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This is This is my power my power pointpoint with with facts facts

aboutabout SScocotlandtland. . I I hophope you like it!!!!e you like it!!!!

Location Scotland is a country that is located in

the United Kingdom. It borders with England to the south and 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. Scotland also consists of over 790 islands including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides. Scotland is in north-west Europe and is part of Great Britain.

This is a map of This is a map of ScotlandScotland

The Scottish Flag

There are 2 Scottish flags. The one with the white cross is the official flag and the yellow and red one is their second flag . The cross is the cross of St. Andrew, also known as the Saltire.

Facts about Facts about ScotlandScotland Scotland is divided into three physical regions the Scotland is divided into three physical regions the

Highlands, the Central Lowlands, containing two Highlands, the Central Lowlands, containing two thirds of the population; and the Southern Uplands. thirds of the population; and the Southern Uplands.

The flower of Scotland is also known as the thistle The flower of Scotland is also known as the thistle which is often worn at weddings or formal occasions.which is often worn at weddings or formal occasions.

Thistle is the common name of a group of flowering Thistle is the common name of a group of flowering plants characterised by leaves with sharp prickles plants characterised by leaves with sharp prickles on the margins, mostly in the family Asteraceae. on the margins, mostly in the family Asteraceae. Prickles often occur all over the plant – on surfaces Prickles often occur all over the plant – on surfaces such as those of the stem and flat parts of leaves. such as those of the stem and flat parts of leaves.

More Facts about More Facts about Scotland!!Scotland!!Scottish emblems include the tartan which is Scottish emblems include the tartan which is often associated with the Scottish kilt often associated with the Scottish kilt dresswear.dresswear.

Scotlands largest city is Glasgow.Scotlands largest city is Glasgow.

The prime minister is David Cameron.The prime minister is David Cameron.

The currency is the pound sterling.The currency is the pound sterling.

The official languages are English, Gaelic Scots.The official languages are English, Gaelic Scots.

Golf has been played in St. Andrews, Scotland Golf has been played in St. Andrews, Scotland since the 15th Century.since the 15th Century.

Facts about EdinburghFacts about Edinburgh

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.Edinburgh is the second largest city in Edinburgh is the second largest city in Scotland and its population is around Scotland and its population is around 486,210.486,210.The name "Edinburgh" appears to The name "Edinburgh" appears to derive from the Celtic British place derive from the Celtic British place name Eidyn, mentioned in a number of name Eidyn, mentioned in a number of medieval Welsh sources. medieval Welsh sources. It is located in the south-east of It is located in the south-east of ScotlandScotland

Scottish Traditions Scotland has been handing down its

traditions for close to a thousand years now, since the earliest days of the clans in the twelfth century. Have you experienced the breathtaking reality of a hundred pipers skirling in deafening unison? This isn't an image from Scotland's past it happens every August at the Edinburgh Military Tattoo or on Glasgow Green.

Scottish FoodScottish Food Scottish foodsScottish foods Arbroath SmokieArbroath Smokie A wood-smoked haddock still produced in small family A wood-smoked haddock still produced in small family smoke-houses in the East coast fishing town of Arbroath.smoke-houses in the East coast fishing town of Arbroath. Bannocks (or Oatcakes)Bannocks (or Oatcakes) A barley and oat-flour biscuit baked on a gridle. In modernA barley and oat-flour biscuit baked on a gridle. In modern times bannocks are often eaten with cheese. There are times bannocks are often eaten with cheese. There are several traditional recipes and many manufacturers inseveral traditional recipes and many manufacturers in Scotland today.Scotland today. Black BunBlack Bun Black Bun is a very rich fruit cake, made with raisins,Black Bun is a very rich fruit cake, made with raisins, currants, finely-chopped peel, chopped almonds andcurrants, finely-chopped peel, chopped almonds and brown sugar with the addition of cinnamon and ginger. brown sugar with the addition of cinnamon and ginger. It takes its name from the very dark colour.It takes its name from the very dark colour. HaggisHaggis Haggis is perhaps the best known ScottishHaggis is perhaps the best known Scottish delicacy, and it is wonderful stuff, with adelicacy, and it is wonderful stuff, with a rich flavour, although those partaking for rich flavour, although those partaking for the first time are often put off when theythe first time are often put off when they hear what it is made of... Sheep Stomachhear what it is made of... Sheep Stomach

The BagpipesThe Bagpipes Scottish Great Highland Bagpipes and Irish Uilleann pipes have Scottish Great Highland Bagpipes and Irish Uilleann pipes have

the greatest international visibility.the greatest international visibility. A set of bagpipes minimally consists of an air supply, a bag, a A set of bagpipes minimally consists of an air supply, a bag, a

chanter, and usually a drone.chanter, and usually a drone. Most bagpipes also have additional drones (and sometimes Most bagpipes also have additional drones (and sometimes

chanters) in various combinations, held in place in stocks chanters) in various combinations, held in place in stocks connectors that fasten the various pipes to the bag. connectors that fasten the various pipes to the bag. BagpipesBagpipes

The most common method of supplying air The most common method of supplying air to the bag is by blowing into a blowpipe, or to the bag is by blowing into a blowpipe, or blowstick. In some pipes the player must blowstick. In some pipes the player must cover the tip of the blowpipe with his tongue cover the tip of the blowpipe with his tongue while inhaling.while inhaling. The bag is an airtight reservoir that can hold The bag is an airtight reservoir that can hold air and regulate its flow while the player keepsair and regulate its flow while the player keeps the bag inflated by blowing into it. the bag inflated by blowing into it. The chanter is the melody pipe, played byThe chanter is the melody pipe, played by two hands.two hands.

About KiltsAbout Kilts The kilt is a knee-length garment with pleats at the rear, originating

in the traditional dress of men and boys in the Scottish Highlands of the 16th century. Since the 19th century it has become

associated with the wider culture of Scotland in general. It is most often made of woollen cloth in a tartan pattern.

Although the kilt is most often worn on formal occasions and at Highland games and

sports events, it has also been adapted as an item of fashionable informal male clothing in recent

years.

That was a kilt

Scottish CurrencyScottish Currency

• The currency of Scotland is the GBP Pound (£). One pound is comprised of 100 pence and coins can be obtained in 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 denominations. Bank notes are commonly divided into £5, £10, £20 and £50 amounts. Scottish banks also issue a £1 notes which can be used as legal tender anywhere in the United Kingdom.

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