When did the 2007 tornado hit Scotland?
There was a tornado in Scotland County, October 5, 2007, around 4:30 in the afternoon. The county is near Memphis, Missouri.
What is the language of Auld Lang Syne?
welsh
Actually it's in an older Scottish dialect. It was written by Robert Burns
Where does the stay when he she goes on holiday to Scotland?
If you're asking about the queen, it's Balmoral Castle.
What was the name of the first minister of Scotland and what party did he represent?
Donald Dewar and he represented the Labour party.
Port Charlotte Ardbeg and the Oa are on which Scottish island?
Port Charlotte, Ardbeg and the Oa are all places on the Scottish island of Isla.
What does Mc stand for in a Scottish surname?
Derived from patronomycs - Mac or Mc means son (of), similar in use to the Irish O which originally meant grandson (of) and Mac was also used in Ireland but largely died out leaving Mac/Mc surnames generally Scottish and O' surnames generally Irish. The MAc/Mc names are generally Highland surnames but not always so, Lowlander and Norse descendants also used this titling to some extent. Nic means daughter but the usage has not fed into surnames in the same way as Mac/Mc.
Mac is still used in Ireland and has not died out. So Mac is not generally Scottish an example is McNamara and McNamee. It is still a common prefix in Irish names.
How much oxygen is at the top of ben nevis?
Enough to breathe normally without using any breathing apparatus.
What are Scotland's top five trading partners?
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What are the main industries in Scotland?
The Royal Bank of Scottland is one of the most profitable industries in the world.
Oil, ship building and coal mining are heavy industries. Exporting of whiskey and tourism are also very profitable in Scottland.
Are English and British the same?
It seems a lot of Americans think so. You hear about 'British accents' which usually means an English one.
The term 'British' can mean English, Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish as they are all UK citizens.
What is a specific holiday celebrated in Scotland?
Burns Night is the most famous scottish celebration and it celebrates the birth of the famous scottish poet Robert Burns. Schools, univeristies and some work places will hold burns nights were people eat traditional scottish foods duch as haggis neeps and tatties (Haggis turnip and mashed potato and follows by dancing and many toasts. Hope this helps xx
Best fish and chip shop in Stonehaven?
The bay by miles!!! Or the bervie chipper if you like burnt chips. (lol, i am just joking folks)
Not a large community (mainly in Glasgow) - about 5,000 out of a total Scottish population of 5 million
How close is Wales to Scotland?
The most common crossing point From Dublin to Wales is the ferry to Holyhead in Wales. The distance is about 67 miles and can be done in under two hours. By air, flying to Cardiff, takes less than an hour.
How dark does it get at night in the north of Scotland at this time of year?
In June and July, on a clear night, the northern horizon always has some brightness in Scotland, as even after sunset, the sun is not very far below the horizon. The sun sets at about 10:30pm around the solstice and it can be as late as 11pm when it gets dark, but because of the light from the northern horizon it is not as dark as it would be in other times of year. The sun would be rising at about 4am. If it is cloudy, then it would be darker. It is hard to give an accurate description of the level of darkness.
What are the six Scottish dietary targets?
fruit and veg - 400g/5 portions a day.
34g of breakfast cereals a day.
double white fish from 44g to 88g a week.
1/3 the salt you are eating.
child reduce sugar intake by 1/2, adults stay the same.
What does Mc in Scottish names mean?
It means 'son' in Scottish Gaelic.
McNeil is MacNéill (son of Niall).
Where does the name Scotland come from?
Land of the Scots.
"Scoti" was the name given to the Celts that lived in the area by the Romans who settled in the rest of the British Isles. It was literally the "Land of the Scoti".
Between Glasgow and edinbrugh which city is closer to dundee?
Edinburgh - Dundee is on the East Coast of Scotland about 40 miles or so north of Edinburgh. Glasgow is nearer the West Coast of Scotland and is a lot further away!