Scotland

Burns' Night

is an annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns

Stone of Scone

Block of red sandstone used for the coronation of Scottish kings. Usually seen as a symbol of unity and Scottish independence

Tartan

is a specific woven textile pattern that often signifies a particular Scottish clan, as featured on a kilt

The unicorn

is the national animal of Scotland

General info

• 800 islands

• Edinburg (cap), Glasgow (largest)

• English, Gaelic

Geography

• Southern uplands (small towns, sheep farming)

• Central plains (80% of the population, North Sea oil industry)

• Highlands (deep valley, small islands, whisky)

Economy

• Food and drink

• Refined petroleum

• Business services

• Machinery and equipment

• Electronic products

Scottish Independence Referendum (2014)

• Referendum held on 18 September 2014

• Question: Should Scotland be an independent country?

• High voter turnout (about 85%)

• 55% voted “No” (remain in the UK)

• 45% voted “Yes” (support independence)

• Scotland remained part of the United Kingdom

• Debate over independence continues today