History
A battle between Scotland and England.
Scotland is one of the oldest countries in the world. Scotland is around 1200 years old!
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. There are four countries in the UK - they are Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Scotland was a separate country for many years, and fought many battles against England. But in the year 1707 Scotland and England decided to join together and make the United Kingdom.
Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. There are four countries in the UK - they are Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Scotland was a separate country for many years, and fought many battles against England. But in the year 1707 Scotland and England decided to join together and make the United Kingdom.
Flag
Saltire flag
The photo on the right is the Scotland flag. It is called the 'Saltire'.
People
Map of Scotland
Because Scotland is such an old country, there are Scottish people all over the world.
Many people in countries like Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand have ancestors from Scotland.
I have some relatives who moved from Scotland to Canada and New Zealand!
5,300,000 people live in Scotland.
62,000,000 people live in the United Kingdom (around 55,000,000 in England).
Many people in countries like Canada, the USA, Australia and New Zealand have ancestors from Scotland.
I have some relatives who moved from Scotland to Canada and New Zealand!
5,300,000 people live in Scotland.
62,000,000 people live in the United Kingdom (around 55,000,000 in England).
Food
Fish and chips
The most famous food in Scotland is fish and chips. But people from all over the world live in Scotland, so we can eat all kinds of food from different restaurants.
The most popular kinds of food in Scotland are Indian food, Chinese food, and Italian food.
There are lots of American restaurants like McDonalds, KFC, Burger King and Subway. There are also some sushi restaurants in Scotland!
The most popular kinds of food in Scotland are Indian food, Chinese food, and Italian food.
There are lots of American restaurants like McDonalds, KFC, Burger King and Subway. There are also some sushi restaurants in Scotland!
Animals
Highland cow
Many interesting animals live in Scotland, but there are no dangerous animals!
There is one kind of snake that lives in Scotland, but it is not very dangerous.
Many beautiful deer live in the mountains in Scotland.
This photo is a "highland cow". It looks very strange! But it is a quiet animal. It only eats grass.
There is one kind of snake that lives in Scotland, but it is not very dangerous.
Many beautiful deer live in the mountains in Scotland.
This photo is a "highland cow". It looks very strange! But it is a quiet animal. It only eats grass.
Nessie
Nessie
Do you know Nessie? Nessie lives in Scotland, in Loch Ness.
Do you think he is real???
Do you think he is real???
Weather
Edinburgh castle
The weather in Scotland is never too hot and not really cold.
Usually in summer it is around 15-25c, and in winter 0-5c.
There is some snow in Scotland in winter, but only a small amount. Not lots like Akita!
Usually in summer it is around 15-25c, and in winter 0-5c.
There is some snow in Scotland in winter, but only a small amount. Not lots like Akita!
Money
£10 note
The money used in Scotland is the pound (ポンド). Not the Euro! ユーロじゃありません!
The symbol for the pound is £. It is also called GBP (Great British Pound) or Sterling.
One pound is the same as around 125 yen. £1=125円.
This photo is a ten pound (£10) note.
The symbol for the pound is £. It is also called GBP (Great British Pound) or Sterling.
One pound is the same as around 125 yen. £1=125円.
This photo is a ten pound (£10) note.
Sports
Hampden Park, Glasgow
Soccer is the most popular sport in Scotland. It was invented in the UK, and we call it football.
Rugby and golf are also popular in Scotland. Nobody in Scotland watches baseball!
This photo is the national soccer stadium in Scotland. It is in Glasgow (グラスゴー). 54,000 people can watch soccer there.
Rugby and golf are also popular in Scotland. Nobody in Scotland watches baseball!
This photo is the national soccer stadium in Scotland. It is in Glasgow (グラスゴー). 54,000 people can watch soccer there.
Famous inventions (ゆうめいな はつめい もの)
John Logie Baird with the first TV!
Scotland is an old country and many famous things were invented by people from Scotland.
In 1927 the TV (テレビ) was invented by a man from Scotland called John Logie Baird (ジョン・ロジー・ベアード).
In 1876 the telephone (でんわ) was invented by a man from Scotland called Alexander Graham Bell (アレクサンダー・グラハム・ベル).
Golf was also invented in Scotland, and is now very popular everywhere in the world.
This photo is John Logie Baird with the first TV in the world! このしゃしんはジョン・ロジー・ベアードとせかいのいちばんテレビはつめいしました
In 1927 the TV (テレビ) was invented by a man from Scotland called John Logie Baird (ジョン・ロジー・ベアード).
In 1876 the telephone (でんわ) was invented by a man from Scotland called Alexander Graham Bell (アレクサンダー・グラハム・ベル).
Golf was also invented in Scotland, and is now very popular everywhere in the world.
This photo is John Logie Baird with the first TV in the world! このしゃしんはジョン・ロジー・ベアードとせかいのいちばんテレビはつめいしました
National dress
Kilt and bagpipes
The national dress for men is called the "kilt" (キルト). It was worn by warriors in battles hundreds of years ago, because it is very warm to wear in the mountains!
Now, people only wear kilts for weddings. At ceremonies, some people play the bagpipes and wear the kilt.
Now, people only wear kilts for weddings. At ceremonies, some people play the bagpipes and wear the kilt.
Music
Bagpipes
Bagpipes (バグパイプ) are a musical instrument from Scotland. Bagpipe music has a very unique sound, and it is very famous.
Other facts about Scotland
The Scottish "highlands"
Scotland has around 800 islands! Many islands are very small with no people!
Scotland is famous for many beautiful mountains and lakes.
Cars drive on the left in Scotland, the same as Japan!
Scotland is famous for many beautiful mountains and lakes.
Cars drive on the left in Scotland, the same as Japan!
National anthem (song)
Thistle
The national anthem of Scotland is called "Flower of Scotland" (フラワーオブスコットランド). You can listen to it in the video at the bottom of this page!