SCOTLAND He who has not seen Scotland does not really know Great Britain. - презентация

1 SCOTLAND He who has not seen Scotland does not really know Great Britain

2 About … There is no sunlight in the poetry exile. There is only mist, wind, rain, the cry of curlew and the slow clouds above damp moorland. That is the real Scotland; that is the Scotland whose memory rings the withers of the far-from- home; and, in some way that is mysterious, that is the Scotland that even a stranger learns to love. H.V. Morton, English travel writer

3 The geographical Position 1/3 of the territory of the British Isles the most northern part of the island of Great Britain not far away from the Arctic Circle is divided into 3 regions: the Highlands, the Lowlands and the Southern Uplands

4 The History was joined to the UK The national emblem of Scotland? The patron saint of Scotland? The national flag of Scotland?

5 The Capital of Scotland Edinburgh What do you know about Edinburgh? What is it famous for?

6 Holyrood Palace The residence of the Queen in Edinburgh

7 Edinburgh Castle Older than a city Hangs over the city on the Castle Rock (133 m) Used to be a fortress and than a royal palace

8 The Edinburgh military tattoo takes place every August and September is known throughout the world 600 people perform in the square in front of the Edinburgh Castle

9 The Edinburgh festival of music&drama emblem is a thistle started in 1947 presents a rich program of classical music, theatre, opera and dance over 3 week period last summer involve best artists in the world

10 Monument to a dog called Bobby John Grays dog Symbol of devotion Lived near the grave of his master for 26 years

11 Robert Burns National Poet and Hero of Scotland Wrote many poems and lyrics for songs My hearts in the Highlands

12 Walter Scott worldwide famous english writer, poet and historian the Scott monument called «a poem of stone»

13 Song «My Bonny» My bonny is over the ocean, My bonny is over the sea, My bonny is over the ocean, Oh, bring back my bonny to me. Chorus: Bring back, bring back, Oh, bring back my bonny to me, to me, Bring back, bring back, Oh, bring back my bonny to me. Well, wind, you blow over the ocean, Well, wind, you blow over the sea, Well, wind, you blow over the ocean, Oh, bring back my bonny to me.

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