- Information about Scotland.
- In Gaelic, Scotland is called “Alba.” The 17th deepest lake in the world is Loch Morar in Scotland, which reaches a depth of 1,077 feet.
- Until 1603, Scotland (like England) had its own Monarch. In 1603, the King of Scotland became also the King of England ruling both countries.
- This dates back to the era of Viking conquests of Scotland. According to one legend, a Norse army was trying to sneak up on a Scottish camp at night.
- Scotland has 3 officially recognised languages: English, Scots and Scottish Gaelic, with just one per cent of the population using the last.
- Scotland is otherwise surrounded by sea: the North Sea to the east, the Irish Sea to the south west, and the Atlantic to the north and west.
- The Scottish Highlands are just as beautiful as you’ve imagined. Here are my tips for exploring the best of the highlands on your Scotland road trip adventure.
- Scotland's famous megalithic monuments were erected between 2000 and 1500 BC. by a people believed to be from the Mediterranean.
- Scotland (Scots: Scotland; Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. ... For a chronological guide, see Timeline of Scottish history.
- Get all the latest news from Scotland with exclusives, comment and analysis from The Scottish Sun.