Scotland

Carlisle is a city in north-west England, located near the border with Scotland.

Scotland is part of the island of Great Britain which lies off the western coast of continental Europe. It is in the northern hemisphere and is considered to be part of the western hemisphere.

The traditional Scottish dagger worn in a sock is called a "sgian-dubh." It is worn tucked into the top of the kilt hose, with only the hilt visible. The sgian-dubh translates to "black knife" in Gaelic. It is considered a symbol of Scottish heritage and is often worn as part of formal Highland dress.

The River Tweed is a Scottish river that begins in the Southern Uplands and flows eastwards for about 97 miles before entering the North Sea. It is known for its scenic beauty and is famous for salmon fishing.

A person from Ayr is called an “Ayrshireman” or “Ayrshirewoman.”

Dundee is located on the east coast of Scotland, so it would be considered to be in the east.

The money raised in taxes from North Sea oil goes directly to the treasury department of the British government in Westminister. The Scottish parliament currently has no powers to raise its own taxes.

Stirling was designated as a city in 2002 as part of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Jim McCluskey referee the UEFA Cup final in 1985.

Are you sure its not first letter 'P'? Perth.

Some Scottish towns beginning with the letter B are Bathgate, Buckie, and Blairgowrie.

Some main rivers in Scotland include the River Tay, River Tweed, and River Spey. These rivers are known for their scenic beauty and are popular for activities such as fishing and kayaking.

The Falkland Islands are a British Overseas Territory, despite being located off the coast of South America. Argentina also claims sovereignty over the islands, which led to a brief war between Argentina and the UK in 1982.

Inverness and Fort Augustus are at the north and south ends of the loch, Villages of Drumnadrochit, Foyers and Inverfarigaig lie on the lochside

Scotland has a very diverse range of wildlife, e.g.

· Adder

· Badger

· Daubenton's Bat

· Mountain Hare

· Orkney Vole

· Otter

· Pine Marten

· Red Deer

· Red Fox

· Red Squirrel

· Roe Deer

· Scottish Wood Ant

· Wild Goat

· Wildcat

· Atlantic Salmon

· Basking Shark

· Bottlenose Dolphin

· Common Seal

· Grey Seal

· Harbour Porpoise

· Minke Whale

· Orca (Killer Whale)

· Golden Eagle

· Osprey

· Peregrine

· Red Kite

· White-tailed Eagle

· Black Grouse

· Capercaillie

· Chough

· Crested Tit

· Crossbill

· Dipper

· Great Spotted Woodpecker

· Kingfisher

· Ptarmigan

· Red Grouse

· Snow Bunting

· · Arctic Skua

· Arctic Tern

· Gannet

· Great Skua

· Guillemot

· Manx Shearwater

· Puffin

· Razorbill

· Storm Petrel

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· Barnacle Goose

· Black-throated Diver

· Corncrake

· Dotterel

· Eider

· Goosander

· Greenland White-fronted Goose

· Lapwing

· Red-breasted Merganser

· Red-Necked Phalarope

· Red-throated Diver

· Slavonian Grebe

Yes, bogs are common on the moors of the Scottish Highlands. The wet climate and peat-forming vegetation create ideal conditions for bog formation. These bogs are important habitats for a variety of plant and animal species.

The Scottish word for stagger is "stotter."

The Scottish Highlands is a region in Scotland that covers most of the northern part of the country, rather than a specific city or town. It is known for its stunning landscapes, rugged terrain, and historic sites.

There is no accurate record of the death of the last bear in Scotland or indeed of the death of the last bear anywhere in Britain. Historians estimate that it probably occured around the end of the first millenium, in the centuries after the Romans had left Britain, a time which is commonly known as the Dark Ages.

The key investigator for the Great Train Robbery was Commander Tommy Butler, head of the Flying Squad at Scotland Yard at the time of the robbery in 1963. Butler played a crucial role in bringing the perpetrators to justice.

From P1 to S6 P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, P6, P7, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6 Many schools use a different system which I'm not so sure about involving Upper and Lower Sixth and weird things like that. I'm at the end of S5, soon to be out!! 9/5/08

In scotland secondary schools start around 8.30am and finish around 3.30pm, that's what time my school starts and finishes at! Although it depends on the school. Its between 8.30-9.00am start and between 3.15-3.45pm finish. Hope this helped.

Scotland fought in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England in the 13th and 14th centuries, including notable battles like the Battle of Bannockburn. Scotland also participated in the Jacobite uprisings in the 17th and 18th centuries, aimed at restoring the Stuart monarchy. Additionally, Scotland was involved in various conflicts during the early modern period, including the Anglo-Scottish Wars.

* Airdrie - reputed to be the highest town in Scotland, built on 7 hills similar to Rome - 6 miles Airdrie is a town in North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is in the historic county of Lanarkshire. (For more information about the ancient counties of the UK, see the historic counties page and the place types page.) The town was built on seven hills. http://uk.epodunk.com/profiles/scotland/airdrie/3001200.html

Saint Ninian, a missionary and bishop, is often credited with being one of the first to bring Christianity to Scotland in the 4th century. He established a church at Whithorn in Galloway, which became an important center for Christianity in Scotland.