Scotland
is a member of the United Kingdom and as part of the Kingdom, a
member of the European Union. The Country is situated at the northern
end of the Island of Great Britain. Edinburgh is the Capital of
Scotland though it comes second in terms of size and population
to Glasgow. Similar to other parts of the United Kingdom, Scotland
has a long and rich historical past the Country having been already
established as a kingdom by 843.
Scottish Cities:
Edinburgh:
Edinburgh has a population of about 453,000 people and is the
2nd most populous City in Scotland after Glasgow. The City
is one of the main tourism destinations in the United Kingdom
famous
for its festivals such as the Edinburgh International Festival
and the Edinburgh Fringe. These festivals are the highlight
of the City’s tourism industry drawing thousands of visitors
from other parts of the world.
Glasgow:
The largest Scottish City and a major sporting Capital, Glasgow
is home to two popular European Soccer Clubs; Celtic and Rangers.
The local derby between these two teams is not one to miss even
for those not into sport. The City is a major financial centre
and is also popular for providing a variety of entertainment
options.