Scotland

government more tax. The employment in the tourism sector (as measured by the Scottish Governments Tourism Growth Sector) in Scotland was 211,200 in 2013 – accounting…

The Uphill Ride on the Hills of Scotland Macbeth, a character in Macbeth by William Shakespeare, possesses many aspects for a tragic hero. The standard characteristics of a tragic hero reflect that they must be a person of noble stature, they must have greatness, because they are not perfect, their downfall is often attributed with a tragic flaw of their own; however, their imminent downfall is not a complete loss as there is some increase in awareness or personal gain in that flaw. At the…

responsible for changes in the music? Something else to consider is the geography of the country. The mainland country of Scotland is considered a part of the island of Great Britain. The north-west region of Scotland is considered the Highlands, because of the “Highland Boundary Fault, which runs from Arran to Stonehaven” (Murray, 1973). The south-eastern region of Scotland is considered the Lowlands. There are areas in the Highlands that are only accessible by…

England and more specifically as a direct result of the Union of Crowns in 1707. Many key figures of the Enlightenment were born or were educated in Scotland, and Scotland’s contribution to the world is measured in the extent of the influence of her most famous sons. Prior to studying Glasgow history, I held the view that Glasgow, and more broadly Scotland made a significant contribution to the Enlightenment and to the modern world. The extent to which this general consensus is true or is the…

stereotypically in fancy French restaurants. The fiddles characteristics change depending on the tempo it is being played at. The clarsach is a traditional Celtic harp. The clarsach is one of Scotland’s own instruments. The clarsach has been used in Scotland for many centuries a lot longer than the bagpipes have been. The earliest dicpictions of the clarsach has been found on Pictish stones dating back to the 8th Century. The clarsach was replaced by the bagpipes in the 15th Century but…

contribution in the expansion of the European territory, re-molding the political structure, the establishment of a powerful country, and stimulate business and encourage the development of cities and towns (Owen 1999, 7). In many places of England and Scotland, there are still a lot of their…

People read about the history of Scotland, about how people suffered British imperialism and civil war that took place in XIII century. But for some people reading books about history is not fully enjoyable and some may find books boring. In order to deliver the true feeling of Scotland in the late 13th century and give educational words about hardship times, that would stick within the mind forever, world needs something in larger scale. Mel Gibson gave the world opportunity of enjoyment and…

James's aim was not to govern either England or Scotland separately but to join them in a perfect union. However a completely united nation was James' dream only. As soon as he proposed the idea in the very first meeting of Parliament in 1604, he was faced with a strong opposition from both Scotland and England. James is often presented as trying to force the idea of a union of Britain upon Scottish and English alike when in reality he asked firstly for a commission who would discuss the idea…

nerves for me. I was very intimidated to move Scotland from Nepal which made me wrecked. I was really unhappy as I was leaving behind my home, grandparents, friends and culture. Nepal is a fascinating country where I was born. It is a place close to my heart and always will be. I was saddened to leave this behind. However, I knew deep down it was favorable for me to move. As I wouldn't have been able to get opportunities which I am getting in Scotland such as education, Job, etc. Next day, I…

between Welsh, Scottish and Breton music and music making. What effect do you think Irish music has had on each of the other musical cultures? Celtic music tends to be defined as encompassing the traditional music of Celtic countries, namely Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany, as well as Galicia and other areas. Since each country has gone through its unique history, there are differences in between one culture to another, but similarities are also present. Elements include instrumentation,…