Culture 1

Exercise

1

How much do you know about Scotland? What do the words below mean? Can you name any other famous Scottish words, people or things?

Solution

Kilt: Traditional Scottish garment worn by men.
Bagpipes: Musical instrument with a bag and pipes, iconic in Scottish culture.
Haggis: Traditional Scottish dish made from minced sheep's offal.

Other famous Scottish elements include Tartan patterns, Robert Burns (national poet), Nessie (Loch Ness Monster), Edinburgh Castle, Glenfiddich whisky, Sean Connery (actor), Scottish Highlands, and The Royal Mile in Edinburgh.