The Favorite Country in the United Kingdom: Scotland

Did you know these interesting information about Scotland?

22 Jan, 20243 min read

Famous for its rainy climate, lush nature, bagpipe, whiskey, and, of course, skirt, the UK country is a country that lives by its cultural and historical heritage.

The country is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world because of its rich nature. The country with a population of 5 million still has its old traditions today, unlike many nations whose identity has been lost.

Scotland is considered the birthplace of golf and is of course famous for its golf courses. It is also the home of Highland Games, curling, and shinty (A stick game similar to Ireland's launch).

If you are wondering who the ancestors of the Scots are, the ancestors of the Scots are the Celts. The Celts lived in Europe during the prehistoric and First Age and today are a people of six nations. Four thousand years ago, the Celts emigrated from their homeland, Central Europe, and settled especially in the islands of Great Britain, Spain, and Gaul.

Scotland is a country with a very ancient history. It is a place to travel a lot. Harry Potter's birth, a large part of the film, was filmed in Scotland.

Loch Ness

If we went to Iskosya, we would not go after the Loch Ness monster, which is the subject of legends in Northern Scotland, also known as the Lake District. This point, which is quite touristic due to its universalized legends, is in fact the focus of attention due to its popularity, but it is possible to see such lakes step by step in Scotland.

Portree /Isle of Skye

The largest town in the Isle of Skye Region, this place contains special species such as Sea Eagles and Golden Eagle, which live in the crevices of the rocks surrounding the lake in the region.

Blair Castle/Blair Athol Distillery Hotel

This white castle, which protects the southern facade of Cairngorms National Park and can be visited in 30 rooms and inside, impresses us more with its gardens and exterior. Known as Hercules Garden, its garden allows you to take photos for a long time with its carefully constructed landscape. If you don't go to a whiskey mill after you leave Blair Castle, you can go to Blair Athol Distillery.

Jacobite Steam Train

For those who do not want to go hiking, the train may be a good option. The Jacobite Steam Train is more commonly known as the Hogwarts Express. The Harry Potter films introduced the historic train and the rugged beauty of the Highlands to the world.

Traditional dishes include fish and french fries, haggis, porridge, Arbroath Smokie, salmon, deer, cookies, and cranberry (cream dessert, fresh raspberry, oats, and whiskey). However, Scotland's contemporary cuisine is, according to the notoriety of super chefs such as Gordon Ramsay, Nick Nairn, and Andrew Fairlie, beef, is the, it is now raising its natural and seasonal crops, including deer meat and seafood.

Besides, Did you know that the national animal of Scotland is “Unicorn”? According to Celtic mythology, Unicorn, which means purity, innocence, and power, has been an image of Scotland since the 12th century. It is possible to see Unicorn figures in monuments, statues, castles, and national flags.