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1 SCOTLAND

2 What about myths and Scottish Stereotypes?

4 Let s test our knowledge about Scotland

5 Geography * Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. * Scotland is located in the north of England. * Scotland is made up of more than 790 islands. * In Scotland, the climate is temperate and oceanic.

6 The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, second largest city

7 Glasgow, the biggest (and industrial) city Towns and Architecture Stirling Castle Portree, Isle of Skye St Andrews cathedral Royal Mile, Edinburgh

8 Landscapes Glencoe Glenfinnan panorama, Loch Shiel Loch Tulla The Isle of Harris The old man of Storr, Isle of Skye

9 National symbols

The flag of Scotland The Flag of Scotland is traditionally known as Saint Andrew's Cross. It is thought to be one of the oldest flags in the world. It dates back to the 12th Century.

10 The flag of Scotland The Flag of Scotland is traditionally known as Saint Andrew's Cross. It is thought to be one of the oldest flags in the world. It dates back to the 12th Century. The other name of the St Andrew flag is the Saltire. According to legend, the origins of the St Andrews flag and cross comes from when Saint Andrew, the Christian apostle and martyr, the patron saint of Scotland, was crucified by the Romans at Patras (Patrae) in Achaea. His crucifixion was not like that of Jesus, but done diagonally on a cross of the form called Crux decussata, an X-shaped cross. This form of cross soon became known as the St Andrew's Cross. Andrew requested to die this way because he did not think he was worthy enough to die the same way, on an upright cross, like his Lord Jesus had. Mme Nguyen - Lycée professionnel Gustave Eiffel - Narbonne This explains the white cross. The dark blue background is a symbol of the sky.

According to legend, the origins of the St Andrews flag and cross comes from when Saint Andrew, the Christian apostle and martyr, the patron saint of Scotland, was crucified by the Romans at Patras

11 The Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland The Royal Banner of the Royal Arms of Scotland, also known as the Lion Rampant, is The Queen s official banner in Scotland, displaying a red lion rampant, with blue tongue and claws, within a red double border (Royal tressure) on a gold background.

official banner in Scotland, displaying a red lion rampant, with blue

12 The nation's floral emblem is The thistle. According to a legend, an invading Norse (Viking) army was attempting to sneak up at night upon a Scottish army's encampment. During this operation one barefoot Norseman had the misfortune to step upon a thistle, causing him to cry out in pain, thus alerting Scots to the presence of the Norse invaders.

night upon a Scottish army's encampment.

The Scottish Anthem Although there is no official national anthem of Scotland, Flower of Scotland is played on special occasions and sporting events such as football and rugby matches involving the

13 The Scottish Anthem Although there is no official national anthem of Scotland, Flower of Scotland is played on special occasions and sporting events such as football and rugby matches involving the Scotland national teams and since 2010 is also played at the Commonwealth Games after it was voted the overwhelming favourite by participating Scottish athletes. It was written by Roy Williamson of the folk group The Corries, in This song commemorates the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314 when the Scottish Army under Robert I (the Bruce) King of Scots defeated Edward II, King of England. This ended the English rule of Scotland. Other currently less popular candidates for the National Anthem of Scotland include Scotland the Brave, Highland Cathedral, Scots Wha Hae and A Man's A Man for A' That.

It was written by Roy Williamson of the folk group The Corries, in 1967.

14 The currency The currency in Scotland is not different from the rest of the United Kingdom in that it is also consists of British Pounds ( ), although three Scottish banks print and issue their own versions: the Bank of Scotland; the Royal Bank of Scotland; and the Clydesdale Bank.

), although three Scottish banks print and issue their own versions:

15 Traditions

16 Traditional Scottish clothes is Kilt which almost always has tartan pattern. Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. the Tartan often signifies a particular Scottish clan.

of three drones and a melody pipe (called the

17 The traditional Scottish music instrument is the Great Highland Bagpipe, a wind instrument consisting of three drones and a melody pipe (called the chanter), which are fed continuously by a reservoir of air in a bag,

18 Traditional Scottish recipes Porridge Haggis Stovies. Cock-a-leekie soup Tattie scones. Scotch Broth Oatcakes

19 Traditional Celtic sport and athletic competitions are known as Highland games which are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other 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.

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

20 Highland games

21 Sports

22 Sport is an important element in Scottish culture.

23 Scottish sports celebrities

24 Mme Nguyen - Lycée professionnel Gustave Eiffel Narbonne Some famous people

25 Cinema

26 Music Mme Nguyen - Lycée professionnel Gustave Eiffel -Narbonne

27 THANK YOU!

In 2009, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the poet s birth, BBC asked Prince Charles known

28 Scottish poet, Robert Burns, celebrated as Scotland s national poet and a pioneer of the Romantic movement, was born in In 2009, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the poet s birth, BBC asked Prince Charles known as the Duke of Rothesay in Scotland to read one of Burn s most beloved compositions. HRH The Prince of Wales chose My Heart s In The Highlands, written in 1789,

29 Rugby players : Ricchie Gray and Dan Parks

YEAR 1: The United Kingdom

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