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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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Who ruled Scotland in 1050-1060?
In 1050-1060, Scotland was ruled by King Macbeth. He became king in 1040 after killing King Duncan, and his reign was marked by constant turmoil and opposition from various factions. Macbeth was eventually defeated and killed in 1057 at the Battle of Lumphanan by forces loyal to Malcolm Canmore, who then became King Malcolm III.
When did Scotland become Scotland?
The area now known as Scotland was first inhabited around 14,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age. (There may have been earlier inhabitants, but if so they left no trace.) It truly became Scotland, the land of the Scots, with the arrival of the Scoti or Scotti, Gaelic-speaking raiders from Ireland, in the fifth century A.D. Prior to that time the land was inhabited by Picts and Britons and known (at least to the Romans) as Caledonia.
What does the blue and white mean on the Scotland flag?
It is the flag of Saint Andrew, patron saint of Scotland
The Flag is called the saltire, it represents the the cross St Andrew was hung on.
Another version is that it was spotted in the sky east of Edinburgh shortly before a battle whose identity escapes me and adopted as their standard. It's seen in the sky a heck of a lot over Scotland now thanks to air travel.
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Battle of Rosslyn 1303
When did Scotland Gain Independence?
Scotland never gained independence from Great Britain. Scotland is one of four provinces in Great Britain. England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Though Scotland is a part of Great Britain, it is still very common to say "When are you going to Scotland?", rather than saying, "When are you going to Great Britain?"
What does it mean to be Scottish?
What does it mean to be Scottish? It means to belong to one of the finest nations in the world today; to be a joint inheritor of an enormous national debt when, had Scotland been independent, one of the 10 wealthiest nations in the world; to belong to probably the most beautiful and historic nations; to be one of the inheritors of one of the most universally recognised, envied, and respected cultures in the world.
What form of government does Scotland have?
Scotland currently has its own devolved government at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. The Scottish Parliament has 129 members elected in a system which is a mixture of proportional representation and first past the post. This government has some powers to legislate over health, education, law, transport etc. These are called devolved matters.
The Westminster government in London is the government for the whole of the UK and as such maintains the right to legislate over a number of other matters, such as defence, foreign policy and the economy. These are called reserved matters.
In 2014, the current Scottish Government will hold a referendum on full independence. If the Scottish people vote yes this would result in Scotland eventually having the same type of government as every other sovereign country in the world, as opposed to the current situation where the Westminster government can still dictate certain matters.
The government of the UK is the Houses of Parliament in London, this is split into two chambers the elected House of Commons and the unelected House of Lords with the Queen as head of State. The Scottish Government is a devolved executive based in Edinburgh which is currently formed by the Scottish National Party who hold a parliamentary majority. The First Minister of Scotland is the SNP leader, Alex Salmond.
The Scottish Government is formed from the Scottish Parliament, which is a devolved parliament with powers over such things as health, education, transport and law in Scotland.
?There are certain 'reserved' matters, such as defence and finance, which are under the control of the UK Government. ?
Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary democracy. Scotland has its own parliament (elected every 4 years) and government, but is part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
If you were married in Jamaica where would you go to file for a divorce?
I got married in 2001 in Jamaica, Im now living st. Maarten and wish to get divorce but dont know how to start.
Yes, Scotland is located to the north of England, not to the west of it. Scotland shares a border with England to the north.
Who is the Director of Operations of the Royal Bank of Scotland?
There is no position at the Royal Bank of Scotland titled "Director of Operations" or "Director of Foreign Operations".
What is the life expectancy for men in Scotland?
75 years for women and 80 years for men is the overall average ages but varies significantly area to area.
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What mythical scottish town appears for one day every 100 years?
The mythical Scottish town that appears for one day every 100 years is Brigadoon. This fictional town is featured in the musical of the same name, where it is said to come to life for one day before disappearing into the mist until another century has passed.
What is the postcode for Royal Bank of Scotland?
The address of its head office is:
36 St Andrew Square
Edinburgh
EH2 2YB
There are many branches of the Royal Bank of Scotland and they don't all have the same postcode because they aren't all on the same street.
Where is the sunniest place in Scotland?
The sunniest place in Scotland is typically the east coast, particularly around the Moray Firth and Aberdeenshire. These areas tend to receive more sunshine hours compared to the west coast and Highlands due to their geographical location.
Can you use American money in Scotland?
Bank of England banknotes can be used in Scotland (but legally do not have to be accepted). Sometimes there can be resistenec to accepting large banknotes, notably the English £50 note.
Scottish banknotes are issued by the Royal Bank of Scotland, the Bank of Scotland and the Clydesdale Bank. Again, they do not have to be accepted (but invariably are, although £50 and £100 notes are not always welcome).
There is no separate Scottish or English coinage - just UK coins.
What is the postal code for Blackburn Scotland?
Blackburn, West Lothian: Post town BATHGATE Postcode district EH47 Blackburn, Aberdeenshire: Post town HUNTLY Postcode district AB21
Do people in Scotland pay taxes?
No. Scotland pays tax to the United Kingdom exchequer, as does England. The proceeds are then shared by the constituent countries.
What was the population of England in 1550 and in Scotland in 1550?
The estimated population of England in 1550 was around 3 million. In contrast, the estimated population of Scotland in 1550 was around 0.5 million.
What is the smallest town in Scotland?
Manningtree... home to only 700!
An earlier reply suggested Manningtree comprised thee parishes and had therefore lost its crown, leaving Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight with claim to this title with a population of just under 1000.
Actually, as a resident of Manningtree I can tell you that's wrong. Manningtree has its own town council. Lawford and Mistley - the adjoining parishes - have their own council. indeed any efforts to get all three to unite have failed.
Since Manningtree is a standalone Town council it may be called the smallest town in England, but only by acreage (around 35 acres), but not by population. That accolade goes to Fordwich in Kent, according to the Guinness Book of Records.
What are the ways MSPs represent their constituents within the Scottish parliament?
They could either;
1. Raise a constitent's matter at Minister's Question Time or Prime Minister's Question Time (on wednesdays only).
2. Join a commity and raise the matter there.
3. Open a Private Member's Bill.
4. Propose for Member's Bininess.
Does Scotland use euros as money?
No, they use pounds sterling, Like England. The three main Scottish banks (Bank of Scotland, Royal Bank of Scotland and Clydesdale Bank) have traditionally released their own currency, which is referred to as the "Scottish Pound". It is legal tender in all parts of the United Kingdom, but some retailers in England and Northern Ireland are reluctant to accept it for whatever reason.
Was Malcolm the first king of Scotland?
First King of Scots (not Scotland) was Kenneth MacAlpine. He is traditionally considered first "King of Scots", or of "Picts and Scots", allegedly having conquered the Picts as a Gael, which is turning history back to front, as most modern scholars point out, he was actually 'King of Picts', and the terms 'King of Alba' and the even later 'King of Scots' were not used until several generations after him.
Scotland is known as the land of kilts, bagpipes, and dramatic landscapes including the Highlands. It is also known for its rich history, castles, and the famous Loch Ness monster legend. Additionally, Scotland is recognized for iconic symbols such as tartan patterns and the thistle flower.
