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History of Scotland

This is about the history of the nation of Scotland. Formerly a Kingdom, Scotland is now part of the United Kingdom. Ask about William Wallace, Robert Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, John Logie Baird, Adam Smith, David Hume, John Knox, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and other important figures in Scottish history here.

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Did pompeii have a ruler?

Yes Pompeii did have a ruler and it was Rome the most but there were many other countries that controlled pompeii.

How many TV in Scotland?

I don't think anybody knows. The constant consumption and disposal of TV's makes it hard for to calculate the exact number.

How far away is Scotland from US?

From : http://www.freemaptools.com/how-far-is-it-between-scotland-and-philadelphia.htm it is 3259 miles or 5245 km

What is the adult size of the loch ness monster?

It's as big or as small as you want it to be because it's only a story,

What is the landscape like in Scotland?

It is hilly and the mountains are mainly in the Western side of Scotland.

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.

What are the problems in Scotland?

Bad food and lots of rain.

Currently, obesity is a big problem.

When did Alexander Graham Bell move to Canada?

Alexander Graham Bell(1847-1922) was born Scottish, immigrated to Canada, moved to the the United States to fight legal battles over his invention and lived in both Canada and the U.S.A. for the rest of his life until he died in Nova Scotia Canada. He also invented the telephne in Banford , Ontario in 1874.

Why are the bagpipes important to Scotland?

well for most of us in the usa it was the foundation of our families in the south the Scots-Irish where the main settlers whene Europe first conolized america so for most of us Scotland gave us life whether you like it or not

Where did Mary visit Elizabeth?

Mary, Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I never met in reality, although it has been portrayed in films, it did not happen.

Who ruled after Mary queen of scot?

Mary's father was King James V. James died when Mary was just 6 days old and technically she became queen regnant at that time. However because she was underage, a regency was declared and Scotland was actually ruled by a series regents (adults who ruled Scotland for her and in her name during her childhood). The last of these was Mary's mother, Mary of Guise, daughter of the Duke of Guise, one of the most powerful men in France. Mary of Guise effectively ruled Scotland from 1554 to her death in 1560. Queen Mary returned from France, where she had grown up, at the age of 18 in 1561 to personally rule Scotland.

How does the original story of Sir William Wallace differ from the movie Braveheart?

There was no Battle of Stirling, it was the Battle of Stirling Bridge.

There is no evidence that Wallace ever met Robert the Bruce or the French Princess.

Who was more beautiful Elizabeth I or Mary Queen of Scots?

Both were considered beautiful at the time, although I believe that Mary was said to be a bit more pretty of the two.

It is an extremely interesting questions because both women possed an almost identical colouring. Both had long thick lustrous glossy red-gold hair, large and expressive dark sexually magnetic eyes, an extremely fine pale complexion and rosy lips. And both had very slender figures. Although personally I think Mary Stuart being ten years younger then Elizabeth and also having a very cozened lifestyle, especially compared to the emotionally unstable and traumatic lifestyle of Elizabeth, was the prettier of the two. Elizabeth's features,although beautiful were often very hard and strong. And whereof Mary dressed in colours that emphasised her beauty. Elizabeth would often dress to make a political point of view.

Why were bagpipes made illegal?

No, nor during any other century. Given the earliest references to bagpipes or representations (Melrose/Roslin) in Scotland date from the 14th century not sure how they would come to be banned. The most famous myth about banning concerns the 18th century and post Culloden (proscription act, James Reid etc, read other posts) and they weren't banned then either.

Why Did Catholics want to kill Elizabeth and replace her with Mary?

What a ridiculous answer (poster below); hope that questioner goes to a better source than wiki!

Because Mary was a Catholic, Elizabeth was a Protestant.

Mary was a protestant turned catholic.

Elizabeth also turn catholic but turned protestant again when she became queen.

Mary was deemed Bloody Mary 'cause of all the protestants she killed and the catholics actually prefered Elizabeth to Mary because Elizabeth was smart and cunning.

How are Elizabeth I and the two Marys related?

No.

Mary Queen of Scots was the daughter of Elizabeths first cousin, both being descendants of King Henry VII.

Elizabeth did have a half-sister Mary, who was Queen Mary I of England (Bloody Mary) and a different person from Mary Queen of Scots.

Did queens Mary and Elizabeth like each other?

Yes they were- that is why Elton composed a variation of 'Candle In The Wind' dedicated to Diana after her death in a car crash in Paris in 1997. He was devastated when she was killed, it was a big shock to him.

Why did Queen Mary lock her sister elizibeth?

She didn't hate her until her reign started. Instead she was very fond of her when they were younger. She taught her how to play the lute, they exchanged gifts and played cards together.

Mary also warned her for Thomas Seymour and urged her not to live with Catherine Parr and him.

This is interesting, since she had a lot of reason to hate Elizabeth's mother and view her as nothing but a bastard.

When Mary became queen, she was at first still friendly to her. Later she began to perceive her as a threat to her marriage and the catholic faith. This in part because Elizabeth was very dubious about conversion. People who were discontent with Mary, all saw in Elizabeth a happy alternative and began to plot for Mary's demise.

What school did john logie baird go to?

Well I know where he went to University it was in a place in Glasgow its called Glasgow University to study B.Sc. degree.

What were Mary Queen of Scots primary achievements?

Not that many, really. She wasn't very lucky or shrewd in choosing her husbands, and her choices never worked out or got her in trouble with the nobles in her kingdom or with other States, particularly England. After having been forced to abdicate in favor of her son James, she escaped to England, but neither her claim to the English throne nor her championship of the Catholic faith made her many friends there, certainly not at the court of Queen Elisabeth. She died basically without ever having achieved anything worth mentioning, apart from having her son, who was to become king of England and Scotland after Elisabeth's death.