Scotland

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.

The largest religion in Scotland is the various Christian denominations. The largest Christian denomination is the Protestant church, represented by the "Church of Scotland" and the smaller "Free Church of Scotland". The Protestant churches are mainly "presbyterian". The other main Christian denomination is the Roman Catholic Church. There are also some Anglicans and Baptists among the Christian denominations. The other religions include Islam, Jewish and Hindu, perhaps around 5% of the population together.

Yes, Scotland has temperate rainforests, known as Atlantic oakwoods. These ancient woodlands are found in the west coast and highlands of Scotland, characterized by high rainfall and mild temperatures that support diverse plant and animal species.

Scotland is right around 275 miles long. It is 25 miles wide at its narrowest point and 155 miles wide at its broadest point.

In distance it is approximately 600 miles from London to the Central Belt - the most populated area of Scotland (where Glasgow and Edinburgh are both found). Planes from Glasgow and Edinburgh take approximately 1 hour to get to the London airports. Trains take you from the centre of the cities right to the middle of London - the shortest possible train is 4 hours. Alternatively to drive takes around 7/8 hours.

see Audit Scotland's report on how councils are meeting their race equality duty at www.audit-scotland.gov.uk. it includes figures

Scotland is part of the United Kingdom whose Head of State is Queen Elizabeth II. Only republics have presidents, monarchies have kings or queens. The First Minister of Scotland is currently Alex Salmond.

The most popular pet in Scotland is the domestic cat. Cats are favored for their independent nature and ability to adapt to various living environments. They are also known to be good companions and require minimal maintenance compared to other pets.

While Scottish people do speak English and 'yes' is understood there quite perfectly, a very common way of saying it is 'aye.' Scottish English is a variety of English spoken in Scotland is not the same as Scottish Gaelic (which is a Celtic language.)

They include: Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland, Mount Vesuvius, Italy, Sakurajima, Japan, Mount Merapi, Indonesia and Mount Nyiragongo, D.R of Congo. Active volcanos includes the volcanos which are currently erupting, or have erupted in the last 10,000 years.

Scotland has been involved in a number of wars and battles especially with England. Some of these wars include Battle of Brunanburh, Battle of Carham, Battle of Alnwick, Battle of Clitheroe, Battle of the Standard and the Battle of Alnwick.

Great Britain is the island comprising the mainlands of Scotland, England and Wales. It is also sometimes used to refer to the combined countries of Scotland, England and Wales.

Great Britain, after the Acts of Union in 1707, was the official name of the country that was created by the union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England.

In all of these cases Scotland is a part of Great Britain.

From whom, may I ask? Scotland never belonged to anybody but the Scots throughout recorded history until the Act of Union in 1707, when it became part of the United Kingdom. Will it ever regain its Independence? There is a small amount of agitation for it, but most Scots are content to remain part of the Union while reserving the right to hate the English. Following devolution in 1999, Scotland once again achieved having it's own, albeit devolved, Parliament. The Scottish Parliament has the powers to introduce new laws, address issues in relation education, crime, health and prisons, but has limited powers in relation to immigration and issues with UK or international impact, eg. immigration.