Презентация по английскому языку на тему "Шотландия"

arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century, the

Roman province of Britannia reached as far north as the Antonine Wall, which once ran from the Clyde to the Forth. To the north lay the territory of Caledonia, whose people were described as "Picti" in Latin, meaning ‘painted ones’. Due to constant incursions from these Picti the Roman legions would be forced back to Hadrian's Wall within 20 years of its construction, and forced to abandon the territory by the beginning of the 3rd century.
According to 9th- and 10th-century literature, the Gaelic kingdom of Dál Riata was founded on the west coast of Scotland in the 6th century. In the following century, Irish missionary Columba founded a monastery on Iona and introduced the previously pagan Scottish to Celtic Christianity, and with less success the Picts of Pictland. King Nechtan of Pictland later chose to expel the Columban church in favour of the Roman, principally to restrict the influence of the Scoti on his kingdom and to avoid a war with Northumbri. In the same period Angles had conquered the previously Brythonic territory south of the Clyde and Forth, initially creating the Anglo Saxon kingdom of Bernicia, later becoming a part of the Kingdom of Northumbria. Towards the end of the 8th century all three kingdoms were raided, settled and to some extent came under Viking control. Successive defeats by the Norse forced the Picts and Scoti to cease their historic hostility to each other and unite in the 9th century, to form the Kingdom of Scotland.

monarchy
Queen (of the UK): Queen Elizabeth II
Prime Minister (of the

UK): David Cameron MP
Area: 78800 sq km
Population: 5 million people
The Highest mountain: Ben Nevis 1344m
The Largest loch: Loch Lomond 56 sq km
The Longest river: River Tay 193km
Currency : Pound sterling (GBP)

Scotland’s Geography

Scotland's physical geography, including details of landmass, islands, coastline, major rivers, highest mountains and largest lochs.

was chosen as such because it saved the country from

the enemy.

THE SCOTTISH FLAG

The Saint Andrew`s cross is the Scottish flag.Saint Andrew`s Day is celebrated on 30 November.

THE THISTLE

MOTTO: In My Defens God Me Defend (Scots) (often shown abbreviated as IN DEFENS)

a mystic creature

The place of interest to tourists

close to a thousand years now, since the earliest days

of the clans in the 12th century. However, Scottish traditions are not something sterile under glass and steel in a cold museum. They are vibrant, living things, constantly growing and evolving, and every generation adds the thumb print of its own particular Scottish culture to the whole.
Scotland is a richly diverse country with dozens of different cultures living in harmony. Tolerance, equality of opportunity and social justice are important principles of Scottish people and communities.

is one of the most iconic symbols of Scottish culture.
Scotland

boasts a rich piping heritage but it is the great Highland bagpipe with which most people are familiar.
Scotland’s national instrument, the iconic bagpipes, is still hugely popular. From buskers on the street to pipe bands parading through Scottish towns and cities, you are certainly likely to hear the unmistakable sound of the bagpipe in Scotland before you see them!
Today the bagpipes are used in military and regional pipe bands, to entertain at ceilidhs and in folk bands and solo performances. They are also commonly used to accompany Scottish Highland dancing.
Bagpipe music has deep roots in the Gaelic culture of Scotland and there are roughly two main styles of music played on the bagpipes, Ceòl Mór and Ceòl Beag, which in Gaelic means ‘big music’ and ‘little music’.

weddings, Highland games and at traditional Scottish ceilidh dances. Men also frequently

choose to wear their clan tartan, giving them a sense of belonging which has passed through generations. Fashion designers have also tried to update the kilt and make it appeal to a wider audience by using non-tartan designs such as camouflage and material such as leather.

September 1832) was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet,

popular throughout much of the world in the 19th century.
Scott was the first English-language author to have a truly international career in his lifetime. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley, The Heart of Midlothian and The Bride of Lammermoor.

Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Doyles were a prosperous Irish-Catholic family, who had a prominent position in the world of Art. Author Arthur Conan Doyle wrote 60 mystery stories featuring the wildly popular detective Character Sherlock Holmes and his loyal assistant Watson.

Robert Burns (1759-96) exalted as Scotland's national poet, liricist and a major figure in the Romantic movement.
Although Scotland increasingly adopted the English language and wider cultural norms, its literature developed a distinct national identity and began to enjoy an international reputation. As well as making original compositions, Burns also collected folk songs from across Scotland, often revising or adapting them. His poem (and song) "Auld Lang Syne" is often sung at Hogmanay and "Scots Wha Hae" served for a long time as an unofficial national anthem of the country.

to symbolize music at the Games and, indeed, in Scotland itself. In

addition to the massed bands, nearly all Highland games gatherings feature a wide range of piping and drumming competition, including solo piping and drumming, small group ensembles and, of course, the pipe bands themselves. But the pipes and drums are not the only music which can be heard at Highland games. Many such events offer fiddling, harp circles, Celtic bands and other forms of musical entertainment, the latter usually spiced with a healthy amount of bagpipe music.

For many Highland games festival attendees, the most memorable of all the events at the games is the massing of the pipe bands. Normally held in conjunction with the opening and closing ceremonies of the games, as many as 20 or more pipe bands will march and play together. The result is a thunderous rendition of traditional favourites Scotland the Brave or Amazing Grace, and other crowd-pleasing favorites.

An example of a possible early games venue is at Fetteresso,

although that location is technically a few miles south of the Scottish Highlands.
It is reported in numerous books and Highland games programs, that King Malcolm III of Scotland, in the 11th century, summoned contestants to a foot race to the summit of Craig Choinnich (overlooking Braemar) King Malcolm created this foot race in order to find the fastest runner in the land to be his royal messenger. Some have seen this apocryphal event to be the origin of today's modern Highland games

HISTORY OF HIGHLAND GAMES

countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and

heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture.

distance event. There are actually two separate events, one using

a light (28 lb for men and 14 lb for women) and the other a heavy (56 lb for men, 42 lb for masters men, and 28 lb for women) weight. The weights are made of metal and have a handle attached either directly or by means of a chain. The implement is thrown using one hand only, but otherwise using any technique. Usually a spinning technique is employed. The longest throw wins.