2. Scotland has some of the best rock climbing in the UK. Scotland has some of the best rock climbing in the UK. It has the biggest cliffs, in the most impressive scenery. It has the biggest cliffs, in the most impressive scenery. The Climbing is in some of the most remote areas in Scotland.

3. Scotland is very keen on Football. Our two most famous teams are Celtic and Rangers Celtic were founded in 1887 Rangers were founded in 1872

4. Football The national team. The national team. Scotland’s supporters are known worldwide for their good behaviour, often called the “Tartan Army” Scotland’s supporters are known worldwide for their good behaviour, often called the “Tartan Army”

5. Curling started in Scotland. As we have lots of ice in winter it could have started when someone was playing a game of skimming stones on ice.

6. Golf was invented in Scotland. Golf was invented in Scotland. It was so popular that King James II of Scotland (1457) had golf and football banned because people were neglecting archery practice. Archers were needed in war. It was so popular that King James II of Scotland (1457) had golf and football banned because people were neglecting archery practice. Archers were needed in war. The Course at St Andrews is very famous The Course at St Andrews is very famous

7. Shinty is played in the Scottish Highlands. It is like the Irish games of Hurling and Camogie. Shinty is played in the Scottish Highlands. It is like the Irish games of Hurling and Camogie. The sport is very fast and skilful, and requires a great deal of courage from its participants. The sport is very fast and skilful, and requires a great deal of courage from its participants.