Welcome to our Virtual Scotland tour We hope

Welcome to our Virtual Scotland tour! We hope virtual journey helps you discover and enjoy Scotland. It is a land where history, legends and magical tales are blended together with scenic Scottish countryside, fairytale castles and wild open places. But where is this beautiful country? Let’s find out it together.

Read the text. Find Scotland at the map and click on the chosen country. Great Britain 2 1 Scotland is a country to the 3 north of England occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. It is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean 4 to the north and west and Irish Sea to the southwest.

It’s really Scotland! You will know about: Scottish flag Symbol of the country National costumes Scottish music Main cites Landscape Scottish castles Festivals National sport

Read the description of Scottish flag and find it among these pictures. The national flag of Scotland is the cross of St. Andrew, also known as the Saltire. It is made up of a great white cross which spans diagonally across the flag on a blue background.

The flags of Scotland Read the description of Scottish flag and find it among these pictures. The national flag of Scotland is one of the oldest national flags of any country, dating back at least to the 12 th century. However, there is a second flag which is associated with Scotland, the "Rampant Lion", or Royal Flag of Scotland. It is The national flag of Scotland is the cross of St. Andrew, also known widely used as a second national flag. as the Saltire. It is made up of a great white cross which spans diagonally across the flag on a blue background. Back to the map

Try to guess the national symbol of Scotland • • a red rose a shamrock a thistle a daffodil

Yes, it is. The national symbol of Scotland is a thistle. Back to the map

National costumes

Each ‘clan’ (Scottish word for ‘family’) has its own tartan (woolen material with coloured square designs) and on special occasions they wear traditional Scottish costume which consist of the famous ‘kilt’ (skirt) and special accessories. Back to the map

Scottish music If we think of Scottish music, we usually think of Bagpipes - traditional musical instrument in Scotland.

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Let’s visit the main cites of Scotland Aberdeen Edinburgh Glasgow

Edinburgh The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. It is the cultural centre of the country and one of the most romantic cities in the world.

Edinburgh is full of history with its Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Sightseeing. Edinburgh Castle is an ancient fortress which dominates the sky-line of the city of Edinburgh, and is Scotland’s most famous (and most visited) landmark. Back

Sightseeing. Holyrood house. The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queen’s residence when she is in Edinburgh, with the apartaments of Mary Stuart and Bonny Prince Charlie. Back

Aberdeen. Balmoral castle Balmoral Castle in Aberdeen is known as the British royal residence in Scotland it’s favourite residence for The Queen and her family during the summer holiday period in August and September. Back

Glasgow is the largest city of the U. K. after London and Birmingham, and Scotland’s industrial capital. Shipbuilding is the leading industry. But other industries such as iron and steel, engineering and coal-mining are highly developed too. Back to the map

Landscape Scotland’s landscape is very beautiful, with the ‘glens’ (mountain valleys), wild mountains and ‘lochs’ (lakes).

Loch Ness with its celebrated monster, Nessie, is just one of the many Scottish lakes.

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Scottish festivals The most famous Scotland’s festivals are the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and the International Festival of Music and Drama which take place in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo The large square in front of the Edinburgh Castle is the scene of the Tattoo, a military parade which takes place every August and September. This Tattoo celebrates over 50 years.

Edinburgh Military Tattoo Visit the web-page and find out when will “The Tattoo” take place this year? http: //www. worldwideticketing. com/special-events/edinburgh-militarytattoo. htm? a=true

International Festival of Music and Drama During the month of August, Edinburgh becomes a cosmopolitan city with the International Festival of Music and Drama. Hundreds of thousands of visitors come for theatre, ballet, music, films, and art. Back to the map

The national sport is golf. The sport of golf originated in Scotland. Back to the map

Scottish castles Blair Castle

Scottish castles Braemar Castle

Scottish castles Glemis castle

Scottish castles The neo-Gothic Culzean Castle, Airshire

Scottish castles Castle Campbell Back to the map

Weddings What could be more romantic than a wedding in a Scottish castle in Scotland? A Scottish Castle Wedding can make a bride feel like a princess for the day. . .

Weddings A lot of people from all over the world visit Scotland to get married there. There is a wide range of Scottish castles available for wedding in Scotland. Back to the map

Our virtual tour comes to the end. We hope you relaxed and enjoyed Scotland’s splendor.