As part of getting to know Scotland, we have all prepared mini-presentations on some of the things which are "especially Scottish". Here is the overview of what we have found out - part 1.
1. What is a CLAN?
Kristel explains: "A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. The word clan is derived from 'clann' meaning 'children' in the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages."
Here is also a video with more information:
2. Who is the LOCH NESS MONSTER?
3. What is KILT?
Jan-Bert provides the information.
4. What is EDINBURGH CASTLE?
Laura gives us the details.
5. What is SCOTS?
Joanna shares some information: "Scots is a language that is spoken in Scotland, Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland. It has more than 1.5 million speakers. Scots is often regarded as one of the varieties of English, but with its own distinct dialects."
Watch this to learn some words in Scots:
6. Who is GREYFRIARS BOBBY?
Arinda introduces this little creature to us: "Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh after reportedly spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, John Gray, until he died himself on 14 January 1872. This statue of Bobby sits at the corner of Edinburgh's Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge."
Bobby is so famous that even films have been made about him:
7. What is AULD LANG SYNE?
Aleksandra prepared the overview.
To listen to Auld Lang Syne, click here:
Stay tuned! The next posting with more info about Scotland is coming soon!
1. What is a CLAN?
Kristel explains: "A clan is a group of people united by actual or perceived kinship and descent. The word clan is derived from 'clann' meaning 'children' in the Irish and Scottish Gaelic languages."
Here is also a video with more information:
2. Who is the LOCH NESS MONSTER?
Daniel has it: "The Loch Ness Monster, sometimes called "Nessie" or "Ness" is a creature or group of creatures said to live in Loch Ness, a deep freshwater loch (lake) near the city of Inverness in northern Scotland. Along with Bigfoot Nessie is one of the best-known mysteries in cryptozoology though most mainstream scientists and other experts find current evidence supporting Nessie unpersuasive and regard such reports as hoaxes or misidentification of mundane creatures."
Find our more in this video:
3. What is KILT?
Jan-Bert provides the information.
4. What is EDINBURGH CASTLE?
Laura gives us the details.
5. What is SCOTS?
Joanna shares some information: "Scots is a language that is spoken in Scotland, Northern Ireland and in the Republic of Ireland. It has more than 1.5 million speakers. Scots is often regarded as one of the varieties of English, but with its own distinct dialects."
Watch this to learn some words in Scots:
6. Who is GREYFRIARS BOBBY?
Arinda introduces this little creature to us: "Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye Terrier who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh after reportedly spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner, John Gray, until he died himself on 14 January 1872. This statue of Bobby sits at the corner of Edinburgh's Candlemaker Row and George IV Bridge."
Bobby is so famous that even films have been made about him:
7. What is AULD LANG SYNE?
Aleksandra prepared the overview.
To listen to Auld Lang Syne, click here:
Stay tuned! The next posting with more info about Scotland is coming soon!
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