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Scotland

Scotland, the U.K.’s northernmost country, which shares a border with England to the south, and is otherwise ...

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Scotland, the U.K.’s northernmost country, which shares a border with England to the south, and is otherwise surrounded by sea. In addition to the mainland , the country is made up of more than 790 islands. The most northern group of Islands are the Shetland Isles, and they are culturally closer to Norway than to Scotland. They are also geographically closer to Oslo, the Norwegian capital city, than they are to London, England!

Scotland has a population of 5,300,00 and the capital city is Edinburgh.

The main language spoken in Scotland is English.

The local currency is the Pound.

The Kingdom of Scotland emerged as an independent sovereign state in the early Middle Ages and continued to exist until 1707, when Scotland entered into a union with England creating the United Kingdom.

Scotland is home to one of the oldest universities in the world, the University of St. Andrews, which was founded in 1410.

The longest river in Scotland is the River Tay, at 120 miles in length.

Just like the other countries that make up the UK, here at Great British Walks - formerly The Walking Holiday Company we are working hard to add as many extra Scottish walks as we can to the website. Soon you will see some of the best walks in Scotland on these pages. If having your luggage transported each day so you just need to walk and relax is your priority, then we can certainly help!

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Regional Geography

The geography of Scotland is varied, from rural lowlands to barren uplands, and from large cities to uninhabited islands. Scotland comprises the northern one third of the island of Great Britain as well as 790 surrounding islands.

The Scotland/England border is just under 110 miles long, and mainland Scotland has just over 6000 miles of coastline. The topography of Scotland is distinguished by the Highland boundary fault – which traverses the Scottish mainland.The fault line separates two distinctively different physiographic regions; namely the Highlands to the north and west and the lowlands to the south and east.The more rugged Highland region contains the majority of Scotland's mountainous terrain, including the highest peak Ben Nevis. It's actually the highest peak in the UK at 4,418 ft.

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Regional delicacies

Black pudding - is made from a blend of onions, pig fat, oatmeal and blood. Traditionally fried with a full cooked breakfast, this humble sausage is packed with iron, calcium, potassium and magnesium. A true 'super food'.

Skirlie, or 'mealy pudding' is a stuffing made from frying oatmeal with onions, beef dripping and spices. used to stuff poultry or added to 'white pudding'.

Kedgeree - a very traditional dish made from smoked fish, boiled eggs and rice, with chopped parsley and curry powder ! A typical Victorian breakfast.

Haggis - a savoury dish made using a sheeps pluck ! This is the heart, liver and lungs of a sheep mixed with onion, oatmeal, suet and spices encased in a sausage casing. Made famous by Robert Burns (poet) who wrote 'Address to a Haggis'. Now an annual celebration on January 25th, Burns Night.

Porridge - oats cooked for breakfast, and has graced the breakfast tables in Scotland for centuries.

Cullen Skink - a thick Scottish soup, made from smoked haddock, potatoes and onions. plenty of cream stirred into this makes a sublime lunch.

Cranachan - A traditional Scottish dessert made with raspberries, oats , honey & whisky

Tablet - a famous sugary confection from Scotland. It is similar to fudge, but harder and more grainy. Often flavoured with vanilla or Whisky.

Whisky - In Scotland, the first evidence of whisky production comes from an entry in the Exchequer Rolls for 1494 where malt is sent "To Friar John Cor, by order of the King, to make aquavitae", enough to make about 500 bottles. Needles to say it is now Scotland's most famous export !

Irn Bru - this famous Scottish fizzy drink was first launched in 1901 in Scotland. A carbonated soft drink made from 32 flavours and fairly difficult to describe !

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Map of Scotland

Can we help you? Don't forget you can always contact us by phone on +44 1600 713008 during office hours, or send an email with any questions you may have. We are always pleased to hear from you.

Regional Points of interest

Over 32 million visits were made to Scotland's visitor attractions last year. Not surprising when you find out about the Museums, Galleries, Distilleries, Heritage properties and fabulous scenery on offer.

The National Museum of Scotland is located in Edinburgh, and houses a treasure trove of ancient artefacts and precious objects. One of the most popular attractions in the UK.

Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline for centuries. Surprisingly it is set atop an extinct volcano. Every day ( except Sunday) the canon is fired at 1pm. No matter how hard you try.. it will make you jump!

St Giles Cathedral is located half way down the Royal Mile. The framed crown spire of St Giles Cathedral is one of the most recognisable features on the Edinburgh skyline.

The Scottish National Gallery houses fine art from the Rennaisance to the end of the 19th century.

Edinburgh Zoo is currently lucky enough to have Giant Pandas.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum is set next to a classic Victorian Park by the river Kelvin in Glasgow's West End. It houses a staggering 8000 objects in over 22 beautiful galleries.

The Riverside Museum sits on the River Clyde and houses the Glasgow Museum of transport.

Whisky tours - you can easily arrange these and many can include entrance into both distilleries and places of interest. 'Uisge Beatha' the water of life, is one of Scotland most famous attractions.

Loch Ness - you never know.. you may catch a glimpse of the Loch Ness Monster !

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