Scotland Project

Facts about Scotland

Scotland Situated within a vibrant Europe. Scotland is progressive nation built on dynamism, creativity and the fabulous warmth of its people.

While Scotland is a small nation it has big ambitions.

Capital: Edinburgh

CitLargesty: Glasgow

Official Language(s) : English, Gaelic, Scots

Prime Minister (of the UK) : David Cameron MP

First Minister of Scotland :Nicola Sturgeon MSP

St. Andrew

Scottish Myths & Legends

Population Around : 5.2 million

(National Records of Scotland)

St Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland

Wulver:

It is a wearwoulf that helps people in need.

St Andrew is celebrated on 30 November

The flag is in the form of a white X on a blue background and is commonly known as The Saltire

Chillie Dhu:

It is a guardian spirit of the trees.

Bean Nighe:

Is believed to haunt rivers,

washing the bloodied

clothes those about

to die.

Commotly know: The Saltire

St Andrew was one of the Twelve Apostles (disciples of Jesus) and brother of St Peter

St Andrew is also the patron saint of Romania, Greece and Russia

St Andrew's Day is connected with Advent, which begins on the first Sunday after November 26

Project England: Scotland

The Castles

Stirling Castle

Edinburgh Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

Caerlaverock Castle