Scotland
Scotland is part of the UK and
covers the northern part of the
island of Great Britain. What do
you think when you hear the word
Scotland? I believe that the kilt and
bagpipes are the first things you
think about. Kilts are the traditional
skirt for Scots men and the bagpipe
is a traditional kind of wind
musical instrument consisting of a
bag and a wooden part. The
bagpipe is a traditional instrument
throughout Europe, North Africa
and the Middle East and is
particularly famous in Scotland.
Highlands-Highlanders
• Scotland is basically divided into two areas, the
mountainous areas (Highlands), and in the lowlands
(Lowlands).Respectively its inhabitants, who are mostly
Celtic origin, are divided on mountain (Highlanders)
and lowland ( Lowlanders). The Highlanders are those
who consider themselves, their most genuine Scots, live
in the mountains, mainly in the north.
• On September 18, 2014 held a referendum on the
independence of Scotland from the United Kingdom
but the answer was NO.
The University of Edinburgh-Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Edinburgh it is the capital city
of Scotland from 1437 and the
second biggest city. The city
constitutes popular tourist
destination in Europe and
comes second in tourists cities
in the United Kingdom,
afterwards London.
The University of Edinburgh
Haggis-Whiskey
Minced heart, liver and lungs of
sheep mixed with oatmeal and
seasoned with onions and plenty
of pepper, which simmered in
sheep's stomach for
approximately three hours. This
is haggis, the national Scottish
food and one of the most unique
flavors in the world.
Many, in different countries of the
world have tried to imitate the unique
and particular characteristics of
Scotch whiskey. In vain. But Scotch
whiskey is nothing other than barley,
yeast and water. Three ingredients
synthesized give a super alcoholic
beverage in the same mysterious
manner as known components give
great wines for which no chemical
analysis so far has failed to reveal the
secret of their quality
Loch Ness
• Loch Ness is a large, deep freshwater lake in the
Scottish Highlands. Loch Ness is best known for some
alleged appearances of the Loch Ness Monster ,
Nessie. Loch Ness Monster has come to be called
legendary marine reptile that according to legend lives
on the lake. Reports about the existence of an
unidentified lake monster of Loch Ness date back to
around the 6th century, when according to legend the
saint Columba saved a man's life from the monster.
The most popular portraiture is the "Surgeon's photo"
and it depicts with long neck and small head.
Haunted Castles
Scotland has often been declared as one of the most
haunted countries on earth and as host to around
2000 castles with histories which stretch back more
than 900 years, it's little wonder that these eerie
abodes have come to be associated with supernatural
happenings and ghostly apparitions. Let me tell you
about 1 of them . I’ll tell you about the most popular
haunted castle in Scotland , Edinburgh Castle .
The Edinburgh Castle
• Edinburgh Castle is reputed as one of the most
haunted places in Scotland. But the whole
area of Edinburgh has been called the most
haunted city in Europe . In many cases ,
visitors to the castle have reported a ghost of
a villager in the yard, a headless drummer ,
the spirits of French prisoners from the Seven
Years' War and prisoners of time prison of the
American Revolution - even the ghost of a dog
wandering in the canine cemetery .
The War of Independence
• It is the unknown War of Independence, with
illustrious William Wallace and others, while
the divided country became king Robert the
Bruce. The war continued for several decades
until the middle of the 14th century .
The End
That’s all for Scotland(for now) …
But to end this trip well let’s say “Hello” to
Merida and her bear-brothers from Scotland.