Слайд 1SCOTLAND THE BEAUTIFUL
Абдокова Фатима Батырбековна
Учитель английского языка
МКОУ «СОШ а.Псаучье-Дахе имени
Героя России О.М.Карданова»
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Scotland is the country occupying the northern third of the
island Great Britain. It is separated from England mainly by
high Cheviot Hills and the river Tweed. To the west from Scotland there is Northern Ireland. The southern coast of Scotland is inverted to Irish Sea. Borders of Scotland remain constant almost 500 years.
Geographical Position
General Facts
Scotland was founded in
843.
The capital of the country - Edinburgh
Official languages - English, Scottish Gaelic and English Scottish
Large cities – Glasgow, Aberdeen.
The State System – Constitutional Monarchy.
The Head of the State – The Queen Elisabeth II.
The Prime- Minister - Gordon Brown.
The First Minister –Alex Salmond.
Its territory - 78 782 square km.
Its population - 5 100 000 people
Its Currency - pound, Scottish pound.In 1996 г. Scotland was divided into 32regions on decision of the British Government.
Слайд 4The Symbols of Scotland
Scotch whisky
tartans
flag of Scotland
Saint
Andrew
thistle
Lochs
bagpipes
kilts
Royal Standard of Scotland
Flag.
The Flag of Scotland represents a dark
blue panel with white (in heraldry silver) slanting Andrew’s cross. The width of the strips forming a cross, should make 1/5 from height of a flag.
Andrew
Apostle Andrew is considered to be the patron of Scotland,
according to a legend. Images of apostle serve as symbols of Scotland .
The Coat of Arms
The historical arms of Scotland is a gold red field with dark blue arms (claws and language), a heraldic lion surrounded by double red line with grown lilies
Tartan.
Tartan is a fabric
with an ornament from horizontal and vertical stripes. National clothes of Scotland and in particular kilts are sewed from a fabric with such ornament. In Russia its name is "shotlandka" . There are now 4000 variants of tartan.
Слайд 9 The Flower of the Thistle
The
flower of the thistle is the traditional symbol of Scotland.
It is represented, in particular on bank notes. According to the legend, in XIII century coastal settlements of Scotts suffered from Vikings’ attacks. Once it was possible to avoid an unexpected night attack due to that Vikings came barefoot into the thickets of the Scottish thistle and gave out themselves
BAGPIPE
A bagpipe is a national
musical instrument, an informal symbol of Scotland
Слайд 12Scotland is divided into Highlands and Lowlands.
Слайд 14Let’s Visit Some Important Cities in Scotland
Слайд 15Glasgow
Glasgow Cathedral
Glasgow International College
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Center
Слайд 17The map of Edinburgh's historic town centre
Слайд 19Edinburgh Castle is at the heart of the Scottish capital.
Слайд 20The castle is built on a volcanic rock. The Castle
Rock is the remains of a volcanic pipe.
Слайд 21Edinburgh Castle with the Nor Loch in foreground.
The Castle seen
from the North.
Слайд 22Edinburgh Castle is also the home of the One O'Clock
Gun. This is fired every day except Sunday and Christmas
Day exactly at 1.00pm to provide everyone with an accurate check for their clocks and watches.
The 'Time Gun' was established in 1861 as a time signal for ships.
The gun could easily be heard by ships 2 miles (3.2 km) away.
Слайд 23A series of performances known as the Edinburgh Military Tattoo
take place each year during August.
The basis of the
performance is a parade of the pipes and drums of the Scottish regiments.
Since the first performance in 1950 the Tattoo has developed a complex format which includes many invited performers from around the world.
Слайд 24The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
takes place every August and September
and is known throughout the world.
Слайд 25For 90 minutes on five or six nights a week,
600 people perform in the square in front of the
Castle.
Слайд 26The performers play military music and march to it.
Слайд 29The Canongate
The Canongate forms one of the lower parts of
the Edinburgh's Royal Mile as it makes its way downhill
from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Слайд 30The Royal Mile runs from Edinburgh Castle at the top
of the Castle Rock, down to Holyrood Palace.
Слайд 32Founded as a monastery in 1128, the Palace of Holyroodhouse
in Edinburgh is The Queen's official residence in Scotland.
Слайд 35A Monastery of the Holy Rood was founded by David
I, King of Scots, in 1128.
The foundation is said to
have been an act of thanksgiving for the king's miraculous escape from the horns of a stag while hunting near Edinburgh on Holy Cross Day ("rood" means "cross").
Слайд 36Greyfriars Bobby
Bobby belonged to John Gray, who worked for the
Edinburgh City Police as a night watchman.
The two were
inseparable for approximately two years.
On 8 February 1858, Gray died of tuberculosis.
Bobby, who survived Gray by fourteen years, is said to have spent the rest of his life sitting on his master's grave.
Слайд 37Calton hill
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh's main hills, set
right in the city centre.
Слайд 38Princes Street
is the most beautiful street of
the New Town.
Слайд 39Princes Street
The street was originally called Store Street due to
a large government store at the lower end.
Слайд 40 Princes Street is the southern busy street of Edinburgh's
New Town.
The street has almost no buildings on the
south side, allowing panoramic views of the Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, and the valley between.
Слайд 41The north side is lined with shops. Several UK high
brands such as H&M, Marks & Spencer and Topshop are
located along Princes Street.
Слайд 42The Old Town from West Princes Street Gardens.
Shoppers on Princes
Street
Слайд 43 Walter Scott
(1771 –1832)
Sir Walter Scott
was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet, popular throughout
much of the world during his time.
His novels and poetry are still read, and many of his works remain classics of both English-language literature and of Scottish literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor.
Слайд 44The Scott Monument is the largest monument to a writer
in the world. It commemorates Sir Walter Scott.
There are 287
steps to the top of the Scott Monument, from where you can enjoy breathtaking views of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside.
Слайд 45The White marble statue built in his honour depicts Sir
Walter sitting after having written a text with his feather
and his dog Maida by his side.
The statue was designed by John Steell.
Слайд 46It is 250 meters high.
Athur's Seat is the main peak of the
group of hills situated in the centre of the city
of Edinburgh, about a mile to the east of Edinburgh Castle.
Слайд 47http://www.intourgo.ru/resorts/edinburg
http://travel-child.ru/edinburg-foto-photo-goroda/
http://tonkosti.ru/Файл:Замки_Эдинбурга.jpg
http://www.edinburgh-sherwood.com/palace/
http://photo.dreamvoyage.ru/photo/39-0-1584
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Monument
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