WELCOME TO SCOTLAND

The geography of Scotland is highly varied.Located inNorth-West Europe.Scotlandis divided in 3 parts:• The lowlands are the cities

in the South of Scotland,for example: Ayshire, Fife...

• The highlands are the cities in the North of Scotland,forexample:Angus,Moray...

• The sethland is a subartic archipielago of Scotland.

Where is Scotland?

What is the name the Romans gave to Scotland?

The Romans named 'Caledonians' to Scotland becausethere was a lot of Caledonians pines.

-SCOTTISH FIGURES-

William Wallace:was a Scottish knightwho became one ofthe main leaders duringthe Wars of Scottish Independence.

Mary Stuart:It was important for Scotland.Her named Queen when she  only had 9 months.

NESSIE :is a monster who lives in a Loch Ness. Nessie not exist. I think people who said: I see it! , They are crazys.

GOVERNMENT: The Queen of Scotland is the head of government. The first minister is Alex Salmond.

CLANSn--What is the meaning of the gaelic word ''Clan''?  The word clan is derived from 'clann' meaning family in the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages.

--Tartan:   Tartan is a type of Scottish fabric who desing of each type of       graph for each clan.

--Kilts:   The kilt is the garnment most typical of Scotland. Is a skirt but it      is peculiarity that the men wear. His colour is different for the       clans of the Highlands regions

POPULAR SPORT IN SCOTLAND

GOLF: It was born in 15th century.It's a precision and ball sport.Players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a holes on a golf course

MUSIC AND SONGS

Bagpipes are Scottish national instruments

EDINBURGH

Is the capital city of Scotland.The second largest city in Scotland.Located in the South-East ofScotland, lies on the east coast, along the Firth of Forth, nearthe North Sea.The Edinburgh Castle was built 3000 years ago.

Famous people of Scotland

Walter Scott: was a Scottish historical novelist and poet

Robert Louis Stevenson: was the writer of Treasure Island.

FOOD AND DRINK

Haggis: Is a type of food containing sheep's heart,liver and lungs,minced with onion,oatmeal,suet, spices and salt. Traditionally it eat on 25th January.

Shortbread: is a type of biscuit made from sugar,butter and oatmeal.Other ingredients like ground rice and cornflour alter the texture.

Whisky: is a type of distilled alcoholic beverage made from fermented grain mash.