Loch Lomond by Bill Higham

• Population of Scotland: 5,313,600 (9% of UK population 64m)
• Area: 33% of UK landmass including 790 islands. (660 uninhabited)
• Capital: Edinburgh
• Patron Saint: Saint Andrew

Scotland’s major cities

• Glasgow – 592,820
• Edinburgh – 486,120
• Aberdeen – 217,120
• Dundee – 144,290
• Inverness – 56,660
• Stirling – 89,850

Mountains: Ben Nevis is the highest peak in the UK at 1,346m.

There are 600 square miles of freshwater lakes, including Loch Ness

Loch Ness Monster is a famous and enduring myth of an ancient sea creature still inhabiting the deep loch of Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands. It became world famous in 1934 after a hoax photograph was widely circulated.

The first recording of the Loch Ness monster was 565 AD where a follower of St. Columba related being attacked by a ‘water beast.’
Scottish dogs.

There are over 2,000 castles recorded being built in Scotland, most of which are still standing. Famous castles include Stirling Castle (above) Balmoral and Edinburgh Castle. Usually, these were built as defensive mechanisms. Read On…