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Scotland
Questions related to the country of Scotland, which is located at the northern end of the island of Great Britain. The island lies close to the Atlantic coast of Europe. Scotland together with Northern Ireland, England and Wales comprises the nation called The United Kingdom
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What are historical events in Scotland?
The battle of Bannockburn in 1314, the battle of Flodden in 1513 and the union with England 1707.
Where did inverness get its name from?
Inverness means the mouth of the Ness - which is the name of the river which flows through the town.
What are the main languages of Glasgow?
Most Glaswegians are monoglots, speaking only English. There are some signs in Scots, but the language is rarely spoken. Scottish Gaelic is even rarer since it is not typically spoken in the lowlands (where Glasgow is). Most immigrants in Glasgow come from the Indian subcontinent, and so it may be possible to hear Hindi or Urdu on the streets of Glasgow.
Has Scotland ever had a hurricane?
No. Scotland has never had a hurricane.
In 2011, a cyclone named Friedhelm was nicknamed "Hurricane Bawbag" by many Scottish people. However, it still isn't officially classed as a hurricane. 'Bawbag' means testicles.
What was President MacKinlay's connection to Scotland?
MacKinlay is a Scottish surname so I would imagine that he was descended from Scottish emigrants.
How are Scotland and the United States the same?
They may be considered to be in the same class of liberal democracies by some people.
Why is the loch ness called loch ness?
Loch is the Scottish word for 'lake' and the 'loch' is part of the River Ness.
What is the width of Ben Nevis?
Ben Nevis is a mountain in Scotland and the highest point in the United Kingdom. The summit of Ben Nevis comprises a large stony plateau of about 100 acres
Is the Loch Ness monster known to go onto land?
No one has a record of definitely seeing the Loch Ness Monster, whether on land or in the water. Many have made claim, and hoaxes have been perpetrated, but there remains no definite proof that the Loch Ness Monster even exists.
Do you need a passport to fly from luton to Scotland?
No you don't need one however, since you are required to carry ID for boarding aircraft, a passport is the most practical. Check with your airline to see if they will accept a drivers liscense or some other type of ID.
The SNP stands for 'Scottish National Party', which is currently the government of Scotland with a majority of 69 seats in the Scottish Parliament.
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Is Mac Catholic and Mc protestant?
No. You can get people of both religions having both spellings, and of course lots of other names. It is in the full surnames that you can sometimes pick what would be a Catholic and what would be a Protestant, and many don't have Mc or Mac.
When was The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre born?
The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre was born in 2005.
What is a Scottish term for a police officer?
Coco pops or coco. Scottish rhyming slang for cops/coppers, based on the popular cereal kellogg's cocopops which has a monkey on the cover. Its an affectionate term but generally implies they're a bit thick.
