Scotland Main information Scotland is a country that

Main information • Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom.

Nationals symbols • Flag - The national flag of Scotland, known as the Saltire

Patron Saint • The Patron Saint of Scotland is Saint Andrew. He was one

The capital of Scotland - Edinburgh • Edinburgh, the country's capital and second largest

Kilt • Kilt is the national costume in Scotland. It is worn by men

Bagpipes • Traditional Scottish instrument is called bagpipes. It is played during all national

Highlands • Highlands is a Scottish name for mountains. They are situated in the

Loch Ness • The lake Loch Ness is known as a place where a

Food • The traditional Scottish dish is Haggis, which is made from parts of

Sport • Sport is an important element in Scottish culture. One of the traditions

Famous Scots in history • One of the most famous people from Scotland is

Famous people now • One of the most famous people from Scotland nowadays is

Whisky • Scotland is also known for its alcohol drink. There is a whisky

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Scotland

Main information • Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. In addition to the mainland, Scotland includes over 790 islands including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.

Nationals symbols • Flag - The national flag of Scotland, known as the Saltire or St. Andrew's Cross, dates (at least in legend) from the 9 th century, and is thus the oldest national flag still in use. • The thistle is the flora emblem of Sotland

Patron Saint • The Patron Saint of Scotland is Saint Andrew. He was one of the Jesus Christ apostols. His day is celebrated on the 30 th of November.

The capital of Scotland - Edinburgh • Edinburgh, the country's capital and second largest city, is one of Europe's largest financial centres. There a lot of monumets like Edingurgh Castle or st. Giles Cathedral. In this city borned many famous people for example Alexander Graham Bell inventor of the telephone.

Kilt • Kilt is the national costume in Scotland. It is worn by men for special occasions. • Kilt is made of tartan – a checked fabric. • Every clan in Scotland has its own tartan.

Bagpipes • Traditional Scottish instrument is called bagpipes. It is played during all national festivals.

Highlands • Highlands is a Scottish name for mountains. They are situated in the northern part of Scotland. There is Ben Nevis – the highest mountain not only in Scotland, but in the all UK.

Loch Ness • The lake Loch Ness is known as a place where a strange monster is believed to live. Now it is a big tourist atraction.

Food • The traditional Scottish dish is Haggis, which is made from parts of a sheep such as a stomache, liver, kidneys. There also onions and spices.

Sport • Sport is an important element in Scottish culture. One of the traditions of Scotland are Higlands Games which consist of a few competitions e. g. • Tossing the caber • Higland dancing • Dogs’ trial

Famous Scots in history • One of the most famous people from Scotland is Alexander Graham Bell who invented telephone.

Famous people now • One of the most famous people from Scotland nowadays is an actor Sean Connery. He is famous for playing the main part in James Bond films.

Whisky • Scotland is also known for its alcohol drink. There is a whisky factory and museum in Edinburgh.