One of the most beautiful countries - Scotland

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One of the most beautiful countries - Scotland

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2. St Andrew is considered the patron of Scotland. St Andrew's cross, a flag of Scotland, represents
3. One of the most beautiful countries.
4. Today Scotland is considered to be one of the most beautiful mountainous countries in the world.
5. The head of Scotland is the English monarch – Queen Elizabeth II. It has been in
6. Scottish towns.
7. Scottish towns differ from the English ones. Their distinct features are cobblestone streets, medieval style houses,
8. Scottish tartane.
9. The first mention of woolen checkered fabric, nowadays everywhere known as the Scotswoman, belongs to the
10. Cultural heritage. Scotland is well-known for its Loch Ness monster, delicious haggis and traditional festivals.
11. Perhaps, everyone in the world has heard of the famous writer and poet Robert Burns. He
12. Public holidays.
13. Scottish people like all kinds of celebrations. Their most favourite public holidays are Christmas and New
14. Popular among tourists. Every year thousands of tourists visit Scotland to see its sights and to
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St Andrew is considered the patron of Scotland. St Andrew's cross,

a flag of Scotland, represents two white crossing diagonal strips on a blue background.

Flag of Scotland.

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One of the most beautiful countries.

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Today Scotland is considered to be one of the most beautiful

mountainous countries in the world. It is one of the four parts of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders only with England. Its capital and cultural center is Edinburgh.

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The head of Scotland is the English monarch – Queen Elizabeth

II. It has been in political union with England since the beginning of the 18th century.

The head of Scotland.

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Scottish towns.

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Scottish towns differ from the English ones. Their distinct features are

cobblestone streets, medieval style houses, green parks and plenty of historic architecture.The financial and industrial center of the country is Glasgow. Other major cities include Perth, Aberdeen, Livingstone and Dundee.

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Scottish tartane.

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The first mention of woolen checkered fabric, nowadays everywhere known as

the Scotswoman, belongs to the 3rd century of our era. She was used as a warm cape by ancient Gauls (modern Scots and Irish). Such cape was usually put on over a shirt and reached a knee. At the same time she was tried to be laid intricately in magnificent folds and to fix on a waist by a belt. As the legend says, this article of clothing has served as a prototype of the well-known Scottish kilt.

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Cultural heritage.
Scotland is well-known for its Loch Ness monster, delicious haggis

and traditional festivals.

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Perhaps, everyone in the world has heard of the famous writer

and poet Robert Burns. He was the first person to write songs about the Scottish Highlands and their breathtaking views. It is significant that the highest mountain of the British Isles, Ben Nevis, is also situated in Scotland.

Robert Burns.

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Public holidays.

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Scottish people like all kinds of celebrations. Their most favourite public

holidays are Christmas and New Year. On the last day of the year they celebrate Hogmanay. It used to be a pagan holiday to welcome the winter solstice. There are many special customs and rituals for this holiday, among them fireball swinging, street carnivals, singing and dancing, storytelling and eating tasty goodies.

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Popular among tourists.
Every year thousands of tourists visit Scotland to see

its sights and to participate in local festivals. It’s a suitable country for students as well. Those, who study English, often participate in international exchange programs to learn more about the local peculiarities.

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