Презентация "Scotland the beautiful" 6 класс

SCOTLAND the beautiful Made by Tagir Akhmetshin School № 161 form 6 “A” Kazan Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom

Scotland is a country in the United Kingdom situated to the north of England.

Symbol Patron

Its symbol is a thistle and its patron is St. Andrew.

St.Andrew’s rood and the cross symbol on the Scotland’s flag

The history of St. Andrew is closely connected with Scotland’s flag. Andrew was crucifixed on the rood that looked like a letter X. Later this cross was represented on the flag of Scotland.

THE TWO GREAT CENTRES OF SCOTLAND are: GLASGOW EDINBURGH

Glasgow is the largest and busiest town in Scotland. Most of industry, business and trade are concentrated in Glasgow.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland

Edinburgh absolutely differs from Glasgow. It is the capital of Scotland. Edinburgh is an ancient city, which has a great past. The city is rather cold and attractive.

Edinburgh is known as the Athens of the north. Edinburgh mixes old and new cultures, technologies and places of interest.

The old town

The most interesting parts of the city are the Old Town and the New Town. The Old Town lies between the Castle and Holyrood Palace.

The Castle

The Old Town begins with the Castle. The Castle hangs over the city like some Disney cartoon. But it is real. In fact, it is older than the city. It is a historical fortress which is situated on the Castle Rock. It is a fireless volcano which was active nearly 350 million years ago. Archaeologists have established that the earliest human occupation on this rock appeared in the 2nd century AD. There is the oldest building of Edinburgh situated on The Castle’s territory. It is called St. Margaret’s Chapel.

The fourth side of the Castle called the esplanade Three sides of the fortress were defended by sheer rocks and the way to the castle was restricted by steep road on the fourth eastern side. The long and empty place called esplanade is used now days in the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The Edinburgh military tattoo

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is the parade of military orchestras. It takes place every August and September.

The Royal Mile

A line of streets, which runs from the Castle to the Holyrood house is called the Royal Mile. The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main vibrant street of the Old Town.

The Cannongate

The most picturesque part of the Royal Mile is the Cannongate. It gives us a good idea of what the Old Town was like. Narrow passages lead to little yards and attractive historical buildings.

The Holyrood House Holyrood House is situated at the end of the Royal Mile. It is a big Royal palace which is the residence of the Queen when she is in Edinburgh. The monument to a dog

One of the most modest and yet one of the best known monuments in Edinburgh is a monument to the dog called Bobby. The dog belonged to John Gray. When he died, Bobby lived near his grave for 26 years. Later Bobby was buried near his master, and his statue in the Old Town has become a symbol of devotion.

The New Town

The New Town contrasts to the Old Town with its white and beautiful streets lined with trees, full of parks, gardens and shopping centers.

The Princes Street and the Scott monument

Princes Street lies between The New Town and The Old Town. It is the most beautiful street of the New Town. It has got a lot of gardens on one side and it’s also Edinburgh’s popular shopping center. Princes Street is connected with the name of the famous writer, Sir Walter Scott. A monument 200 feet rises among green streets. They call it a poem of stone. It is the Scott Monument. There is a marble statue of the writer and his favorite dog inside of it.

So, that’s all I wanted to tell you about this beautiful and amazing country and its places of interest.

Thank you for your attention.

Good-bye.

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