The Acts of Union were signed in 1707, uniting Scotland and England as one , forming one of the most admired countries in the world, Great Britain. England, until now, has been the most powerful sovereign state of Britain and holds nearly all control over Scotland and its neighbouring countries, Wales and Northern Ireland. Scotland, having previously once been its own country, would now like to gain control and take care of its own affairs again. Back in 2013 it was arranged that on September 18th, 2014, Scotland will hold a referendum for the Scottish people who will vote ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ if they believe Scotland should become an independent country.
Scotland wanting to gain independence has been a constant, remaining issue for sometime. Scotland received their first chance to vote for independence in 1979, however the majority of Scotland voted no. Then later in 1997 a vote was held for Scotland to have its own parliament with devolved powers, which the people of Scotland voted yes to, and which was then granted in 1999. The vote this September, nonetheless, will be a pivotal point in British history as Scotland has the chance again to break away from the rest of Britain for good.
Scotland's independence is a hotly debated subject with both sides, pro-union and pro-independence, having strong campaigns. Both campaigns, ‘Better Together’ and ‘Yes Scotland’, are unfortunately both biased as they are bombarding the British people with distorted facts, statistics and predictions in hope to gain more support. The public should therefore view both sides claims, expert opinions and keep an open mind to make the right decision on this very important matter on whether it is in Scotlands best interest to become independent or remain part o...
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William Wallace is considered a legend in Scotland. For years, England and Scotland were at war, and behind many of the battles for Scotland’s independence was William Wallace. While the information about him, like any good hero, might be over exaggerated by some historians, what’s true is that he gave the country hope that Scotland could be free from English Tyranny. For years after he died, others took his place in saving Scotland from English rule.
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Celtic vs. Rangers: Catholicism vs. Protestantism Most European cities can boast of a professional football (soccer) club and a competitive rivalry with a neighboring team. However, Glasgow, Scotland is the home of one of the oldest and most heated rivalries in the world. Two of the most prestigious football clubs in Europe, Celtic and Rangers, both call Glasgow their home. The cross-town rivals first met on the pitch on February 28, 1888.
King Edward had William Wallace put to death in a horrible way after capturing him, but William Wallace had put together an army of common soldiers to defend Scotland from the English rule and started a movement that finally gained them their independence back. Even tho it was after Wallace’s death he still had a major role in it by leading the Rising of 1297.
Henderson, Ailsa. Hierarchies of belonging: National identity and political culture in Scotland and Quebec. McGill-Queen's Press-MQUP, 2007.
Scottish devolution, with its advantages and disadvantages, is the best example of how great political and social changes can be achieved not through bloody revolution but with the patience, intelligence and hard work of a united country but is still a work in progress.
Their fierceness and tenacity created a push for the Declaration of Independence, playing a not so small hand in the beginning of the Revolution that established America. Although despite this, America’s history books remember the Scots-Irish as torrid supporters of the English -- or leaving them out of the history books altogether. In fact, the Scots-Irish settlers made superb frontiersmen in early Colonial America -- their long history of religious discrimination in Ulster Scotland by their tyrannic English landlords meant the Scots-Irish had no hesitation in taking the side of the rebels in the War of
It was this belief that prevented the Scottish people from intermingling with the surrounding nations and ultimately birthed a form of ethnic pride
Not long after their marriage and because of her significant other's weakness, the couple moved to Scotland where they both had an unmistakable fascination in Scottish
A1. The history of the area today known as Scotland has a rich history of expansion, war, and culture. Ever since I was little I have know that my last name, Graham, was of strong Scottish origin. When I was first introduced to Genealogy, the study of ancestral family, I went crazy. I Immediately traced my family back to the European countries of Germany, France, Ireland, Wales, the Netherlands, and England. These places made up a large portion of my heritage, but my Scottish roots outnumbered all the other countries many times over. The majority of the lines of my family tree, including the Grahams, trace back to Scotland. I even had a heritage test that confirmed my findings. This encouraged me to get to know my roots more in depth, and so I began to research the land of the Scots. I soon found that the Grahams come from around Lake Mentieth in Scotland. Officially known as Clann Greumach, the Grahams were a clan with lands in the highlands and the lowlands. This finding encouraged me to study into the dozens of other clans...
Scotland is one of the countries that experienced inconceivable growth and it kept changing during its lifetime. It's the country that has been invaded many times, but at the end, they reclaim their settlement back. The history of Scotland has appeared in the Paleolithic almost 10,000 years ago.Thenceforth, Scotland knew the Neolithic Age, roughly 3000 BC, followed by The Roman Empire 124 AD, Arrival of the Vikings 800 AD, Becoming a feudal society 1100 AD until the Fought for their independence. The Scottish history acquires the powerful warriors, great explorers, contemplative philosophers, incandescent inventors and they left a breathtaking signs of their presence and worldly wisdom.
The Scottish cuisine has a long and stimulating history, and many would be shocked to hear where some of the most popular modern Scottish cuisine originated from. The Scottish cuisines have different types of dishes and ingredients such as Loch Fyne seafood, Highland venison, Aberdeen Angus Beef, Ayrshire cheeses or Clyde valley soft fruits are often present in the Scottish cuisine http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Scottish_Cuisine, 20/05/2014. The Scottish cuisine was influenced significantly by the Britannic cuisine. It is also believed that the Scots borrowed different culinary habits from the inhabitants of the Scandinavian Peninsula http://recipes.wikia.com/wiki/Scotti...
Scotland is a country famous all over the world for its culture and warmth, In political terms Scotland isn't really on the map, however next year marks a huge event for Scotland as the people of Scotland are going to be put to the polls to decide if Scotland will become an independent country or stay within the UK. Scottish independence has been a topic for many years, however now it may be a reality which would appease many people but also anger others. Scotland joined in a Union with England in 1707 after it essentially went bankrupt by attempting to colonize a part of Panama and name it 'Caledonia'. It was unsuccessful due to poor planning and also weak leadership, this was a huge contributing factor towards Scotlands financial mess. Scotlands export was nothing compared to Englands at the time and was generally over shadowed by its powerful neighbour (Baynes, Thomas Spencer 1888).
Scotland has a very colorful culture. It’s moving along with the times but is still holding on to its strong traditions. Scotland’s literature, music, art, clothing, food, and sports prove that it is a very culturally developed country.
In becoming the United Kingdom, many conquests underwent. Beginning in 1282, under the reign of King Edward I, Wales, which at the time was independent, was taken over. By 1536, England and Wales became an official union. Later, in 1603, Scotland came under the same rule as England, and in 1707, they unified to become Great Britain. Then, on January 1, 1801, Ireland became joined legislatively to Britain, though, all the way until the 20th century, Ireland fought hard to gain its independence back. This resulted in the Anglo-Irish treaty, which established Ireland as a free state, and later became an independent republic. Since the very first session administered in 1946, Great Britain has been a stable participant of the United Nations Security Council. It has also been a standing member of the European Union (EU) and even the European Economic Community (EEC) since 1973. Since the UK is broken up, the distribution of vital functions vary depending only on the local arrangements. All of these alterations brought together every part of the now far-reaching United Kingdom. Today, the UK contains Ireland, Britain, England, Scotland, and Wales.