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Famous Scots

Simple Minds

Simple Minds is a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977, known for their unique blend of new wave,

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Famous Scots

Andy Murray

Andy Murray is one of Scotland’s most famous athletes, known for his achievements in professional tennis.

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Food and drink

Shortbread

Shortbread is a traditional Scottish biscuit (cookie) that is known for its rich, buttery flavour and crumbly texture.

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Food and drink

Cullen Skink

Cullen skink is a traditional Scottish soup, particularly associated with the town of Cullen in Moray, on the northeast coast

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Famous Scots

James Clerk Maxwell

James Clerk Maxwell (1831–1879) was a Scottish physicist and mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of electromagnetism, laying

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Famous Scots

Sir Alex Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson is one of the most legendary and successful football managers in the history of the sport.

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Food and drink

Clootie Dumpling

Clootie dumpling is a traditional Scottish boiled fruit pudding, often made for special occasions like Christmas or Hogmanay (New Year’s

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Food and drink

Whisky

Scottish whisky, commonly known as Scotch whisky or simply “Scotch,” is one of Scotland’s most iconic and culturally significant products.

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Ayrshire and Arran

Arran

The Isle of Arran, often called “Scotland in miniature,” is located in the Firth of Clyde on Scotland’s west coast.

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