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Scotland
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Maps of Scotland
Customs/ Ceremonies
Many customs and ceremonies practiced in Scotland are similar to the ones we practice here in Canada. One holiday practiced in Scotland which is not formally practiced here in Canada is, St. Andrews day which is celebrated on the 30th of November every year. Another holiday in Scotland is Burns Night which is celebrated on the 25th of January which is the one day where all Scots across Scotland celebrate the life and works of famous poet Rabbie Burns with a Burns Supper.
Many customs practiced in Scotland are similar to that which are done in Canada.
Languages spoken
Traditional foods both past and present
Flag of Scotland and its meaning
Some interesting facts on Scotland
The main languages spoken in Scotland are; English, Gaelic, and Scots.
Scotland is notorious for various traditional dishes such as haggis and fish and chips.They also are known for their cakes and various desserts, such as pudding.
The national flag of Scotland is the saltire which is made up of a white cross which spans diagonally across the flag on a blue background. Which represents the supposed shape of the cross St. Andrew was put to death on. Which is the reason this flag is known as the 'Cross of St. Andrew'.
1. The official animal of Scotland is the unicorn.
2. Scotland had its own monarch until 1603. After Elizabeth I died, James VI of Scotland also became James I of England, ruling both countries.
3. Since July 1, 1999, Scotland has had its own parliament, for the first time since 1707.
4. Scotland has not been an independant country since 1707 when the Acts of Union joined it with England, in the United Kingdom of Great Britain.
5. 13% of the population has red hair, with 40% carrying the recessive gene.