The weather in Scotland is the main topic of conversation from January until December from one end of Scotland to the other. Rumors abound that it is always raining, always below freezing and always under seven feet of snow. However, one thing you can be sure of is the weather is changeable and local to the extreme - it can be raining at the front of a house and not in the back. There is a local saying that says if you don't like the weather just wait 'a wee whiley' and it will change. Basically Dece

Historically, the Scots have been underrepresented in British art, music and literature, but they have made a significant difference in the world of science and philosophy. Scots came up with logarithms, the second law of thermodynamics and the laws of electrodynamics; they revolutionized steam power and invented bitumen, waterproofing, the telephone, the television and radar. Scots have been pioneers in anatomy, antiseptics and the development of penicillin. One of them, Adam Smith, even came up with the idea of the invisible hand of capitalism. The Scots attribute this impressive roll call to the country's long-standing emphasis on a good education.

Although kilts and other highland dress were banned after the Jacobite rebellions, they were revived in the following century. The mainstay of traditional culture was the ceilidh, or visit, a social gathering held after the day's work when the local bard would tell folk stories and legends and play songs. Ceilidhs are still held, though these days there are fewer stories, more dancing, and plenty of alcohol. When interest in competition Highland Dancing grew with the passing years, instruction became authoritative, and the dancing technique became more defined. The dance originated as wild dance of triumph following victory in battle. Danced vigorously and exultantly, it is now highly stylized and calls for the greatest skill in technique and exactness of timing. It has become the classic solo dance at modern competitive dancing events, and is often selected at competitions to decide who will be judged the best Highland dancer of the day. There is also an abundance of non-material culture in Scotland. For many, the Scottish field events are the heart of a Highland Games. Indeed, many games in North America have gotten their start as small competitions held between athletes and then gradually expanded as pipers, dancers and clans adopted these games. Scotland's chefs have an enviable range of fresh ingredients at their disposal - meat, seafood and vegetables, as well as a reputation for some of the best game dishes in the world (think smoked salmon, venison and grouse). Other legendary Scottish meals include porridge and shortbread.

As you can see, Scotland is a unique region in the United Kingdom with much culture. By analyzing the history dating back many years, we can see how the evolution of Scotland has changed and prospered over the years.

The Church of Scotland is a living community of people throughout Scotland and beyond. One of the names by which they are known is the Kirk. Their aim is to worship God by following the teachings and example of Jesus Christ. The Church of Scotland expresses its love for God by their love and practical care for each other and for those who they live with and encounter in their daily lives. There are over 600,000 adult members of the Church of Scotland and many thousands more children, young people and adherents. This makes them one of the

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