Scotland

theme because it`s a beautiful and interesting country and I

want to travel there.

of Scotland, but also the administrative center of the homonymous

province. The city is situated in a picturesque location on the southern shore of the bay with the interesting name of the Firth of Forth.

Great Britain.
As part of the United Kingdom, the head of

state in Scotland is the monarch of the United Kingdom, currently Queen Elizabeth (since 1952).

a white oblique cross. This symbol of the kingdom of

Scotland has its own legend. Scottish King Angus II, preparing for battle with England, spent the night in prayer to God.

The next morning the blue sky clouds appeared and took the shape X - on such a cross, almost 750 years ago, the apostle Andrew was crucified. Angus II defeated opponents. So the cross on the blue sky has become a way of flag.

of Scotland in the form of a red lion with

tongue and claws blue, shown on a gold field, which was framed by a red border in the two bands, decorated with lilies.

exist. In the first place in popularity is the song

of «The Corries» - «The Flower of Scotland». ,Second place is «Scotland the Brave» Cliff Handley.

- this is one of those peoples, who zealously honor

their traditions.

Language.

On the territory of Scotland are used three languages - English (which is de facto the main), Scottish Gaelic and English-Scots.

official state symbols, along with it there is the so-called

semi-official character - a unicorn holding a shield and decorating many historical emblems, thistle - portrayed on the bills of the national currency; bagpipes - Scottish musical instrument.

of sheep and oatmeal.
Kilts - traditional Scottish woolen cloth costume

with a tartan or plaid pattern. This is a skirt that men wear.
Bagpipers - people who play the bagpipes, a traditional Scottish instrument.

tartan was worn as a long piece of cloth thrown

over the shoulders.

The famous titles include ROB ROY, THE LADY OF THE

LAKE, WAVERLEY, THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR.

world, as it is the birthday of Robert Burns. The

festival is called Burns Night. During the festival pipe music is played, traditional dress is worn and a traditional Scottish meal is eaten. People also recite poems by their favourite poet.