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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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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
Current major industries include banking and financial services, education, entertainment, biotechnology, transport equipment, oil and gas, whisky, and tourism. Other important industries include textile production (woollens, silks, and linens), distilling, brewing and fishing.
How many mps are in scottish Parliament?
The number changes. It is also dependant on which parliament you mean
Where are the Scottish kings crowned?
Edinburgh is the capital city of the country of Scotland. Scotland has had many kings of Scotland in the past until it became part of the United Kingdom and shared the same monarchs with England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
How does Scotland celeabrate Cristmas?
Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2008-December 2009 period.
Public holidays observed in Scotland are the same as those observed in the rest of the UK with the exception of Easter Monday and the late August Summer Bank Holiday and with the addition of:
2008
2 Jan 2nd January.
4 Aug Summer Bank Holiday.
2009
2 Jan 2nd January.
3 Aug Summer Bank Holiday.
Source: World Travel Guide
What is the five major citys in Scotland?
Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Dundee, In no Particular order.
For the record they are the only cities in Scotland aswell!
6 Cities;
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Dundee
Aberdeen
Stirling
Inverness
What is the landscape like in Scotland?
It is hilly and the mountains are mainly in the Western side of Scotland.
How many national parks are there in Scotland?
There are currently 50 establishment that are classed as zoos open in the UK. There are several more planned to open in the not to distant future. The current zoos in the UK are:
- Africa Alive!
- Amazon World Zoo
- Banham Zoo
- Belfast Zoo
- Blackbrook Zoological Park
- Blackpool Zoo
- Blair Drummond Safari Park
- Bristol Zoo Gardens
- Chessington Zoo
- Chester Zoo
- Colchester Zoo
- Cotswold Wildlife Park
- Cricket St Thomas Wildlife Park
- Dartmoor Zoological Park
- Drayton Manor Zoo
- Drusillas Zoo Park
- Dudley Zoo
- Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
- Edinburgh Zoo
- Exmoor Zoo
- Finvoy fun farm & Zoo
- Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo
- Hamerton Zoological Park
- Harewood Bird Gardens
- The Hawk Conservancy
- Highland Wildlife Park
- Howletts Wild Animal Park
- Isle of Wight Zoo
- Knowsley Safari Park
- Linton Zoological Gardens
- London Zoo
- Longleat Safari Park
- Lotherton Hall Bird Garden
- Marwell Zoological Park
- Monkey World
- National Birds of Prey Centre
- Newquay Zoo
- Noah's Ark Zoo Farm
- Paignton Zoo
- Paradise Wildlife Park
- Port Lympne Wild Animal Park
- Shaldon Wildlife Trust
- South Lakes Wild Animal Park
- Southport Zoo
- Tropical World
- Twycross Zoo
- Welsh Mountain Zoo
- West Midland Safari Park
- Whipsnade Zoo
- Woburn Safari Park
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Which country includes England Scotland Wales and Northern Ireland?
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland more often called the United Kingdom (UK).
The political structure of The British Isles has changed several times through history and many people find this confusing - even some British people. There were originally four separate countries - England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland.
- In 1171 the King of England also became the King of Ireland - there were still four separate countries but the English King was king of two of them.
- In 1282 the King of England brought Wales under English rule.
- In 1603 King James VI of Scotland also became King of England, as James I. There were now three separate countries - England, which from the monarchy point of view included the Principality of Wales, Scotland and Ireland and James was separately King of each of them.
- In 1701 the crowns of England and Scotland were united as "Great Britain" and the Kingdom of Ireland remained separate.
- In 1801 the crown of Ireland was united and the country became "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland."
- In 1922, the southern part of Ireland became independent and is now The Republic of Ireland, the six countries of Northern Ireland remained a part of The United Kingdom giving the country its present title "The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland."
Other terms which may add confusion to the situation include:
- "Ulster," which is sometimes used synonymously with "Northern Ireland," though only six of the region's nine counties are part of the UK.
- The "British Isles," which refers to the the entirety of both islands that Ireland as well as the UK occupy, and is thus considered politically incorrect in every sense of the term.
- The "Emerald Isle," which is a rather poetic term for the island on which both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland stand.
Although Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man have their own parliamentary assemblies, they do not have total autonomy; they are responsible to the parliament of Westminster.
