10 interesting facts about Scotland

Scotland is a country in the United Kingdom known for its breathtaking landscapes. The following are 10 interesting facts about Scotland. Let’s read.

Flag of Scotland
Flag of Scotland

10 interesting facts about Scotland

  • The UK’s tallest waterfall is located in Scotland. Eas a’ Chual Aluinn in the Scottish Highlands is the tallest waterfall in the UK, with a height of around 200 m (656 ft).
  • The UK’s tallest mountain is also located in Scotland. Ben Nevis, with an elevation of 1,345 m (4,413 ft), is the tallest mountain in the UK. It is also located in the Scottish Highlands.
Ben Nevis, Scotland, UK
Ben Nevis, the tallest mountain in the UK and Scotland
  • Scotland is the second-largest country in the UK after England. It is around 32 percent of the United kingdom by land area.
  • The capital of Scotland is Edinburgh. The largest city in the country is Glasgow.
  • Scotland has over 900 islands, of which around 120 are inhabited.
  • Red deer is the largest wild land mammal in Scotland.
  • The unicorn really is the national animal of Scotland.
  • Scotland has over 1,550 sq km (600 square miles) of freshwater lakes.
  • The Fortingall Yew tree in the village of Fortingall in Perthshire, Scotland is one of the oldest trees in Europe. It is believed to be over 3,000 years old.
  • Scottish English is the most spoken language in Scotland. Scots is the second most spoken language.

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