Scotland is located north of England with mountainous terrain and a temperate climate. Traditional Scottish cuisine includes foods like haggis, pork, beef, mutton and fish. Scotland has a population of over 5 million people, with the largest cities being Glasgow, Edinburgh, and Aberdeen. Historically, Scotland was originally inhabited by Picts and later Scots, and gained independence from England in the 13th century before joining under one kingdom in the 17th century. The author has a personal interest in learning about Scotland given their Scottish ancestry and family origins.

1. Scotland
James Ferguson

2. Location and Physical Features
• Scotland is located just North of Great Britain. Hadrian’s Wall acts as a
mental map between Scotland and England.
• Scotland has very mountainous terrain
which is described as Highlands.
• Scotland has a Temperate Climate while
it is still cold, wet, and further north, it
doesn’t experience extreme changes in
weather. It does experience extended
periods of long summer and winter days
because of the higher latitude.

3. Scotland’s Environment Pictures and Average Precipitation
Map

4. Scottish Cuisine
• Pork
• Venison
• Beef
• Ham
• Mutton
• Cabbage
• Shortbread
• Fish
A traditional Scottish delicacy is what is known as Haggis. It consists of sheep
lung, stomach, heart, and liver which is thrown together with oatmeal, which
was all originally encased inside an animal stomach.

5. Government
• Scotland falls under the United Kingdom’s jurisdiction in government. The
Prime Minister is the head of the government under the support from cabinet
members and ministers. The Prime Minister also chooses who the ministers
are from the House of Commons and House of Lords to discuss policies
during Parliament. The Current Prime Minister is David Cameron.

6. Population
• 5.2 million
• Top 3 Cities
• Glasgow – 592,820
• Edinburgh – 486,120
• Aberdeen – 217,120
(National Records of Scotland 2011)

7. History
• Timeline
• 100 AD – Picts original inhabitants of Scotland, Remnants of standing
stones across Scotland.
• 500AD- Scots arrive from Ireland, Establish Capital at Dunadd.
• 800AD- Kenneth Mac Alpine King of the Scots at Dunadd, became King of
the Picts marrying into the Pictish line.
• 1290- Edward I conquered Scotland, led to the rebellion by William
Wallace. Robert the Bruce continued on after and gained Scotland's
freedom.
• 1603-Elizabeth I died, James VI of Scotland became James I of England
because England didn’t have any heirs, Union of the Crowns.
• 1999- Scotland gained its own Parliament

8. Indigenous Animals
Highland Coo
Red Deer Stag

9. Interest in this Place
I belong to Ferguson and a sept of Stuart and my interest in this is learning
about my own heritage and where my family originated from. Each of these
clans have a specific tartan, a motto, and plant badge.
Dulcius Ex Asperis means “sweeter or
better through difficulty”
Bee represents
industry.