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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 capital of nothren Scotland?
There is no capital of northern Scotland. Scotland's seat of Government and Parliament is in Edinburgh.
The largest city in north Scotland is Inverness.
What is the time difference between Scotland and Athens?
Athens is 2:0 hours ahead of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Was Scotty from Star Trek really Scottish?
The character was Scottish, yes. The Next-Generationepisode "Relics" established that Montgomery Scott (a.k.a. "Scotty") was born in Scotland in 2222. The original series episode "Wolf in the Fold" established that he spent much of his youth in Aberdeen.
Actor James Doohan, who played Scotty, was of Scottish descent but was born in Vancouver, British Columbia.
What is an adjective for Stornoway?
Stornoway is an island town in Scotland. The proper adjective could be Stornowayan, which would also be the noun (demonym) for a resident. Adjectives that describe the location might include picturesque or historic.
Who is the best goal keeper in Scotland?
Best Goalkeaper 09 / 10 Season
1 . Allan McGreGor
2 . Artur Boruc
3. Niel Alexander
4. Thomas Cerny
5. Alan Combe
The other statue is of William Wallace.
Runic is a system of writing used mainly for inscribing on stone and other hard materials symbols called runes.
How many islands belong to the Orkney Islands?
The Orkneys which have a total area of 376 square miles comprises 73 islands at low water. 30 of these are inhabited and 43 uninhabited. The biggest populated islands are Mainland, Burray, Eday, Flotta, Hoy, North Ronaldsay, Papa Westray, Rousay, Sandaye, Shaponsay, South Ronaldsay, Stronsay and Westray. The capital and largest town is the Orkneys is Kirkwall on Mainland island.
Is lock ness monster still living?
Although many people have claimed that they have seen the Loch Ness monster, and even photographed something in the water, there has never been any hard evidence that it exists. Over the years, there have been many attempts by scientists from various international and well respected sources to use sonar and ultra sound to try and locate anything unusual in the waters of Loch Ness. None of them have been successful.
How did Nessy become so famous?
Nessie came to real attention in 1933, after a sighting that made headlines. In 1934, the most famous "photo" of Nessie, the surgeon's photo, later revealed as a hoax, was made. The most recent sighting brought Nessie more attention, in 2007.
Where is the source of pronunciation of Scottish place names like Angreah Mhor or Am Bealach Geal?
A native speaker will be better able to help you, but I believe the two places you've mentioned are pronounced as such: "ANG-rah mor" "ahm BAY-lakh gayl"
How did the designers of the Firth of Forth bridge sell their design?
After a fatal bridge collapse, Benjamin Baker rallied for support of an entirely new bridge design. It used triangular structures to support the long center span. This made the bridge very strong and much safer than its predecessors.
