Scotland is very different from the United States. For instance, in Scottish schools, the students have to wear uniforms. Did you know that Scotland is one of only 15 countries to have a mythical animal as their national animal? Theirs is a unicorn! Speaking of mythical animals, did you know that the Loch Ness Monster (formally known as Nessie) originated in Scotland? The national flower is the thistle, which I think is the prettiest fact about Scotland.
Another thing Scotland is very famous for is its landscapes—think green grass, hills, and beautiful castles. The weather around Scotland is often very cold and rainy. For travel, most people actually take trains to work! If you are driving, they drive on the opposite side of the road, and even though Scotland is its own country, they still use British currency.
Food is very different in Scotland, too. They have a famous Scottish dish called haggis! They also have different sports; they don’t have American football, but they do have rugby. Hiking is very common, and their most popular sport is golf. Did you know that the national instrument in Scotland is the bagpipes? Aye, it is! "Aye" is what Scottish people say instead of "yes."
Finally, a big holiday there is New Year’s Eve. You can also see a massive population of Highland cows, and their horns are super long!
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