Scotland is a country in the
United Kingdom to the North
of England.
North Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Irish Sea
North
Channel
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Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest.
The national flag of Scotland, known as the St. Andrew's Cross, dates (at least in legend) from the 9-th century, and is thus the oldest national flag still in use. Since 1606 the St. Andrew's Cross has also formed part of the design of the Union Flag.
There are numerous other symbols and symbolic artefacts, both official and unofficial, including the thistle , the nation's floral emblem
The legend said that a bare foot Viking attacker stepped on one at night and cried out, so waking up the defenders of a Scottish Castle
Bagpipes are a class of musical instrument, using enclosed reeds fed from a constant reservoir of air in the form of a bag.
A Pipe Major playing the Great Highland Bagpipe
Pipers at the Festival
Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Tartan is particularly associated with Scotland.
Scottish kilts almost always have tartan patterns.
Saint Andrew the Apostle
Saint Andrew (early 1st century—mid to late 1st century AD ), is a Christian Apostle and the brother of Saint Peter. The name "Andrew" means “ brave ”)
Apostle Andrew (right)
In Calling of Apostles Peter and Andrew
Basilica of St. Andrew at Patras, where Andrew's relics are kept
Crucifixion of St. Andrew .
Scottish heraldry
Royal Coat of Arms of Scotland (prior to 1603)
Royal standard
Scotland's head of a state is the monarch of the United Kingdom, currently Queen Elizabeth II (since 1952).
and Lowlands
The country is divided into Highlands
Scotland's highest point is
the summit of Ben Nevis
Most of industry is concentrated in
Lowlands, in the Clyde Valley.
1,344 metres above sea level
The River Clyde is a major river in Scotland It is the ninth longest river in the United Kingdom, and the third longest in Scotland.
Edinburgh / ’ɛdɪnb(ʌ)rə/, the country's capital and second largest city, is one of Europe's largest financial centres.
Glasgow is the largest and busiest town.
Glasgow and Edinburgh are the two
great centres of Scotland, there is only 45 miles between them, and it will take you about an hour to get from Glasgow to Edinburgh by train but the cities are very different.
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Panorama of Edinburgh, seen from the Scott Monument
Edinburgh is rather cold but attractive, very proud but friendly and has a great past.
Edinburgh is know as the Athens of the North. It is an ancient city and if walk around it,
you can feel history at every step. Practically every building has a tale to tell.
Panorama of the Old Town and Southside of Edinburgh from the Nelson monument.
Part of the Historic Centre of Edinburgh Old Town
The most interesting parts of the city are the Old Town and the New Town
View of the New Town
Edinburgh Castle in Autumn
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Old Town lies between the Castle and Holyrood Palace.
The castle hangs over the city like some Disney cartoon – but it is real. The castle attracts a lot of tourists.
Holyrood House is a big Royal Palace which is the residence of the Queen when she is in Edinburgh.
Looking down The Royal Mile
A line of streets, which runs from the Caste to Holyrood House, is called the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Castle during the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Lightshow at Edinburgh Castle during the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
The Edinburgh military tattoo takes place every
August and September and is known throughout
the world. The show lasts 90 minutes on 5 or 6
nights. The performers play military music and march to it. 600 people take part in the show.
At the same time as the tattoo, you can go to the
famous Edinburgh festival. It was started in 1947.
University of Edinburgh
The interior of St John's Church in central Edinburgh.
Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century.
Bobby belonged to John Gray, who worked for the Edinburgh City Police as a night watchman. On 8 February 1858, Gray died, he was buried in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Bobby, who survived Gray by fourteen years, is said to have spent the rest of his life sitting on his master's grave. Bobby died in 1872 and was buried not far from John Gray's grave.
The print of Greyfriars Bobby, about 1865, from the collection of the National Galleries of Scotland
Greyfriars Bobby
One of the most modest and yet one of the best known monuments in Edinburgh is a
Monument to a dog called Bobby.
Glasgow is situated on the River Clyde
Panorama over western Glasgow from Queen's Park
Glasgow is the heart of industry. It is a centre of business and trade. It is very busy, prosperous and dirty in some parts and smart in others, it is beautiful and ugly with its large port and busy streets.
Glasgow City Chambers is the headquarters of Glasgow City Council and the seat of Local Government in the city
Looking down the street towards subway station
The commercial and residential district of Merchant City with luxury city centre apartments and an increasing number of cafés and restaurants. The area is also home to a number of high end boutique style shops and some of Glasgow's most stores.
Royal Square at night
“ Clyde Arc” (Bridge)
The University of Glasgow is the fourth oldest University in the English-speaking World
Glasgow is home to the Scottish national media. It is home to BBC Scotland
Hampden Park. Home of the Scotland National Football Team
Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, was born on January 25, 1759 in Scotland. His father, William Burns, was a poor farmer. There were seven children in the family, and Robert was the eldest. His father knew the value of a good education, and he tried to give his children the best education he could afford. Robert was sent to school at the age of six.
Reading and writing, arithmetic, English grammar, history, literature and Latin - that was Robert Burns's education.
Robert's mother knew many Scottish songs and ballads and often sang them to her son in his childhood.
Robert Burns began to write poetry when he was fifteen.
Robert Burns's poems were very popular. He worked hard and destroyed his health. He died in poverty at the age of thirty seven in 1796.
The poetry and songs of Robert Burns are famous all over the world.
The most popular poems of Robert Burns are "The Tree of Liberty", "My Heart's in the Highlands" , "A Red, Red Rose" and many others.
Loch Ness Monster
Reconstruction of Nessie as a plesiosaur outside Museum of Nessie
Loch Ness
The Loch Ness Monster is a creature inhabited Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.
The earliest report of a monster of Loch Ness appeared in the 7th century.
Modern interest in the monster was sparked by the 22 July 1933 sighting, when George Spicer and his wife saw 'a most extraordinary form of animal' cross the road in front of their car. They described the creature as having a large body (about 1 m high and 8 m long), and long, narrow neck, slightly thicker than an elephant's trunk and as long as the 3–4 m width of the road; the neck had a number of undulations in it.
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