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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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Why does Scotland get so much rain?

It doesn't always rain in Scotland, but it does rain a lot and it certainly rains more in Scotland than in other parts of the UK. Scotland rarely suffers from droughts and have many fresh water supplies in the hills.

Wet weather in the UK and Ireland is generally caused by warm wet air from the Gulf Stream heading east. When it hits land - and especially mountains - the moisture falls as rain. So the west coast of Ireland, the North West of England, the South West of England, the west coast of Wales and the North West of Scotland are generally places with higher than average rainfall. However places in the east of the UK are generally in the rain shadow of mountains and hills (such as the Pennines) and are dryer than average. The east of Scotland is a dry area - rainfall in Edinburgh is the same as in London. There are a few places - such as the East Anglian coast - that are dryer still, but the east of Scotland is a pretty low rainfall area. The town of North Berwick, which is about 25 miles east of Edinburgh became a fashionable seaside resort in the 19th century because of the dry climate.

The idea that it rains everyday mostly comes from areas where it's likely to see a rain shower every few days. The rain also doesn't mean that it's always cold, even during the summer months when temperatures are higher it can rain. Often, after a period without rain there will be a very heavy shower due to the build up.

What are Scottish people known for?

Traditionally Glasgow is known for it's Tobacco industry. I think round about the 50s it was the trading centre for it and alot of the tobacco lords lived in the city centre. It's also famous for ship building, alot of the war ships were built on the Clydeside. The Barras market is also well known globally, which is just a large market at the weekends where traders sell anything from cutlery to DVDs.

On the negative side Glasgow is known for it's violence, and is sometimes said to be the most dangerous city in Europe. There was a book written called No Means City which centered around the rivalry between Protestant and Catholic Christians in the Gorbals, and the various crimes and murders that were commited because of this. It is also known for it's wide spread sectarianism, which again is related to religion, where Rangers fans (generally protestants) and Celtic fans (vise versa) are bitter rivals, which often resorts in rioting at the Old Firm matches. That said I have lived in Glasgow my whole life and have never felt safer than at home in the city.

Glaswegian people are famously friendly and tolerant. The accent is broad and there are various original slang terms used alot, so it can sometimes be difficult to understand for outsiders. Unlike London and other major cities, the people are generally very helpful and caring.

Scotland area square miles?

Scotland - 30,414 square miles.

How big is the lake of Loch Ness?

People who claim to have seen the beast say it is anywhere from twenty to fifty feet in length.The animal or animals have hidden themselves well,as no real proof has come forth.There exists photos by the ton,and even some video,but most of these can be explained away easily as natural events.We are still waiting for solid proof!

What do Scottish girls wear?

Women in Scotland wear the same clothes as women in America, Europe and the rest fo the UK. For example: skirts, jeans, t-shirts, jumpers. Many of the clothing shops in Scotland are US brands.

What are the capital cities of Scotland and Wales?

England - London

Ireland - Dublin

Scotland - Edinburgh

Wales - Cardiff Nothern Ireland - Belfast

(The Republic of Ireland is not part of the UK) London is England's capital. Dublin is Ireland's capital. Edinburgh is Scotland's capital. Cardiff is the capital of Wales.

What is a Scottish cap called?

A tam.

Or a Balmoral or a Glengarry.

Each has its own unique style. The Balmoral bonnet has a flat top and usually a brim on the front, then Glengarry cap is shaped more like a boat.

The tam is ball-shaped and wraps around the head usually holding all your hair. It originated in Ireland/Scotland but it is also seen worn as a popular Rastafari style often holding the dreadlocks of the wearer.

All of the above styles, when worn by Scotts usually have a pom on the top!

A person from scotland?

The Scottish Natives where the seals they where a Scottish clan that lived in the HighlandMountains. they spoke Scottish gealic and had cattle's they controlled Scotland way before any body else they where from Scotland. and they fought the Romans and stole this golden thing called the eagle. There's a movie about it and There's no proof of them to settle in Scotland they where from Scotland. But the Romans killed the leader of the seals and got the eagle back. I hope you mean this answer. You should watch the movie the movie is called The Eagle it will help you to learn more cause I don't know enough about it and you could spread the news who is the Scottish Natives. The eagle movie was about the Romans. This is a photo what the Seals look like when they where going to fight the Romans to defend the Eagle but the Romans won in the end This is True. http://www.beyondhollywood.com/the-eagle-of-the-ninth-2010-movie-images-gallery/eagle-of-the-ninth-18/ if you want to see copy this url and paste it into the tool bar.Where the sites url is but take away that whole sites url and hit enter.If this doesn't work and then search the eagle movie scottish seals. And they are the ones with the paint on there faces. What I mean about this answer Who where the first Scottish People and group or whatever.

Is it simple to use Englands pound currency in Scotland?

Yes. The UK has a single monetary system, including Northern Ireland - pound sterling. Although the actual money may be produced by different banks, pounds sterling is legal tender anywhere within the UK. Difficulties tend to arise when using Scottish notes in England (or Irish Notes in mainland UK countries) as individual retailers can be inaccurate about whether it is legal currency or not. Part of this problem is because there are a number of Scottish Banks that can issue legal tender (the same applies to Northern Ireland) such as The Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland, etc. and some people are unfamiliar with their notes as their design can vary considerably. In England only the Bank of England issues legal tender, as a result everyone is familiar with it throughout the UK and tend to accept it without issue. All the above only applies to paper notes as all the coins are identical.

What is the language for Scotland?

The official language of Scotland is English. However, in some remote areas, particularly in the Western Isles, people speak Gaelic as a first language. Scots (a dialect of standard English) is also spoken throughout Scotland and can be difficult to understand for people not used to it.

How many miles between Kirkcaldy in Scotland and Oban in Scotland?

Around 350 miles, of which about 220 miles is aboard the Lerwick to Aberdeen ferry.

The easiest way is to fly.

In this part of this nation known as Scotland golf originated?

Edinburgh. Surviving records indicate that the first game of golf was played at Bruntsfield Links, in Edinburgh, Scotland, in A.D. 1456.

How can you find cheap flights to Scotland?

One can find cheap flights to Scotland from a number of sources including but not limited to Travelocity, Expedia, Orbitz and many online retailer's specializing in air fair.

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.