https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz Made for curling en-us 2018-02-20 13:55:44 UTC 2023-05-11 08:07:46 UTC hello@padlet.com 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233258326 Located north of England on the British Isles ]]> 2018-02-20 14:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233258326 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233261067 Scotland has about the same population as Minnesota 5.25 million people.]]> 2018-02-20 14:05:48 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233261067 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233268232 Scotland speaks English like most of the surrounding countries, also because it is part of the United Kingdom of Britain]]> 2018-02-20 14:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233268232 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233272446 The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland and has a range of responsibilities that include: the economy, education, health, justice, rural affairs, housing, environment, equal opportunities, consumer advocacy and advice, transport and taxation.
Some powers are reserved to the UK Government. These include: immigration, the constitution, foreign policy and defense.]]> 2018-02-20 14:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233272446 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233275039 The Saltire is the official flag of the Scottish flag since 1388. It is also known as St. Andrews flag.Named after the patron saint of Scotland who was crucified on a diagonal cross.]]> 2018-02-20 14:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/233275039 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235183949 Everyone is Scotland can get a free education from the ages of 3-18, with college starting at age 16 and university being what we in America consider college. The main sports played in Scotland and most of Europe are soccer (or football) and golf, which Scotland is famous for.]]> 2018-02-26 01:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235183949 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235185426 Scotland is rank as one of the most diverse countries in Europe with over 170 languages spoken. In terms of religion Atheist lead all other religious views followed by the Church of Scotland, and Roman Catholics are third.]]> 2018-02-26 01:39:45 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235185426 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235186329 Two of the most popular celebrations/holidays unique to Scotland are St.Andrews day in celebration of the patron saint of Scotland. Then there is the Highland games. Highland Games are a unique mix of sports, culture and community. Find out more about Highland Games events and traditions taking place in Scotland and around the world.]]> 2018-02-26 01:45:30 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235186329 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235187384 Most buildings in houses are Gothic inspired buildings. This means that the building's roofs are at a sharp angle with very defined edges and darker colors. The most identifiable piece of Scottish material culture however are the kilts. These garments first appeared in the 16th century.]]> 2018-02-26 01:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235187384 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235201608 Haggis is a Scottish cuisine a savory pudding containing sheep's pluck; minced with onion, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, mixed with stock, traditionally encased in the animal's stomach though now often in an artificial casing instead.]]> 2018-02-26 03:19:53 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235201608 208536 https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235202046 1. Scotland's national animal is a unicorn.
2. Scotland has the highest proportion of red-heads in the world.
3. Imports of Haggis to the US has been banned since the 70s
4.Scotland invented golf.
5. Scotland is home to the world's largest hedge.]]> 2018-02-26 03:22:10 UTC https://padlet.com/208536/zcnyplsxz8wz/wish/235202046