Edinburgh “Nisi Dominus Frustra” Except the Lord in vain

Glasgow “Let Glasgow flourish”

First things first… Take out your homework and let’s discuss the interesting facts you found about Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Important Facts: Capital City Although London is the capital of the UK, Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, and the home of the Scottish Parliament. Glasgow is the industrial heart and the most populous city of Scotland, and the third largest city in the UK. Any guesses on the first and second?

The largest is London. Second-largest is Birmingham. Edinburgh only comes in at seventh largest.

Edinburgh and Glasgow – Two Great Cities With few people living in Scotland, most have to choose between living in Glasgow and living in Edinburgh. While both cities have much to offer, there are differences between them. Let’s take a look at the rivalry that has existed in Scotland for years.

Edinburgh – Small and Cultured

Edinburgh – Quick Facts Population – 490,000 Transport system – bus and tram Most famous landmark – Edinburgh Castle Visitors each year – 13 million River - Leith

Top Five To Do In Edinburgh Number 5 – Climb an extinct volcano Arthur’s seat, one of the seven hills around Edinburgh, is actually an extinct volcano. You can climb it and check out views of the whole city.

Top Five To Do In Edinburgh Number 4 – Visit the Edinburgh Police Museum Maybe not the most exciting place, but it does have one of the strangest card holders I’ve ever heard of – it’s made of the hand of an infamous graverobber.

Top Five To Do In Edinburgh Number 3 – Visit Edinburgh Castle Right in the middle of the city, the castle was built in the 12 th century and added to afterwards. It was a royal residence until 1603 – what happened in 1603?

The Union of the Crowns The Union of the Crowns was when James VI ascended to the crown of England and Scotland, following the death of his very famous, but unmarried, cousin. Who was the cousin? Who was the cousin?

Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle is no longer a royal residence, but every day at 1 pm they fire a field gun to surprise all the tourists.

Top Five To Do In Edinburgh Number 2 – Eat haggis at Macsween’s A famous deli in Edinburgh, it is known for serving both the original, and vegetarian, haggis. Does anyone know what haggis is? Does anyone know what haggis is?

HAGGIS! Haggis is the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep or calf, mixed with oatmeal and spices, and wrapped inside a casing. The original haggis, however, was boiled and served inside a sheep’s stomach.

Top Five To Do In Edinburgh Number 1 – Walk With Ghosts Edinburgh is an old city, and has some spooky history. Wandering the city at night, when the sea mist comes in, can be a frightening experience. Staying at the Witchery by the Castle hotel can complete the terrifying experience – it’s named after the witches that were burned at the stake here, and is sure to be haunted…

Glasgow – Big and Brawny

Glasgow – Quick Facts Population – 1,200,000 Transport system – bus and subway Most famous landmark – Glasgow University Visitors each year – 2 million River - Clyde

Top Five To Do In Glasgow Number 5 – Try to figure out the accent Although the Scottish accent is difficult, the Glasgow accent in particular is a real challenge. 4wEU&feature=related

Top Five To Do In Glasgow Number 4 – Visit the Necropolis Right next to Glasgow Cathedral, take a walk around the tombs of those long dead. From the 19 th century to today, 50,000 people have been buried here.

Top Five To Do In Glasgow Number 3 – Survive a football game The Glasgow Celtics and Rangers have been playing each other for 124 years. They are collectively referred to as Old Firm, and they aren’t just rivals because of sport. Does anyone know how else they are divided that makes them such strong enemies?

Rangers vs Celtics The Rangers are a traditionally Protestant team that supports UK interests in Northern Ireland. The Celtics, conversely, support the Republic of Ireland and are Catholic. It makes for an intense rivalry that has resulted in deaths and violence over the years. Most Old Firm matches are scheduled in the afternoon, instead of the evening.

Top Five To Do In Glasgow Number 2 – Ride the Clockwork Orange The only city to have a subway in Scotland, it’s nicknamed Clockwork Orange, and is the third oldest in the world after London and what other European city?

Subway Facts London is the oldest followed by Budapest, Hungary. Glasgow’s subway isn’t long, and is named for the color of its cars.

Top Five To Do In Glasgow Number 1 – Go to People’s Palace Originally built to make people in Glasgow’s East End feel better about living in such a bad part of the city, People’s Palace is now a museum and garden that tells the history of Glasgow and its people since 1750.

Trivia: What DO you know? What do you call someone from Glasgow? For example: London – Londoner, Glasgow - ? What famous Shakespearean play took place in Scotland? What does the MAC in many Scottish names mean?

The answers People from Glasgow are called Glaswegians. Macbeth was Scottish. MAC means ‘son of’.

The verdict? So, now that you know a little bit about the cities, which do you think would be more fun to visit?

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Key Vocabulary industrial – referring to machines or mechanics rivalry – a competition between two groups extinct – no longer active or in existence infamous – famous, in a bad way in particular - specifically conversely – on the other hand