Scottish Castles

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This work is a result of the project titled „Increasing ELT Effectiveness” accepted by Foundation for the Development of the Education System (FRSE) Project number: 2014-1-PL01-KA101-000712 How much do you know about Scottish castles?

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1. Eilean Donan Castle Eilean Donan is an old favourite . It in a spectacular setting in the middle of 3 lochs and ___ (surround) by mountains . It is one of the most ___ (photograph) castles in Scotland , if not the world . It is on a small island in the middle of 3 lochs. On a clear day you can see the Isle of Skye in the distance.

2. Stirling Castle Stirling is on a rocky crag overlooking the town with great views to the Wallace Monument and Ben Lomond . Stirling was a vital crossing point during the Wars of Independence . The battle of Stirling Bridge was ___ (win) by William Wallace, Braveheart at the foot of the castle. 3. Dunnotar Castle Dunnottar Castle is ___ (perch) on a spectacular rocky crag on the east coast of Scotland 4 miles from Stonehaven. In olden days the castle was impregnable because of the sheer cliffs on each side. 4. Urquhart Castle

Urquhart is ___ (locate) on the shore of Loch Ness in the Highlands of Scotland. The Grant Tower is the only part of the castle which is not completely in ruins. 5. Linlithgow Palace Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. The fountain has been totally ___ (refurbish).

6. Blackness Castle

It is long and narrow because of the shape of the rock on which it is ____ (situate) and it is sometimes ____ (call) ‘ the ship that never sailed ‘. It guards the bay at Blackness and is only a few miles from Linlithgow Palace.

7. Blair Castle Blair Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Atholl and his own private army. The castle is a category A listed building, and the grounds are ___(include) in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens. 8. Caerlaverock Castle Caerlaverock Castle near Dumfriess is an unusual triangular shape. It was ___(besiege) by the English during the Wars of Scottish Independence. In the 17th century the castle was ___(abandon). 9. Castle Campbell Castle Campbell is high on the hillside near Dollar and it has spectacular views over the Forth Valley . In 1465 the property was ____ (acquire) by Colin Campbell, 1st Earl of Argyll (d.1493).

10. Edinburgh Castle It dominates the Edinburgh city skyline with views over the whole of the city. The one o’clock gun is _____ (fire) every day to wake up sleepy tourists.

SCOTTISH CASTLES Answers

1. surrounded, photographed 2. won 3. perched 4.located 5. refurbished 6. situated, called 7. included 8.besieged, abandoned 9.acquired 10. fred

Other Landmarks

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Falkand Palace

Falkland Palace in Falkland is a former royal palace of the Scottish Kings. Today it is in the care of the National Trust for Scotland, and serves as a tourist attraction. Between 1501 and 1541 Kings James IV and James V of Scotland … (transform) the old castle into a beautiful royal palace: the only Renaissance palace in Scotland. Dunfermline Palace

Dunfermline Palace is a former Scottish royal palace in Dunfermline, Fife. It is currently a ruin under the care of Historic Scotland and an important tourist attraction in Dunfermline. Documented history of royal residence there begins in the 11th century with Malcolm III who made it his capital. In 1589 the palace … (give) as a wedding present by the king, James VI, to Anne of Denmark after their marriage. Linlithgow Palace

The ruins of Linlithgow Palace are situated in the town of Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland, 15 miles (24 km) west of Edinburgh. The palace was one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Although maintained after Scotland's monarchs left for England in 1603, the palace was little used, and … (burn) out in 1746. It is now a visitor attraction in the care of Historic Scotland. The Stone of Scone

The Stone of Scone also known as the Stone of Destiny and often referred to in England as The Coronation Stone used for centuries in the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland and later the monarchs of England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom. Historically, the artifact … (keep) at the now- ruined Scone Abbey in Scone, near Perth, Scotland. St Magnus Cathedral

St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall dominates the skyline of Kirkwall, the main town of Orkney, a group of islands off the north coast of mainland Scotland. It is the most northerly cathedral in the British Isles, a fine example of Romanesque architecture built for the bishops of Orkney when the islands … (rule) by the Norse Earls of Orkney. Today it is a parish church of the Church of Scotland. University of St Andrews

The University of St Andrews, informally referred to as "St Andrews", is the oldest university in Scotland and the third oldest in the English-speaking world after Oxford and Cambridge. The university is situated in the town of St Andrews, Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. It … (found) between 1410 and 1413. The Times Higher Education World Universities Ranking names St Andrews among the world’s Top 20 Arts and Humanities universities. Balmoral Castle

Balmoral Castle is a large estate house in Royal Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. Balmoral has been one of the residences of the British Royal Family since 1852, when it …(purchase) by Queen Victoria and her consort, Prince Albert. It remains the private property of the monarch. It was demolished, and the current Balmoral Castle was completed in 1856. The architect was William Smith of Aberdeen.