Scotland

Scotland has been populated for 12,000 years, and has a rich and complex history. In 43 AD
the Romans successfully invaded Britain and fought frequently with the native Scots, called
the Caledonians, a particular type of Celtic tribe. Hadrian Wall

Fun Fact: Another name for Scotland: Caledonia. Also the name of a beer

Scotland is a country in Europe and is part of the island of Great Britain (Europe’s largest island)
alongside England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Location [MAPS]

Renowned personalities

Andy Murray, producing influential writers, including the poet Robert Burns (JM Barrie, author
of Peter Pan and Sir Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes novels.

Scottish Slang

- No – Nae (Nae problem)

- Yes –Aye
- Little - Wee
- Nice! Cool! – Magic!
- Cool = Kwl
- Let’s go – Let’s bounce
- Police – Polis/ Filth
- Lads – Lad/ Lassie

Did you know?

In the Harry Potter series

The Elephant house- the birthplace of Harry Potter / wall inside with photos of Rowling writing
and quotes from the author herself.

George Heriot’s School  inspiration for Hogwarts

Graveyard/Cemetery. Few fans can forget the chilling moment in "Harry Potter and the Chamber
of Secrets" the ghost of Tom Marvolo Riddle reveals his name to be an anagram of his adopted
identity: Lord Voldemort.

Location [Map of Scotland from National Geographic]

[Map of Scotland in relation to UK/World]

Scotland is a country in Europe and is part of the island of Great Britain (Europe’s largest island)
alongside England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The country can be roughly divided into three areas – lowlands, Highlands and islands. The lowlands
are known for their fertile farmland and thick woodlands, the Highlands for their towering
mountains, sweeping moorland and deep lochs, and the islands for their compact wild landscapes,
beautiful rocky beaches and far-reaching sea views.

*What is farmland good for? Agriculture and livestock farming. Sheep. Haggis. The Scottish food
made of: sheep's innards (heart, liver, and lungs); minced with onion, oatmeal, spices, and salt,
mixed with stock, traditionally encased in the animal's stomach

Fun fact Guess how many islands? Over 790

Fun fact: Hundreds of millions of years ago Scotland’s landmass was once completely separate from
England and Wales – it was actually joined to America and Greenland!

HISTORY

From the 1200s to the 1300s the Scottish clan system became firmly established in the Highlands.
Ruled over by a clan chief, these clans were like tribes and were made up of family members and
people who had a loyalty to the chief. Each clan held a particular territory and clan members could
be distinguished by the clothes they wore – the origins of what we now know as Scottish clan tartan!

The tartan is a pattern worn on kilts.

Why is the kilt important? Identity vs England

Can you name an important item that part of your own culture/ tied to your identity?

When is it used?

- used for ceremonies, when you finish school /graduation.

- Ceilidh pronounced Kay Lee: folk music dancing in groups

Fun fact: The tradition is that one has to be naked underneath, otherwise not ‘authentic’.

In 1707 the Act of Union was signed, meaning Scotland, England and Wales were now a single state
with one monarch (known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain). ‘Bonnie Prince Charlie’ as he is
often known, travelled to Scotland to reclaim the throne. He escaped to France.

After this, the British government was determined to bring the Highlanders under their control and
harsh laws were passed to eradicate all aspect of Highland culture, including the language and
traditional clothing. This signalled the end of the Highland clan system.