by: Taylor Thomason Scotland White means peace and honesty, blue - vigilance, truth and loyalty The White X stand for the crucifixion of the apostle St Andrew, Scotland's patron saint. Scotland on the map Population & Ranking 5.29 million people 14 th richest country Life Expectancy Scotland 76.8 years for males 80.9 for females Russia 64 years A majority of Scotland practices Christianity Religion in Scotland Scottish English is the main language, while Scottish Gaelic is the minor one Hello Hello Awrite! or Aye, Aye, min/wifie Whats your name? Fits your name? Hey! Friend! Hey! Mukker! Goodnight! Guid nicht! Im lost Am tint Language It is a seasonal festival that marks the beginning of summer held between April 30 th and May 1 st Bonfires are built (they were said to hold magical powers), May Bushes and yellow flowers are also placed around doorways etc. because they evoked fire, also Holy Wells were visited to pray for health while walking sunwise around the well (there were offerings left as well like coins or clooties) Bealltainn Clootie Dumpling 125g suet 250g (8oz) plain flour (or self raising without the baking powder) 125g (4oz) oatmeal OR breadcrumbs 250g (8oz) mixed sultanas and currants 1 tablespoon of golden syrup 75g (2-3oz) soft brown sugar (or molasses for stronger taste) 2 lightly beaten eggs 1 teaspoon each of ginger, cinnamon & nutmeg 1 teaspoon of baking powder 4 tablespoons of milk (but only use enough to soften the mix) 3 tablespoons of flour for the cloth Places to visit Loch Ness/Urquhart Castle Fairy Glen, Isle of Skye Glenfinnan Viaduct Cairngorms National Park