I would like to know more about some Scottish customs and traditions and to find out why they are different from those in England.
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Scotland may be close to England geographically, but its customs and traditions are very different from those south of the border.
Scots are proud of their national identity.
Despite a relatively small population of around five million, a very large diaspora exists in England and also around the world, especially in North America, Australia and New Zealand.
The Scots are known worldwide for their kilts
Join Li and Kate to learn some more about a few of Scotland's world-famous customs.
Find out why one speaker thinks they are so different from anywhere else in the world.
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Questions
- 1) When do Scottish men wear kilts?
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They're likely to wear kilts on weddings, birthdays and anniversaries.
- 2) What is a 'ceilidh'?
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It is a social gathering in Scotland where there is dancing to traditional music.
- 3) True or False: Scotland is an autonomous region in the UK.
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True. It's located to the north of England and it has a strong identity.
- 4) True or False: a sporran is something Scots wear on their heads.
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False. A sporran is a sort of pouch used as a pocket on a kilt.
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