Scotland

ScotlandScotland is part of the UK and covers the northern part of the island of Great Britain. What do you think when you hear the word Scotland? I believe that the kilt and bagpipes are the first things you think about. Kilts are the traditional skirt for Scots men and the bagpipe is a traditional kind of wind musical instrument consisting of a bag and a wooden part. The bagpipe is a traditional instrument throughout Europe, North Africa and the Middle East and is particularly famous in Scotland.

Highlands-Highlanders

Scotland is basically divided into two areas, the mountainous areas (Highlands), and in the lowlands (Lowlands).Respectively its inhabitants, who are mostly Celtic origin, are divided on mountain (Highlanders) and lowland ( Lowlanders). The Highlanders are those who consider themselves, their most genuine Scots, live in the mountains, mainly in the north.On September 18, 2014 held a referendum on the independence of Scotland from the United Kingdom but the answer was NO.The University of Edinburgh-EdinburghEdinburghEdinburgh it is the capital city of Scotland from 1437 and the second biggest city. The city constitutes popular tourist destination in Europe and comes second in tourists cities in the United Kingdom, afterwards London.The University of Edinburgh3Haggis-WhiskeyMinced heart, liver and lungs of sheep mixed with oatmeal and seasoned with onions and plenty of pepper, which simmered in sheep's stomach for approximately three hours. This is haggis, the national Scottish food and one of the most unique flavors in the world.

Many, in different countries of the world have tried to imitate the unique and particular characteristics of Scotch whiskey. In vain. But Scotch whiskey is nothing other than barley, yeast and water. Three ingredients synthesized give a super alcoholic beverage in the same mysterious manner as known components give great wines for which no chemical analysis so far has failed to reveal the secret of their quality

Loch NessLoch Ness is a large, deep freshwater lake in the Scottish Highlands. Loch Ness is best known for some alleged appearances of the Loch Ness Monster , Nessie. Loch Ness Monster has come to be called legendary marine reptile that according to legend lives on the lake. Reports about the existence of an unidentified lake monster of Loch Ness date back to around the 6th century, when according to legend the saint Columba saved a man's life from the monster. The most popular portraiture is the "Surgeon's photo" and it depicts with long neck and small head.

Haunted CastlesScotland has often been declared as one of the most haunted countries on earth and as host to around 2000 castles with histories which stretch back more than 900 years, it's little wonder that these eerie abodes have come to be associated with supernatural happenings and ghostly apparitions. Let me tell you about 1 of them . Ill tell you about the most popular haunted castle in Scotland , Edinburgh Castle .The Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle is reputed as one of the most haunted places in Scotland. But the whole area of Edinburgh has been called the most haunted city in Europe . In many cases , visitors to the castle have reported a ghost of a villager in the yard, a headless drummer , the spirits of French prisoners from the Seven Years' War and prisoners of time prison of the American Revolution - even the ghost of a dog wandering in the canine cemetery .

The War of IndependenceIt is the unknown War of Independence, with illustrious William Wallace and others, while the divided country became king Robert the Bruce. The war continued for several decades until the middle of the 14th century .The EndThats all for Scotland(for now) But to end this trip well lets say Hello to Merida and her bear-brothers from Scotland.

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