The secrets of Scotland

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The secrets of
Scotland
Mordovina A.
Molodsova E.

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Tartan kilt
Scottish kilts, known as “The National
Dress of Scotland” are a sacred symbol
of patriotism and honour for a true
Scotsman. ’, They have deep cultural and
historical roots about how to make it or
how how to make them and wear them
correctly.
Kilt that we know wasn’t until the late
17th or early 18th century. It has kneelength. Before that kilt was a thick,
woolen full-length garment like a cloak.

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Scottish kilts
Its design allowed those who wore it to
move much more freely, essential in the
Highlands of Scotland where the weather
can become very damp. The tight weave of
the wool created a strong barrier between
the rain and skin, and could easily be
removed and used as a blanket during cold
nights.
During the 19th century, Scottish kilts often
used family tartan and were worn as a form
of ceremonial dress at occasions such as
weddings, sporting events and the Highland
Games. Nowadays, the kilt is worn by many
for both formal and informal occasions.

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The Loch Ness Monster
In recent years a new tradition involving
Scotland’s famous haggis has developed,
where instead of it being eaten, it is thrown
as far as possible whilst the competitor is
stood atop a whisky barrel.
For the game, the haggis must be made
traditionally and is judged on the basis of
distance and accuracy of the hurl. The haggis
skin must remain intact and be fit to eat after
landing.

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Burns Supper
To celebrate the life of Robert Burns, a
Scottish poet and lyricist, Burns Suppers
are held on the 25th of January all over
the world. The evening is filled with Burns’
poetry, a traditional meal of haggis, neeps
and tatties, and of course, whisky! Guests
often wear full kilt dress and the evening is
finished with a recital of ‘Auld Lang Syne’.

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The Loch Ness Monster
The legend of the Loch Ness monster has been
bringing people to the dark expanse of Loch Ness
in the Highlands for centuries. With over 1,000
eyewitness accounts dating back to AD 565, and
a wealth of unexplained evidence, the famous
mystery of Nessie lives on to this day.
This enormous creature is said to have a long,
thin body, with one or more humps protruding
from the water, and a snake-like head. She is shy
though, so you need to be quick to snap a
picture before she swiftly disappears into the
depths of the loch.

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True / False
- Scotland owns about 80 Islands.
- The shortest air route in the world runs
between the two scotland Islands and takes
only 1 minute.
- The oldest settlement in the UK is located
in Scotland.
- There is only one national Park in
Scotland.

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True / False
- Only about one per cent of the population
of Scotland speaks Scots.
- The official symbol of Scotland is the
unicorn.
- Scotland has the most Blonds in the
world.
- The national drink of Scotland is whisky.

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