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100 Facts About Scotland

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The Scottish city of Dundee is home to the V&A Dundee, a design museum.

The Scottish city of Dundee is home to the V&A Dundee, a design museum.

Published 08/15/24

The traditional Scottish sport of shinty is similar to field hockey.

The traditional Scottish sport of shinty is similar to field hockey.

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The Scottish Highlands are home to many rare and endangered species of plants and animals.

The Scottish Highlands are home to many rare and endangered species of plants and animals.

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The Scottish city of Edinburgh is known for its historic and cultural attractions, including the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

The Scottish city of Edinburgh is known for its historic and cultural attractions, including the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile.

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The famous Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone.

The famous Scottish inventor Alexander Graham Bell is credited with inventing the telephone.

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The Scottish city of Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

The Scottish city of Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

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The Isle of Skye is known for its rugged landscapes and picturesque villages.

The Isle of Skye is known for its rugged landscapes and picturesque villages.

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The national dress of Scotland is the kilt, traditionally worn by men.

The national dress of Scotland is the kilt, traditionally worn by men.

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The Scottish botanist David Douglas, after whom the Douglas fir tree is named, was born in Scone.

The Scottish botanist David Douglas, after whom the Douglas fir tree is named, was born in Scone.

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The Scottish city of Aberdeen is home to one of the oldest universities in the UK, the University of Aberdeen, founded in 14

The Scottish city of Aberdeen is home to one of the oldest universities in the UK, the University of Aberdeen, founded in 14

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The city of Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The city of Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism.

The Scottish physicist James Clerk Maxwell made significant contributions to the field of electromagnetism.

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The world's first deep-sea oil platform was built in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland.

The world's first deep-sea oil platform was built in the North Sea off the coast of Scotland.

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The Scots language is closely related to English but has many distinct words and phrases.

The Scots language is closely related to English but has many distinct words and phrases.

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The Scottish town of Gretna Green is famous for runaway weddings.

The Scottish town of Gretna Green is famous for runaway weddings.

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Scotland's coastline stretches for over 6,000 miles.

Scotland's coastline stretches for over 6,000 miles.

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The national anthem of Scotland is "Flower of Scotland."

The national anthem of Scotland is "Flower of Scotland."

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The Scottish mathematician John Napier invented logarithms in the 17th century.

The Scottish mathematician John Napier invented logarithms in the 17th century.

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The Scottish city of Stirling is known for its historic castle and its role in the Wars of Scottish Independence.

The Scottish city of Stirling is known for its historic castle and its role in the Wars of Scottish Independence.

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Scotland has its own legal system, separate from that of England and Wales.

Scotland has its own legal system, separate from that of England and Wales.

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The Forth Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Forth Bridge, a cantilever railway bridge, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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The Scottish Highlands are famous for their scenic beauty and are a popular tourist destination.

The Scottish Highlands are famous for their scenic beauty and are a popular tourist destination.

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The Scottish Parliament building was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 200

The Scottish Parliament building was opened by Queen Elizabeth II in 200

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Scotland's longest river is the River Tay, at 193 kilometers (120 miles) long.

Scotland's longest river is the River Tay, at 193 kilometers (120 miles) long.

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The Scottish author J.K. Rowling wrote much of the Harry Potter series in Edinburgh.

The Scottish author J.K. Rowling wrote much of the Harry Potter series in Edinburgh.

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