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Scotland or, in Gaelic Alba, is the northern part of Great Britain, bordering to the south on England. Scotland consists of the mainland area plus several island groups, including the Shetland, Orkney and Inner and Outer Hebrides.

The bagpipe, kilts and whisky are perhaps the most recognized cultural items, although shortbread, haggis, Harris tweed, and the clan system are widely recognized. Other cultural events associated with Scotland include Hogmanay and the Burns' supper on Burns' night.

Almost all residents speak English although many speak various Scots dialects which are quite different from Standard English and some few, mostly from the Western Isles, still speak Scots Gaelic. The Scots dialect which was spoken in the Scottish Court and Parliament is known as Lallans. It was one of several that developed from the Anglian spoken in the Northumbrian kingdom of Bernicia which in the 6th century conquered the British kingdom of Gododdin and renamed its capital of Dunedin, Edinburgh.

Scotland is divided into two geographic areas - the Lowlands and the Highlands. These caused cultural divisions in the country where the Lowlands were, historically, more influenced by the English to the South due to the greater ease with which they could be attacked by invading armies.

The clan system in Highland Scotland was one of its more distinguishing features. It had many similarities to the American Indian tribal system. Notable clans include MacGregor, Stewart, MacDonald, MacLeod, Robertson, Campbell...

Scotland today is made up of Regions but originally consisted of the following 33 counties:

The five major cities in Scotland in order of size are:

Glasgow; Edinburgh, which is the capital; Aberdeen; Dundee and Stirling


Scotland is also known for:

History of Scotland

In 1603 the Scottish King James VI inherited the throne of England, and became James I of England. James moved to London and never returned to Scotland. In 1707 a Treaty of Union was signed between the Scottish and English Parliaments. The English and the Scottish Parliaments were dissolved and all their powers transferred to a new Parliament in London which then became the British Parliament. A customs and currency union was also declared. This state of affairs remained until May 1999 when a new Scottish Parliament was created.

For a list of kings of Scotland see the List of British monarchs.

See also : National parks (Scotland), Wars of Scottish Independence
Unsorted topics : Back of Keppoch, Aberdour, Hawick, Maggieknockater

Scotland is also the name of some places in the United States: