2.  Scotland is part of the
United Kingdom.
 It is situated to the north of
England.
 It is surrounded by the
North Sea to the east and
by the Irish Sea to the
south-west.
 The country is made up of
790 islands.

3.  English is the official language.
 Scottish Gaelic is spoken in some regions
too.
 The climate of Scotland is oceanic and tends
to be very changeable.
 Winters are usually mild.
 It can be windy and rainy in the summer.
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4.  The population of
Scotland is almost 5
and a half million
people.
 The two largest cities
are Glasgow and
Edinburgh.
 Other cities include
Aberdeen, Dundee and
Inverness.

5. The national coat of
arms of Scotland
Thistle is the
national flower.

6.  Edinburgh is the capital city
of Scotland.
 It is the historical centre of
the country.
 There are many beautiful
buildings, famous
museums and art galleries.
 Edinburgh Castle is a
historic fortress and a
popular tourist attraction.

7.  Glasgow is the largest city
in Scotland.
 It is a very important
industrial and financial
centre.
 It is situated on the river
Clyde.
 There are many
impressive modern
buildings in Glasgow.

8.  There are many
beautiful landscapes in
Scotland.
 You can see many
mountains, lakes and
rivers there.
 The country is divided
into Highlands and
Lowlands.

9.  The Loch Ness lake
is perhaps the most
famous tourist
attraction in
Scotland.
 You can take a boat
cruise to look for
the legendary “Loch
Ness Monster”.

10.  Scotland is famous
for its majestic
castles.
 They were used both
as residence and
fortress.
 Eilean Donan Castle
and Balmoral Castle
are some examples.

11. Each Scottish clan
has its own pattern
called tartan.
Men and boys wear
kilts on formal
occasions such as
weddings and
graduation
ceremonies.

12. The Great Highland
bagpipe is the
traditional musical
instrument.
It is widely used in
the British military
and in pipe bands
throughout the world.

13. Highland Games are
held every year to
celebrate Scottish
culture and heritage.
Various competitions
are held in piping and
drumming, dancing,
and heavy athletics.

14. Where is Scotland situated?
What is the official language?
What is the climate like?
What is the capital of Scotland?
Which city is an important industrial and
financial centre?
What kind of nature can we find there?
What is the most popular tourist attraction?
Why is it so popular?

15. The population of Scotland is almost 5.5
million people.
Edinburgh is the largest city of Scotland.
The rose is the national flower.
The country is famous for its castles.
The Scottish pattern is called tartan.
Men and boys wear kilts every day.
Highland Games only include dancing
competitions.