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___ ScotlandA virtual travel guide to Scotland, this page is about many aspects of Alba, its name in Scottish Gaelic. Search and locate official web sites from the nation, and find comprehensive information on Scotland in its diversity: Scotland's culture, history and geography. Get key information on Scotland's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Scotland and you may visit Scottish cities. Find maps and other tourism information for sightseeing, travel and holidays in Scotland. |
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 Flag of Scotland Background: The former Kingdom of Scotland (until 1603) is today one of the four constituent nations which form the United Kingdom, it occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. The nation shares a land border to the south with England and is bounded by seas and oceans on all other sides. The country consists of a mainland area plus several island groups, including Shetland, Orkney, and the Hebrides. border countries: England related countries: United Kingdom countries in the region: Faroe Islands, Iceland, Ireland, Denmark, Norway |
 Official Name: Scotland Scottish Gaelic: Alba Time: Local Time = UTC +0h Actual Time: Sun-Nov-8 00:15 Daylight saving time (DST) from March to October: UTC +1 Capital City: Edinburgh Other Cities: Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow, Inverness, Stirling Government: Type: Constituent Nation of the United Kingdom Head of state: HM Queen Elizabeth II Geography: Location: Northwest Europe, occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain. Area: 78 313 sq. km Terrain: mountainous in the Highlands, the low-lying Central Belt, and the hilly Southern Uplands. Climate: unpredictable, northern European temperate, influenced by the sea, the cold arctic and the warm air from the gulf stream. People: Nationality: Noun--Scot(s), Adjective--Scottish, Scotch Population: 5 200 000 Ethnic Groups: Scots, British Religions: Church of Scotland (The Kirk) functions as the national church (42%), No Religion (28%), Roman Catholicism (16%) Languages: English, Scottish Gaelic and Lowland Scots Literacy: 99% Currency: Pound sterling £ (GBP) |
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| Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of ScotlandScottish GovernmentScottish Office - official site of the Scottish Executive the devolved government for Scotland. Scottish Parliament The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh. Highland Council A guide to local council services and the Highland area, education,tourism, employment,transport, business, local services and gaelic. Statistics General Register Office for Scotland Scotland in figures. Maps Map of the United Kingdom Political Map of the United Kingdom.  Google Earth ScotlandZoomable satellite view of Scotland. Google Earth EdinburghSearchable map/satellite view of Scotland's capital. Google Earth GlasgowSearchable map/satellite view of Scotland's largest city. Google Earth Loch NessSearchable map/satellite view of Loch Ness and get a glimpse on Nessie. Map
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NewsBBC News ScotlandScotland related news from the BBC. The Courier Dundee-based paper covering mostly Fife and Tayside area. Daily Record Scotland's Daily Record newspaper. Evening Times Scotland's biggest selling evening newspaper from Glasgow. Guardian Unlimited National and international news. The Herald Popular Scottish quality newspapers. The Press and Journal Aberdeen-based newspaper. The Scotsman Based in Edinburgh offers national and international news. |
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Arts & CultureCCA - Centre for Contemporary ArtsThe CCA in Glasgow presents contemporary visual art. NVA - The Storr The Storr - unfolding landscape, an artevent involves a strenuous nightime walk on a path that climbs almost 1500 feet at the island of Skye. Scottish Arts Council National Galleries of Scotland Home to Scotland's greatest collection of European paintings and sculpture from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism. National Museum of Scotland The National Museums of Scotland show Scotland to the World and the World to Scotland. Ancient Stones of Scotland A fascinating journey through the ancient monuments of Scotland. The Gathering of the Clans Bravehearts. Highlander Web Magazine Electronic magazine in the Highlands Scotland. WhiskyWeb Hot Stuff. |
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Business & EconomyRoyal Bank of ScotlandScottish Chambers of Commerce Scottish Products Glenmorangie Single Highland Malt Whisky Kilberry Bagpipes Pringle of Scotland Knitwear. Transportation __Air ScotAirways Scottish regional airline. BAA Edinburgh Official Edinburgh Airport website. __Rail Scotrail The Scottish Railroad. The Jacobite Steam Train For summer steam train journeys between Fort William and Mallaig. |
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Destination Scotland - Travel and Tour GuidesDiscover Scotland: accommodation, hotels, attractions, festivals, events, tourist boards, biking, climbin, cruising, hiking, tours and much more.The Scottish Tourist Board Holidays in Scotland. BBC Scotland BBC portal to Scotland. Gateway to Scotland By the Department of Geography at the University of Edinburgh. Gazetteer for Scotland The definitive source of information on places and people in Scotland, with 9000 text entries, more than 3000 photographs and growing. Scottish Climbing Archive Scottish Climbing, a resource aimed at climbers and outdoor enthusiasts who either live locally or are planning to visit Scotland. The National Trust for Scotland Education Website To learn more about the Scottish heritage. Edinburgh and Lothians Edinburgh The Municipality of Edinburgh. Edinburgh Tourist Board A guide to Edinburgh, compiled and maintained by the official tourist board for Edinburgh and Lothians. Loch Ness Loch Ness Nessies Home Page. Glasgow Glasgow Glasgow City Council. Greater Glasgow and Clyde valley Tourist Board Travel around Glasgow. TheGlasgowStory Tells the story of Glasgow in words and pictures. Highlands Visit Highlands The Highlands of Scotland Tourist Board - details of accommodation, places to go, activities, events, maps, guides to areas within the Scottish Highlands and travel, transport and car hire information Highland 2007 Highland 2007 - the year Scotland celebrates Highland culture, until then the site might have more content. Isle of Skye Isle of Skye A Guide To The Isle of Skye. Orkney Orkneyjar The Heritage of the Orkney Islands. |
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EducationUniversity of AberdeenA centre for higher education since 1505 University of Edinburgh The first post-Reformation University in Scotland, and the first civic University to be established in the British Isles, founded 1583. |
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EnvironmentNational Trust for ScotlandScottish conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage. Scottish Environment LINK A Scottish Charity, the forum for Scotland's voluntary environment organisations. Scottish Environment Protection Agency Official environmental protection system for Scotland. Scottish Natural Heritage Site about Scotlands wildlife, its habitats and its landscapes. Scottish Wildlife Trust The official website of Scottish Wildlife Trust (SWT) with information on its 123 reserves. |
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HistoryA Brief History of ScotlandAn 18-chapter history of Scotland. It covers everything from Scottish pre-history to the 1997 referendum. A Timeline of Scottish History A list of important dates in Scottish History from 3000 BC to present-day. BBC - History - Scottish History BBC site about the Scottish History. Historic Scotland Historic Scotland safeguards the nation's built heritage - Historic Buildings and Ancient Monuments. Scottish Genealogy Scotland's People Official government source for Scottish genealogy. |
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SearchAlba WebguideBBC's guide to Gaelic related sites. BBC Webguide Scotland Guide to Scottish web sites. Scotland Directory Directory of sites focused on Scotland. scotsman,com Scottish search. Newsgroup of Scotland soc.culture.scottish Additional Information on ScotlandOpen Directory Project: ScotlandWikipedia: Scotland |
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