Demography The population of Scotland in the 2001 Census was 5‚062‚011. This rose to 5‚295‚400‚ the highest ever‚ according to the first results of the 2011 Census. Although Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland‚ it is not the largest city. With a population of just over 584‚000‚ this title falls to Glasgow. The Greater Glasgow urban area‚ with a population of almost 1.2 million‚ is home to nearly a quarter of Scotland’s population. The “Central Belt” is where most of the main towns
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There is a distinct difference between Scotland and the kingdom of Scotland. The kingdom of Scotland‚ in the beginning of the thirteenth century‚ was a collection of smaller localities that were connected to the same king. Because of this‚ the kingdom of Scotland was more focused on centralization of its government. At the same time‚ England was a centralized medieval state‚ but lacked the complete control of a central government. The lack of open warfare between the English and Scottish kings between
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OBESITY IN SCOTLAND INTRODUCTON In this essay l will explore the obesity in Scotland using sociology and psychology perspectives. Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair someone’s health. Obesity has in the last decade become a problem in Scotland according to the annual report of the chief medical officer 2009‚ which clearly shows that women are more inclined to be overweight than men. Nonetheless‚ in the last eight years the obesity trends revealed that
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You have probably come across the term ’fracking ’ in the news quite recently and perhaps wondered if the reality is as ugly as the word. There is an ever rising body of evidence‚ that there are inherent and unacceptably high environmental and health risks associated with coalbed methane and shale gas extraction - hydraulic fracturing (fracking). This is fast becoming a global issue happening in our own back gardens‚ it ’s contaminating our water supplies and tampering with mass food production
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next century‚ converted the Picts king to Christianity. In the 10th century the land became known as Scotland. After the England was conquered‚ by the Normans‚ in 1066‚ many Anglo-Saxons settled in the Lowlands of Scotland. This is where the Scots gradually adopted English ways. Feudalism was established‚ the chiefs of the clans became nobles‚ and the towns grew‚ trade increased causing Scotland prospered. In 1290‚ the heiress to the throne‚ Margaret‚ died. Edward I of England claimed the right
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Bluebells of Scotland “Bluebells of Scotland” is a piece written and composed in the late romantic era around 1899 by Arthur Pryor. The piece was composed from a traditional Scottish folk song for the trombone and orchestral accompaniment. In the late 1800s the trombone was not viewed as an instrument that could perform particularly difficult pieces. Compelled by society’s negative opinion of the trombone‚ Pryor composed “Bluebells of Scotland” in order to display the capabilities of the trombone
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Title: Independence – A better and brighter future for Scotland Specific Purpose: To persuade Scottish University students to vote for the “Yes Scotland” campaign. Central Idea: An independent Scotland will lead to a better and brighter future for all Scottish citizens. Introduction Dear students of ____¬_____ University‚ I would like you to think about this scenario. “Five to ten years down the road‚ what will your future be?” Many of you may envision getting married‚ starting a family‚ and
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Should Scotland Be Independent? Known as one of the most significant choices made‚ the vote over the Scottish independence allowed Scotland to decide its freedom from the United Kingdom. Scotland was once an independent nation‚ but was later made a part of the United Kingdom. Gaining its independence from the United Kingdom today allows Scotland to generate a number of advantages and disadvantages for the country. Even though 2014’s Scottish independence referendum concluded that Scotland should
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History and Government in Scotland: On July 1st‚ 1999‚ the government was established in Scotland and is known as the "Scottish Executive". The Scotland Parliament is the devolved nation‚ unicameral legislature of Scotland that supports this executive. The Parliament’s purpose is‚ "to define‚ debate‚ decide and legislate on issues of importance to the people of Scotland. In doing so‚ it holds the Scottish Government to account and is answerable to the people of Scotland." The key values of the
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Scotland speech manuscript Scotland‚ an amazing place full of spectacular land forms‚ unique Bird life‚ and an ancient and intriguing culture. Scotland is a great place to visit for a view into the past‚ with its castles and the famous highlands‚ you can see the breathtaking beauty of it. In this speech we will learn about 1.scotlands past and culture‚ the 2.colleges in Scotland‚ and the many 3.sites to see there. PT 1. According to travel with “iexplore 1999-2013” this all began in Scotland’s
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