Scotland

Another name for a Scottish Church is a "kirk." This term is commonly used in Scotland to refer to a church.

The country that's the furthest away from England is New Zealand. That's is as much as we know so far.

It turns out that 16 is the age of consent in Scotland. Wikipedia has an article and a link is provided.

The best soccer team in Scotland is usually considered to be either Celtic or Rangers, who have a long-standing rivalry and are two of the most successful clubs in the country. The title of the best team can vary depending on current form and recent performances.

Gophers are not native to Scotland; they are typically found in North America. However, there are similar rodents called voles that are native to Scotland and may be mistaken for gophers due to their similar appearance and behavior of tunneling underground.

Up to a point. Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland are the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain (the U.K.). Scotland has it's own parliament which is unique among the four U.K. countries. However, issues such as defence, taxes and foreign policy are decided at Westminster, the seat of the BRITISH government. Scottish MP's can vote on British issues (as can MP's from England, Wales and N. Ireland) but English, Welsh and N. Irish MP's cannot vote on Scottish issues. Scottish history, culture, education and judicial system is different from anywhere else in the U.K.

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Aberdeen is the most industrialised city in Scotland through having huge numbers of companies involved in the oil and gas sector.

As a result there is virtually no unemployment and it is hard to find enough workers in the area.

Glasgow is the largest city and was the most important industrial centre in the past.

There are 800 islands in Scotland. Amazing, aren't it !

Hibernian FC last won the Scottish Cup in the 2015-2016 season, defeating Rangers in the final.

The phrase "the bonnie banks of the gloman" doesn't have a specific meaning and may be a misheard or miswritten variation of a familiar phrase or location. It could be an amalgamation of different concepts or words.

Pounds sterling, the same as in the rest of the UK.

In Scotland three banks issue their own banknotes: the Bank of Scotland, - the Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank.

English notes (issued by the Bank of England) are valid in Scotland and Scottish notes can be used in England. They have exactly the same value.

sadly Scotland has no wild bison that i know of (I'm sure there are lots in zoos)

but Scotland does have a wide variety of bovine (or cow like animals) including the famous highland cow

Irn-Bru is a popular Scotish soft drink and Whisky is a popular spirit. Of course the Scottish also drink Water, Fruit Juice, Tea, Coffee, Coke, Beer, Wine etc. just like most western societies.

James V of Scotland died of fever at the age of 30 in 1542, just days after his army was defeated by the English forces at the Battle of Solway Moss. The shock of the defeat and the news of the birth of his daughter (who would later become Mary, Queen of Scots) are said to have contributed to his declining health.

Pounds sterling (£), same as the rest of the UK.

It is 16.5 miles

Very long indeed :)

By road (A9, A912, A85, A90, A85, A92, A919) it is about 49 miles and will typically take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

Scotland was not founded by a single individual. Its origins can be traced back to the Kingdom of Scotland which emerged as a unified entity in the early Middle Ages through a process of consolidation and unification of various tribes and territories.

The National Day of Scotland is called St. Andrew's Day, and it is celebrated on November 30th each year. This day honors St. Andrew, who is the patron saint of Scotland. It is a day to celebrate Scottish culture, heritage, and traditions.

"Scotland" is "L'Ecosse" in French.

Scotland is divided into council areas rather than provinces. There are 32 council areas in Scotland, each with its own local government responsible for various services like education, housing, and transportation. Each council area is further divided into wards for electoral purposes.

In Scotland, it is illegal to have monkeys as pets without a special license, as they are classified as dangerous wild animals. The license is typically only issued to zoos, wildlife parks, and other professional establishments that can provide appropriate care for the animals.

The oldest University in Scotland is the third oldest in the English speaking world, founded in 1410 it is the University of St. Andrews in Fife.