by: Taylor Thomason

 Scotland White means peace and honesty, blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty The White X stand for the crucifixion of the apostle St Andrew, Scotland's patron saint.

 Scotland on the map

 Population & Ranking  5.29 million people  14 th richest country

 Life Expectancy Scotland  76.8 years for males  80.9 for females Russia  64 years

  A majority of Scotland practices Christianity Religion in Scotland

  Scottish English is the main language, while Scottish Gaelic is the minor one  Hello – “ Hello Awrite!” or “Aye, Aye, min/wifie”  What’s your name? – “Fit’s your name?”  Hey! Friend! – “Hey! Mukker!”  Goodnight! – “Guid nicht!”  I’m lost – “A’m tint” Language

  It is a seasonal festival that marks the beginning of summer held between April 30 th and May 1 st  Bonfires are built (they were said to hold magical powers), May Bushes and yellow flowers are also placed around doorways etc. because they evoked fire, also Holy Wells were visited to pray for health while walking sunwise around the well (there were offerings left as well like coins or clooties) Bealltainn

 Clootie Dumpling  125g suet  250g (8oz) plain flour (or self raising without the baking powder)  125g (4oz) oatmeal OR breadcrumbs  250g (8oz) mixed sultanas and currants  1 tablespoon of golden syrup  75g (2-3oz) soft brown sugar (or molasses for stronger taste)  2 lightly beaten eggs  1 teaspoon each of ginger, cinnamon & nutmeg  1 teaspoon of baking powder  4 tablespoons of milk (but only use enough to soften the mix)  3 tablespoons of flour for the cloth

 Places to visit  Loch Ness/Urquhart Castle  Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye  Glenfinnan Viaduct  Cairngorms National Park