1. Scotland “In My Defens”

2. First things first…
Take out your homework and let’s discuss the interesting facts you found about Scotland.

3. Important Facts: Capital City
Although London is the capital of the United
Kingdom, Scotland has its own capital city.
Does anyone know what it is?

4. Edinburgh

5. Important Facts: Flag
The flag of Scotland is called the cross of St. Andrew. It is a white diagonal cross on a blue background, and is part of the Union Jack used by the United Kingdom. St. Andrew was crucified on an X-shaped cross.

6. Important Facts: Government
Scotland is part of the UK, so it is
represented in the UK Parliament. It does,
however, have its own parliament, which is
allowed to decide some, but not all, issues
affecting only Scotland.

7. Important Facts: Population
Scotland has 5,200,000 people living in it. That means that one out of every 12 people in the UK lives in Scotland. The main cities are Edinburgh and Glasgow, but there are also Aberdeen and Inverness up north.

8. Important Facts: History
As we know, Scotland remained a separate
kingdom, with its own ruler, until In
1603, James VI became king of both
Scotland and England, after the death of his
mother and then his cousin.
Who were his mother and cousin?

9. James VI Family
Why, Mary Queen of Scots and Elizabeth I,
of course!

10. Important Facts: History
Although Scotland and England had shared
a monarch since 1603, they did not unite to
form Great Britain until 1706 and 1707.
Although they had fought in the past, the
formation of the Parliament of Great Britain
was a peaceful one, and one of the
great transformations of Europe.

11. Important Facts: Languages
Although English is the official language in
Scotland and the one that is generally used,
Scottish Gaelic is also spoken. It is a
language that takes its roots from the Celtic
languages, and not the Anglo-Saxons.
My name is Paul.  S mise Pol.

12. Trivia: What DO you know?
What is the Gaelic name for Scotland?
How many islands does Scotland have?
Edinburgh was the first city in the world to have what?

13. The answers The Gaelic name for Scotland is Alba.
Scotland has 790 islands, and only 130 are inhabited.
It was the first city in the world to have a fire brigade.

14. Places To Go: John O’ Groats
Although people say it’s the furthest north
you can go in the UK, that’s a lie: Dunnet
Head is. John O’ Groats is, however, one of
the longest points between two inhabited
points in the UK. Good enough!

15. Places To Go: Loch Ness If a monster isn’t a good enough reason to
visit Loch Ness, then what is? It’s a beautiful
lake, and contains more water than all the
lakes in England and Wales combined.

16. Things To Do: Wear A Kilt
A kilt is a knee-length garment worn by boys
and men of the Scottish Highlands. It’s
usually made of wool and has a tartan
pattern on it. It was usually worn on special
occasions or sporting events. Rumor has it
that a true Scotsman wears nothing
under his kilt…

17. Things To Do: Play The Bagpipes
Classified as a woodwind instrument, just like the clarinet or oboe, the bagpipes have been famous in Scotland since their use in the military in the 15th century. The bagpipes have one bag, and FIVE pipes to blow!

18. Things To Do: Eat Haggis
If you don’t know what haggis is, it’s like a sausage, filled with the heart, lungs and liver. It is the most famous Scottish dish, although tourists can’t always bring themselves to eat it…

19. Videos

20. Key Vocabulary crucified – killed on a cross monarch – king or queen
inhabited – to have people living there
garment – piece of clothing
dish – food that has been prepared