Welcome to Scotland, a land of breathtaking natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture. With its rugged mountains, rolling hills, misty lochs, and ancient castles, Scotland is a place that captures the hearts of all who visit. Whether you’re exploring the winding streets of Edinburgh, hiking through the Scottish Highlands, or savoring a dram of whisky by the fireside, Scotland is a country that never fails to enchant and inspire. So, come along with me as we embark on a journey through the land of kilts, bagpipes, and haggis, and discover all that Scotland has to offer.
1-5 Interesting Facts About Scotland
1. During their invasion of England, The Scottish army’s tried to exploit the Black Plague. However, it backfired when they caught the disease and brought it back to Scotland, killing half of their population. Looks like they forgot to bring some hand sanitizer.
2. The town of Dull in Scotland has been twinned with Boring, Oregon, and later with Bland, Australia, creating the “Trinity of Tedium.”
3. The national animal of Scotland is the unicorn.
4. People from Scotland are more likely to have blue eyes than any other people in the UK, with 57% of the South East of Scotland having blue-eyed residents.
5. Scotland is composed of approximately 790 islands, with 660 of them being uninhabited.
6-10 Crazy Facts About Scotland
6. In 1972, Neil Armstrong visited the town of Langholm, Scotland. In which he was read a 400-year-old law declaring any Armstrong caught in the town should be hanged. I guess they weren’t over the moon for him.
7. The castle in Scotland that played Winterfell in Game of Thrones and also appeared in Monty Python and the Holy Grail is the Leonardo DiCaprio of castles: it can do it all.
8. During World War I, landlords in Glasgow, Scotland, attempted to increase rent on women whose husbands were fighting in the war. In return, the women fought back with flour bombs and trouser-pulling.
9. In 1950, four Scottish students stole the Stone of Scone, which was used to crown Scottish monarchs, from England and returned it to Scotland.
10. Two students in Scotland placed a pineapple on an empty table at an art gallery in 2017 to see if people would consider it art. When they returned four days later, the pineapple was protected by a glass display.
11-15 Surprising Facts About Scotland
11. In 1457, King James II of Scotland banned golf in the country as he felt that young men were playing too much golf instead of practicing archery. This ban was lifted only in 1502 when James IV became a golfer himself.
12. Some areas in Scotland and Japan have found that switching to blue street lights at night has led to a decrease in crime and suicide rates.
13. In 1919, James Cowan Smith donated £55,000 to the National Gallery of Scotland on the condition that a picture of his dog, Callum, be on display permanently in the gallery. To this day, the portrait of Callum still hangs in the gallery.
14. The shortest commercial flight in the world can be taken in Scotland, from Westray to Papa Westray in Orkney, which takes just 53 seconds. It’s like a mini rollercoaster ride – but with less screaming and more beautiful scenery.
15. The town of Bonnybridge in Scotland has become a global hub for UFO sightings, with nearly 300 reported annually. Visitors and locals alike keep their eyes peeled for mysterious objects in the skies.
16-20 Awesome Facts About Scotland
16. Scotland has made major contributions to the world of technology and communication, with Alexander Graham Bell inventing the telephone in 1876 and John Logie Baird creating the world’s first TV picture in 1925. These Scottish innovators have left a lasting impact on the way we communicate with one another.
17. There are as many people with Scottish heritage living in the US as there are in Scotland.
18. It is home to Edinburgh Festival – the largest arts event on the planet.
19. Another thing that Scotland’s famous for? Its literature. In fact, in 2004, Edinburgh became the first city in the world to be named a UNESCO City of Literature – thanks to its incredibly rich history of writing. This tradition is still alive and kicking. Probably the most famous literary resident of Edinburgh today is J.K. Rowling, the mind behind the Harry Potter series. But a different side of the capital is on display in the work of Irvine Welsh, the author of the notorious novel, Trainspotting.
20. Over 90% of Scottish residents live in less than 5% of the country’s area.
That’s it for this post guys, I hope you had fun while reading 20 Awesome Scotland Facts For Kids.
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