THANDI’S TRIPPY TRIPS scotland (scot-land)
The world is your playground. Think of who you want be. Open up your mind to knowledge, dreams and other good things. The world is so much bigger than you think. Discover it with your imagination as these pages enchant you...
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Capital City
What is a Capital City?
The main city in an area, the centre of a country or a place.
Landmark
What is a Landmark? An object in a landscape that is easily seen and recognized from afar, usually a building or a monument.
Population
What is a Population? The people, residence or communities in a place.
Languages
What is a language? A method of communicating which involves speaking or writing. A set of words used to express what someone wants to say.
Demographics
What are Demographics? A set of numerical information relating to the population and particular groups within it.
Time Zone
What is a Time Zone? A range of longitudes where a common standard time is used. E.g. South Africa is 7 hours behind Thailand.
let us get started, shall we?
Hello. My name is Thandi and I’m going to take you around the world with me. This is book one of my ‘Trippy Trips’. Try to say the words in orange. Practice using them. We will be learning about places in the world, all kinds of people all over the world, the languages they speak, the food they eat and other exciting things. Join me in discovering the world around us. Let us begin.
THANDI’S TRIPPY TRIPS scotland (scot-land)
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hile sitting on her bed, Thandi looked outside the window. She gazed at the garden. She could see the sun shining in her room. She saw a man walk his dog. There was something strange about this man. He wore a skirt. So she opened her window and shouted to the man:
“Good morning Sir” He stopped and started to look around. His dog immediately barked at Thandi. The man finally saw her and greeted back. “Hello, young lady”, he replied. “What are you up to?”, he asked. He had such a friendly face. Thandi wanted to ask him why he was wearing a skirt. “Sir”, she started. “Why are you wearing a skirt?”
“Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...” He could not stop laughing. When he did, he answered: “Well, I’m not wearing a skirt, you see”. Thandi frowned. “Yes you are”. “No. I am not wearing a skirt. I am wearing a kilt”
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“K-I-L-T?”, asked Thandi. “What is that?” “Yes. That’s right. It’s traditional wear from Scotland” he answered. He carried on walking before Thandi could ask him another question. There was so much more she wanted to know.
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Thandi went to the library to find out where Scotland was. “Hello Thandi. You are always in the library. What are you looking for today?” Thandi turned around and looked up. “Hi Miss Jellin. I am actually looking for a book of maps.”
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Miss Jellin smiled at her with that lovely smile she had. Then she asked “ Do you mean an atlas?” “Yes”, answered Thandi. “I have something better for you. Wait here” So Thandi waited.
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And waited.
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There came Miss Jellin. She was holding a large round map. “That’s a big map, Miss Jellin” Miss Jellin placed the round map on the table. “This is a globe, Thandi.” she said. It shows you every country, and even every capital city in the world. All you do is spin it around and look closely.”
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The globe kept spinning until Miss Jellin stopped it and pointed to a country. “This is where we are”. “Cool!” exclaimed Thandi. “ I want you to have it”
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Thandi was so excited. She took the globe home and could not wait to explore it. She set it on the table and spun it around and around and around...
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scotland
Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland
The wind was blowing. The air was cool. The sun was shining but it was a cold day for Thandi. She gazed at the field ahead. The land was so vast. The grass was green. She wondered if there were any buildings; any sign of life. She decided to walk until she could find someone.
There was a herd of sheep. Thandi was excited because she knew there was someone leading the sheep. “HELLO” she shouted. “Hi there”, someone replied.
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Thandi heard him but could not see him. Then he waved his stick in the air and she saw him. He was a shepard boy. She walked to him but he continued to walk. The sheep followed.
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“ I have to keep walking” he said. “ You can walk with me if you want to”. So she did just that. “My name is Thandi” she said. “My name is Paul McDonald. It’s nice to meet you”.
“Where are you from, Thandi?” asked Paul. Thandi told him that she was from South Africa. “South Africa?” What brings you here? Thandi remembered the man on her street; the man that was wearing a kilt. So she answered: “ I wanted to know about Scotland. There was a man who was wearing a kilt. Why are you not wearing one?”
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“Not everyone in Scotland wears kilts, Thandi” he replied. “Come, let me show you around”. Thandi and Paul took a bus to the capital of Scotland; Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh The Capital Of Scotland
“This is Edinburg. It is the capital of Scotland. Can you spot the land marks?�
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The Scotts Monument
Castle Rock
The Clock Tower 26
12th Century
1296-1341 wars of independance. england & scotland
The castle was built
The Scottish monarchies or royals fought over the castle. The one who ruled the castle, ruled the city.
18/19th Century
The castle was repaired (fixed) after the damage of the wars.
The castle was used to hold military prisoners.
Castle Rock
“Castle Rock is one of the most popular land marks in the country.�
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1 million Visitors from all over the world visit the castle every year.
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the clock tower The very tall building you see is a hotel. It is called The Balmoral Hotel. Over the hotel, there is a clock. You can always tell the time on the street. 1895
The Architect (the person who designed the building) wins the design competition. 31
1902
The hotel is completed
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Paulwalked to the train station. “There’s one more thing I want to show you.” So, they walked inside the train.
1896
Glasgow subway opens
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the scotts monument
There is a statue of Sir Walter Scott. He was a writer.
A tower was built around the statue.
It is the largest monument made for a writer.
“And that’s it Thandi” “Look. He’s wearing a kilt”, Thandi noticed. Paul replied: “Yeah, but I’m not.”
Thandi has a shelf where she would like to keep all of her souvenirs (gifts from her trips) ... THANDI’S SHELF COLLECTION
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...so, what did Thandi receive from her trip to Scotland?
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THANDI’S SHELF COLLECTION
Thandi received a bagpipe from Scotland.
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THE END.
Where will Thandi go next?
The United Kingdom, which Scotland is part of
Facts of Interest Did you know? 5Million Scotts live in Scotland
8.3Million Scotts live in other countries around the world
Population: Over 5 Million Spoken language: English, Scots, Scottish Gaelic Total area: 78,772 sq km (30,414 sq mi) Demographics: Scottish white (88.09%) White: (98.19%) South Asian: (1.09%)) Chinese: (0.32%) Mixed: (0.25%) Black: (0.16%) Scotland is driven by immigration and tourism. More and more people are moving to Scotland and alot more are travelling for a visit. Tourism is a major makeup of Scotland’s economy. Millions of Scots actually live all around the world: 8.3 Million Scottish people have immigrated to different countries in the world (e.g Brazil, UK, Netherlands, Poland, Australia)
ÂŁ The currency in Scotland are still British Pounds (ÂŁ). Scottish banks print their own versions of notes. The UK Pound is still accepted, although some stores in Scotland will not accept them.
Scotland sought for Independence from England in 2014. Scotland is still part of Great Britain.
Typical Scottish Foods Haggis: A savoury pudding which is made from sheep's pluck, with seasoning. It is encased in the sheeps stomach.
Whiskey: A type of alcaholic beverage made from fermented grains, taraditionally, grain mash.
Shortbread: A buttery biscuit made of our, sugar and butter in speciďŹ c proportions.
Porridge: Boiled Cereal
Scottish Festivals The Scots are a fun-loving people. There a quite a number of festivals and celebrations, a few of which are mentioned.
Hogamanay: New years. A 2-day work free holiday. Filled with grand celebrations, fireworks, bonfires and extravagant parties.
Handsel Monday: Handsel means presents. On the first Monday of the New Year, Employers give presents to their employees.
Edinburgh International Festival: A celebration dedicated to the arts and now quite a significant celebration of the arts worldwide.
Original New Year: The Gregorian calender (that was used in Scotland) placed New Year on the 25 March.
The Fringe: Every August for three weeks, another one of the largest arts festivals takes place in Edinburgh.
Hunt of Gowk: Scottish April Fools.
The Edinburgh Science Festival: The name speaks for itself. The festival takes place every year.
Glasgow Fair: In the last two weeks
Boxing Day: An exchanging of presents on 26 December
Burns Supper/ Night: 25 January, a celebration of the life and poetry of Robert Burns who was born on this day.
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