Geography of Scotland Flashcards
How many people live in Scotland?
5.5 million
What are the Scottish shoes called?
Grilles
Three parts of Scotland?
Highlands and Islands, Southern Uplands, Central Lowlands
Where is the only underground service?
Glasgow
What are a few firths in Scotland?
Firth of Forth, Pentland Firth, Moray Firth, Firth of Clyde
What are the main cities?
Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Perth, Dumfries
What are some of the main industries?
Tourism, financial, ship building on the river Clyde
What are some Scottish sports
Curling, shinty, Highland games, rugby.
What are some Scottish islands?
Hebrides, Shetlands, Orkneys, Lewis, Skye, Arran
What is the highest mountain?
Ben Nevis
What are some landmarks?
Endinburgh Castle, Trapain Law, Wallace monument…