would go down in history as one of the greatest battles for independence ever fought. The Battle of Bannockburn‚ which was a key cause for Scottish independence in the years to follow‚ is now the national holiday for the mighty and glorious nation of Scotland. In the Scottish city of Stirling‚ the English and Scottish infantry meet once more. However unlike the year 1314‚ it is instead the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn. Every
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Executive Summary Table of Contents Terms of Reference 1. Introduction In Scotland there is universal access to higher education whilst students in the rest of the UK need to pay fees. What are the benefits and challenges brought about by not charging Scottish students tuition fees? This report tries to elaborate the pros and cons of free education with particular reference to Scottish educational curriculum
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Currently Westminster takes key decisions over Scotland’s economic and tax policy. In an independent Scotland we will have the powers to tailor policy to suit our own circumstances rather than being part of an economy which is focussed on London and the South East of England. The referendum on 18 September 2014 is a choice between two futures for our country In 2011 Scotland is estimated to have had the eighth highest economic output (GDP) per head in the 34 countries of the OECD (the organisation
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and unique situation of governance throughout the nations of which the islands consist. England‚ as largest and most populous territory in the region‚ has been the dominant power for centuries; annexing or merging with the Celtic nations of Wales‚ Scotland and Ireland between 1536 and 1800. Following the independence of the Irish Free State and partition of the island of Ireland‚ we have the country that is known today as The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland as well as the independent
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Scotland has a very interesting and rich culture. Its long history has contributed much to the traditions that still stand today. Whether it be its literature‚ music‚ art‚ food‚ clothing‚ or sports‚ Scotland has a lot to offer. a <br> <br>Scotland has contributed many novelists and poets to the world of literature. Such poets include Sydney Goodsir Smith‚ Norman McCaig‚ Iain Crichton Smith‚ Edwin Morgan‚ George Mackay Brown and Robert Garioch (Fraser 185). Poet Sorley Maclean (1911-1996)‚ also known
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England: - flag: red cross on the white ground‚ - capital: London‚ - the people: The English‚ - symbol: the red rose‚ - Patron Saint: St. George‚ - Saint’s day: April 23rd. | Scotland: - flag: white diagonal cross on the blue ground‚ - capital: Edinburgh‚ - the people: The Scots‚ - symbol: the thistle‚ - Patron Saint: St. Andrew‚ - Saint’s day: November 30th. | Wales:- flag: red dragon on the white-green ground‚ - capital: Cardiff‚ - the people: The Welsh‚ - symbol: the leek
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sovereignty which is where the parliament is the supreme law making body. The United Kingdom is officially the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Great Britain is the largest of the British Isles and consists of three nations: England‚ Scotland and Wales. British Identity has been built around symbols of the UK state such as the monarchy‚ the Westminster Parliament and the NHS. However‚ since devolution‚ the number of people seeing themselves as primarily Scottish or English‚ rather than
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the national costume of Wales? 11. What can you say about Cardiff‚ the capital of Wales? 12. What is the geological structure of Scotland? Which are the main land regions of Scotland? 13. What can you say about Edinburgh‚ the capital of Scotland? 14. What can you say about Scottish clans and their symbols? 15. What can you say about the national costume of Scotland? 16. What can you say about Scottish sports and outdoor activities? 17. What is the geological structure of Northern Ireland?
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Scottish Economy Scotland has a mixed economy closely interlinked with the rest of the United Kingdom (UK) and with the European Union more widely. Its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita‚ which stood at £16‚944 in 2005‚ is the 4th highest of the regions and countries of the UK‚ after London‚ South East England and Eastern England. Its annual economic growth in 2006 was 2.2%. The main factors contributing to the Scottish economy are Energy‚ Whiskey and financial services. The
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Scottish Nationalism – Music Josh Watson As the bagpipe played such an important part in this particular Scottish-themed wedding‚ it likewise played a major role in the evolving spirit of nationalism in the Scottish people. It has been used as an instrument of war but the same instrument is proudly marched in demonstrations of peace. It moves men to give more of self‚ to march longer when they are exhausted‚ to be more thankful in celebratory times‚ to celebrate more with their friends and family
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