Scotland (Alba)
Click on the video to hear the Scottish Anthem, Flower of Scotland, being sung. |
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Scotland has a border with England which lies to the south of the country. It is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea, the North Channel and the Irish Sea. There are over 790 islands in Scotland. The temperature in winter can drop below -20˚C but in the summer can go above 30˚C.
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom which has been a member of the EU (European Union) since 1973.
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom which has been a member of the EU (European Union) since 1973.
Learn some Gaelic
Festivals & Traditions
Click on the picture to learn about some Scottish festivals and traditions.
Sports
There are lots of interesting sports in Scotland. There are traditional sports such as shinty, stone put, caber toss and hammer throw. Other sports such as soccer and rugby are also popular. Click on the picture to learn more about them.
Interesting Scenery
The landscape of Scotland is diverse. There are rugged mountains, rivers, lakes, forests as well as moorland and fertile flat land.
Scottish Animals
Click on the picture to learn about some of the animals you can see in Scotland.
Scottish Myths & Legends
Click on the picture to read Scottish myths and legends.
Photographs
Click on the picture to see some photographs of Scotland.
Religion in Scotland
Interesting facts about Scotland
- There are two languages spoken in Scotland: Gaelic and English.
- People in Scotland drive on the left-hand side of the road.
- Scottish people write their surname after their given name.
- Sterling is the currency of of Scotland.