How and when was Scotland first discovered?
Im not sure when exactly but basically there was loads of different tribe thingys and they combined forces and became Scotland.
How many hours flight from London to Scotland?
It depends from where to in Scotland you are flying to.
Flights from London to Edinburgh and flights from London to Glasgow usually last about 1 hour with good flying conditions, however flights from London to Aberdeen (or Inverness) take about 10-15 minutes longer due to the larger distance covered.
I don't think anybody knows. The constant consumption and disposal of TV's makes it hard for to calculate the exact number.
photos and other sightings suggest if Nessie exists it may be a kind of plesiosaur which is not a dinosaur.plesiosaurs are aquatic reptiles and they did live in the same time as dinosaurs. however nobody really knows for sure, it may be a mammal or another kind of reptile, if the loch ness monster even really exists.
Which country is directly south of Scotland?
Scotland's southern border is England's northern border.
How do they celebrate Halloween in Scotland?
Halloween in Scotland is just the same as Halloween in any other country. Children dress up in costumes and trick or treat for sweets. Halloween parties are also very popular as it can be extremely cold in a Scottish October!
What is the name of Scottish mountain range?
ben nevis
Grampian Mountains
Ben Nevis is not a mountain range, it is the tallest peak in the UK. The three mountain ranges are: the Caringorms, the trossachs, and the grampian mountains.
How far away is Scotland from US?
From : http://www.freemaptools.com/how-far-is-it-between-scotland-and-philadelphia.htm it is 3259 miles or 5245 km
How many miles between carlisle and Scotland?
According to the AA route planner it is 95.8 miles by road.
How long is the River Annan in Scotland?
it's about 35 miles long and has 14 beats open to visiting anglers. (Source, http://www.riverannan.co.uk/)
What was the last country invaded by Scotland?
William the Conqueror (aka William the Bastard) of Normandy invaded in 1066 and supplanted King Harold, the last of the Anglo-Saxon kings. William's was the last successful invasion of England by a foreign power.
There was an unsuccessful invasion of Wales (but not England) by the French in 1797. The invaders looted food and wine and after two days, too drunk to fight, they surrendered to a local militia led by Lord Cawdor. According to local rumour, they mistook a large group of Welsh women onlookers for "several thousand" British redcoat soldiers and so were disinclined to offer any resistance.
During World War II German forces occupied the Channel Islands (from 1940-45), but these are not part of the UK. You can find photographs from this period showing British policemen alongside German soldiers.
Who is the royalty of Scotland?
There isn't a King of the Scots. Following the union of the Crowns on the death of Elizabeth the First (of England), James the 6th of Scotland became the King of England. So, in effect, he became James the First of England and 6th of Scotland. He was the chap who was responsible for commisioning the King James Version of the Holy Bible. Consequently, Scotland and England have had a shared monarchy ever since. So, the Current monarch is Queen Elizabeth the 2nd of England and 1st of Scotland (Scotland has never had a prior Queen Elizabeth as explained above!).
Is Scotland a wealthy country or a poor country?
No Scotland is not a poor country. out of the four countries in the UK, Scotland is second wealthiest. for its size and population Scotland is actually incredibly wealthy compared too the rest of the world. With my home town of Aberdeen bein one of the most successful thanks to Oil being discovered, fishing and Granite. which gives it the name, The granite city.
Scotland does not have "Provinces" or "Counties". For administrative purposes, Scotland is divided into 32 local council areas, similar to counties, these include East Ayrshire, City of Aberdeen, Orkney, East Lothian, Falkirk and Scottish Borders.
Scotland also has larger traditional regions, some used for government jurisdictions such as police and rescue services. These would be the closest to actual provinces and include Lothian and Borders, Strathclyde, Grampian, Tayside and The Highlands.
What is the castle called where the queen stays when she gos to Scotland?
No. Holyrood Palace is the current royal residence in Edinburgh.
What is the adult size of the loch ness monster?
It's as big or as small as you want it to be because it's only a story,
Yes. However, Scotland is not an independent country. Scotland is one of four countries which form the unitary state of the United Kingdom, along with England, Northern Ireland, and Wales. Some geographers erroneously believe that independence is required to be a country, but this is not the case.
What is the most common eye color in Scotland?
Blue is the most common - about 45%. Followed by green and then grey. Less than 8% have brown eyes. Remember, Scotland is a Celtic based nation so it would not be unusual to find a brown or redhead with blue eyes.
Where did the Loch Ness monster come from?
Most scientists don't believe that there is any monster in Loch Ness but those people who do believe in 'Nessie' generally seem to think that it is some sort of aquatic dinosaur but if that is so what it is doing in Loch Ness, which was buried under ice during the last Ice Age, or how it got there, nobody has even been able to satisfactoraliy explain.
Do you need a passport to fligh with out a valid passport in the UK?
Officially you don't need a passport to fly within the UK. However, due to recent security scares, you must produce an acceptable photo ID before boarding a flight. The easiest way to do that is to use a passport.
What is Scotland's major imports?
Scotland's primary imports are chemicals, fuels, clothing and footwear. Meanwhile, it's primary exports include service related industries, whiskey, renewable energy and oil.
Do you need a passport to fly from Scotland to Wales?
As it is an internal flight you do not need a passport. It is however required that you provide photographic ID generally, like your driving license. It is always best to check with the airline you are flying with as some of them may request to see a passport.
How does the size of Scotland compare to the size of a US state?
If Scotland was a US state, it would be the 41st largest state. (It is closest in size to South Carolina).
In actual size:
Scotland: 78,387 km2 or 30,414 sq mi
America: 9,629,091 km2 or 3,717,813 sq mi