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Population – 5,168,500 Capital City – Edinburgh Major Cities – Aberdeen, Glasgow, Inverness Official Language – English (Gaelic is spoken by 1.4% of the population) Currency Pound Sterling (GBP) The Loch Ness Monster

The Loch Ness Monster is the most famous cryptid in the world. Cryptid means a hidden creature or living creature which can…or cannot exist. The first recorded sighting of Nessie was in 565 AD. The name Nessie comes from the Gaelic An Neassidh which translates as “Female of the Ness”. Sightings of the Loch Ness Monster

WHAT DO YOU THINK? Scotland has over Here are some of the 130 castles! Castles most famous ones!

Dunvegan Castle Stirling Castle Glamis Castle

Dunnottar Castle Eilean Donan Castle Edinburgh Castle Scottish Clans

• In Scotland, every family belongs to a clan and each clan has its own tartan.

• There are hundreds of clans throughout Scotland and lots of different types of tartan too!

• Tartan is a pattern consisting of criss crossed horizontal and vertical bands of woven wool.

• It is typically worn in the form of a kilt. The Kilt

The kilt is the traditional dress of Scotland. It is typically worn on formal occasions such as weddings or ceilidhs as well as the Highland Games. The Scottish kilt is usually worn with: kilt hose (woollen socks) and a sporran (a kind of purse). It is traditional to wear no underwear underneath the kilt to prove that you are a “True Scotsman”. Famous Scots There are a number of famous people who were born in Scotland. These include:

• Amy Macdonald – Singer and songwriter • Sir Sean Connery – Actor • Sir William Wallace – Freedom Fighter • Alexander Graham Bell – Inventor of the Telephone • Robert Burns – Poet • Sir Alex Ferguson – Football Manager • J.K Rowling – Author of the Harry Potter Novels • Gordon Ramsay – Chef Amy Macdonald

• born 25th August 1987 in .

• She is a singer/songwriter and her debut album “This is the Life” was released in 2007.

• She can play the guitar and keyboard.

• Her most famous songs are “This is the Life”, “Mr Rock ‘n’ Roll, “L.A” and “Run”. Sir Alex Ferguson

• Born 31st December 1941 in Govan. • He is a Scottish football manager and has been in charge of Manchester United since 1986. • He led Scottish team Aberdeen to a 1983 European Cup win over REAL MADRID!!! • He was knighted in 1999 for his services to football and holds the Freedom of the City of Aberdeen. William Wallace • The story of William Wallace is told in the 1995 film “Braveheart”. • The film follows Wallace’s long quest to make Scotland free once and for all after being ruled by a cruel English King. • The film is based on the 1314 Battle of Bannockburn. The film’s most famous quote: “Aye, fight and you may die. Run and you’ll live, at least a while. And dying in your beds many years from now, would you be willing to trade all the days, from this day to that, for once chance, just one chance to come back here and tell our enemies that they may take our lives but they will never take our freedom! ALBA GU BRATH”

Alba Gu Brath = Scotland Forever Flower of Scotland

• The Scottish National Anthem is called “Flower of Scotland”.

O flower of Scotland When will we see your like again? That fought and died for, your wee bit hill and glen And stood against him, proud Edward’s army And sent him homeward tae think again The hills are bare now And autumn leaves lie thick and still For land that is lost now, which those so dearly held And stood against him, proud Edward’s army And sent him homeward tae think again Those days are past now And in the past they must remain, but we can still rise now And be the nation again that stood against him, proud Edward’s army And sent him homeward tae think again Typical Food from Scotland

1. , Neeps and Tatties 2. and 3. 4. Aberdeen Angus Beef 5. Porridge 6. 7. Salmon 8. Scottish 9. 10. Cranachan 11. Typical Drinks In Scotland

• Scotch • Hot Toddy • Irn Bru • Tea • Mulled Wine (at Christmas) • Beer and ale: the most famous is Tennent’s Lager

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• Burns Night is an important celebration in Scotland which takes place on the 25th of January to celebrate the life of our national poet Robert Burns. • During this night we eat haggis, neeps and tatties and read the works of Robert Burns. • While the haggis is brought to the table, the Selkirk Grace is recited:

Some hae meat and canna eat, And some wad eat that want it But we hae meat and we can eat And sae the Lord be thankit St Andrew’s Day

• St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and St Andrew’s Day is Scotland’s national day. • It is celebrated on the 30th of November. • St Andrew was one of Jesus’s 12 desciples and was a fisherman. • St Andrew’s Day is an official flag day in Scotland – the Scottish flag (saltire) should fly on all the buildings. • Around midnight on the 29th of November it was traditional for girls to pray to St Andrew for a husband. Highland Games

• The Highland Games originate from Ireland. • They are held from June until September all across the Scottish Highlands. • The most famous gathering is held at Balmoral. Popular Sports In Scotland

Football is the most popular sport in Scotland and the main teams are Celtic, Rangers and Aberdeen. The Scottish National Team play at Hampden Stadium in Glasgow.

Another popular sport in Scotland is rugby. The two professional teams are Glasgow Warriors and Edinburgh and the most popular competition is the 6 nations.

Tennis is also popular in some parts of Scotland thanks to British Number one Andy Murray who was born in Scotland. Golf is a major sport in Scotland too. There are hundreds of golf courses all over Scotland and some of the most important tournaments are played here. The Old Course in St Andrews is the most famous golf course in the world.

Shinty is a sport which is common in the Scottish Highlands and is played with a stick and a ball. It has similarities with field hockey. It is made up of 12 players in each team. Highland Cattle

• Highland cattle are an ancient breed of cows with long horns and long wavy coats which are black, brown or red. The Granite City Aberdeen

Duthie Park Union Street

Union Square Shopping Centre

His Majesty’s Theatre Aberdeen Beach

Aberdeen University My School • The name of my school in Aberdeen is: Kincorth Academy. • It has 800 students from ages 11-18. • The school day begins at 8.30am and ends at 3.15pm from Monday to Friday. School Timetable 8.28am – Warning Bell 8.30-8.40am – Registration 9.40-9.30am – Period 1 9.30-10.20am – Period 2 10.20-10.35am – Break 10.35-11.25am – Period 3 11.25-12.20pm – Period 4 12.20-1.20pm – Lunch 1.18pm – Warning Bell 1.20-1.25pm – Registration 1.25-2.20pm – Period 5 2.20-3.15pm – Period 6 My Family

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Fraser Brodie My mum and my auntie Cameron – my cousin Iona – my cousin

My stepdad and me My auntie and uncle

My cousins – Rachel and Rebecca My grandad My auntie and my grandma

My uncle and me My uncle Weather in Aberdeen Aberdeen Football Club

Founded: 1903 Nickname: The Dons Ground: Pittodrie Stadium Capacity: 21,421 Manager: Craig Brown Club Captain: Paul Hartley Traditional Scottish Things Useful Websites

• www.visitscotland.com • www.undiscoveredscotland.com • www.scotland.org • www.aboutaberdeen.com • www.edinburgh.org • www.glasgow.gov.uk • www.aboutinverness.co.uk • www.rampantscotland.com