Location via proxy:   [ UP ]  
[Report a bug]   [Manage cookies]                
Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 39 views

    Scotland

    Uploaded by

    colia antohi
    Scotland has a rich culture with many historic sites, unique sports, music and dance. The traditional national dress includes kilts for men and tartan skirts for women. Some of Scotland's most recognizable symbols are the thistle, unicorn, bagpipes and the flag of St. Andrew's cross. The landscape ranges from rugged coastlines to hills and lochs, and cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow have medieval castles and cathedrals.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Scotland

    Uploaded by

    colia antohi
    39 views14 pages
    Scotland has a rich culture with many historic sites, unique sports, music and dance. The traditional national dress includes kilts for men and tartan skirts for women. Some of Scotland's most recognizable symbols are the thistle, unicorn, bagpipes and the flag of St. Andrew's cross. The landscape ranges from rugged coastlines to hills and lochs, and cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow have medieval castles and cathedrals.

    Original Title

    scotland

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Scotland has a rich culture with many historic sites, unique sports, music and dance. The traditional national dress includes kilts for men and tartan skirts for women. Some of Scotland's most recognizable symbols are the thistle, unicorn, bagpipes and the flag of St. Andrew's cross. The landscape ranges from rugged coastlines to hills and lochs, and cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow have medieval castles and cathedrals.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    39 views14 pages

    Scotland

    Uploaded by

    colia antohi
    Scotland has a rich culture with many historic sites, unique sports, music and dance. The traditional national dress includes kilts for men and tartan skirts for women. Some of Scotland's most recognizable symbols are the thistle, unicorn, bagpipes and the flag of St. Andrew's cross. The landscape ranges from rugged coastlines to hills and lochs, and cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow have medieval castles and cathedrals.

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as pptx, pdf, or txt
    of 14

    …

    Scotland has many treasures crammed into its compact territory – big skies, ancient
    architecture, spectacular wildlife, superb seafood and hospitable, down-to-earth people

    Antohi Iana, Marcovschi Cătălin, Șeremet Liliana, Vâlcu Maxim G-S1911


    Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It covers the
    northern third of the island of Great Britain , with a border with England to
    the southeast, and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and
    west, the North Sea to the northeast, the Irish Sea to the south, and more
    than 790 islands, including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.

    CITIES IN SCOTLAND
    1. Edinburg
    2. Glasgow
    3. Aberdeen
    4. St.Andrews
    5. Kirkwall
    6. Inverness
    7. Dunde
    8. Oban
    9. Stirling
    10. Lerwick
    Edinburgh-capital of Scotland and one of its 32 council areas.
    Edinburgh is Scotland's second most populous city and the seventh most populous in the United Kingdom
    The city is also famous for the Edinburgh International Festival and the Fringe, the latter being the world's
    largest annual international arts festival.

    The Flag of Scotland is a white X-shaped cross,


    which represents the cross of the patron saint
    of Scotland, Saint Andrew on a blue sky. The
    flag is called the Saltire or the Saint Andrew's
    Cross.
    First hoisted in 1512, it's believed to be one of
    the oldest flags in the world still in use today

    The Royal Banner of Scotland, and historically,


    the Royal Standard of the Kingdom of
    Scotland. Used historically by the Scottish
    monarchs, Act of the Parliament of Scotland to
    only a few Great Officers of State who officially
    represent the Monarchy in Scotland. It is also
    used in an official capacity at royal residences
    in Scotland when the Head of State is not
    present.
    Official anthem of scotland
    O Flower of Scotland,
    When will we see

    Your like again,


    That fought and died for,
    Your wee bit Hill and Glen,
    And stood against him,
    Proud Edward's Army,
    And sent him homeward,
    Tae think again.

    The Hills are bare now, Today, the main language spoken in
    And Autumn leaves
    lie thick and still,
    O'er land that is lost now, Scotland is English, while Scots and
    Which those so dearly held,
    That stood against him,
    Proud Edward's Army,
    And sent him homeward,
    Scottish Gaelic are minority
    Tae think again.
    languages. The dialect of English
    Those days are past now,
    And in the past spoken in Scotland is referred to as
    they must remain,
    But we can still rise now,
    And be the nation again,
    That stood against him,
    Scottish English.
    Proud Edward's Army,
    And sent him homeward,
    Tae think again.

    Flower of Scotland,
    When will we see
    your like again,
    That fought and died for,
    Your wee bit Hill and Glen,
    And stood against him,
    Proud Edward's Army,
    And sent him homeward,
    Tae think again.
    Holidays in Scotland
    • Jan 1-2 New Year’s Day Holiday
    • Jan -25 Burns Night
    • Feb -25 Pancake Tuesday
    • Mar- 22 Mothering Sunday
    • Apr-10 Good Friday
    • May -8 Early May Bank Holiday
    • May-25 Spring Bank Holiday
    • Jun-21 Fathers’s Day
    • Aug-3 Aug Bank Holiday
    • Nov -8 Remembrance Sunday
    • Nov -30 St. Andrews Day
    • Dec -25 Christmas Day
    • Dec -28 Boxing Day
    Food and Drink
    • 1. Haggis 2. Fresh fish 3. Lobster 4. Grouse

    • 5. Cullen skink 6. Cured meat and cheese 7. Gin

    • 8. Whisky 9. Porridge 10. Shortbread

    •
    ..
    • Traditional Scottish  instruments
    • Fiddle.
    • Accordion.
    • Pipes and chanter.
    • Guitar.
    • Clarsach, a Scottish harp
    • Scottish Music
    • Early music
    • Folk music
    • Classical music
    • Pop, rock and fusion
    • Jazz, Accordion, Bagpipes
    • Guitar, Harp, Tin whistle
    • Bodhran, Samples
    Scotland traditional dance
    National clothes
    Thousands of people of all ages participate Male traditional dress of Scotland
    and watch traditional dance in Scotland and consists of a kilt, a sporran, a sgian
    throughout the world.
    dubh (a small, single-edged knife), a
    Written material on Scottish dance dates back
    kilt hose, and ghillies (traditional
    to the 1700s. Over time, particular styles shoes). Female traditional dress of
    evolved, and many geographical areas of
    Scotland have their own unique dance
    Scotland consists of a tartan skirt, a
    variations. tartan sash or shawl, and ghillies

    Scottish traditional dance can broadly be


    described as four different styles, with some
    techniques, moves, footwork and patterns
    common to all:
    Ceilidh dancing, Highland dancing, Scottish
    country dancing & Step dance.
    7 Popular Sports in Scotland
    1. Golf 2. Curling 3. Football

    4. Cycling 5. Shinty 6. Rugby

    7. Tennis
    Scotland historical places

    • Edinburgh Castle. ...


    • Stirling Castle. ...
    • Glasgow Cathedral. ...
    • Linlithgow Palace. ...
    • Lochleven Castle. ...
    • Caerlaverock Castle. ...
    • Skara Brae.
    Scotland landmarks
    FORTH BRIDGE THE KELPIES

    FALKIRK WHEEL MELROSE ABBEY


    The 10 Most Beautiful Towns in Scotland
    Portree Plockton TOBERMONY

    Millport Kelso Melrose


    …
    • Scotland Symbols
    • Animal: Unicorn.
    • Bird: Golden Eagle (unofficial)
    • Cloth: Tartans (unofficial) ...
    • Coat of Arms:
    • Coat of Arms: The coat of arms of Scotland consists of a
    yellow shield with a red rampant lion in the center. ...
    • Flag of Scotland.
    • Flower: Thistle. ...
    • Motto: "In My Defens God Me Defend"
    5 Stereotypes About Scotland That Aren’t
    True (& 5 That Kind Of Are)
    • NOT TRUE - HAGGIS IS AWFUL
    • KIND OF TRUE - BIG DRINKERS
    • NOT TRUE - YOU CAN’T UNDERSTAND THE ACCENT
    • KIND OF TRUE - CAN BE AGGRESSIVE
    • KIND OF TRUE - QUICK WIT
    • NOT TRUE - IT ISN’T THAT PICTURESQUE
    • KIND OF TRUE - BEST FOOTBALL FANS IN THE WORLD
    • NOT TRUE - THE WEATHER IS BAD
    • KIND OF TRUE - THEY’RE PATRIOTIC

    You might also like