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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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Why does Moscow Russia NOT have the same climate as Glasgow Scotland even though they are at the same latitude?

Scotland is warmed by the Gulf Stream of the Atlantic Ocean, Moscow is a long way from the coast.

Money used in Scotland?

Quote from the Related Link: "The money used in Scotland is the Pound Sterling - the British Pound. "

How do you say valley in Scottish?

In Scotland valleys are sometimes referred to as Glens.

How big is aberdeen?

Aberdeen is the third largest city in Scotland after Glasgow and Edinburgh and has a population of around 220,000.

What jobs did rich people have in the 16th century Scotland?

they would have to check on the servants and some times check the stables

What is the mission statement of royal bank of Scotland?

the aims and objectives are................................................................................................................................................................................................... figure it out your self

Which country's flag has a white cross?

The flag of Switzerland has a red background and white cross (+).

The flag of Scotland, the Saltire, has a dark blue background and a white cross (X).

The flag of Denmark has a red background and white cross (+).

Who borders Scotland?

Cumbria and Northumberland are the English counties bordering Scotland. If you mean countries, then England is the answer.

What languages are spoken in Scotland and Ireland?

English is the national language of the United Kingdom (which includes Scotland). In the Western Isles and parts of the Highlands, some people use Gaelic as a first language. In cities like Glasgow and Aberdeen, they have a dialect of English which is known as Scots in Glasgow and Doric in Aberdeen, and is virtually unintelligible to people from outside these two places.

English or Gaelic.scottish

Different areas have slightly different speech. In Glasgow for example the colloquial is Glasweigan.
Glasgow, a city in Scotland, is an English speaking city. :D
English is the main language throughout all of Scotland.
English (Some people argue that Scots is more than a dialect of English and is a language in its own right.) Gaelic/Gàidhlig Various other languages are spoken by the recent immigrant communities e.g. Polish.

Believe it or not it's actually English, but they speak it with such a heavy accent that it sounds like another language. English And Gaelic [Gàidhlig] (Mostly spoken in the Western Isles, where 70%-75% are bilingual)
The majority of people in Scotland speak English. However some, mainly in the northern Highlands and Islands, also speak Scots Gaelic.

Most Scottish people will have an accent and will often use "Scots" words. This can make it hard for some tourists who are not used to hearing such words, especially if English is a second language to them. However it is not especially difficult to pick up and most people who intend to stay in Scotland long term will quickly learn to understand the dialect in only a few weeks.
Scottish?
English.

However, Scottish people speak English with a very strong accent and a range of unique words called "Scottish, Scots English or Scots" also different regions in Scotland have different regional accents. Unless you are used to hearing Scots, it can be very difficult to follow what a is being said by a Scots speaker using their accent/dialect to the full.

You are probably familiar with the famous song sung at New Year (Scots = "Hogmanay") called "Auld Lang Syne" - this is a song written and sung in Scots, to understand it you will need to translate it into regular English.

There is also a language called Scottish Gaelic (which is not English or derived from English) spoken by people living in the North West of Scotland - (The Highlands and Islands) - these people also speak English.
English is the official language of Scotland, Scottish Gaelic is the historic regional language.
English is the first language.
English.
the official language of Scotland is English.
English, Scots and Gaelic are used in the Scottish Parliament.
Gaelic
The native language of the Highlands of Scotland is Gaelic (Ph: gah-lick) / Gàidhlig. However, due to a systematic dismantling of the language by successive British governments since the 18th century and the economic power of the Lowlands the predominant language in all of Scotland is now English and has been for a couple of hundred years. Most Scots speak in the Scots dialect to some extent, however. Gàidhlig is still spoken widely in the Western Isles.
gaelic
English, Scots and Gaelic.
Scottish people talk in English [ Scottish accent]
English, although if you're not Scottish you may have some difficulty with the local vernacular!
Yes they speak scottish
Scottish
mostly English
English with an accent.

What is the most important festival of Scotland?

Hogmanay (New Year's Eve). First Footing (after the New Year bells) when somebody - traditionally a handsome man - is the first person to visit a house after midnight, carrying a piece of coal, traditional foods, and whisky. For some reason, the lassies look forward to this visit. The Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Dates variable, this year in August. The Braemar Gathering (Highland Games) - first Saturday in September. Halloween (the eve of All Hallows Day) - December 31. The Glasgow Fair - end of July. There are plenty of other festivals, the Scots not being folk to let the chance of a drink and a dance go by.

What are the names of rivers in Scotland?

Major rivers can be seen in this map

List of rivers in Scotland is a list of rivers in Scotland, organised geographically, taken anti-clockwise, from Berwick-upon-Tweed. Tributaries are listed down the page in an upstream direction.

How many people visit Scotland each year?

There were 1.2 million visitors to Edinburgh Castle in 2009, which is an average of almost 3,300 visitors per day. For more information see the related link below.

I've been to Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, and it was amazing; I highly recommend touring it if you ever get the opportunity.

What is known about Loch Ness monster?

Loch Ness Monster

The Loch Ness Monster is a cryptid. It is described as a long necked lake monster with flippers and somehow looking like a plesiosaurus. The first known sighting was St. Columbus and his crew that were on a ship, and they think they encountered it, the Nessiteras rhombopteryx, Greek for the wonder of Ness with the diamond shaped fin. One of his ship mates was in the lake of Loch Ness, and the creature popped up, but St. Columbus frightened the creature and it vanished under the water. All of this took place in 565 A.D. Scientist today are still looking for Nessie, nobody knows if they will find any truth, or if they will find hoaxes.

The Loch Ness Monster is an alleged animal, identified neither as to family or species, but claimed to inhabit Scotland's Loch Ness. The Loch Ness Monster is one of the best-known animals studied by cryptozoologists. Popular belief and interest in the animal have waxed and waned over the years since the animal came to the world's attention in 1933. Evidence of its existence is largely anecdotal, with minimal, and much disputed, photographic material and sonar readings: there has not been any physical evidence (skeletal remains, capture of a live animal, definitive tissue samples or spore) uncovered as of 2008.

It is said that a few have been sighted in the B.T. (Bermuda Triangle). But nobody knows for sure. The Loch Ness might be real or once was real... or it's still alive!? but it remains a mystery.
The loch ness monster, known by the name "Nessie," is a legend first sighted in 565. There is no proof that it exists, but a lot of people think it is real. Thought of as a deep sea dinosaur, there are thought to be three currently living loch ness monsters in the world. The loch ness monsters are said to make their home in Scotland, and they could survive on land, but are said not to come up often because of humans.

What is the name of the islands west of Scotland?

The Outer Hebrides (or Western Isles), from Lewis & Harris in the north, down through North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Barra.

Also, the ones on the other side of Scotland are the orkney and shetland isles

Does Scotland have a national flag?

Scotland has two flags and one of them has two names. The best known is the flag with a blue background and a white multiplication cross. This flag is known as both the St Andrews Cross and the Saltire. The other flag depicts a lion standing on its hind legs and is known as the Lion Rampant.

How many mps represent Scotland?

There are currently six Scottish MEPs:

  • Ian Hudghton
  • Struan Stevenson
  • Alyn Smith
  • George Lyon
  • Catherine Stihler
  • David Martin

More information, including contact details, can be found in related links.

New year called in Scotland?

New Years--Hogmanny in Scotland--is generally celebrated by having family prayers for a wholesome new year, sharing a small glass of fine aged scotch, and going to bed early. Special food includes vinegar crisps and mars bars. It is said that someScots skip the prayers, and have a second or third scotch, which they won't necessarily have shared. And they might hit the sack just a wee bit late.

What are the main ethnic groups in Scotland?

Most Scots are Scottish ethnically around 88%.

To read more, please see the link to the official census information from Scotland.

What is Scotlands capital?

Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.

What is an important city in Scotland?

Some of the largest and most interesting cities of Scotland that someone may visit and enjoy are Edinburgh considered as Athens of the North because of its monuments, Glascow, Aberdeen and Inverness

Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Dundee, Inverness and Stirling.

Where are the Scottish Highlands?

up in the north of Scotland

people call them the highlands as there is a lot of high mountains and hills.

:-p

How are Ireland Scotland and Wales governed differently from England?

26 of the 32 counties in Ireland are part of an independent state called the Republic of Ireland. The other 6 counties (which are still occupied by British forces), plus Britain, make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Within the UK, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales each have a devolved government. England does not All four are ruled overall by the UK Government, the UK being a constitutional monarchy ruled by the British Prime Minister in the name of the British monarch. The Republic of Ireland, in contrast, is a multiparty republic. It is ruled by the elected government, whose leaders are the Taoiseach and the President of Ireland.

How long does it take to fly from Glasgow to Cancun Mexico?

For all the people that said it was a 13+ flight thats not true atall, its actually a 10 hour flight, i went just a month ago so i would know. Dont listen to the people that are saying that excpecially the person that said its 16..