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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 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 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 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..
How many volcanoes are in Scotland?
there are 263 islands that are a part of scotland. most contain no people living on them.
Is the royal bank of Canada a branch of the royal bank of Scotland?
No it isn't.
The Royal Bank of Scotland is a plc, owning other banks such as Natwest, citizens bank etc.
Whilst the Bank of Scotland is owned by Lloyds Banking Group, however previously owned by HBOS (Halifax Bank of Scotland)
What is the name of the town which is closest to loch ness?
The largest village on the shores of Loch Ness is Foyers.
The nearest city of any considerable size is Inverness, to the northeast of Loch Ness.
What is the average wage of a firefighter in Scotland?
In Scotland the starting salary for a firefighter is £19,900 a year. After training and becoming competent the salary rises to £26,500. Station officers earn £34,000 - £37,500 a year. Senior officers can earn up to £80,000 or more.
They open their mouths and with a litle help from their larynx words come out. Most Scots speak English and some, particularly in the western isles, also speak Scottish Gaelic. Of course there are also Scots from other ethnic backgrounds who may also speak other languages and there are foreign language students too.
The official language of the United Kingdom (which includes Scotland) is English. People in Scotland have quite a strong accent which varies slightly from city to city and some use dialect (non-standard English) words and phrases.
What clothing did people wear?
They dress like any other developed modern country. Generally their wear kilts at weddings and similar events, business men wear suits, goths wear goth clothes, skaters dress like skaters, some people wera jeans ans t shirts.
