Scotland

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It is the capital city of Scotland and a popular tourist centre. It has a famous castle, the Scottish

Parliament, a zoo, two universities and many museums and art galleries.

It is Scotland’s largest city and it was the centre of the ship-building trade. In 1990 it was named

European City of Culture and in 2003 was European Capital of Sport

It is a village just north of the border between England and Scotland. It is famous as the place where English young people come to get married, because in Scotland you can

get married without your parents’ permission at 16

It is the region of northern Scotland where there are many mountains.

It is a popular centre for winter sports

It is a royal palace in Edinburgh, used by members of the British royal family when they visit Scotland

and open at other times

It is the main street in Edinburgh, named after the sons of King George III.

On its north side it has shops and restaurants and on

its south side there are large gardens.

It is the line of three streets in Edinburgh, leading down the hill from the Castle to

Holyrood House.

Scotland

По вертикали:1. It is a rough, thick woollen cloth

made in the island of Harris. It is warm and hard-wearing and is traditionally used for outdoor clothes, such as jackets and coats, and for women's skirts.

2. What is Auld Lang Syne? 3. Edinburgh is compared with this

ancient Greek town and it is usually called as the "…. of the North".

По горизонтали:4. What is Auld Reekie? It is a popular

name for …..What? 5. It is a river in south-west Scotland,

flowing through Glasgow and into the Irish Sea. It is 170 kilometres long.

It is the title by which Prince Philip, the husband of

Queen Elizabeth II, is usually known.

He was a Scottish poet, who wrote many poems and songs in English and in the dialect of Lowland Scotland. They

were about love, the countryside, the life of working people and his love of Scotland.

He is also sometimes called the Young Pretender. He was the grandson of James II, who had been exiled in 1688. He spent 20 years in Rome preparing to win back the Crown of Great Britain. Many people in Scotland supported him and

in 1745 he led a Scottish army against King George II. After some successes, his army was defeated and he had to escape to France. He never returned to

Britain.

She was the queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567. She became queen shortly after her birth. She did not rule Scotland until 1561 and was instead brought up

in France. In 1567 she was forced to give up power in favour of her son, and moved to England where she was held as a prisoner. Her cousin Elizabeth I

ordered to cut her head off.

He was a Scottish inventor whose work played an important part in the development of the steam engine. His engines

were the first to be suitable for use in factories

He was a Scottish author and poet. Most of his poetry and his historical novels are based on the traditions and history

of Scotland. His most famous novel is Ivanhoe

It is the title by which Prince Philip, the husband of

Queen Elizabeth II, is usually known.

He was a Scottish poet, who wrote many poems and songs in English and in the dialect of Lowland Scotland. They

were about love, the countryside, the life of working people and his love of Scotland.

He is also sometimes called the Young Pretender. He was the grandson of James II, who had been exiled in 1688. He spent 20 years in Rome preparing to win back the Crown of Great Britain. Many people in Scotland supported him and

in 1745 he led a Scottish army against King George II. After some successes, his army was defeated and he had to escape to France. He never returned to

Britain.

She was the queen of Scotland from 1542 to 1567. She became queen shortly after her birth. She did not rule Scotland until 1561 and was instead brought up

in France. In 1567 she was forced to give up power in favour of her son, and moved to England where she was held as a prisoner. Her cousin Elizabeth I

ordered to cut her head off.

He was a Scottish inventor whose work played an important part in the development of the steam engine. His engines

were the first to be suitable for use in factories

He was a Scottish author and poet. Most of his poetry and his historical novels are based on the traditions and history

of Scotland. His most famous novel is Ivanhoe

This performance takes place in Edinburgh every August and September, and is known throughout the world. For 90

minutes on 5 or 6 nights a week, 600 people perform

military music and march.

It is a performance of music and drama that has been held in Edinburgh for three weeks every summer since 1947. The main aim of this performance is to bring to Scotland’s capital the finest performers

and productions from all over the world

It is a traditional Scottish outdoor festival which includes music, dancing and sports such as putting the stone, throwing the hammer and

tossing the caber

The 25th of January is celebrated all over the world by Scotsmen wherever they are, as it is the birthday of this famous Scottish poet. A special meal of haggis, potatoes and turnip is eaten, washed down by

lots of whisky. Before eating, a man reads a poem written especially for the haggis

This performance takes place in Edinburgh every August and September, and is known throughout the world. For 90

minutes on 5 or 6 nights a week, 600 people perform

military music and march.

It is a performance of music and drama that has been held in Edinburgh for three weeks every summer since 1947. The main aim of this performance is to bring to Scotland’s capital the finest performers

and productions from all over the world

It is a traditional Scottish outdoor festival which includes music, dancing and sports such as putting the stone, throwing the hammer and

tossing the caber

The 25th of January is celebrated all over the world by Scotsmen wherever they are, as it is the birthday of this famous Scottish poet. A special meal of haggis, potatoes and turnip is eaten, washed down by

lots of whisky. Before eating, a man reads a poem written especially for the haggis