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The culture of Scotland refers to the patterns of human activity and symbolism associated with Scotland and the Scottish people. The Scottish flag is blue with a white saltire, and represents the cross of Saint Andrew.

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Culture of Scotland

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The culture of Scotland refers to the patterns of human activity and symbolism associated with Scotland and the Scottish people. The Scottish flag is...

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National symbols of Scotland

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of the country of Scotland or Scottish culture. As a rule, these national symbols are cultural icons that have emerged from Scottish folklore and tradition...

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National anthem of Scotland

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notably "Flower of Scotland" and "Scotland the Brave". The Scottish Government has not formally adopted an official national anthem of Scotland, and said in...

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Languages of Scotland

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The languages of Scotland belong predominantly to the Germanic and Celtic language families. The main language now spoken in Scotland is English, while...

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Scotland

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Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's...

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Scottish Highlands

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the Hielands; Scottish Gaelic: a' Ghàidhealtachd [ə ˈɣɛːəl̪ˠt̪ʰəxk], lit. 'the place of the Gaels') is a historical region of Scotland.[failed verification]...

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Scottish people

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resulted in the spread of Scottish languages and culture. Large populations of Scottish people settled the 'New World' lands of North and South America...

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Scottish Gaelic

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(in the Celtic branch of the Indo-European language family) native to the Gaels of Scotland. As a Goidelic language, Scottish Gaelic, as well as both...

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Outline of Scotland

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The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Scotland: Scotland – The oldest monarchy in Europe, the second oldest former country...

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Honours of Scotland

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The Honours of Scotland (Scots: Honours o Scotland, Scottish Gaelic: Seudan a' Chrùin Albannaich), informally known as the Scottish Crown Jewels, are...

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Culture of Northern Ireland

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Culture of Ulster, the Culture of Ireland as a whole, the Culture of Scotland and the Culture of England are to be found. Since 1998, the Ulster Museum,...

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Culture of Scotland in the High Middle Ages

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Culture of Scotland in the High Middle Ages encompasses the various forms of cultural expression that originated from Scotland during the High Medieval...

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Caledonia

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Empire to refer to the part of Scotland that lies north of the River Forth, which includes most of the land area of Scotland. Today, it is used as a romantic...

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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in Scotland List of further and higher education colleges in Scotland Conservatoires UK Music of Scotland Culture in Glasgow Culture of Scotland Scottish...

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National Trust for Scotland

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Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Urras Nàiseanta na h-Alba) is a Scottish conservation organisation. It is the largest membership organisation in Scotland and...

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Celtic culture

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Celtic culture may refer to: the culture of Celts the culture of Celts (modern) the culture of Celtic nations: Culture of Ireland Culture of Scotland Culture...

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Scottish cringe

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The Scottish cringe is a cultural cringe relating to Scotland, and claimed to exist by politicians and commentators. These cultural commentators claim...

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Scots law

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Scots law (Scottish Gaelic: Lagh na h-Alba) is the legal system of Scotland. It is a hybrid or mixed legal system containing civil law and common law elements...

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Outline of culture

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Cornwall Culture of Sussex Culture of Yorkshire Culture of Northern Ireland Culture of Scotland Culture of Wales Culture of Vatican City Culture of the European...

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Culture of the United Kingdom

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interaction with the cultures of Europe, the individual cultures of England, Wales and Scotland and the impact of the British Empire. The culture of the United...

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Public and bank holidays in Scotland

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Act 2007. Unlike the rest of the United Kingdom, most bank holidays are not recognised as statutory public holidays in Scotland, as most public holidays...

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Clan

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a shared coat of arms, Scottish clans are unique in their elaborate systems of tartans, insignias, and mottos. Clan culture in Scotland also extends to...

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Scottish clan

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A Scottish clan (from Scottish Gaelic clann, literally 'children', more broadly 'kindred') is a kinship group among the Scottish people. Clans give a sense...

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Scottish surnames

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with the country. The earliest surnames found in Scotland occur during the reign of David I, King of Scots (1124–53). These were Anglo-Norman names which...

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Highland games

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Scottish diaspora, as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well...

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Music of Scotland

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only major source of royal musical patronage. There is evidence that there was a flourishing culture of popular music in Scotland during the late Middle...

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Scottish cuisine

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Scottish cuisine encompasses the cooking styles, traditions and recipes associated with Scotland. It has distinctive attributes and recipes of its own...

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National Museum of Scotland

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of Scotland in Edinburgh, Scotland is a museum of Scottish history and culture. It was formed in 2006 with the merger of the new Museum of Scotland,...

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Building a New Scotland

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New Scotland is a series of papers published by the Scottish Government that seeks to lay out a prospectus for Scottish independence. The Scottish Government...

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