Презентация на тему: Scotland / Шотландия

Scotland is the country occupying the northern third of the island Great Britain. It is separated from England mainly by high Cheviot Hills and the river Tweed. To the west from Scotland there is Northern Ireland. The southern coast of Scotland is inverted to Irish Sea. Borders of Scotland remain constant almost 500 years. Scotland is the country occupying the northern third of the island Great Britain. It is separated from England mainly by high Cheviot Hills and the river Tweed. To the west from Scotland there is Northern Ireland. The southern coast of Scotland is inverted to Irish Sea. Borders of Scotland remain constant almost 500 years.

General Facts Scotland was founded in 843. The capital of the country - Edinburgh Official languages - English, Scottish Gaelic and English Scottish Large cities – Glasgow, Aberdeen. The State System – Constitutional Monarchy. The Head of the State – The Queen Elisabeth II. The Prime- Minister - Gordon Brown. The First Minister –Alex Salmond. Its territory - 78 782 square km. Its population - 5 100 000 people Its Currency - pound, Scottish pound. In 1996 г. Scotland was divided into 32regions on decision of the British Government.

Apostle Andrew Apostle Andrew is considered to be the patron of Scotland, according to a legend. Images of apostle serve as symbols of Scotland .

The Flag of Scotland represents a dark blue panel with white (in heraldry silver) slanting Andrew’s cross. The width of the strips forming a cross, should make 1/5 from height of a flag. The Flag of Scotland represents a dark blue panel with white (in heraldry silver) slanting Andrew’s cross. The width of the strips forming a cross, should make 1/5 from height of a flag.

The Coat of Arms The historical arms of Scotland is a gold red field with dark blue arms (claws and language), a heraldic lion surrounded by double red line with grown lilies

The Anthem «Flower of Scotland»

“Scotland The Brave” Hark when the night is falling Hear! hear the pipes are calling, Loudly and proudly calling, Down thro' the glen. There where the hills are sleeping, Now feel the blood a-leaping, High as the spirits of the old Highland men. Chorus Towering in gallant fame, Scotland my mountain hame, High may your proud standard gloriously wave, Land of my high endeavour, Land of the shining rivers, Land of my heart for ever, Scotland the brave. High in the misty Highlands, Out by the purple islands,

The Flower of the Thistle The flower of the thistle is the traditional symbol of Scotland. It is represented, in particular on bank notes. According to the legend, in XIII century coastal settlements of Scotts suffered from Vikings’ attacks. Once it was possible to avoid an unexpected night attack due to that Vikings came barefoot into the thickets of the Scottish thistle and gave out themselves

The Unicorn The Unicorn traditionally entered into many historical Scottish arms. The unicorn is a mythical essence symbolizing chastity. It is the symbol of cleanliness and purity.

Tartan is a fabric with an ornament from horizontal and vertical stripes. National clothes of Scotland and in particular kilts are sewed from a fabric with such ornament. In Russia its name is "shotlandka" . There are now 4000 variants of tartan. Tartan is a fabric with an ornament from horizontal and vertical stripes. National clothes of Scotland and in particular kilts are sewed from a fabric with such ornament. In Russia its name is "shotlandka" . There are now 4000 variants of tartan.

A bagpipe is a national musical instrument, an informal symbol of Scotland. A bagpipe is a national musical instrument, an informal symbol of Scotland.

The Scottish dances is the collective name of the dances connected to the Scottish culture. The most known kinds of the Scottish dances are The Scottish dances is the collective name of the dances connected to the Scottish culture. The most known kinds of the Scottish dances are the Scottish ball dances Céilidh - the simple dances executed on national parties. Highland - solo dances, Ladies’ Step - solo female dances. Cape Breton Step

It is the capital of the country . It is the seventh largest city in the United Kingdom and the second largest Scottish city after Glasgow. Located in the south-east of Scotland Edinburgh lies on the east coast of the Central Belt, along the Firth of Forth, near the North Sea. Owing to its rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture, including numerous stone tenements, it is often considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe. It is the capital of the country . It is the seventh largest city in the United Kingdom and the second largest Scottish city after Glasgow. Located in the south-east of Scotland Edinburgh lies on the east coast of the Central Belt, along the Firth of Forth, near the North Sea. Owing to its rugged setting and vast collection of Medieval and Georgian architecture, including numerous stone tenements, it is often considered one of the most picturesque cities in Europe.

Edinburgh Castle

Princess Street

The Museum of Edinburgh

The Scott’s Monument

Edinburgh Zoo

Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands. A person from Glasgow is known as a Glaswegian, which is also the name of the local dialect. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and the third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands. A person from Glasgow is known as a Glaswegian, which is also the name of the local dialect.

Scottish Literature

Loch – Ness Monster