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Scotland

Scotland, political division of Great Britain (1991 pop. 4,957,000), 30,414 sq mi (78,772 sq km), comprising the northern portion of the island of Great Britain and many surrounding islands. Scotland is separated from England by the Tweed River, the Cheviot Hills, the Liddell River, and Solway Firth. It is bounded on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the east by the North Sea. The capital is Edinburgh and the largest city is Glasgow. Scottish customs and traditions cover a very wide range of topics. Everything from kilts to golf, bagpipes to whisky and Celtic crosses.

The Scottish Customs and Traditions such as Hogmanay and of course tongue with the singing of Auld Lang Syne around the world every New Year - a song which was written by their most famous Poet, Rabbie Burns, but few people understand. Ex-pats might think nostalgically of Burns Suppers or even create their own wherever they are, or perhaps they might think not so much as eating haggis but having a good plate of Fish and Chips and Mushy Peas, or having a cup of tea with some fresh shortbread. But certainly to many, the food and drink is indeed very much part of the Scottish Customs and traditions. Many Scottish Customs and Traditions are centred around their food such as the "Piping in of the Haggis" at a Burns Supper. There are so many famous Scottish dishes that are famous around the world, from the Haggis, to the lovely crumbly shortbread, or delicious scones and homemade raspberry jam; from Cullen Skink, the famous fish soup and Scotch Broth, to the Forfar Bridie, the famous Scotch Pie and Lorne Sausage. Other famous dishes are Christmas Pudding and Black Bun and the other rich fruit treat of Clootie Dumpling which are often served at Hogmanay and New Year. Of course, other Scottish customs and traditions stem from their world-famous whisky, (or 'whiskey'). Of course, reams has been written on this subject and experts will give you unlimited advice on every aspect of enjoying this National Drink, from the type of glass to use, to the aroma and the very 'sipping' of this golden nectar.

Source: www.scotlands-enchanting-kingdom.com

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