#462 | Fried Mars Bars, Bagpipes & Unusual Scottish Traditions
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  In part one of a four-part mini-series on Scotland, we'll explore some unusual Scottish traditions.   From the mythical haggis "creature" to the Highland Games, the deep-fried Mars bar to the mysterious taste of Irn-Bru's, and finish up with five intriguing facts about Scotland's national instrument the bagpipes.   Unusual Scottish traditions and factsHaggis: a Scottish dish, not an animal Burns Night: reading "Address to a Haggis"Highland Games: sports, music, celebrationsTossing the caber, hammer throw, haggis hurlingDeep-fried Mars bar: calorific treatIrn-Bru: Scotland's iconic fizzy drinkBagpipes: national Scottish instrumentBagpipe facts: ancient origins, global presence, Nero's bagpipingGlenmorangie whisky: aged to bagpipe music Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/scottish-traditions --- You might like: 🔓 Unlock bonus episodes, interactive transcripts, subtitles & vocabulary lists 🧑‍💼 Demystifying Business English Course 📹 A look inside Leonardo English membership ⚡️  How To Use Podcasts Like A Boss To Learn English 📧 Join the weekly newsletter ✍️ Free English Grammar Checker--- Keywords: Learn English, vocabulary, lessons, idioms, aprende inglés, idiomas, aprender inglês, apprendre l'anglais, imparare l’inglese, ingilizce öğren,英語を習う, تعلم الإنجليزية
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