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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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Scotland was not "discovered" in the same way as uncharted lands; rather, it has been inhabited for thousands of years. The area now known as Scotland has a long history of human settlement, with evidence of human activity dating back to the Paleolithic era around 12,000 years ago. The origins of the Scottish people are complex and involve various waves of migration and settlement over the centuries.
What year did Scotland get its own Parliament?
The legislation for Scotland to hold its own parliament was included in the 1998 Scotland Act and the first meeting of the Scottish Parliament took place on 12 May 1999.
No, Scotland is not considered a Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC). Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom and is classified as a Developed Country. It has a relatively high standard of living and a diversified economy.
What is the most commonly spoken language in Scotland?
The official language of Scotland is English. Scottish Gaelic is spoken by some people in the Western Isles and Scots has now been recognised as a language, although in reality it is a dialect of English.
When was the Scottish highland dance first used?
Scottish Highland dance has been a part of Scottish culture for centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the Scottish Highlands where it was used to celebrate occasions like weddings, victories in battle, and other important events in Scottish history. The dance dates back to at least the 11th century.
What country is closest to Scotland?
Scotland has a land border with just one other country, which is England. The Province of Northern Ireland is a short distance across the Irish sea. A little further away are the Republic of Ireland and Wales, further away still, to the north and north east are Iceland and Norway. To the east of Scotland lie the Benelux countries, and Denmark.
No, Lassie is not Irish. Lassie is a fictional character in a television series and movies, known for being a heroic and loyal Collie dog.
Who declares Scotland free and Malcolm king?
Macbeth kills Duncan, the King of Scotland, to take the throne. Malcolm, Duncan's son, eventually defeats Macbeth and becomes the rightful king, declaring Scotland free from Macbeth's tyrannical rule.
The Falkirk Wheel was opened in 2000 so in 2009 it was nine years old.
What is the caoital of Scotland?
The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. It is known for its historic architecture, including Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.
What is a grandfather called in Scotland?
I have lived in Scotland for many years and in my opinion the most common word for grandmother is "granny".
no, at least i don't think so because the north of Scotland was never conquered by the Romans and whenever the English tried to conquer Scotland we definitely would rebel and sometimes take it back. as i said i don't really know this is just something i have an idea about.
When did Edinbourogh become the capital of Scotland?
Edinburgh has been the capital of Scotland since the year 1437 AD.
What is the most beautiful part of Scotland?
BBC Article Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 23:03 GMT 00:03 UK
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Art gallery busiest tourist spot Kelvingrove only re-opened in July after a major facelift The refurbished Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum has knocked Edinburgh Castle off the top spot as Scotland's busiest tourist attraction. The Glasgow gallery welcomed 1.9 million visitors last year after its £27m facelift, VisitScotland said. The free attraction only reopened in July following the three-year refurbishment programme. About 1.2 million people visited Edinburgh Castle, which had previously held the honour. However, the castle remained the country's most popular pay-to-see tourist spot, a title it has held since records began in 1991. Visitor numbers More than 45 million people enjoyed Scottish attractions last year, a rise of 6% on 2005, according to tourism bosses. VisitScotland said the reopening of Kelvingrove had a major impact on visitor numbers and accounted for most of the growth. Chief executive Philip Riddle said: "Scotland's wide range of visitor attractions are a crucial part of our tourism industry, attracting visitors from Scotland, the rest of the UK and around the world. "Last year was particularly exciting, with the reopening of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum delighting visitors. "It is also encouraging to see overall growth in the number of visitors across the board." Edinburgh Castle had previously held the top spot Edinburgh Zoo and Edinburgh Bus Tours followed the castle as Scotland's top paid-for attraction. The Glasgow Science Centre and Blair Drummond Safari Park near Stirling made it into fourth and fifth place. Among the busiest free attractions were the National Gallery of Scotland in Edinburgh and the city's National Museum of Scotland. They were followed by the World Famous Old Blacksmith's Shop Centre in Gretna Green and Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden. The Falkirk Wheel and Rosslyn Chapel in Midlothian, made famous by Dan Brown's best-selling novel The Da Vinci code, saw their numbers almost double between 2005 and 2006. Glasgow's Museum of Transport also experienced a major boost as a knock-on effect of the opening of its neighbour Kelvingrove. VisitScotland's Visitor Attraction Monitor was compiled by the independent research body the Moffat Centre for Travel and Tourism Business Development and represents around 700 Scottish attractions.
What is older England or Scotland?
England became a unified state in 927. The equivalent point in time for Scotland is less clear. Tradition suggests the state was founded in 843 by Kenneth MacAlpin but in written history he is merely king of the Picts. The first king of Scotland/Scots was Donald II who ruled in 889. From this point of view Scotland is slightly older.
Edit: It wasn't until 1018 that the Angles were finally defeated in Scotland when Malcolm II defeated the English and Lothian became part of the country. This date of 1018 is also accepted as the formal foundation date for Scotland, making England nearly 100 years older than Scotland, so it depends if you want to take 843 or 1018 as the start date, both could be argued to be correct.
What does Scottish work skooroot mean?
A skooroot is an old Scottish tradition which takes place at weddings. When the bride leaves her home to go to the church or chapel, the father of the bride throws coins from the car/vehicle. The local children then scramble for them, collecting as much as the can. (And it's not just children, adults have been known to join in too!) the term is used mainly in Fife, it can be known as a scramble in other parts of Scotland.
When was Scotland The Brave written?
"Scotland The Brave" is a Scottish traditional song believed to have originated in the early 20th century, although the exact date of its composition is not definitively known. It has since become a popular patriotic anthem in Scotland.
What is the name of the most nothernly county in Scotland?
Caithness is the most northerly county on the mainland.
How long does it take to travel from London to Inverness Scotland by train?
It typically takes 8-9 hours and most journeys involve changing at least twice. There is a direct train from Kings Cross to Inverness at 1200 noon which arrives at 20:08.
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What is the name of the most northerly county on the mainland of Scotland?
The most northerly county on the mainland of Scotland is Caithness.
In Scotland, a "tam" is short for tam-o'-shanter, which is a traditional Scottish woolen bonnet with a pompom on top. It is often worn as part of traditional Highland dress.
