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Scotland is one of the most unique places in the world, full of breathtaking natural landscapes, deeply rooted history, and traditions. It’s also one of the most mysterious, surrounded by myths like The Loch Ness Monster and haunted castles that to this day spook its inhabitants and visitors. Even its national animal is a unicorn, which adds even more confusion about what this country really is.
Lucky for you, today we’re going to be uncovering some of its mysteries and embarking on a list full of all things Scottish, starting from Scotland's nature and finishing with its people and their quirky personalities. Scroll down to find out more about this fascinating country, courtesy of the ‘Anything Scottish’ Facebook page.
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Isle Of Skye
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Protect This Man At All Costs ❤️❤️
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Welcome To Scotland
Sven Horlemann 11 months ago
How are you supposed to drive there and stay on the road. Gee. What a view.
We all probably know that Scotland is famous for its incredible nature, national animal, haunted castles, men wearing kilts, haggis, the Loch Ness Monster, ginger population, bagpipes, and the Scottish whisky (try saying that in one breath).
But have you ever taken the time to learn how these fascinating aspects of the country came to be? If not, no worries, as we’re going to be delving deeper into some of them today.
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Meanwhile In Scotland
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One Of The Most Beautiful Places On Earth
We’ll start off by Scotland’s ginger population, which is the second largest in the world. It’s estimated that around 6% to 13% of the country's inhabitants have red hair. This totals to around 650,000 Scottish people possessing fire locks.
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The Beautiful Kelpies
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Luskentyre Beach - Outer Hebrides, Scotland
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Scotlands The Best 🤣🤣
Globally, this trait is rare, with just 1-2% of the population having the ginger gene. However, scientists speculate that it’s so common in the northern regions because it allows the body to keep in the heat and produce vitamin D. These traits evolved over time in places where there’s not much sunlight. This is a big advantage, as efficient vitamin production helped to avoid illnesses during long, cold winters.
Some also think that the red hair gene appeared in Scotland due to Vikings who settled in the British Isles, which is partly true too.
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Waiting For The Bus On The Isle Of Skye, Scotland
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The Isle Of Skye, Scotland
Next, we’re moving onto something that is rarer than red heads—the national animal of Scotland—the unicorn. The connection to this mythical animal comes from the Celtic culture, where it symbolized innocence and purity as well as chivalry, pride and boldness. The first recorded use of the unicorn symbol appeared in the 12th century on the Scottish Royal coat of arms. By the 15th century, the animal already embellished coins that circulated for the next century.
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Scotland's Bonnie Purple Heather
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Edinburgh On A Winter's Day
cerinamroth 11 months ago
I used to work just up the road from here and I never got sick of the views. Luckily I still get to visit Edinburgh to see family from time to time.
Funnily enough, for thousands of years people believed that unicorns were real. However, in 1825, a French naturalist, Georges Cuvier, was determined to dispel this myth. He based his belief on the fact that animals with a split hoof couldn’t grow a single horn on their heads. Despite his attempts, the unicorn spirit continues to live on. Scotland even has a national day for it, which is celebrated on 9 April.
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Scottish Wains For The Next 3 Weeks
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When It Snows In Glencoe
Aileen Grist 11 months ago (edited)
Cruel was that snow that swept Glencoe and covered the grave of Donald - murdered by the Campbells!!! (folk song)
Continuing with the theme of mythical creatures, Scotland's castles are believed to be inhabited by ghosts. As Haunted Britain and Ireland writes, “A variety of ghosts are to be found in the houses, castles, inns, moors, lochs and ruins of Haunted Scotland. Scotland has always been a divided nation and its history is spattered with the blood of countless conflicts, many of them fought between the Highlanders and the Lowlanders. Only very occasionally did the two sink their differences to unite against a common enemy, as successive English Kings strove to invade and conquer.”
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What A Beautiful Shot! Looks Like A Painting; Black Valley
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🤣🤣
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Isle Of Skye Is Absolutely Breathtaking
The militant and bloody past of Scotland might be the reason why some people believe the castles to be haunted. Many battles took place in them, so it’s no surprise these locations may have an eerie atmosphere to them. One of the most notable ones is the Drum Castle.
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The Cost Of The Stay Is Free.. So It Nae Bad Really
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Fantastic Photo Beautiful Scotland
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This Beats The Coca Cola Christmas Truck Any Day Of The Week
Surly Scot 11 months ago
Remember when the Hong Kong protesters parted like the red sea to let an ambulance through? That's what you'd see in Scotland when this badboy rode up, maybe even see a few people remove their hats and hold them to their chest, maybe even make the sign of the cross. You don't mess with the Bru!
The tower house is among the oldest ones in the country and is known to be a hot spot for supernatural activity. It’s believed that the castle is haunted by its former residents, Anna Forbes Irvine and her son Alexender, who died aged six. In 2014, one of the ghosts was captured on camera as "strange mist" and was featured extensively on the press.
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The Isle Of Skye
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LOL
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Welcome To Glasgow
Well, I hope, dear Pandas, that we didn’t spook you too much from visiting the mythical and beautiful Scotland. If, on the contrary, we piqued your interest and you’d like to see more of what it has to offer, you can check out our previous articles about Scottish people and their sense of humor.
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Proof In The Pudding.. Nessie Is Real
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Beautiful Pic Of Lerwick, Shetland. 🏴 📷@travel.in.scotland
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Glencoe Is Absolutely Breathtaking!
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So Cute
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Crazy Mood In Sligachan! Beautiful Place
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Castle Stalker Is A Four-Storey Tower House Or Keep Picturesquely Set On A Tidal Islet On Loch Laich, An Inlet Off Loch Linnhe
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Never Ordering Off Temu Again!! That's Nae Tent!! Fuming
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Only There
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Surly Scot 11 months ago
What is this sacrilege?! Who's getting hung from a lamppost on the 6pm news?!
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Steak, Black Pudding And Peppercorn Sauce Pies Absolutely Delicious From Charles Mchardy Butchers
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Chill
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A Scottish Fairy
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The Ancient Royal Burgh Of Inveraray Is Located 60 Miles Northwest Of Glasgow By Loch Fyne In An Area Of Spectacular Natural Beauty. The Ruggedness Of The Highland Scenery Serves As A Spectacular Backdrop For The Sheltered Tidal Loch, Beside Which Nestles The Present Castle Built Between 1745 And 1790. 📷: @steffen.rittmeier/Ig
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Princes Street, Edinburgh In The Snow Is Magic
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Beautiful Winter Scenery In Scotland ❄️ .📸 @paul_watt_photography @top Fans
April Pickett 11 months ago
We haven't seen snow like this in more years than I would like, probably 10-15 years. I drove a Ford Fiesta back then and the snow was up to the windows. Such a beautiful site.
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The Leaderfoot Viaduct In The Scottish Borders Is A Must-See. 🌉 This Majestic 19th-Century Bridge, Once A Key Part Of The Berwickshire Railway, Now Stands As A Stunning Landmark. 📸@lens_time
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The Iconic View Over Edinburgh From Calton Hill, What's Not To Love
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Canny Wait For These Days Already
Michael Largey 11 months ago
In late July we were on a tour of the still chilly Shetland Islands when one of our party asked the guide, "When do you have summer in Scotland?" "Oh, you just missed it", she replied. "It was yesterday."
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Beware Of The Hungry Haggis Clan
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😊
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Cockburn Street 🏴 Photo : @mikaela_hastie
HeavyMetalHeart 11 months ago
You don’t pronounce the “ck”… so it’s Coburns. Looks rude but doesn’t sound it!
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Gaun Yersel 🏴🏴
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Breakfast Roll
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Ye Know
Surly Scot 11 months ago
Or 'Glackit'. I love using that term on Americans, completely bamboozles them.
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“Go To Glasgow At Least Once In Your Life And Have A Roll And Square Sliced Sausage And A Cup Of Tea. When You Feel The Tea Coursing Over Your Spice-Singed Tongue, You'll Know What I Mean When I Say: It's Good To Be Alive." - Sir Billy Connolly
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Best Holiday Destination
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Scottish Midgie Under A Magnifying Glass
Forrest Hobbs 11 months ago
AI generated. This is what they typically really look like: https://theworldcloseup.com/work/biting-midge
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Haha
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The Beautiful City Of Glasgow
Surly Scot 11 months ago
Best aerial photo of the Botanic Gardens i've ever seen, lovely angle.
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Ye Mean Mair Tae Us Scots Than Some 'Weed' Yer The Bonniest Wee Flower 💙🏴💙 Credit - Susan Ferguson
Sally Moen 11 months ago
I cut many a thistle plant out of the pasture when my mom kept sheep. They're pretty but not good for sheep to snack on.
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Bonnie Scotland
James Twong 11 months ago
According to this post Scotland consists of Edinburgh, Glasgow and the Isle of Bloody Skye.
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Tablet 😋 📷craig Conlin
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The Old Man Of Storr
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Cranachan Is A Fresh Scottish Dessert That Was Traditionally Made To Celebrate The Raspberry Harvest In June. It’s Simple But Super Delicious!so Much So That It’s Even Been Called The “King Of Scottish Desserts”
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Looks Legit To Me
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Next Stop.. Haymarket 🏴
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Criminal Offence!!
David Muir 11 months ago (edited)
Thats a heeler, sod this bloody outsider stuff, that sounds like west coast pish!
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😂
Forrest Hobbs 11 months ago
Hang on a bit - that could have been me in England, some decades ago.
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Gaun Yersel 🥰🤣
FreeTheUnicorn 11 months ago
England's to water contains shite. And they just put the charge up for Thames water.
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Love Coming Hame And The Mrs Has Got Ma Dinner Ready 😍😍
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Hiding From The Wife?
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Scottish Cuisine
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Canny Beat It 😋😋
Kirstin Stein 11 months ago
In Guam it's burnt cookies. Bakeries keep packages of burnt cookies just for that reason. They can't get enough of them.
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Rodel Is A Village On The South-Eastern Coast Of Harris, An Island In The Scottish Outer Hebrides. Rodel Is Situated In The Parish Of Harris. It Was Historically The Capital Of Harris, And The Main Port Before Tarbert Took The Title. 📷: @dumitrip/ Instagram
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The Best Days 👌👌
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LOL
Surly Scot 11 months ago
The actual biscuits & gravy isn't that good, Yorkshire Puddings & gravy are far superior in all ways. Taste, texture, quality of ingredients - and most important, dripping potential. You should fill the well/bowl in a yorkshire pudding to the brim with gravy, then bite into it, allowing the gravy to spill over the sides of your cheeks, up your nose and running off your chin so you look like a maniacal 2yr old.
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Hauns Aff
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Whos Wantin To Tan These With Me
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Oh Dear
Surly Scot 11 months ago
It saddens me knowing I won't have the satisfaction of watching his mum punt him down a flight of stairs for this. Scottish mothers have no chill, she won't take off her slipper to beat you, she'll whip two shades of sh*te out of you and put you in hospital then brag about it to the whole community.
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Mrs Made Me Pizza
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LOL
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Rabbie Burns Mural In Kilmarnock
Earonn - 11 months ago
We named the main train station of our capital after a novel, gave its author the biggest monument of all, have a national holiday for another, and an actual "Storytelling Centre" to keep the art of live storytelling alive. And don't get me started on the wonderful book festival.
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🤦🤣 Scotdrone
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Looking Out Over Loch Awe ✨ 📍 Loch Awe 📸 Photo : @iainmuirhead_photography/ Ig
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Visit Scotland 😍🏴🏴 📷 Adam West
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Mmm
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😂
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Banging 😂😍
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Back In The Day 🤣🤣👌
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LOL
Somewhere warm 11 months ago
Not had one of these for years, off to buy some ice cream tomorrow!
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Roll And Mince
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Tunnocks Are Now Developing The Super Hamper And Hope To Get It In The Shops By November 31st
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Broon Sauce And Slice 😍😋
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Abandoned Castle In Scotland
FreeTheUnicorn 11 months ago
The only tour groups more annoying than the Outlander tours are the people who think this is a real place.
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Boo 11 months ago
Living in Scotland for almost 30 years...and nowhere else would I rather be!
Surly Scot 11 months ago
Sudden urge to burn down my office, get in my car, drive straight to the airport and get on a flight home. Anyone got a place I can rent?
Auntriarch 11 months ago
I'm getting the same urge and I'm not even Scottish
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Traveling Lady Railfan 11 months ago
Dear Scotland: you and your people are amazing!! With love from a far removed distant cousin (great grandfather was Scottish) ❤️
Boo 11 months ago
Living in Scotland for almost 30 years...and nowhere else would I rather be!
Surly Scot 11 months ago
Sudden urge to burn down my office, get in my car, drive straight to the airport and get on a flight home. Anyone got a place I can rent?
Auntriarch 11 months ago
I'm getting the same urge and I'm not even Scottish
Load More Replies... Traveling Lady Railfan 11 months ago
Dear Scotland: you and your people are amazing!! With love from a far removed distant cousin (great grandfather was Scottish) ❤️
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