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'''Scotland''' is a country within the [[British Isles]] that shares a land border with [[England]]. The early inhabitants were the [[Pict]]s. It became a single [[kingdom]] in the [[9th century]]. It was invaded by the [[Roman]]s (who were |
'''Scotland''' is a country within the [[British Isles]] that shares a land border with [[England]]. The early inhabitants were the [[Pict]]s. It became a single [[kingdom]] in the [[9th century]]. It was invaded by the [[Roman]]s (who were unsuccessful), the [[Ireland|Irish]] and the [[Viking]]s (who settled in various areas), and the English (who became the new landlords). The first [[monarch]] of both England and Scotland was [[James VI]] (or [[James I]] of England). |
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The [[language]] and the word "Scot" come from the Irish immigrants. |
The [[Scots Gaelic|language]] and the word "Scot" come from the Irish immigrants. |
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* [[Scottish kings]] |
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* [[Great-Kilt]] |
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* [[tartan]] |
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* [[claymore]] |
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==Scotland in the SCA== |
==Scotland in the SCA== |
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In the [[SCA]], Scotland is part of the [[Crown Principality of Insulae Draconis]]. |
In the [[SCA]], '''Scotland''' is part of the [[Crown Principality of Insulae Draconis]] in the [[Kingdom of Drachenwald]]. |
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Latest revision as of 22:41, 8 June 2009
Scotland is a country within the British Isles that shares a land border with England. The early inhabitants were the Picts. It became a single kingdom in the 9th century. It was invaded by the Romans (who were unsuccessful), the Irish and the Vikings (who settled in various areas), and the English (who became the new landlords). The first monarch of both England and Scotland was James VI (or James I of England).
The language and the word "Scot" come from the Irish immigrants.
Other relevant articles
Scotland in the SCA
In the SCA, Scotland is part of the Crown Principality of Insulae Draconis in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.
