Scottish

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Scottish refers to anything pertaining to Scotland, a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It can refer to people, culture, language, and other aspects associated with Scotland.

People[edit | edit source]

The Scottish people or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. They emerged from an amalgamation of two Celtic-speaking peoples, the Picts and Gaels, who founded the Kingdom of Scotland (or Alba) in the 9th century.

Culture[edit | edit source]

Scottish culture has distinct customs, traditions, and festivals such as Hogmanay (the Scottish New Year), and Burns Night which celebrates the life of the poet Robert Burns. Scotland's music and dance forms, such as the Scottish highland dance and bagpipe music, are also well-known.

Language[edit | edit source]

There are three languages spoken in Scotland today. Scottish Gaelic is a Celtic language, Scots language is a West Germanic language, and English language is also widely spoken.

Cuisine[edit | edit source]

Scottish cuisine is known for its specific set of cooking traditions and practices. Famous dishes include Haggis, Scotch pie, and Scotch whisky.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Scotland is known for its varied geography, from the highlands and islands to the lowlands and the Scottish Borders.

History[edit | edit source]

The History of Scotland is rich and complex, from its earliest human settlements, through the formation of the kingdom of Alba, to its incorporation into the United Kingdom.

See also[edit | edit source]

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