Scotland is located in northwestern Europe and is part of Great Britain and the United Kingdom. It has a long history and was once known as Caledonia by the Romans. Scotland is known for influential figures like Alexander Fleming who discovered penicillin, inventors like James Watt who improved the steam engine, and celebrities today like actors Gerard Butler and Brian Cox. Scotland has a unique culture with traditions like wearing kilts and tartan patterns, foods like haggis and shortbread, and sports like golf. The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh, one of the major cities along with Aberdeen and Dundee.

1. Scotland

2. Scotland Scotland is in north-west Europe and is part of Great Britain, an island Country and the United Kingdom. Regions of Scotland:

3. History Caledonia is the name the Romans give to Scotland. Scottish figures:Jhon Phillip (Artist) Hugh Miller (Geologist) Tony Blair (minister) George Gordon (Minister) Willian Wallace ( composer)

4. Famous people of Scotland -Gerard Butter and Brian Cox [Celebrities] -Alexander Fleming (penicillin) -James watt (steam engine) -Alexander Graham Bell (telephone) Nessie -The Loch Ness monster is a Cryptid that is reputed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands.It´s similar to other supposed lake monster in the Scotland and elsewhere,tought it´s description varies from one account to the next. The monster produced a large eddy near Point Tower. This is similar to a plesiosaur.

5. Government Prior to 1707, the kingdom of Scotland was a sovereign state, governed by the monarch, the privy council , and the parliamente. AS a result of the Treaty of Union agred in 1706 , the parliaments of England and Scotland each passed Acts of Union to create the Kingdom of Great Britain.

6. Clans The meaning of clan is children or family Tartan and Kilts It´s the suit oficial of scotland Typical Scottish family names Doracha, Aila, Laria, Blaney , Abhaim , Adair, Kedlie.

7. Interesting facts Emblem: Flag: Cross of St Andrew National Day: 30 November Area: 78,789 sq Km Population: Around 5.2 million Capital city: Edinburgh Major cities: Aberdeen, Dundee Official Language: English Nationality: Scottish and British Anthem: Flower of scotland Currency: Pound Sterling Highest point: Ben Nevis Lowest point: Bed of Loch Morar Longes river: River Tay Largest Lake: Loch Lomond Official Animal: Unicorn

8. Traditional food and drink The haggis It´s is the best known Scottish dish. It consists of a heavy sausage that is traditionally served with neeps and tatties, mashed ruta baga and potatoes. The shortbread cookie Is a type of traditional, typical of scotland The whisky It´s an alcoholic bevevage.

9. Golf It´s a sport whose objective is to introduce a ball or ball in each of the holes distributed in the field with the least number of strokes. Auld Lang Syne It´s a song whose lyrics Scottish heritage is a poem written by Robert Burns 1781 , one of the most popular Scottish poets.

10. Edinburgh Is the capital and second largest city in scotland after glasgow. It´s located on the east coast of the scotland on the banks of the fjord the river Forth. It´s was one of the most important centers of education and culture during the Age of Enlightenment, thanks to the University of EdinBurgh.

11. Hogmanay It´s the scots word for the last day of the year and is sinonymous woth the celebration of the New Year. Up-Helli-Aa Refers to any of a variety of fire festivals held in Shetland in 30 January. Robert Burn´s Night It´s a celebration where we remember the life and work of Poet Robert Burn. The Edinburgh Festival It´s a collective term for many arts and cultural festivals that tawe place in Edinburgh in august.