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Scotland
is a part of “The
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland”
(The U.K)
The U.K. is known to be イギリス in Japan, but there is no such a country. “England” is only a part of the U.K.
There are still various kinds of conflict between Scotland and England, and also among Scottish people themselves! E.g. Ethnic (Scottish people are predominantly Celtic), Religion (We study in the World History Class!), Scottish Independence from the U.K.?, etc
The U.K. is known to be イギリス in Japan, but there is no such a country. “England” is only a part of the U.K.
There are still various kinds of conflict between Scotland and England, and also among Scottish people themselves! E.g. Ethnic (Scottish people are predominantly Celtic), Religion (We study in the World History Class!), Scottish Independence from the U.K.?, etc
What's Scotland is famous for
Scottish Whisky: The taste of Single Molt Whisky varies across different regions where Whisky distillery is located. Each taste represents a unique characteristic of their brand.
Nessie: A Mystic Dinosaur Monster “Nessie” in Loch Ness near Inverness (North Part of Scotland, Very beautiful city)
Kilt: Some people may describe men wearing a skirt, but this traditional cloth is called "Kilt"; not skirt.
Scottish Whisky: The taste of Single Molt Whisky varies across different regions where Whisky distillery is located. Each taste represents a unique characteristic of their brand.
Nessie: A Mystic Dinosaur Monster “Nessie” in Loch Ness near Inverness (North Part of Scotland, Very beautiful city)
Kilt: Some people may describe men wearing a skirt, but this traditional cloth is called "Kilt"; not skirt.
So many philosophers and inventors were born and educated here!
David Hume, A Philosopher of the modern European Enlightenment
Adam Smith, the father of economics
Alexander Graham Bell: Moved to Canada, and invented telephone
Thomas Watt: Invented Steam Engine
George Stevenson: Innovated Locomotive
Robert Burns, Famous Poet, Popular in Russia!
John Napier, A mathematician invented Logarithm
David Hume, A Philosopher of the modern European Enlightenment
Adam Smith, the father of economics
Alexander Graham Bell: Moved to Canada, and invented telephone
Thomas Watt: Invented Steam Engine
George Stevenson: Innovated Locomotive
Robert Burns, Famous Poet, Popular in Russia!
John Napier, A mathematician invented Logarithm
Some examples of Scottish English (Dialect: 方言)
Nae bother! (Don’t worry)
A wee (A little)
Aye (Yes)
Cannae … (cannot … )
Kin yi … ? (Can you … ?)
Gonnae no dae that! (Don’t do that)
It wisnae me (It wasn’t me)
Giza pint! (Give a pint)
Tottie (Potato: Nice girl)
Ya daft! (You’re stupid!)
Nae bother! (Don’t worry)
A wee (A little)
Aye (Yes)
Cannae … (cannot … )
Kin yi … ? (Can you … ?)
Gonnae no dae that! (Don’t do that)
It wisnae me (It wasn’t me)
Giza pint! (Give a pint)
Tottie (Potato: Nice girl)
Ya daft! (You’re stupid!)
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