If you are planning to travel to Scotland, you will find that this is an interesting country with interesting people. There are many things about this country that you might not have known and that you will find interesting. It is always a great idea to get to know as much about a country as possible. Especially, if you are going to the country for the first time. This is the only way that you can know that you are going to visit an interesting country. Here are some interesting facts about the Scotland and the Scottish culture:
The people of Scotland
Normally, people in different countries look the same. You can’t really tell the difference between people living in England and people living in the USA. However, if you are visiting Scotland, the one thing that you will notice right from the start, is that their people are looking different.
Their skin is a lot lighter than some of the other people, in different countries. And, most of them have red hair. There are some of them that don’t have the red hair, but most of them have red hair or light red hair.
Their clothing
The thing that is different in Scotland that you will not find anywhere else in the world, is the men’s clothing. In Scotland, the men are wearing skirts. This is also known as kilts. These kilts are coming in different colors and patterns.
The men are purchasing the kilt that is the same as the color code of your ancestors or as colors on your surname’s weapon. Different surnames have different weapons and different kilt colors. This is essential for the Scottish men to show off their heritage and their family’s kilt.
Different festivals that are public holidays
Even, if they have some of the same holidays and festivals as other countries, there are some festivals and public holidays that are different from other countries.
They are taking their holidays and festivals seriously and they are celebrating it every year, and make a huge event of it. Then, families are getting together, they drink and eat and have a really great time. The Scottish people are known for partying and having a great time.
Some myths that Scottish people belief
There are a couple of things and myths that the Scottish people beliefs. They have believed in these things years ago, and they still believe in it today.
Some of the beliefs are that they still believe that there is such a thing as a Loch Ness Monster and they believe in the words, second sight. This is when people can see in the future and see what is going to happen in the near future.
Scottish people are interesting people and they are also really friendly. There are some interesting facts about their culture and people that not many people know about. It might be interesting to find out more about this culture before you are going to visit Scotland.