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Сapital – Edinburgh Population - 5.4 million people. Area - 77,910

Сapital – Edinburgh
Population - 5.4 million people.
Area - 77,910 km2.
The language

is English, Gaelic and Scottish. 
The currency is the pound sterling. 
The dominant religion is Presbyterianism.
Traffic is left-handed.

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Symbols of Scotland The unicorn is used in Scottish heraldry. The

Symbols of Scotland

The unicorn is used in Scottish heraldry. The unicorn

supports the shield on the royal coat of arms of Great Britain. Often the unicorn was mounted on top of a mercat-cross.

The thistle is the national floral emblem.

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There is no official anthem in Scotland. There are several songs

There is no official anthem in Scotland. There are several songs

that claim to be the unofficial anthem:

Flower of Scotland Scotland the Brave
Highland Cathedral
Scots Wha Hae.
A Man's A Man for A' That.

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The coat of arms of Scotland is the symbol of Scotland

The coat of arms of Scotland is the symbol of Scotland

and its monarchy. In a gold field with a scarlet double inner border sprouting lilies, a rising lion of the same color with blue claws and tongue.
After the Act of Union in 1707, the Scottish coat of arms became part of the coat of arms of Great Britain, but still represents Scotland on pound coins.
The coat of arms motif is often used by sports teams, such as the Scottish national soccer team.
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The Royal coat of arms of Scotland is the official coat

The Royal coat of arms of Scotland is the official coat

of arms of the King of Scotland from the day of its approval in the twelfth century until the Kingdom of Scotland.
At present the version of the coat of arms of Scotland in the United Kingdom, in which the original coat of arms is placed in the four-part shield of the coat of arms of Queen Elizabeth II, together with the coats of arms of England and Ireland, is used by the official authorities.

Another version:
The coat of arms of James VI in 1603 as King of England, Scotland and Ireland

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Timeline of Scotland

Timeline of Scotland

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Hadrian's Wall is a 117 km long defensive fortification built by

Hadrian's Wall is a 117 km long defensive fortification built by

the Romans under Emperor Hadrian in 122-128 years to prevent raids by the Picts and Brigantes from the North.
The rampart crosses northern England from the Irish Sea to the North Sea at the Scottish border. The most prominent monument of antiquity in Britain.
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The Dal Riad is first mentioned under 314. At the end

The Dal Riad is first mentioned under 314. At the end

of the 5th century, some of the Irish from the overcrowded territory of the Irish Dal Riad moved to northern Britain, where they founded the kingdom that became known as the Scottish Dal Riad. In 843 they merged with the Pictish kingdom to form the Scottish Kingdom.
In 2017, a feature-length fantasy film, The Gaelic King, based on the story of Scotland's first king, was made in Scotland.
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Kenneth I was king of the Dal Riada from c. 840

Kenneth I was king of the Dal Riada from c. 840

or 841, king of the Picts from 843, son of King Alpin II of the Dal Riada, ancestor of the Macalpine dynasty. Inheriting the crown of Dal Riada, Kenneth annexed the Pictish kingdom to his realm in 843-850.
Kenneth I is traditionally considered the founder of the kingdom originally known as Alba, which later became known as Scotland.
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The statue of William the Conqueror is in his birthplace, Falaise,

The statue of William the Conqueror is in his birthplace, Falaise,

Calvados, about 30 kilometers southeast of Caen, France. It depicts William the Conqueror, Duke of Normandy and King of England, on horseback and surrounded by statues of his six ducal predecessors. It is the work of the French sculptor Louis Rocher.
The monument is a bronze statue on a granite pedestal. Around the pedestal are six other statues representing the first six Dukes of Normandy.
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Robert I Bruce - King of Scotland (1306-1329), one of the

Robert I Bruce - King of Scotland (1306-1329), one of the

greatest Scottish monarchs, organizer of the country's defense in the initial period of the war of independence against England, founder of the royal dynasty of the Bruce.
"Robert the Bruce" is an American historical film directed by Richard Gray.
P.s. The actor playing Robert I Bruce is in the photo.
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James VI of Scotland, aka James I of England, was the

James VI of Scotland, aka James I of England, was the

King of Scotland and the first Stuart king of England.
James I was the first sovereign to rule simultaneously over both kingdoms of the British Isles. Britain as a single power did not yet legally exist; England and Scotland were sovereign states with a common monarch.
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The Act of Union was an act of legislation passed during

The Act of Union was an act of legislation passed during

1706 and 1707 by the parliaments of England and Scotland. This act, which is still in force today, created a single union state - the Kingdom of Great Britain.
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The first election, to fill 129 seats, took place on 6

The first election, to fill 129 seats, took place on 6

May 1999. Following the election, the Labour Party and the Liberal Democrats formed the Scottish Executive, with Labour Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) Donald Dewar becoming First Minister.
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Scotland's most interesting places

Scotland's most interesting places

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Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress which is located

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is an ancient
fortress which is located right


in the centre of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Castle is located
on the Castle Rock, at the top
of the Royal Mile.

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Broch of Mousa Despite its age, it is quite well preserved,

Broch of Mousa

Despite its age, it is quite well preserved, so

it is considered a serious candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

The structure is located in the archipelago of the Shetland Islands, it is the tallest round-shaped structure related to the Iron Age.

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Loch Ness Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in

Loch Ness

Loch Ness is a large, deep, freshwater loch in Scotland.

Loch Ness is famous for the Loch Ness Monster, also known affectionately as "Nessie".
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Skara-Bray Skara-Bray is a settlement founded in the Neolithic era. There

Skara-Bray

Skara-Bray is a settlement founded in the Neolithic era. There are

8 houses on its territory, united in blocks, they were inhabited for a very long time.

Mysterious-looking carved stone balls were found in the settlement.

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Melrose Abbey Cistercian monastery, dedicated to the memory of the Virgin

Melrose Abbey

Cistercian monastery, dedicated to the memory of the Virgin Mary.

During its existence, it has been repeatedly subjected to destruction, devastation and even arson.

This place is considered mystical because the heart of King Robert the Bruce was buried there.

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Holyrood Palace The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of

Holyrood Palace

The Palace of Holyroodhouse is the official residence of

the Monarchy in Scotland. The building is decorated in the Baroque style, and it is located on the famous Royal Mile.

There are also interesting exhibitions on the territory of the palace, offering an opportunity to get acquainted with the history of the autonomous state.

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The Royal Mile This landmark of Scotland consists of several streets

The Royal Mile

This landmark of Scotland consists of several streets passing

in the very center of the city. Their total length is approximately one Scottish mile.

The streets connect the famous Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, which at different times served as the residence of the Scottish and British monarchs.