Scotland Facts PDF

Some facts about Scotland (Alba in Scottish Gaelic) Scotland is situated in the northern part of Great Britain and it also has approximately **790 islands**. Population: approximately 5 440 000 Official languages - *4*: English, Scots, Scottish Gaelic and British Sign Language Capital city: Edin...

Some facts about Scotland (Alba in Scottish Gaelic) Scotland is situated in the northern part of Great Britain and it also has approximately **790 islands**. Population: approximately 5 440 000 Official languages - *4*: English, Scots, Scottish Gaelic and British Sign Language Capital city: Edinburgh Flag: Saltire or The St Andrew\'s Cross  There are 8 cities in Scotland. They are: 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Glasgow -- 632 000 2. Edinburgh -- 506 000 3. Aberdeen -- 198 000 4. Dundee -- 148 000 5. Dunfermline -- 55 000 6. Inverness -- 48 000 7. Perth -- 47 000 8. Stirling -- 38 000 **River Tay -** longest river in Scotland (193km) **Ben Nevis** - is the highest mountain in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and the British Isles. The summit is 1,345 metres high. It is in the [Grampian Mountains.](https://www.britannica.com/place/Grampian-Mountains) **Meikleour Beech Hedge - t**he highest hedge (30m) in the world and the longest one ( 530m) in Scotland/Britain.  **Fortingall Yew -- Cis z Fortingall --** the oldest tree in Great Britain and one of the oldest in Europe, grows in the village of Fortingall, at the geographical heart of Scotland. **The thistle** -- national flower/floral emblem of Scotland  **The unicorn** - it really is the official national animal of Scotland, symbolizing purity, strength, and power. **St Andrew** is Scotland\'s patron saint. They celebrate St Andrew\'s Day on 30^th^ November with the rest of the world. **Cheviot Hills** - border Scotland and England. ### **North Coast 500** - is a 516-mile (830 km) [scenic (widokowy) route](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scenic_route) around the north coast of Scotland, starting and ending at [Inverness Castle](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inverness_Castle). The route is also known as the **NC500** and was launched (otwarta) in 2015, linking many features in the north [Highlands of Scotland](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Highlands) in one touring route. **The Kelpies** are a pair of monumental steel horse-heads and the world\'s largest equine (końskie) sculptures. You can see them in The Helix Park.  W szkockim folklorze \'\'kelpie\'\' to niebezpieczne, zmieniające kształt wodne stworzenie, które może pojawić się na lądzie jako koń. Kelpie ukazuje się swoim ludzkim ofiarom jako szary lub biały koń, kusi je, by pojechały na jego grzbiecie, a następnie niesie je do wodnego grobu. **The Three Sisters of Glen Coe** are three steeply-sided ridges (strome grzbiety) in **Bidean nam Bian** massif (masyw górski), Glencoe -- wioska w Szkocji Beinn Fhada (Long Hill), Gearr Aonach (Short Ridge) and Aonach Dubh (Black or Dark Ridge) **Haggis -** the national dish of []{#anchor}[Scotland](https://www.britannica.com/place/Scotland), composed of the liver, heart, and lungs of a [sheep](https://www.britannica.com/animal/domesticated-sheep) (or other animal), minced and mixed with suet and [oatmeal](https://www.britannica.com/topic/oats) and seasoned with [onion](https://www.britannica.com/plant/onion-plant), [pepper](https://www.britannica.com/plant/cayenne-pepper), and other [spices](https://www.britannica.com/topic/spice-food). The mixture is packed into a sheep's stomach and boiled.  In the 21st century **haggis** is served with some ceremony, even [bagpipes](https://www.britannica.com/art/bagpipe), particularly on []{#anchor-1}Burns Night (on January 25, Burns's birthday) and []{#anchor-2}[Hogmanay](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hogmanay), as the Scots call their New Year's celebrations. (intestines -- jelita, wnętrzności) Golf -- of Scottish origin, St Andrew -- home of golf Edinburgh Castle  **Edinburgh Castle**, a historic fortress which was built in the 11th century. Its strategic location on Castle Rock has made it a significant military stronghold and royal residence throughout Scottish history.