3. Scotland’s national animal is the unicorn, symbolizing purity, innocence, and power in Celtic mythology.
4. The shortest scheduled flight in the world is in Scotland. The flight between Westray and Papa Westray in the Orkney Islands lasts just around one minute.
5. Scotland is home to the oldest tree in Europe: A twisted yew tree in Fortingall that is estimated to be between 3,000 and 9,000 years old.
6. Shetland has the highest density of otters in Europe, with around 1,000 otters living in the wild.
7. The raincoat was invented by Charles Macintosh, a Glaswegian, in 1824, revolutionizing outdoor wear with his waterproof fabric.
8. Scotland has its own legal system, separate from England and Wales, with its roots in Roman law and influenced by other legal traditions, including French law.
9. The Encyclopedia Britannica was first produced in Scotland in 1768, in Edinburgh, to be precise.
10. The world’s first color photograph was taken in Scotland: In 1861, James Clerk Maxwell presented a color photograph of a tartan ribbon.
11. Golf originated in Scotland, with the game being played on Musselburgh Links in 1672, which is recognized as the world’s oldest golf course.
Beautiful Scotland
12. Scotland’s national dish is haggis, a savory pudding containing sheep’s heart, liver, and lungs, mixed with onions, oatmeal, suet, spices, and salt, encased in the animal’s stomach.
13. The first official international football (soccer) match was played in Scotland between Scotland and England in 1872.
