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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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Where is Barrhead?

There are actually two Barrhead's in the world:

Barrhead, Scotland is a town located in East Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK, and is 8 miles southwest of Glasgow on the edge of Gleniffer Braes.

Barrhead, Alberta, Canada is a small agricultural town located about 120 km northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, on the intersection of Grizzly Trail (Highway 33) and Highway 18.

What is the distance from paisley to st Andrews?

I am assuming you mean Ian Paisley and St Andrew. The latter is dead - and it's a miracle the former isn't, since he single handedly started the 'Troubles' in Norn Iron.

But assuming they were both alive I think the distance between them would be immense - i.e. totally different ideologies.

When was Scottish Widows founded?

Scottish Widows was founded by a group of Scotsmen in March of 1812, in Edinburgh. Originally, it was set up for securing funds for widows and then was extended to the entire United Kingdom until Scotland's first mutual life office opened in 1815.

What languages are spoken in Aberdeen Scotland?

The two main languages of Aberdeen are:

  1. Scots (Doric dialect)
  2. English


Note: Scots is closely related to English, and not to be confused with Scottish Gaelic.

Is the unicron the tradional animal of Scotland?

No, Unicron is a giant robot from Transformers, with the size of a planet and the power to destroy one. In the original movie, he wanted to devour Cybertron and in Armada he wanted the Minicon robots to give him his full power.

Why is Scotland yard not in Scotland?

The headquarters of the Metropolitan Police is so called because they were originally located in a street called Scotland Yard in London. The street is still there, but the police have moved to bigger premises in the Victoria area.

Scotland Yard was originally where the Scottish Ambassador lived in London before the political union of England and Scotland.

Is the water in Loch Ness drinkable?

No not unless it is purified. No lake water is drinkable due to pollution, bacteria in the water, and other conditions.

What do they call the police in Scotland?

Depends where in Scotland you are from. In Aberdeen some people call them bobbies or just police

Couldyou get to dunnottar crematorium from Lanarkshire?

Yes - quite easily by car or private transport - by taking the M74 north/M73 north/M8 west to Glasgow coming off onto Great Western Road. Thereafter continue westwards until almost out of Clydebank. After you pass the West Highland Hotel (on your right) take the next exit (on your left) and follw the signs for the crematorium. You will pass back over the dual carriageway you have just left as the crematorium is situated on the northside. PB

Why would the queen of England still be head of state if Scotland goes independent?

Because she isn't the Queen of England alone. Queen Elizabeth II is queen of the United Kingdom which is comprised of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Where is the town annan?

Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland.

How long ago was the country of Scotland first settled?

1st clarify the question ....

By 'settled' is it queried when was it first 'populated' ie settled with people? If so the answer is 'forever', because the oldest surviving artifacts are coincident with end of the last Ice Age, but are sufficiently substantial and socially developed that they must have been preceded by ancient primitive settlements and populations of which no traces survived.

In terms of the traceable ancestors of the current scottish population, we are the descendants of 5 'species' - the 4 nations Angles, Britons, Picts and Scots, plus the Norsemen (Vikings) who controlled the Northern and Western Isles into the 12th centuryAD. The Angles generally occupied the southeast, the Britons the southwest, both with territorial spread across the current political border. The Picts were the inhabitants of the mountainous highland area from the retreat of the ice and the Scots invaded from Ireland.

Myth is that the Scots originated in the Black Sea and were displaced into their boats to survive where they could settle. This is rather romantically (but unsubstantiated) documented in the Declaration of Arbroath, the famous and beautifully written request to the Pope of the day in 1320 to respect the sovereignty of Scotland established by battle in 1314, and requesting the Pope to instruct the English king to desist from attempting to invade the Scots. If only.

Why did tony foley pastor of eikon church Edinburgh Scotland leave?

Because the crowd changed and his original vision was no longer being fulfilled.

What are the requirements of transferring money from the royal bank of Scotland to a foreign bank?

Ask RBS. But if you received emails with very sad stories about someone needing help to transfer their dead parents' funds - that is a scam. It is so common, that it is called a transfer fee scam. Don't fall for it. Cease all communication. Don't send them your information or documents. Don't send them money. There is no refugee. There is no parents' account. They are just trying to get your money.

How do you pronounce Holyrood in Scotland?

This is quite a large debate in Scotland! Most people from Edinburgh, and around the country, pronounce it as 'Holly-rude.' However, many residents of Glasgow pronounce it 'Holy-rude.'

Holyrood Palace, located at the bottom of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the official residence of the British monarch (currently Queen Elizabeth I) while in Scotland. It has served as the residence of the Kings and Queens of Scots since the 16th century; Holyrood Abbey nearby was founded in 1128 by David I. Visiting monarchs stayed in a nearby guesthouse until James IV constructed a new palace near the abbey in the early 16th century. It was built in its present form starting in 1671. The 16th century apartments of Mary, Queen of Scots and the monarch's current State Apartments are open for tours by the public when the British monarch is not there.

Is there a Mr T David working for London Scottish Bank plc?

Phone them up and ask to speak to him, that should be an easy way to find out.