10 Interesting Scotland Facts

Let’s make a sneak peak on the Scotland facts. This country in Great Britain is famous because of whisky. The first fire bridge ever constructed is located in Edinburg. Scotland is also famous as a place to play golf. If you want to know the most popular person coming from Scotland, you need to meet Sean Connery. This man played in many movies like James Bond. Let me show you more facts below.

1.Glasgow

The first point of Scotland facts is about the largest city. The record is taken by Glasgow. The other prominent cities in the country include Dundee and Aberdeen. Both are vital to contribute in Scotland’s economic.

 

2.Scotland in GB

Scotland is placed on the second position as the largest country in Great Britain. This country has an interesting motto. It is ‘No One Provokes Me With Impunity’. Unicorn is the official name of this country. The official language used in English, but people tend to communicate with Gaelic as the main language.

 

3.The Bank of Scotland

The record of the oldest bank in Great Britain is taken by Bank of Scotland. This bank is also considered as the initial bank printing the banknote in the European continent. Pound sterling is the official current in the country.

 

4.Inventions

Scotland is a wonderful country with genius people. There are some amazing inventions originally made in this county. Some of them include video cassette record, television, and home of golf, finger printing, tires, telephone, penicillin, and tarmacadam.

 

5.Scottish surnames

When a baby was born, the first thing that the parents will think is related to the selection of a name. In Scotland, a name is divided in two types. Both are the Germanic names and Gaelic names.

 

6.Freshwater

The sixth point of Scotland facts is about the freshwater lake. It spans on the area of 600 square miles. It is called as lochs. The most well known one in this country is called as Loch Ness.

 

7.Religions

It seems that Scottish people are religious enough. There are some prominent religions embraced by the people in this lovely country. Those are Scotland are Church of Scotland Scottish Episcopal Church and Roman Catholicism

 

8.Island

Scotland consists of many islands. It is estimated that the area of this country can cover up to 790 islands. Not all of them are inhabited for the people only spread in 130 islands. It will be an interesting journey to explore the nice and wonderful view in some islands in the country.

 

9.Ben Nevis

Just like any other country in the world, Scotland has the highest point too. It is called as Ben Nevis. The height of this point is 1,343 m. If you want to know the lowest point in Scotland, you just have to come to Bed of Loch Morar. It is located 300 meter or 987 feet below the sea level.

 

10.Edinburg

One of the most prominent cities in Scotland is Edinburg. This city is a bit similar with the city of Rome? Why? Both are created on the seven hills.

 

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