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Fun Facts and Fascinating Insights about Scotland

Dive into the captivating world of Scotland with our curated collection of fun facts and interesting tidbits tailored for children. From the mythical Loch Ness monster to the enchanting tales of Scottish folklore, this page offers an engaging exploration of Scotland's rich history, culture, and natural wonders, perfect for igniting curiosity and sparking learning adventures!

 
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Fun Sheets for Kids

Download these fun sheets to learn about Scotland!

FUN FACTS ABOUT SCOTLAND

The Unicorn! And Scotland celebrates Nation Unicorn Day on April 9th! Be sure to check out our Unicorn Horn Headband craft on our Blog Pages! 

Loch Morar is the deepest lake in Scotland! And the monster who lives there, Morag, is a female and possibly around 30 feet long with rough brown skin and three large humps.  She has a snake like head and is said to have attacked two fishermen in August of 1969.

Braveheart was actually the nickname of Robert the Bruce and not William Wallace.

The UFO Capital of the world is the small Scottish town of Bonnybridge. With over 300 sightings of unidentified Flying Objects reported every year!

Scotland has over 700 islands and 660 of them are uninhabited.

EXPLORE CASTLES OF SCOTLAND

The Edinburgh Castle

The Edinburgh Castle is the most famous castle. The oldest part, St Margaret's Chapel, dates from the 12th century; the Great Hall was erected by James IV around 1510; the Half Moon Battery by the Regent Morton in the late 16th century; and the Scottish National War Memorial after the First World War.

You can explore the Edinburgh Castle 3D model here!  Careful, you may have a lot of fun with this!

by Richard Brassey (Author), Stewart Ross (Author)
The story of Scotland from the Ice Age to the Vikings, the Picts and the Romans, to Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Flora Macdonald, Sir Walter Scott, Logie Baird, Keir Hardie and many more famous Scots up to the present day. Each page is packed with colourful pictures and witty captions and speech bubbles, and a pithy text gives the facts and tells the story.This is a fun book, but it covers the material in a way that will make it attractive both to schools and to tourists.

The Stirling Castle

Stirling Castle, located in Stirling, is one of the largest and most important castles in Scotland, both historically and architecturally. The castle sits on top of a Hill, and It is surrounded on three sides by steep cliffs, giving it a strong defensive position.

Visit their website to play some games and learn more!

https://www.stirlingcastle.scot/learn/

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Embark on a journey through time with the captivating Scottish castle puzzle! Assembling this intricately detailed puzzle isn't just fun – it's an educational adventure. Each piece tells a story of Scotland's rich history, allowing kids to immerse themselves in Scottish culture. Invest in more than just a puzzle; invest in a gateway to learning and remembering the majestic history of Scotland's castles!

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