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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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What languages are spoken in Wales Ireland and Scotland?
Wales has its own language which is Welsh, which is still the mother tongue in some areas of Wales.
Scotland has its own language which is Scots Gaelic, spoken as the mother tongue in the Highlands and Islands.
Although a percentage of both countries speak their own language almost everyone of the native peoples also speaks English.
Northern Ireland has now a growing ulster Scots community which have their own dialect very different from scotch Gaelic or Irish Gaelic.
Worth the Royal Bank of Scotland plc one pound sterling?
One pound sterling is worth one pound sterling, surprisingly enough.
What is the name of a seaport in Scotland?
Yes. Aberdeen, Fraserburgh, Peterhead, Leith and Clydebank are all Scottish seaports. There are also military seaports which are not available to general shipping.
Where is Scotland can you see Ireland?
On a clear day it is possible to see Ireland from parts of Scotland.
How long does it take to get from Scotland to Jamaica?
The flight time for flights between the above places is 8 hours
This is an approximate travel time (calculated in ideal conditions. The travel speed is 500 mph and 30 mins for take off and landing). The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc
What are the three languages Scotland speak?
The celtic language of Scotland is Gaelic, or GÃ idhlig.
Along with Irish and Manx ( from the Isle of Man) it is part of the Goidelic branch of celtic languages. Whereas Welsh and Cornish are from the Brythonic branch.
Gaelic came to Scotland between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, pushing the native Picts to the north and west. The Picts may have spoken a Brythonic version of celtic, over time the two groups merged into one nation, the Scots of today. Gaelic began to be replaced in the 16th century as a version of Middle English known as Early Scots developed in the south of Scotland and gradually spread through the whole.
The UK census of 2001 showed over 98 000 gaelic speakers in Scotland. The |Scottish Parliament publishes documents in Gaelic, and has held debates in Gaelic.
Which football player has played in Scotland England Spain and Italy?
Pierre Womé
Kluivert.
Henry.
Davids.
Guiseppe Rossi
Laurent Blanc
Bogarde... ac, barca, chelsea
sissoko...valencia, liverpool, juventus
kovacecic... sheffield wednesday, real sociedad, juventus, lazio
What sport is Scotland famous for?
In Scotland the main sport is football, or as those of us in the United States call it, soccer. Rugby is also a popular sport.
Traditional sports include those in the "Highland Games" such as caber tossing, tug o war, etc
Scotland's National game is Football.. They are one among the well known teams in the European Football playing nations.. Rugby & Golf are the other important sports that has been playing in the country for years.. Sports like Fishing, Hill walking or mountaineering can also be seen there..
How does the Glasgow Coma Scale evaluate a patient's responsiveness?
as part of the admission examination, a Glasgow score of three to five points often suggests that the patient has likely suffered fatal brain damage, while eight or more points indicates that the patient's chances for recovery are good.
What is the most common natural resource in Scotland?
North Sea oil, hydro-electric power, coal, (but it's running out) soon to be replaced by wind power.
What natural barriers separate Scotland and England?
The Cheviot Hills and the River Tweed.
Hadrian's Wall may not be as natural but it is 75 miles long and built by the Romans. It borders England and Scotland.
How long has Scotland been part of the united kingdom?
Scotland is not, never has been and never will be a part of England. Scotland is a country which is in a political union with England(inc Wales) and six counties of Ireland. Comment: To refer to Scotland as being England (or part of England) has the same effect on a scotsman/woman as saying America is part of Canada or Americans are Canadians for the americans. It winds us up - so don't do it! ;-)
Is Irish and scottish worst enemies?
No they don't. Irish people and Scottish people get on very well.
See the links below for some maps of Northern Ireland
Why is it so cold and wet in Scotland?
Its cold in scotland because its furthest away from the gulf stream which warms the rest of the country. The cold air converts the evaporated water into rain. Also it not excacly (sorry cant spell) close to the equator. also alot of rainfall is from relief rainfall which is caused by the mountains.
How much money dose ticket cost to go to Scotland by an air plain?
The answer to that obviously depends on where you are travelling from and what form of transport you are taking. It is obviously much cheaper to travel to Scotland by bicycle from England than it is to travel by plane from New Zealand.
What country lies north of Scotland?
well i suppose wales would be technically between the two countries, but there are parts where England is nearer. check it out on a map!
Is the UK the same as Scotland?
UK is an abbreviation of The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, so that Scotland is a PART of the UK.
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How long does it take to drive from Scotland to grimsby?
Grimsby is a town and Scotland is a country - it will depend on which part of Scotland you are travelling to. Your question is like asking how far from New York to Canada.
Loch Morar with a maximum depth of 310 m.
Loch Ness is second with a maximum depth of 132 m.
What is a Scottish vicarage called?
A vicar lives in a vicarage and a minister (Church of Scotland) lives in a manse.
What is the distance between Scotland and Germany?
From Glasgow, Scotland to Paris, France is 556.5 miles. The average nonstop flight takes about 1 hour 55 minutes. Connecting flights take 3 hours 35 minutes or more.
The name of Scotland in french?
SCOTLAND - (L')Ecosse
SCOTTISH - (m) eccosais [ekosay] (f) eccosaise[ekosayz]
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