Introduction to Scottish history and tourism in studying in Britain

You may have heard of kilts and bagpipes, but there are more in Scotland. Scotland has a strong and proud history of university education, prosperous artistic and cultural characteristics, charming scenery and perfect artistic and sports facilities.

The following are recommended articles for studying in Scotland, which are translated and compiled exclusively for you and will help you to increase your understanding of studying in Scotland.

First of all, the Scottish people

Scots are famous for their hospitality. Scotland has more than 5 million residents, and it is estimated that 65,438+0 out of every 5 people living around the world are of Scottish origin. Scotland is so closely connected with the world that it is no wonder that overseas tourists feel at home when they come to Scotland!

English is the main language of Scotland, and Gaelic is its mother tongue. Today, only 65,438+0% people speak Gaelic, but you can still see Gaelic (and English) signposts on Scottish highlands and islands. What does Failte mean in Gaelic? Are you welcome? .

Today (as in the past), Scots have world influence in the following fields: medicine, engineering and science, politics, history, art and sports. There were great innovators in Scotland in the past, such as alexander bell, inventor of19th century telephone, and john baird, an alumnus of the University of Scotland and inventor of television. Today, we also have great innovators, such as Professor Higgs, who first assumed the existence of the Higgs boson when he was a professor at Edinburgh University.

In addition to academia, Scotland also has celebrities in sports, performance and music. Chris Hoy is Scottish. He is the most successful Olympic athlete in Britain, winning gold medals six times. So is tennis player Andy Murray, who recently ranked third in the world. Other famous Scots include actors sean connery, ewan mcgregor, James McAvoy (James studied at the Royal Scottish Conservatory of Music), musicians annie lennox, Franz Ferdinand, Paul Natini, susan boyle and violinist Nicola Benedetti.

There are seven famous cities in Scotland: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee, Stirling, Aberdeen, Furness and Bos. What is the most densely populated area in Scotland? Central belt? (Central Belt), east-west, including Glasgow and Edinburgh. Beyond the median, highlands and islands include 90 inhabited islands, which are very livable and often rank among the top five most livable in Britain. As Furness is the northernmost city in Scotland, it can be reached by 3 hours' drive from Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Christianity is the largest religion in Scotland, and nearly 57% people claim to believe in Christianity. In addition, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism also occupy a place in Scotland.

Second, the history and culture of Scotland

1. culture

Scotland is rich in historical and cultural heritage, with significant regional differences. Scotland's seven exciting world cities have their own merits.

There are a large number of ancient ruins, castles and museums in Scotland, which reflects Scotland's long and rich history. Scotland holds international music and culture festivals every year, including the International Film Fringe Festival and the Military Music Festival. Numerous theatres, museums, art galleries, cinemas and parks are displaying Scottish traditional and contemporary culture. The National Museum of Fine Arts in Sucra can be visited for free, which is very convenient for students to appreciate Scottish art and culture.

2. History

The history of Scotland can be traced back to 1 1000 years ago. The retreating glaciers witnessed immigrants landing on the coast of Scotland, including Celts, Scots, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings from Europe.

With the invasion of King Edward I of England of England, Scotland has been fighting with neighboring England for hundreds of years since the13rd century. For hundreds of years, Scotland has been defending its independence and frequently competing with England. Important figures emerged in this bloody history, including william wallace and Roibert Briuis, who both participated in the Scottish War of Independence.

1707, the Union Law abolished the parliaments of England and Scotland and established a unified parliament of the British Empire with its address in London. Throughout the17th century, Scottish residents migrated to Northern Ireland, continental Europe and the United States. This is why there are people of Scottish descent all over the world.

/kloc-In the 0/8th century, the Enlightenment in Scotland changed the way we understood the world. The influential Scottish writers, philosophers and scientists at that time were: the author of the wealth of nations by economist Adam Smith and the father of modern economics; James Hutton, a scientist and geologist, the discoverer of deep time, shattered the biblical assertion about the age of the earth. David hume is one of the greatest philosophers in world history so far. All the above characters are related to the University of Scotland.

Today, Scotland and England live in peace, but the issue of independence remains unresolved. 1997, Scotland held a referendum on decentralization. The majority of the votes in favour led to the establishment of the new Scottish Parliament, with its address in Edinburgh. The autumn of 20 14 witnessed the referendum of Scotland's complete independence from Britain.

Third, outdoor exploration in Scotland

Scotland is worth a visit because of its rich leisure and outdoor activities. Rich natural scenery enables city residents to stroll on the hills, lakes and beaches of Scotland without going far.

If you are interested in sports, you can also have many opportunities to participate in football, rugby, golf, skiing, mountain biking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, tennis, sailing and traditional Scottish hockey and curling. The Highland Games in Scotland is a grand collective activity that should not be missed. It is held all over the country from May to September every year, and the most famous is the Royal Highland rally in Boureima.

Scotland has more than 365,438+0,000 freshwater lakes and 282 Mount Munro (Mount Munro refers to a mountain over 3,000 feet above sea level). Scotland also has several world-class mountain bike routes and its own ski festival. Among them, there are 5 highland ski centers and/kloc-0 indoor ski resorts (located in Glasgow) throughout the year.