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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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Is Scotland the only place where hogmanay is celebrated?
Hogmanay is just the Scottish name for New Year's Eve which is celebrated in most countries.
Do England Ireland Scotland and Wales all use the same currency?
no Scotland wales and England use pounds and Ireland use euro
Who was the Greenan castle Ayr Scotland built for?
The ruins of Greenan Tower are on a sheer coastal cliff south west of Ayr. It was built in 1603 by John Kennedy of Baltersan (on the site of an earlier castle raised by the Davidson family, though nothing remains of this castle).
Are the post offices in Scotland closed on Easter Monday?
Yes, Easter Monday is a bank holiday in Scotland and all Post Offices are closed.
Is there a travel agency in Scotland named You-Go Scotland Travel Agency?
I live in Scotland and have never heard of them, they could be a small local firm however.
Who were the painted people of Scotland?
They were the Picts a tribe in early Scotland who may have painted their bodies or it might have been tattoo's.
Did Scottish MP's vote yes or no in Parliament to join the EEC in 1973?
In 1973 the Scottish MP's in the British Parliament voted by a 51% no vote against joining the EEC.
Are the free church of Scotland allowed to drink?
Yes, people in the Free Church of scotland are allowed to drink if the so choose to. Drinking alcohol is no prohibited in the Word of God, however drunkenness is. So alcohol in moderation is ok.
What is the difference between Glasgow airport and prestwick airport?
Glasgow and prestwick airports both serve Glasgow but are in completely different locations. Glasgow Intl. Airport is in the village of Abbotsinch, near Paisley and Renfrew and Prestwick is in the town of Prestwick, Ayrshire. Glasgow Intl. is bigger and has more airlines (Continental, BA, Easyjet, Thomson etc) and Prestwick mainly accomodates for the low cost market (Ryanair and Wizzair). Prestwick has a direct rail link to Glasgow city centre but with Glasgow intl. you will have to take the bus to Paisley Gilmour Street station and trains run from there to Central. If your looking for a low cost, easy to get to place, go Prestwick, if your travelling mid/long haul, want to be nearer to the city and don't mind taking a taxi, the Glasgow Intl.
What time is it in Edinburg Scotland and dublin Ireland?
Ireland and Scotland are in the same time zone.
What does ness mean in the place names Loch Ness Inverness?
Headland or Cape - it comes from the Norse so will be found anywhere the Vikings have settled.
How long would it take from the shetland islands to London on a train?
You can't take a train directly from the Shetland Islands to London. You can't even fly directly between Shetland and London. You could travel by boat from Shetland to Aberdeen and then take a train or fly from there to London or you could fly from Shetland to Edinburgh and either fly or take a train from Edinburgh to London.
How can you find a travel agent in Aberdeen?
A person can use the yellow pages for Aberdeen to search for a travel agent. One can also use the websites Yell, Yelp, Angie's List, Kayak, and Manta.
Can palm trees be found on the west coast of scotland?
Yes. Some of the cabbage palms are hardy on the west coast because of the effects of the Gulf Stream.
Where in Britain can you find loch ness?
Loch Ness is situated in the Scottish highlands, about 23 miles from Inverness.
Why is Burns night celebrated on January 25th?
Burns night is a celebration of the life and works of the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who was born on 25 January 1759.
Are people from Scotland anti Semitic?
Only some of the Muslims.The Proddies & Tims are too busy being anti-one another!
