Monday, June 24, 2013

Scotland


Let's keep learning about the countries in Europe!

Last time we learneda bout Ireland.

Next up is Scotland.
Scotland is on the North part of the same island where England is.

scotland
(from: wikipedia - scotland)

In Scotland there were many families, also called clans and each clan had their symbols (called crests) and colors (tartans).

wallace crest wallace tartan
(from: wikipedia - clan wallace)

Scottish mean wear something called a kilt, which is like a skirt but worn by men!
kilt
(from: wikipedia - kilt)

They play a special instrument called a bagpipe,
which is a big full of air and a bunch of horns attached to it.
bagpipe
(from: wikipedia - bagpipe)