Scotland Know Your Community—Know Your World

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If you were to go from Akron, Ohio to Edinburgh, Scotland, your flight would last about 13 hours and 10 minutes.

Scotland FactsFull name: Part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandPopulation: Around 5.2 millionCapital: EdinburghMost populous city: GlasgowMajor languages: English, Gaelic, ScotsMajor religions: Church of Scotland and other Christian faithsLife expectancy: Male: 77.1 years , Female: 81.1 yearsMonetary unit:  Pound sterlingGPD per capita: £23,300 (about $36,000)

Historic Events and Famous Sites• In Prehistoric Times, the Celts began to settle in the area that would become

Scotland.• 1296: Edward I of England invades Scotland, but fails to completely defeat

the Scots.• 1603: James VI of Scotland becomes king of England after the death of

Elizabeth I, uniting the kingdoms.• 1746: Supporters of James VI’s family claim to the throne are defeated at

Culloden. • 1838: Queen Victorian is crowned.

Edinburgh Castle Loch NessSt Andrews

Gaelic LanguageHello: HalòBye: Beannachd leatTHANK YOU: Tapadh leatYOU’RE WELCOME: 'S e do bheathaSORRY: Gabh mo leisgeul!I LOVE YOU: Tha gaol agam ortHOW ARE YOU: Ciamar a tha thu?

GovernmentLeaders: Prime Minister (of the UK)- David Cameron and

First Minister of Scotland- Nicola SturgeonGovernment: Constitutional monarchy-

Queen Elizabeth II currently reigns, but nearly all governmental power rests in the hands of the parliament and prime minister.(Photo of Scottish Parliament Building)

Current Events and Key Issues (Summer 2015)

Scottish IndependenceIn the fall of 2014, the people of Scotland voted on a Referendum that would declare them an independent and sovereign nation separate from the United Kingdom. By a narrow margin, they chose to remain a part of the United Kingdom, but the issue, which has been a central issue in Scottish politics since the formation of the UK, is far from wholly resolved.

Scottish EconomyMain exports:• Food and drink• Oil• Business services• Machinery and equipment• Electronic products

Everyday Life in ScotlandDaily life of student:Daily life of adult:

Traditional Scottish Clothing

Scottish Holidays and Festivals

St. Andrews Day: On November 30 Scots celebrate the feast day of their patron saint. Burns Night: The birthday of Scottish poet Robert Burns is celebrated on January 25 with feasts featuring traditional foods and readings of his poetry.Braemar Gathering: The major festival for the Highland Games at which ancient Scots compete in ancient challenges like the caber toss and hammer throw or enjoy Highland dancing and music.Guy Fawkes Night (Bonfire Night): Across the UK on November 5, Britons burn effigies or models of the traitor Guy Fawkes who tried to blow up the British parliament building in 1605.

Sports in ScotlandMost Popular Sport: Football (Soccer)Traditional Sports:GolfTennisRugbyHighland Games

Traditional Scottish FoodsBreakfast:Porridge, Kippers, or a full Scottish Breakfast (sausage, bacon, a potato scone, eggs, fried mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, buttered toast, baked beans, and black pudding)Meat Dishes:Black Pudding- a sausage filled with blood and grainHaggis- similar to black pudding but made from the internal organs of sheep, pig, or cow and traditionally cooked in a sheep’s stomachStovies- a meat or poultry stewSweets and Desserts:Shortbread- divine crumbly buttery cookies (or biscuits as Britons call them)Cranachan- whipped cream, raspberries, toasted oats, and honeyTablet- a sweet made from butter, condensed milk, and sugar similar to fudge

Scottish Highland Dancing

Resources and Linkshttp://www.scotland.org/us/http://www.bbc.com/news/scotlandScottish independence referendum