Unit 1: Scotland

There are four main regions in Britain - England, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Scotland is in the north of Britain and has got a lot of wild, mountainous countryside in the Highlands. It's famous for its lakes which are called lochs in Scotland. Like many parts of Britain, Scotland has got its own traditions. For special occasions some Scottish men wear a kilt rather than trousers. The patterns are called " tartans " and each important family has got its own design. The unusual instrument known as the bagpipes is also a part of Scottish tradition. Sport is very important in Scotland. There are lots of golf courses and each year in the Highlands there are Highland Games with some familiar events and some unusual ones.