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  Scotland travel guide - Wikitravel
Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Alba [1]) is the northernmost of the four constituent parts that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, sharing a 60 mile (96 km) long land border with England to the south and separated from Northern Ireland by the North Channel of the Irish Sea.
Otherwise, Scotland is surrounded by the bracing waters of the North Sea to the east, and the North Atlantic Ocean to the west and north.
Today, Hadrian's Wall to the south of the Scottish-English border is perceived by some as one of the most famous Roman remains in the world, arguably on a par with the 8-foot-arch on Naxos.
wikitravel.org /en/Scotland   (5363 words)

  
 Undiscovered Scotland: Bookshop: Scotland Today   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
It is both a summary history of Scotland as a nation and a study of the development of national feeling in Scotland, including the growth of the Scottish National Party and the nature of Scottish patriotic feeling within the Union.
This is an assessment of the evidence of sectarianism in Scotland.
Scotland's education system has been claimed by many to be one of the most successful in the world and its alleged decline has generated a great deal of controversy.
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /usbookshop/usbs-current.html   (2588 words)

  
 Investing in Modernisation - An Agenda for Scotland's Housing :5
Today the major problems concern dampness and condensation and disrepair, especially in the public and private rented sectors.
Today, around 60% of households in Scotland live in owner-occupied properties, with ownership either on the strength of a mortgage, or outright.
Average rents in the deregulated private sector in Scotland are markedly higher than rents in the publicly rented or housing association sectors, but subject to greater variation both in terms of rent levels and quality.
www.scotland.gov.uk /library/documents-w7/hgp-05.htm   (1880 words)

  
 Scotland Today - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scotland Today is the flagship news programme on stv, in Central Scotland.
Scotland Today received a new-look on Monday 24 July 2006.
Scotland Today has been nominated in the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2006 for the best news and current affairs programme award.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scotland_Today   (281 words)

  
 Socialism Today - Scotland's historic election
The SNP weakly countered that Scotland was a net contributor by way of £34bn to the London treasury between 1979-94.
They initially argued that Scotland would be better off without England but, under the avalanche of New Labour's offensive, the SNP conceded ground and admitted that, 'in the worse-case scenario', if Scotland had become independent it would, at present, be running a budget deficit of around £1.5bn.
SCOTLAND'S PARLIAMENT is made up of 129 MSPs (Members of the Scottish Parliament) - 73 elected in individual constituencies on a first-past-the-post basis and 56 'additional members'.
www.socialismtoday.org /39/scotland39.html   (2810 words)

  
 Scotland: History, Geography, Government, and Culture — Infoplease.com
Scotland is divided into three physical regions—the Highlands; the Central Lowlands, containing two-thirds of the population; and the Southern Uplands.
Free Church of Scotland - Scotland, Free Church of, the secessionist Presbyterian church established as a result of the great...
Alexander I, king of Scotland - Alexander I, 1078?–1124, king of Scotland (1107–24), son of Malcolm III and St....
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0777806.html   (744 words)

  
 Church of Scotland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Church of Scotland (CofS, known informally as The Kirk, Eaglais na h-Alba in Scottish Gaelic) is the national church of Scotland.
The Church of Scotland was (and is) a firm opponent of nuclear weaponry.
The Church of Scotland is Presbyterian in polity, and Reformed in theology.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Church_of_Scotland   (2851 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Scotland | Couples in partnership ceremonies
They are both originally from Scotland - Mr Maguire, from Bathgate, West Lothian, while Mr Scott-Mackay is from Dornoch in Sutherland - but currently live in Washington DC in America, where they work for an IT firm.
Male homosexuality was still a crime in Scotland, when they were born in the early 1970s and was not decriminalised until 1981.
In Aberdeen, city councillors Neil Fletcher and John Stewart were the second couple in Scotland to become civil partners at a ceremony and blessing at King's College.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/scotland/4543274.stm   (801 words)

  
 Scottish boys clothes   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Scotland today is a part of the United Kingdom along with England, Wales, and Ulster.
Scotland was conquered by English armies several times in a long series of bloody wars, but the desire for an independent country was never totally irradicated as was the case in Wales.
Scotland united with England by the Union of the Crowns in 1603 where the Scottish King became King James I of England also.
histclo.com /country/scot/co-scot.html   (1712 words)

  
 Story of Scotland: Scots, Picts, Angles & Britons   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Until “Celtic Scotland” (the History of the Highlanders) was published, Celtic-Highland history was completely ignored or diminished to a minor footnote of history.
Today you will still hear people refer to Glasgow as the city of St. Mungo and the cathedral is the Cathedral of St. Mungo.
Generally known as the Celtic Church, the early church in Scotland grew to produce the monastic settlements of the Culdees, probably from the time of the Irish missionary St. Columba, (pictured at right), who was based on Iona, from 563.
members.aol.com /scothist/scot3.html   (6517 words)

  
 Scotland
Baptist Churches in Scotland from the late 18th century were Calvinist in theology and had elders, and this was also the case with Congregationalists.
Today Reformed Christianity is represented in Scotland by the United Reformed Church as well as by the Church of Scotland, the Free Church of Scotland and smaller Presbyterian groups.
Edward Irving Electric Scotland; John Roxborogh, The Charismatic Movement of 1830.
www.schoolofministry.ac.nz /reformed/scottish.htm   (612 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Tiger is buzz of Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Gullane is unusual in Scotland because of its exceptionally dry and often sunny weather, and it features an extensive sandy beach.
The village is believed to have derived its name from the Celtic word "gollyng," meaning spring, a reference to a natural lake that is now lost but is indicated on ancient maps.
Mighty Muirfield is just outside of Gullane, along the east coast of Scotland, where the Firth of Forth feeds into the North Sea.
www.usatoday.com /sports/golf/2002-07-17-british-tiger-buzz.htm   (1241 words)

  
 Scotland Today
Offers an analysis of the background and motivations for the most monumental political change in Scotland since the Union.
The book examines the popular motivation for devolution, and traces the practical steps which led to the establishment of Scotland's new Parliament.
In addition, the author provides an assessment of Scotland's political future: tackling the issue of whether devolution will content the Scots.
www.visitscotland.com /library/scotlandtodaybooks   (62 words)

  
 St Andrew - Patron Saint of Scotland
The flag of Scotland is the Cross of St. Andrew, and this is widely displayed as a symbol of national identity.
It was established by James VII of Scotland in 1687.
During his visit in 1969, Pope Paul VI gave further relics of St. Andrew to Scotland with the words "Saint Peter gives you his brother" and these are now displayed in a reliquary in St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cathedral in Edinburgh.
www.electricscotland.com /history/st_andrew.htm   (1678 words)

  
 Socialism Today - Scotland's vote
THE SWING against New Labour across Britain was also reflected in Scotland where New Labour lost 4.5% of its 2001 vote and five MPs, with the Lib Dems being the main beneficiaries.
The Scottish Socialist Party (SSP), which the CWI in Scotland is part of, stood in 58 of the 59 Scottish seats.
Without doubt this was a significant factor in the drop in support for the SSP, alongside the swing amongst a section of voters to the Lib Dems and to an extent the Greens (who stood in 19 seats in Scotland), in order to punish New Labour.
www.socialismtoday.org /92/scotland.html   (635 words)

  
 Scotland's History
The people who inhabited Scotland in 100 AD, at the time of the Romans, were known as 'Picti' (Picts) the painted people.
The origins of the present day Scotland date back to 1034 when King Malcolm II was known as "King of Scotia", ruling over the whole of what we know as Scotland today.
It was not until 1999 that Scotland once again had its own parliament, this time as part of the United Kingdom within the European Economic Community.
www.explorescotland.net /scotlandhistory/index.htm   (348 words)

  
 Scotland Travel Deals, Scotland Travel Packages, Travel to Scotland
What is sometimes a surprise to the first-time visitor is that Scotland can also boast about some of the most breathtaking scenery in Europe.
Spend a few days exploring Glasgow and Edinburgh with their castles and historic houses, ancient abbies, monuments, great galleries and museums, a vibrant nightlife, tasty cuisine and endless shopping opportunities.
Then rent a car, or take a train, plane, bus or ferry but be sure to explore the rest of Scotland with it`s rugged seacoast, mountains, lakes and miles of unspoiled beaches, rolling farmland, lowlands, windswept heather clad moors and more than 50 islands.
www.go-today.com /site_gtweb/travel-to-scotland.asp   (208 words)

  
 Injustice Scotland
Peter Cherbi's Diary of Injustice in Scotland, reporting on the latest events on dealings with the Scottish Legal Profession and the extent of legal corruption, battles with the Law Society of Scotland and their political allies, and issues of law, justice and injustice affecting everyone in Scotland.
Peter Cherbi's Diary of Injustice in Scotland web blog - mirrored on msn, reporting on the latest events and views on the Scottish Legal Profession and how corrupt it is, battles with the Law Society of Scotland and their political allies, and issues of law, justice and injustice affecting everyone in Scotland.
If the Law Society is Scotland's number one crooked organisation in Scotland today, ICAS are number two on the list - and their crooked members will resort to any dirty trick possible to save their skins.
groups.msn.com /InjusticeScotland/links.msnw   (611 words)

  
 Where do you want to go birding in Scotland today?
For the European birder, north west Scotland is a good place to go to see divers (centre of population for both Red-throated and Black-throated Divers), seabirds and mountain birds.
Scotland is a scenically beautiful and wild part of the British Isles, offering some excellent birding in spectacular surroundings.
Wildlife Services - Visiting birders to the Grampian region of Scotland may be interested to know that there are local birders available to guide small numbers of people around the best birding sites, tailored to specific requirements.
www.camacdonald.com /birding/ukscotland.htm   (2516 words)

  
 Being ecumenical in Scotland today
The Church of Scotland is in an awkward position.
And yet the Church of Scotland is restructuring and every new department will have an ecumenical dimension to its remit.
But what is quite clear is that whatever the Church of Scotland does, it has implications for the ecumenical health of Scotland.
www.glasgowchurches.org.uk /articles/031kesting.shtml   (416 words)

  
 Scotland vacation holiday tours holidays vacations
Our aim is to supply clients with the vacation of a lifetime, supported by professional levels of service and expert local knowledge.
Scotland Tours is a member of ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents).
ASTA is the largest grouping of travel related organisations in the world and has a strict Code of Conduct.
www.scotland-tours.com /about.htm   (440 words)

  
 BBC - Weather Centre - UK Weather - Scotland - South
SW Scotland, Oban to Crieff to Gretna Green.
SE Scotland, Dundee to Crieff to Gretna Green.
Heather Reid and Gail McGrane are the forecasters covering the BBC Scotland TV region.
www.bbc.co.uk /weather/ukweather/sscotland   (146 words)

  
 Scotland Today: Scottish First Minister Refuses to Meet with Sheehan | AfterDowningStreet.org
The Genius of Impeachment: The Founders' Cure for Royalism," by John Nichols, a masterpiece that should be required reading in every high school and college in the United States, a history and portrait of the practice of impeachment.
Today she was in Edinburgh to meet the Stop the War Coalition and a chance to meet with those, who, like her, have lost their sons in the conflict.
The Labour party in Scotland is a loathsome and insidious organisation that will always appease their overlords in Downing Street rather than doing the right thing.
www.afterdowningstreet.org /?q=node/5507   (1261 words)

  
 Scotland on Sunday - Dismay as international paedophile probe fails
Police chiefs are dismayed that no one found to have accessed child pornography on the web is being prosecuted for abuse despite officers having "grave doubts" about the safety of children living with them.
Scotland prey to new strain of E.coli killer bug
Tilda Swinton is fighting to keep Scotland in the forefront of filmmaking.
scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com /index.cfm?id=932562003   (853 words)

  
 Priests For Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Priests for Scotland is also concerned with the promotion of vocations to the priesthood in the dioceses of Scotland.
To be a priest in Scotland today is “a life worth living” and a path worth taking.
Scotus College, together with Priests for Scotland, is offering a series of presentations and workshops looking at specific issues in contemporary theology based on a re-reading of the Vatican II documents four decades on.
www.pfs.org.uk   (509 words)

  
 Popular education and social movements in Scotland today
Like many other societies Scotland is facing choices in striking the balance between market and democratic definitions of citizenship, competition and co-operation, difference and solidarity, rights and responsibilities.
Although focused on Scotland, the book is written for a wider audience and makes a distinctive contribution to the debate about the meaning and purpose of radical adult education in the contemporary world.
Other chapters cover the struggle of the disability movement for inclusion, the campaigns of the Assynt Crofters and the islanders of Eigg for self-determination, the fight for gender equality in the Scottish Parliament, and the potential contribution of trade union education, environmental politics and cultural action for the process of democratic renewal.
www.niace.org.uk /publications/P/popedscot.asp   (666 words)

  
 Scottish Episcopal Church
Seven dioceses cover the whole of Scotland bearing witness to faith today and tracing a history back to the earliest known Christians in Scotland.
Members of the church engage in roles of active Christian leadership on peace, justice and human rights issues as well as having pastoral and educational roles.
The church works closely with other Christian denominations and faith communities in Scotland in responding to the needs and concerns of all people.
www.scotland.anglican.org   (693 words)

  
 Asthma UK - Asthma UK Scotland
Asthma UK Scotland is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people with asthma in Scotland.
By working with politicians, decision makers and partners we can highlight the extent of asthma in Scotland today and influence them to act wherever they can to minimise the burden on people with asthma and their families.
Asthma UK Scotland's media office helps keep asthma issues high on the news agenda, while at the same time keeping people with asthma and health workers informed about the latest developments in asthma care.
www.asthma.org.uk /scotland/index.html   (905 words)

  
 CCIS Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Greenock, close to the breathtaking Lowlands, Highlands, and Islands of Scotland, is only thirty miles from Glasgow and fifty-five miles from Edinburgh.
Scotland's ancient ruins, antiquities, and medieval castles, as well as its close proximity to Ireland, Wales, and England make it a wonderful study abroad destination.
Greenock, a former shipbuilding town on the River Clyde, is the fastest growing center of education and training in Scotland today.
www.ccisabroad.org /scotlandsemester.html   (415 words)

  
 Scotland Today
A gateway to Scotland, with lots of interesting information on a broad range of topics.
Reports on a different constitutional organization in the U.K., and policy options for an Independent Scotland.
The Scottish Claymores are Scotland's American football team.
www.inverizon.com /scotlink/ntoday.htm   (370 words)

  
 Visit Scotland & Discover Wester Ross and the Scottish Highlands for Cottages in the Highlands
For other people's "Pictures of Scotland" we have a sample of Dave Christopher pictures on our Scottish photography page.
Undiscovered Scotland is simply brilliant with information and holidays in Scotland.
When you do travel around Scotland it nice to share your, hopefully, nice experience and one site I came across obvioulsy loves Scotland as they have named their webpage The Scotland Corner.
www.camusnagaul.com   (997 words)

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