Scotland
go!
On an island, long long ago.....
Hadrian's Wall
Historical figures
WILLIAM WALLACE
ROBERT THE BRUCE
Bonnie Prince Charlie
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
JAMES THE FIRST
Scotland's myths
Kilts
The history of the modern kilt stretches back to at least the end of the 16th century. The kilt first appeared as the belted plaid or great kilt, a full-length garment whose upper half could be worn as a cloak draped over the shoulder, or brought up over the head as a hood. The small kilt or walking kilt (similar to the modern or military kilt) did not develop until the late 17th or early 18th century, and is essentially the bottom half of the great kilt A characteristic of the Highland clan system was that clansmen felt loyalty only to God, their monarch, and their clan chief. The government of King George II imposed the "Dress Act" in 1746, outlawing men and boys wearing items of Highland dress including kilts with the intent of suppressing Highland culture. The ban remained in effect for 35 years.
Thus, with the exception of the Army and those who served in it, the kilt went out of use in the Scottish Highlands, but during those years it became fashionable for Scottish romantics to wear kilts as a form of protest against the ban. This was an age that romanticised "primitive" peoples, which is how Highlanders were viewed. In 1822; King George the 4th came to visit Scotland and people celebrated by wearing kilts. After that point, the kilt gathered momentum as an emblem of Scottish culture King George IV had appeared in a spectacular kilt, and his successor Queen Victoria dressed her boys in the kilt, widening its appeal. The kilt became part of the Scottish national identity and the wider Celtic identity.
Tartan
Tartan is the name of the material used to make kilts. Its colours and patterns are specific to each clan Specific tartans are linked to Scottish clans, families, or regions, with patterns and colours derived historically from local natural dyes
Tartan explained
Shop your tartan according to your clan!
Whisky!
The earliest mention of Scotch whisky was in 1494 All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley.(*orge) Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat (*froment) and rye (*seigle) in the late 18th century. As of May 2024, there were 151 whisky distilleries operating in Scotland, making Scotch whisky one of the most renowned geographical indications worldwide.[
trailer from the Angels' share by Ken Loach
The thistle : national emblem
On Rugby shirts
The thistle has been the national emblem of Scotland since the reign of King Alexander III (1249–1286). According to legend, an invading Norse army was attempting to sneak up at night upon a Scottish army's encampment. One barefoot Norseman stepped on a thistle and cried out in pain, thus alerting Scots to the presence of the invaders.
The bagpipes
Although evidence of bagpipes in the British Isles prior to the 14th century is contested, they are explicitly mentioned in The Canterbury Tales (written around 1380) The first clear reference to the use of the Scottish Highland bagpipe is from a French history that mentions their use at the Battle of Pinkie in 1547. It is claimed that the bagpipe had replaced the trumpet on the battlefield. This period saw the creation of the great music of the bagpipe, which reflected its martial origins, with battle tunes, marches, gatherings, salutes and laments
Scotland the Brave played on bagpipes
The modern game originated in Scotland, where the first written record of golf is James II's banning of the game in 1457, as an unwelcome distraction to learning archery. James IV lifted the ban in 1502 when he became a golfer himself, with golf clubs first recorded in 1503–1504 To many golfers, the Old Course at St Andrews, a links course dating to before 1574, is considered to be a site of pilgrimage. In 1764, the standard 18-hole golf course was created at St Andrews when members modified the course from 22 to 18 holes. The world's oldest golf tournament in existence, and golf's first major, is The Open Championship, which was first played on 17 October 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club, in Ayrshire, Scotland, with Scottish golfers winning the earliest majors.
Golf
Rugby
Scotland was responsible for organising the very first rugby International when a side representing England met the Scottish national side on the cricket field of the Edinburgh Academy at their Raeburn Place ground on 27 March 1871 The Scottish Football Union (SFU) - later named SRU - was founded in 1873 (in the Staff Common Room at The Glasgow Academy) and was a founding member of the International Rugby Board in 1886 with Ireland and Wales. (England refused to join until 1890).
Since that time, Scotland have been regular winners of the Calcutta Cup, the five nations championship , and have been participants of (having never actually won) the Six Nations Championship, and every Rugby World Cup.
Highland Games
a video to show you!
Highland games is a competitive strength sport with events held in spring and summer in Scotland as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the stone put, Scottish hammer throw, weight throw, weight over bar, caber toss, keg toss and sheaf toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic cultures.
The Supernatural
The Kelpies
Haunted Castles
The Witches
Nessie
Skyfall
One Day
Brave
Outlander 2
Mrs Brown
Outlander 1
Harry Potter
SCOTLAND ON SCREEN
Advertising Scotland
Selling Whisky
Visit Scotland : tourism campaign
Wee lads and wee lasses:Thank you for listening!
William Wallace c. 1270 – 23 August 1305
famous for - leading the first war of Independence against the English and defeating them at the Battle of Sterling Bridge in 1297 being appointed Guardian of Scotland but being defeated at the battle of Falkirk in 1298 n August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians. Poems and films have made him a legend of Scotland
Braveheart 1995
WATCH!
JAMES THE 6TH AND 1ST
1566-1625
Famous for- being Mary queen of Scots ' son - becoming King of Scotland in 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death in 1625. Though he long attempted to get both countries to adopt a closer political union, the kingdoms of Scotland and England remained sovereign states, with their own parliaments, judiciaries, and laws, ruled by James in personal union
Roman Emperor Hadrian had this wall built in AD 122
A symbol of Roman Power A protection from the Northern tribes threatening the Roman Empire. A way of keeping people inside the Empire and regulate exchanges from the rest of the territory. By 410, the estimated end of Roman rule in Britain, the Roman administration and its legions were gone, and Britain was left to look to its own defences and government. Archaeologists have revealed that some parts of the wall remained occupied well into the 5th century.
Hadrian's wall explained
the wall in Game of Thrones
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
1542-1587 Queen of France 1559 - 1560 Queen of Scotland 1542-1567
famous for - becoming queen of Scotland aged 6 days old-being sent to the court of France as a child - becoming queen of France when she married Francis II - going back to Scotland to rule once widowed -marrying Lord Darnley and having a son : James- after the murder of Lord Darnley, marrying Lord Bothwell- having to abdicate in favour of her one year old son
--trying to escape to England and being imprisoned by her cousin Queen Elizabeth the First- being beheaded in 1587 in Fotheringhay Castle.
FAMILY TREE
short bio of Mary Queen of Scots
trailer for REIGN
Robert the Bruce 1274 -1329
King of Scots 1306-1329
famous for -taking part to Scotland's first war of Independence -fighting with William Wallace - winning the battle of Bannockburn in 1314 where he defeated Edward II ( king of England) in 1328, the king of England renounced sovereignty over Scotland and the country became independent from the English
short bio of Robert the Bruce
Charles Stuart 1720 - 1788
In 1744, he travelled to France to take part in a planned invasion of England to restore the Stuart monarchy under his father. When storms partly wrecked the French fleet, Charles resolved to proceed to Scotland leading to the Jacobite rising of 1745. The Jacobite forces under Charles initially achieved several victories including the Battle of Prestonpans in September 1745 and the Battle of Falkirk Muir in January 1746. However, by April 1746, Charles was defeated at Culloden, effectively ending the Stuart cause. Although there were subsequent attempts such as a planned French invasion in 1759, Charles was unable to restore the Stuart monarchy. Helped by Flora Mc Donald, he fled first to the Isle of Skye , dressed as a woman and then finished his life in Italy.
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Scotland
go!
On an island, long long ago.....
Hadrian's Wall
Historical figures
WILLIAM WALLACE
ROBERT THE BRUCE
Bonnie Prince Charlie
MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
JAMES THE FIRST
Scotland's myths
Kilts
The history of the modern kilt stretches back to at least the end of the 16th century. The kilt first appeared as the belted plaid or great kilt, a full-length garment whose upper half could be worn as a cloak draped over the shoulder, or brought up over the head as a hood. The small kilt or walking kilt (similar to the modern or military kilt) did not develop until the late 17th or early 18th century, and is essentially the bottom half of the great kilt A characteristic of the Highland clan system was that clansmen felt loyalty only to God, their monarch, and their clan chief. The government of King George II imposed the "Dress Act" in 1746, outlawing men and boys wearing items of Highland dress including kilts with the intent of suppressing Highland culture. The ban remained in effect for 35 years. Thus, with the exception of the Army and those who served in it, the kilt went out of use in the Scottish Highlands, but during those years it became fashionable for Scottish romantics to wear kilts as a form of protest against the ban. This was an age that romanticised "primitive" peoples, which is how Highlanders were viewed. In 1822; King George the 4th came to visit Scotland and people celebrated by wearing kilts. After that point, the kilt gathered momentum as an emblem of Scottish culture King George IV had appeared in a spectacular kilt, and his successor Queen Victoria dressed her boys in the kilt, widening its appeal. The kilt became part of the Scottish national identity and the wider Celtic identity.
Tartan
Tartan is the name of the material used to make kilts. Its colours and patterns are specific to each clan Specific tartans are linked to Scottish clans, families, or regions, with patterns and colours derived historically from local natural dyes
Tartan explained
Shop your tartan according to your clan!
Whisky!
The earliest mention of Scotch whisky was in 1494 All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley.(*orge) Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat (*froment) and rye (*seigle) in the late 18th century. As of May 2024, there were 151 whisky distilleries operating in Scotland, making Scotch whisky one of the most renowned geographical indications worldwide.[
trailer from the Angels' share by Ken Loach
The thistle : national emblem
On Rugby shirts
The thistle has been the national emblem of Scotland since the reign of King Alexander III (1249–1286). According to legend, an invading Norse army was attempting to sneak up at night upon a Scottish army's encampment. One barefoot Norseman stepped on a thistle and cried out in pain, thus alerting Scots to the presence of the invaders.
The bagpipes
Although evidence of bagpipes in the British Isles prior to the 14th century is contested, they are explicitly mentioned in The Canterbury Tales (written around 1380) The first clear reference to the use of the Scottish Highland bagpipe is from a French history that mentions their use at the Battle of Pinkie in 1547. It is claimed that the bagpipe had replaced the trumpet on the battlefield. This period saw the creation of the great music of the bagpipe, which reflected its martial origins, with battle tunes, marches, gatherings, salutes and laments
Scotland the Brave played on bagpipes
The modern game originated in Scotland, where the first written record of golf is James II's banning of the game in 1457, as an unwelcome distraction to learning archery. James IV lifted the ban in 1502 when he became a golfer himself, with golf clubs first recorded in 1503–1504 To many golfers, the Old Course at St Andrews, a links course dating to before 1574, is considered to be a site of pilgrimage. In 1764, the standard 18-hole golf course was created at St Andrews when members modified the course from 22 to 18 holes. The world's oldest golf tournament in existence, and golf's first major, is The Open Championship, which was first played on 17 October 1860 at Prestwick Golf Club, in Ayrshire, Scotland, with Scottish golfers winning the earliest majors.
Golf
Rugby
Scotland was responsible for organising the very first rugby International when a side representing England met the Scottish national side on the cricket field of the Edinburgh Academy at their Raeburn Place ground on 27 March 1871 The Scottish Football Union (SFU) - later named SRU - was founded in 1873 (in the Staff Common Room at The Glasgow Academy) and was a founding member of the International Rugby Board in 1886 with Ireland and Wales. (England refused to join until 1890). Since that time, Scotland have been regular winners of the Calcutta Cup, the five nations championship , and have been participants of (having never actually won) the Six Nations Championship, and every Rugby World Cup.
Highland Games
a video to show you!
Highland games is a competitive strength sport with events held in spring and summer in Scotland as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the stone put, Scottish hammer throw, weight throw, weight over bar, caber toss, keg toss and sheaf toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic cultures.
The Supernatural
The Kelpies
Haunted Castles
The Witches
Nessie
Skyfall
One Day
Brave
Outlander 2
Mrs Brown
Outlander 1
Harry Potter
SCOTLAND ON SCREEN
Advertising Scotland
Selling Whisky
Visit Scotland : tourism campaign
Wee lads and wee lasses:Thank you for listening!
William Wallace c. 1270 – 23 August 1305
famous for - leading the first war of Independence against the English and defeating them at the Battle of Sterling Bridge in 1297 being appointed Guardian of Scotland but being defeated at the battle of Falkirk in 1298 n August 1305, Wallace was captured in Robroyston, near Glasgow, and handed over to King Edward I of England, who had him hanged, drawn and quartered for high treason and crimes against English civilians. Poems and films have made him a legend of Scotland
Braveheart 1995
WATCH!
JAMES THE 6TH AND 1ST
1566-1625
Famous for- being Mary queen of Scots ' son - becoming King of Scotland in 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death in 1625. Though he long attempted to get both countries to adopt a closer political union, the kingdoms of Scotland and England remained sovereign states, with their own parliaments, judiciaries, and laws, ruled by James in personal union
Roman Emperor Hadrian had this wall built in AD 122
A symbol of Roman Power A protection from the Northern tribes threatening the Roman Empire. A way of keeping people inside the Empire and regulate exchanges from the rest of the territory. By 410, the estimated end of Roman rule in Britain, the Roman administration and its legions were gone, and Britain was left to look to its own defences and government. Archaeologists have revealed that some parts of the wall remained occupied well into the 5th century.
Hadrian's wall explained
the wall in Game of Thrones
Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots
1542-1587 Queen of France 1559 - 1560 Queen of Scotland 1542-1567
famous for - becoming queen of Scotland aged 6 days old-being sent to the court of France as a child - becoming queen of France when she married Francis II - going back to Scotland to rule once widowed -marrying Lord Darnley and having a son : James- after the murder of Lord Darnley, marrying Lord Bothwell- having to abdicate in favour of her one year old son
--trying to escape to England and being imprisoned by her cousin Queen Elizabeth the First- being beheaded in 1587 in Fotheringhay Castle.
FAMILY TREE
short bio of Mary Queen of Scots
trailer for REIGN
Robert the Bruce 1274 -1329
King of Scots 1306-1329
famous for -taking part to Scotland's first war of Independence -fighting with William Wallace - winning the battle of Bannockburn in 1314 where he defeated Edward II ( king of England) in 1328, the king of England renounced sovereignty over Scotland and the country became independent from the English
short bio of Robert the Bruce
Charles Stuart 1720 - 1788
In 1744, he travelled to France to take part in a planned invasion of England to restore the Stuart monarchy under his father. When storms partly wrecked the French fleet, Charles resolved to proceed to Scotland leading to the Jacobite rising of 1745. The Jacobite forces under Charles initially achieved several victories including the Battle of Prestonpans in September 1745 and the Battle of Falkirk Muir in January 1746. However, by April 1746, Charles was defeated at Culloden, effectively ending the Stuart cause. Although there were subsequent attempts such as a planned French invasion in 1759, Charles was unable to restore the Stuart monarchy. Helped by Flora Mc Donald, he fled first to the Isle of Skye , dressed as a woman and then finished his life in Italy.