Pedi people (a tribe in South Africa) wear Scottish kilts. Citing oral history, the use of kilts dates to 1879. They say that’s when the tribe lost a battle because its warriors thought kilted Scots leading a British army were women and held their fire until realizing their mistake too late.
In 1313, 60 Scottish…
In 1313, 60 Scottish soldiers disguised as cows seized control of a castle held by the English.
What’s the Difference Between England, Britain, and the U.K.?
This is a question I hear people talking about all the time. If you don’t live there, it can be confusing…What’s the difference between England, Britain, and the U.K.?
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Let’s start with the countries. The United Kingdom is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. All of these are separate countries that fall under the U.K. umbrella and have some autonomy. A lot of people (at least ones I’ve talked to) make the mistake of thinking the Republic of Ireland is part of the U.K., but it is its own sovereign country.
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Great Britain is actually the largest island in the British Isles (which also includes the island of Ireland and 186 other inhabited islands).
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The term “British” can cause some confusion for people. It can refer to the U.K. as a whole, the island of Great Britain, or to the current and former British colonies, such as Bermuda and the British Virgin Islands.
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So as you can see, as long as you do a little research, you won’t sound like a dummy next time you have to speak to someone from that part of the world!
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The town of Larkhall, Scotland, hates the…
The town of Larkhall, Scotland, hates the color green so much that their Subway is painted black instead. 00
Britain’s most remote bar is located in Inverie…
The Old Forge pub, Britain’s most remote bar, is located in Inverie, which is so isolated in the Scottish Highlands that no roads connect the village to the rest of the country. Thirsty travelers need to hike 17 miles over very rough terrain, or take a 7-mile ferry ride. 00
People lived in caves in Scotland until…
People lived in caves in Scotland until 100 years ago when it was outlawed.
432 people own half the land…
432 people own half the land in Scotland. However, Scotland has some of the best outdoor access laws in the world and pretty much all of the privately owned land is free to walk, cycle or camp on as long as the outdoor access code is followed (namely leaving no trace).
There is a bridge in Scotland where dogs are known…
There is a bridge in Scotland where dogs are known to commit suicide. In the past fifty years, over fifty dogs have visited the bridge and leapt to their death. It remains a mystery today.