SCOTTISH CULTURE Loch Ness Lake Official flag of Scotland

ART Famous authors from Scotland include: Robert Burns, Sir Robert Ayton, Hugh MacDiarmid, Ian Rankin, Muriel Spark, and Alexander McCall Smith Famous actors consist of: Sean Connery and Gerard Butler

RELIGION The main religion in Scotland is “The Church of Scotland” which is similar to Presbyterian and Evangelical The second highest form of religion is “The Scottish Episcopal Church” The people of Scotland are religiously open and free to practice whatever form of religion they wish

LANGUAGE Most people speak English nowadays but some Scottish Gaelic is still used although infrequently EnglishGàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic) WelcomeFàilte Ceud mìle fàilte Hello (General greeting) Halò Ciamar a tha thu? (inf) Ciamar a tha sibh? (frm/pl) How are you?Ciamar a tha thu? (inf) Ciamar a tha sibh? (frm/pl) Dè mar a tha thu? (inf) Dè mar a tha sibh? (frm/pl)

MUSIC AND DANCING In Scotland, they play the bagpipes They began playing this musical instrument during war times as a way to frighten their enemy, now they play it for fun

TRADITIONAL CLOTHING One piece of traditional clothing is called the kilt Men and women wear kilts as part of ceremonies and religious events

SPORTS One sport they play in Scotland is called “tossing the caber” They also play “hammer throw” Rugby and soccer are also important sports as well as shinty, curling, and gold

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS A holiday celebrated by all in Scotland is what is called the ceilidh (which translates into “visit” in which people get together to tell stories, eat, and dance Sports are also played at these celebrations Another holiday is called “Burn’s Supper” which was created to honor the famous poet who was born in Scotland: Robert Burns

FOOD Some food specifically from Scotland include the haggis, cock-a-leekie, Angus beef, porridge, stovies, shortbreads, scones, cheese, toffee, and food made from game like bird and deer Scotland is also famous for its whiskey which is one of its most sought after exports

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