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- Gaelic name: Alba
- Capital: Edinburgh
- Government: Constitutional Monarchy
- Population: 5,116,900
- Currency: Pound Sterling(GBP)
- Exchange rate: 0.4867
- Official language: English, Gaelic, Scots
- First recorded game of golf played at Bruntsfield Links
- Traditional Scottish instrument: Great Highland Bagpipe
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Scotland became an independent state on May 1, 1707. It is part of the United Kingdom and is one of four constituent countries located to the north of Great Britian. It is surrounded by England, the North Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, the North Channel and the Irish Sea. Scotland is made up of 790 islands including the Northern Isles and the Hebrides.
The capital city and second largest city in Scotland, is Edinburgh. Edinburgh is one of Europe's largest financial centers. It was also the center of the Scottish Enlightenment of the 18th century, which made Scotland one of the commercial, intellectual and industrial powerhouses of Europe.
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Scotland Questions
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What do I need to know as an American looking to get married in Scotland? 8 AnswersGetting married in Scotland, note the "no residency requirements" Minimum age 16 years old. No parental consent required. No residency requirements By law ... read more -
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Where in Scotland is Groundskeeper Willy from? 2 AnswersAccording to FanPop it's North Kilttown Scotland. Apparently in season 10 in the "Lard of the Dance" episode we find out Groundskeeper Willie is from North Kilt... read more
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Scotland on Amazon
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44 Scotland Street - $15.00
Welcome to 44 Scotland Street, home to some of Edinburgh's most colorful characters. There's Pat, a twenty-year-old who has recently moved into a flat with Bruce, an athletic young...Amazon
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Scotland Grounded Adapter Plug Kit - GUD and GUE - $14.00
Grounded Adaptor plug changes your appliance plug to fit Scottish outlets...Amazon
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Scotland Adventure Guide (Adventure Guides) - $15.99
Comprehensive background information - history, culture, geography and climate - gives you a solid knowledge of each destination and its people. Regional chapters take you on an in...Amazon
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Scotland St. Andrews Cross Flag Polyester 3 ft. x 5 ft. - $19.99
St Andrew flag scotland. 3 x 5 ft Polyester flag with 2 brass grommets. These polyester flags not recommended for prolonged outdoor use. For outdoor use, we recommend our nylon fl...Amazon
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The Last King of Scotland (Widescreen Edition) - $14.98
As Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, Forest Whitaker gives "one of the greatest performances of modern movie history" (Wall Street Journal), one that the Associated Press calls "nothing s...Amazon
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Maps and Geography
- Wikipedia: Geography of Scotland | Geology | Climate
- Wikipedia: Islands of Scotland | Mountains and Hills | Rivers | Lochs
- WorldAtlas.com: Scotland Maps & More
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Scotland To Do Sites
- Official Site: The Legend of Nessie
- Official Site: Deep Sea World
- Official Site: Traquair Castle | Blair Castle | Eilean Donan Castle | Glamis Castle
- VisitScotland.com: Ski-Scotland
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