Scotland
ScotlandScotland is part of the UK and covers the northern part
of the island of Great Britain. What do you think when you hear the
word Scotland? I believe that the kilt and bagpipes are the first
things you think about. Kilts are the traditional skirt for Scots
men and the bagpipe is a traditional kind of wind musical
instrument consisting of a bag and a wooden part. The bagpipe is a
traditional instrument throughout Europe, North Africa and the
Middle East and is particularly famous in Scotland.
Highlands-Highlanders
Scotland is basically divided into two areas, the mountainous
areas (Highlands), and in the lowlands (Lowlands).Respectively its
inhabitants, who are mostly Celtic origin, are divided on mountain
(Highlanders) and lowland ( Lowlanders). The Highlanders are those
who consider themselves, their most genuine Scots, live in the
mountains, mainly in the north.On September 18, 2014 held a
referendum on the independence of Scotland from the United Kingdom
but the answer was NO.The University of
Edinburgh-EdinburghEdinburghEdinburgh it is the capital city of
Scotland from 1437 and the second biggest city. The city
constitutes popular tourist destination in Europe and comes second
in tourists cities in the United Kingdom, afterwards London.The
University of Edinburgh3Haggis-WhiskeyMinced heart, liver and lungs
of sheep mixed with oatmeal and seasoned with onions and plenty of
pepper, which simmered in sheep's stomach for approximately three
hours. This is haggis, the national Scottish food and one of the
most unique flavors in the world.
Many, in different countries of the world have tried to imitate
the unique and particular characteristics of Scotch whiskey. In
vain. But Scotch whiskey is nothing other than barley, yeast and
water. Three ingredients synthesized give a super alcoholic
beverage in the same mysterious manner as known components give
great wines for which no chemical analysis so far has failed to
reveal the secret of their quality
Loch NessLoch Ness is a large, deep freshwater lake in the
Scottish Highlands. Loch Ness is best known for some alleged
appearances of the Loch Ness Monster , Nessie. Loch Ness Monster
has come to be called legendary marine reptile that according to
legend lives on the lake. Reports about the existence of an
unidentified lake monster of Loch Ness date back to around the 6th
century, when according to legend the saint Columba saved a man's
life from the monster. The most popular portraiture is the
"Surgeon's photo" and it depicts with long neck and small head.
Haunted CastlesScotland has often been declared as one of the
most haunted countries on earth and as host to around 2000 castles
with histories which stretch back more than 900 years, it's little
wonder that these eerie abodes have come to be associated with
supernatural happenings and ghostly apparitions. Let me tell you
about 1 of them . Ill tell you about the most popular haunted
castle in Scotland , Edinburgh Castle .The Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle is reputed as one of the most haunted places in
Scotland. But the whole area of Edinburgh has been called the most
haunted city in Europe . In many cases , visitors to the castle
have reported a ghost of a villager in the yard, a headless drummer
, the spirits of French prisoners from the Seven Years' War and
prisoners of time prison of the American Revolution - even the
ghost of a dog wandering in the canine cemetery .
The War of IndependenceIt is the unknown War of Independence,
with illustrious William Wallace and others, while the divided
country became king Robert the Bruce. The war continued for several
decades until the middle of the 14th century .The EndThats all for
Scotland(for now) But to end this trip well lets say Hello to
Merida and her bear-brothers from Scotland.
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