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Gaelic tribes and Norse raiders from the north, Picts from the east and Anglo-Saxon marauders from
England
have all left their cultural fingerprints over this northern partner in the current political union of
Great Britain.
There still
remains a strong feeling of separation and animosity between the Scots and English, a legacy of bloody history. The catalyst began
wit the Stuart Kings' ascendancy of the English throne in 11603. Within 150 years
the English had regained a firm grip on the
Scottish throne, outlawing clans, declaring bagpipes and kilts illegal and ruthlessly
suppressing other aspect of highland culture in retaliation.
The Scot's lingering independent spirit is marked by distinctive accents, judicial
system and currency and since 1998, a greater
degree of executive power as a result of the Labour Government's referendum. The predominant
language is English, though
Gaelic is widely spoken. Scottish accents differ widely and some are had to understand, but don't be
afraid to make non-comprehension
clear as they know people have problems with their vernacular.
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