Scotland Автор: Беликова Наталия Петровна, город Липецк, МОУ гимназия 1

Its symbol is a thistle.

Its patron saint is St.Andrew.

Glasgow

Glasgow

Edinbugh

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. It is an ancient city and if you walk around it you can touch on history at every step. The two most interesting parts of the city are the Old Town and the New Town. The Old Town lies between the Castle and the Holyrood Palace. The Castle is situated on the huge rock that stands high above Edinburgh. It looks just like a castle in a fairy tale and attracts a lot of tourists. Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland. It is an ancient city and if you walk around it you can touch on history at every step. The two most interesting parts of the city are the Old Town and the New Town. The Old Town lies between the Castle and the Holyrood Palace. The Castle is situated on the huge rock that stands high above Edinburgh. It looks just like a castle in a fairy tale and attracts a lot of tourists.

The Edinburgh military tattoo The Edinburgh military tattoo takes place every August and September and is known throughout the world. For 90 minutes on five or six nights a week, 600 people perform in the square in front of the Castle. The performers play military musik and march to it. At the same time you can go to the famous Edinburgh festival. The festival started in Every year the best performances are shown in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh military tattoo takes place every August and September and is known throughout the world. For 90 minutes on five or six nights a week, 600 people perform in the square in front of the Castle. The performers play military musik and march to it. At the same time you can go to the famous Edinburgh festival. The festival started in Every year the best performances are shown in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh military tattoo

Edinburgh festival

The Royal Mile A line of streets,which A line of streets,which runs from the Castle to runs from the Castle to the Holyrood Palace, is the Holyrood Palace, is called the Royal Mile. called the Royal Mile.

Holyrood House Holyrood House is a big royal palace which is the residence of the Queen when she is in Edinburgh. Holyrood House is a big royal palace which is the residence of the Queen when she is in Edinburgh.

The Cannongate The most picturesque part of the Royal Mile is the Cannongate. The most picturesque part of the Royal Mile is the Cannongate. Closes lead to little yards and attractive historical buildings. Closes lead to little yards and attractive historical buildings.

A symbol of devotion One of the most modest and yet one of the best known monuments in Edinburgh is a monument to a dog called Bobby. One of the most modest and yet one of the best known monuments in Edinburgh is a monument to a dog called Bobby.

Walter Scott Walter Scott was a famous historical novelist and poet. The famous titles include IVANHOE, ROB ROY, THE LADY OF THE LAKE, WAVERLEY, THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR.. Walter Scott was a famous historical novelist and poet. The famous titles include IVANHOE, ROB ROY, THE LADY OF THE LAKE, WAVERLEY, THE BRIDE OF LAMMERMOOR..

The Scott Monument A monument is 200 feet high rises between green trees. They call it a poem of stone. Inside it there is a marble statue of the writer, and of his favourite dog. A monument is 200 feet high rises between green trees. They call it a poem of stone. Inside it there is a marble statue of the writer, and of his favourite dog.

Princes Street Princes Street is the most beautiful street of the New Town. It has a lot of gardens on one side and it is also Edinburghs popular shopping centre. Princes Street is the most beautiful street of the New Town. It has a lot of gardens on one side and it is also Edinburghs popular shopping centre.

Do you know that… The word clan means family and the great clans were really like big families, ruled by powerful chiefs. Many people in Scotland have the name McDonald or McKenzie. Mac means son of and people with this name usually feel they belong to the same family or clan. The word clan means family and the great clans were really like big families, ruled by powerful chiefs. Many people in Scotland have the name McDonald or McKenzie. Mac means son of and people with this name usually feel they belong to the same family or clan. The national dress of Scots is the kilt, which was originally worn by men. The national dress of Scots is the kilt, which was originally worn by men.

Tartan The wearing of tartans (coloured checks) is traditional in Scotland. Originally, the tartan was worn as a long piece of cloth thrown over the shoulders. The wearing of tartans (coloured checks) is traditional in Scotland. Originally, the tartan was worn as a long piece of cloth thrown over the shoulders.

Robert Burns 25 th January is celebrated by Scotsmen all over the world, as it is the birthday of Robert Burns. The festival is called Burns Night. During the festival pipe music is played, traditional dress is worn and a traditional Scottish meal is eaten. People also recite poems by their favourite poet. 25 th January is celebrated by Scotsmen all over the world, as it is the birthday of Robert Burns. The festival is called Burns Night. During the festival pipe music is played, traditional dress is worn and a traditional Scottish meal is eaten. People also recite poems by their favourite poet.

The Pipes The Scottish musical instrument is the pipes or bagpipes. The Scottish musical instrument is the pipes or bagpipes.