled by a powerful chief. Each clan had its own tartan. There were battles between different clans but nowadays they live in peace with each other.
Royal tartan Wearing of tartans or coloured checks was common in the Highlands before the defeat by the English in 1745. Originally , the tartan was worn as a single piece of cloth , thrown over the shoulders. Each clan has its own tartan. The prevailing colours are red, yellow and blue.
The national instrument of Scotland is a bagpipe. It is made of sheepskin. The player fills a leather bag with air by blowing into it and allows the air to come through pipes.
The national Scottish dish is haggis. It is made from oatmeal, lamb’s lungs, heart and liver, mixed with onion and spices. It is traditionally packed in a sheep’s stomach. It is sewn up and boiled for a few hours. The Scots eat it with potatoes and mashed turnips.
Robert Burns Scotland’s national poet The 25 th of January is celebrated by Scots all over he world. It is the birthday of Robert Burns, a poet who wrote in the Scottish dialect of English. The festival is called Burns Night. During the festival pipe music is played, national dress is worn, the haggis (a traditional dish) is eaten, many speeches are made. People recite poems of their favourite poet.
Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The largest cities • The largest cities in Scotland are Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness, Sterling.
Aberdeen • Aberdeen is one of the large cities of Scotland.
The Edinburgh military tattoo takes place every August and September and is known all over the world. The performers play military music and march to it.
Hogmanay is the name the Scots give to the last day of the year. At midnight there are fireworks and everyone sings “Auld Lang Syne, ” a song by Robert Burns. Another tradition is “ The First Foot. ” If the first person to enter your house on New Year’s morning is a man with dark hair, who is carrying a piece of coal, you will have good luck in the New Year.
Scottish Highland Games attract a lot of spectators all over the world. The games open and close with colourful ceremonies. The most impressive events at the games are tossing the caber, throwing the hammer, stone put, tug of war (rope pulling). There also competitions in bagpiping and Scottish dancing.
Famous Scottish Edinburg is the cultural centre of Scotland with the names of George Gordon Byron, Walter Scott, Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Burns and Arthur Conan Doyle.